Exclusive interview with Cape Coral leaders about families displaced through city projectDemolition begins on Bimini East properties
CAPE CORAL Exclusive interview with Cape Coral leaders about families displaced through city project Residents near Bimini Square in Cape Coral face displacement as bulldozers demolish buildings for a new development project.
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Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann court date rescheduled Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is set to appear in court after pleading not guilty to her drunk driving charge.
Bonita springs ‘Cold stunned’ evening bat rescued by CROW amid frigid Florida weather The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife rescued an evening bat in Bonita Springs suspected of being “cold-stunned.”
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Morning showers move out for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking Wednesday morning showers, then chillier conditions remain throughout the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
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FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive interview with Cape Coral leaders about families displaced through city project Residents near Bimini Square in Cape Coral face displacement as bulldozers demolish buildings for a new development project.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the City of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Lee County Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 22, 2025.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
Plans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples A proposed 18-unit boutique hotel with a restaurant received unanimous final design approval Jan. 22 by the Naples Design Review Board.
What you need to know for FEMA transitional sheltering assistance Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
FORT MYERS BEACH Suspect wanted for stealing electric bike in Fort Myers Beach Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an electric bike in Fort Myers Beach.
Kelly’s Roast Beef, Oar & Iron continue SWFL expansion A Massachusetts-based restaurant company is bringing a taste of its home state to Southwest Florida, plus a new surf and turf concept aimed at people who call the region home.
GOLDEN GATE Investigation at Golden Gate Middle School after overnight burglary An overnight burglary at a middle school had deputies rushing to the scene, causing parents to have to wait to drop their children off.
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann court date rescheduled Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is set to appear in court after pleading not guilty to her drunk driving charge.
Bonita springs ‘Cold stunned’ evening bat rescued by CROW amid frigid Florida weather The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife rescued an evening bat in Bonita Springs suspected of being “cold-stunned.”
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Morning showers move out for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking Wednesday morning showers, then chillier conditions remain throughout the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
Two ten-year-old boys are in custody after deputies say they exchanged a gun at school. Take a look at this picture WINK News, at the time, exclusively obtained. These two items, a gun and a big bag of weed, were found at a 10-year-old’s home. Police say the boy bought the gun for $300 dollars from another 10-year-old boy and that they exchanged the gun on the grounds of Country Oaks Elementary School. The gun that was sold belonged to the boy’s deceased father. The mother of the boy is a deputy for Hendry County Sheriff’s Office and was placed on administrative leave. WINK reached out to her and hasn’t heard back. The timeline of events Over a month ago, the gun was sold on school grounds Tuesday: police were tipped off. A concerned parent, who called against her child’s wishes, told the police the child may have a gun Wednesday: Country Oaks Elementary School went into lockdown and police opened an investigation. Hours later, they located the gun and weed and arrested both boys. The gun was found unloaded. 74 grams of weed was also found. Police do not know how the boy obtained the drugs. The Sheriffs office is grateful to the parent who made the initial call. WINK News talked with Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden. “We’re just like you. We have to get the information to be able to act on it, start investigating it. So talk to your kids,” Whidden said. Ed and Mary Northam have a 6 year old daughter who attends Country Oaks Elementary School. “It’s pretty scary to think 10 year olds would have a gun. I mean, they don’t really understand,” the Northams said. WINK News talked with several parents on Thursday who were shocked to hear the news. “My very first thought is, I was angry. Why let that around children? How do you explain to a parent, I’m sorry, you gave me your baby today to go to class and they’re dead now because a 10 year old got a gun. That’s not cool,” the Northams said. Both boys are now in the Department of Juvenile Justice‘s hands in Fort Myers. Take a look at their charges. Boy #1: the accused seller of the gun Selling of a Firearm to a Minor Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Minor Possession of a Firearm on School Property Grand Theft of a Firearm. Boy #2: the accused buyer of the gun Sale/Purchase of a Firearm by a Minor Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Minor Possession of a Firearm on School Property Possession of Marijuana over 20 grams. The Northams said they are considering removing their daughter from Country Oaks Elementary School. “I mean, I just think unfortunately, the time that we live in this they need to have the security and all this goes to metal detectors in a great school, but if this can happen here, it can happen anywhere,” the Northams said. Sheriff Whidden said that there was never a threat to the schools. The sheriffs office said they plan to speak with the kids at the elementary school about the incident early next week. WINK News reached out to the Hendry County School District superintendent who did not respond.