Animal cruelty investigation launched after cat shot with BB gunLee County teen caught on camera during car burglary spree
NORTH FORT MYERS Animal cruelty investigation launched after cat shot with BB gun Authorities in Lee County are investigating a case of animal cruelty after a beloved feral cat was found injured by a BB gun.
FORT MYERS Lee County teen caught on camera during car burglary spree An 18-year-old man is in jail after deputies say he went through a neighborhood breaking into cars and stealing items.
FORT MYERS FGCU men’s basketball team visits pediatric cancer patients The Eagles visited pediatric cancer patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital as part of Coaches vs. Cancer week.
Florida House and Senate approve new immigration bill It took four and a half hours of back-and-forth debates for the Florida Senate to vote and pass the immigration bill.
NORTH FORT MYERS United Way donates bikes to children in need Thanks to the generosity of donors, the United Way School Resource Center was able to distribute 24 bikes and helmets to Lee County School District students.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers girls soccer star’s record breaking season North Fort Myers High School girls soccer forward Hannah Busenbark breaks school’s single-season scoring record.
DORAL Updates on day 2 of Trump Doral retreat Lawmakers at the U.S. House Republican retreat in Doral are preparing to take a break after a day filled with closed-door meetings. Their goal is to devise a plan to advance President Trump’s ambitious agenda on Capitol Hill.
CAPE CORAL New worship center opening to Cape Christian Fellowship Church Cape Christian Fellowship Church will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new worship center. Upon completion, this new 1,300-seat auditorium-style building will be one of the largest venues for gatherings in Cape Coral.
PUNTA GORDA WINK News helps Charlotte County woman recover lost Christmas gifts Sheila Nicoloff from Charlotte County faced disappointment when the Christmas presents she sent to her family in Ohio did not arrive on time.
ARCADIA 19 heavy metal bands to perform at 119-year-old Arcadia opera house A 119-year-old opera house will host 19 local heavy metal bands as part of a two-day festival.
Florida officials seek tougher penalties for illegal arcades Experts say that illegal gaming places are like cockroaches: if you squash one of them, a bunch more pop up in their place.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood residents urged to stay vigilant as armed man eludes capture Authorities are still searching for a 20-year-old man considered armed and dangerous, who escaped from deputies during an attempted arrest.
CAPE CORAL Behind the scenes look at upcoming Sunplash upgrades Sunsplash Waterpark in Cape Coral is set to unveil its newest attraction, Paradise Cove, later this year.
little gasparilla island Relief for Little Gasparilla as barge begins debris removal after hurricanes Little Gasparilla Island is receiving much-needed assistance from Charlotte County to clear debris from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Space research may unlock heart repair breakthroughs Researchers are exploring new frontiers in medical science by conducting experiments in space to address cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death.
NORTH FORT MYERS Animal cruelty investigation launched after cat shot with BB gun Authorities in Lee County are investigating a case of animal cruelty after a beloved feral cat was found injured by a BB gun.
FORT MYERS Lee County teen caught on camera during car burglary spree An 18-year-old man is in jail after deputies say he went through a neighborhood breaking into cars and stealing items.
FORT MYERS FGCU men’s basketball team visits pediatric cancer patients The Eagles visited pediatric cancer patients at Golisano Children’s Hospital as part of Coaches vs. Cancer week.
Florida House and Senate approve new immigration bill It took four and a half hours of back-and-forth debates for the Florida Senate to vote and pass the immigration bill.
NORTH FORT MYERS United Way donates bikes to children in need Thanks to the generosity of donors, the United Way School Resource Center was able to distribute 24 bikes and helmets to Lee County School District students.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers girls soccer star’s record breaking season North Fort Myers High School girls soccer forward Hannah Busenbark breaks school’s single-season scoring record.
DORAL Updates on day 2 of Trump Doral retreat Lawmakers at the U.S. House Republican retreat in Doral are preparing to take a break after a day filled with closed-door meetings. Their goal is to devise a plan to advance President Trump’s ambitious agenda on Capitol Hill.
CAPE CORAL New worship center opening to Cape Christian Fellowship Church Cape Christian Fellowship Church will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its new worship center. Upon completion, this new 1,300-seat auditorium-style building will be one of the largest venues for gatherings in Cape Coral.
PUNTA GORDA WINK News helps Charlotte County woman recover lost Christmas gifts Sheila Nicoloff from Charlotte County faced disappointment when the Christmas presents she sent to her family in Ohio did not arrive on time.
ARCADIA 19 heavy metal bands to perform at 119-year-old Arcadia opera house A 119-year-old opera house will host 19 local heavy metal bands as part of a two-day festival.
Florida officials seek tougher penalties for illegal arcades Experts say that illegal gaming places are like cockroaches: if you squash one of them, a bunch more pop up in their place.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood residents urged to stay vigilant as armed man eludes capture Authorities are still searching for a 20-year-old man considered armed and dangerous, who escaped from deputies during an attempted arrest.
CAPE CORAL Behind the scenes look at upcoming Sunplash upgrades Sunsplash Waterpark in Cape Coral is set to unveil its newest attraction, Paradise Cove, later this year.
little gasparilla island Relief for Little Gasparilla as barge begins debris removal after hurricanes Little Gasparilla Island is receiving much-needed assistance from Charlotte County to clear debris from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Space research may unlock heart repair breakthroughs Researchers are exploring new frontiers in medical science by conducting experiments in space to address cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death.
Joe Sullivan holding Valero trophy. CREDIT: TWITTER/X @PGATOURU After winning a college tournament, Joe Sullivan, a Florida Gulf Coast University golfer, was given an automatic bid to play in an official Professional Golfers Association tour event with some of the best in the world. His family flew all the way from England to cheer him on. After making a putt, Sullivan’s dream came true. He was playing at the Valero Texas Open on the PGA Tour with the best golfers the world has to offer. “It was definitely different. It took a few days to get used to. But it was fun I enjoyed it. I embraced it and had a lot of fun,” said Sullivan. Sullivan entered the event wanting to play well, but he didn’t let that overshadow the moment. “I wanted to have fun. I didn’t want to put any pressure on myself anything. There’s plenty of other opportunities I’ll have, so went out there focused on the opportunity, not the threat,” said Sullivan. Sullivan’s supporters included his family, who flew from England to Texas so they could witness his pro debut. “Having that support, my brother and my sister she doesn’t know too much about golf, but having her out there is just amazing,” said Sullivan. Sullivan’s FGCU coach, Andrew Danna, was also at the debut. He recalled a drive that Sullivan smacked in the second round. “The two players he was playing with are pretty great players. And Joe was pretty far down there and it was like an ‘aha’ moment. Like, wow, one of our current players is playing in the PGA Tour this week. It was pretty emotional,” said Danna. When WINK News first met Sullivan back in September, after qualifying he said it was a dream of his since he was a young kid. But, was it everything he dreamt it was? “It was even better. It was amazing. Obviously, I’d love to do that every week, but just one week was good enough for me,” said Sullivan. For Sullivan, it’s all about continuing to work hard so he can do it every week. Sullivan said he had hundreds of messages from people. In fact, he had so many he had to put his phone on ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode. He missed the cut with a score of six over par but learned a lot from the experience.