The Weather Authority Invest 95L reaches 90% chance of further development The Weather Authority is currently tracking Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic as the formation chance has now reached 90%.
FORT MYERS SWFL reacts to the presidential debate Whether you’re rooting for Former President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden, or you just can’t choose a side, everyone has an opinion about this debate.
VENICE Teacher arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with student The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with a student.
Funeral procession held for Collier County detective The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is honoring one of its own as a funeral procession is being held for Detective Kerry Sill.
The Weather Authority Inland rain storms for your Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking high afternoon temperatures and inland rain showers throughout the early evening on Friday.
FORT MYERS Christopher Davis appears in court for bond hearing Christopher Davis, who stands accused of killing his boyfriend Barry Schmalbach, is in court for a bond hearing.
CAPE CORAL Groundbreaking for Festival Park in Cape Coral set for July The City of Cape Coral announced the groundbreaking ceremony date for Festival Park at 1100 Wilmington Parkway.
WINK NEWS Sheriff: deputies investigating a homicide in Three Oaks Park, shooter at large Deputies are searching for a shooter who killed a man in the Three Oaks Parks community.
CAPE CORAL Barry Schmalbach’s sister speaks out for the first time For the first time, Barry Schmalbach’s sister, Sherry has spoken with only WINK News about her brother’s mysterious disappearance and the emotional toll it has taken on his loved ones. Sherry shared memories of Barry’s life and described him as determined, charming and loving. “I love you so much. I’m so heartbroken that this happened to you. I’m so sorry. And I miss you. I would just hug him so hard,” said Sherry.
FORT MYERS BEACH San Carlos Island residents concerned about 240-room hotel A 240-room resort is being proposed on Main Street on San Carlos Island, and residents aren’t happy.
ENGLEWOOD Burger King Bandit breaks into car in Englewood Three double-bacon cheeseburgers and a chicken sandwich led deputies straight to the Burger King Bandit.
NORTH FORT MYERS State Representative Spencer Roach reflects on his time in office Many of you will soon have to find new Florida House Representative.
Tucker’s Promise: a non-profit teaching children how to swim Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare, and this family is finding a way to give back.
ATLANTA Trump and Biden battle it out during first 2024 presidential debate Former President Trump and President Biden clashed in Atlanta for the earliest presidential debate in modern history.
Representative Spencer Roach weighs in on debate and 2024 presidential election Republican State Representative Spencer Roach sat down with WINK News to discuss all things politics.
The Weather Authority Invest 95L reaches 90% chance of further development The Weather Authority is currently tracking Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic as the formation chance has now reached 90%.
FORT MYERS SWFL reacts to the presidential debate Whether you’re rooting for Former President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden, or you just can’t choose a side, everyone has an opinion about this debate.
VENICE Teacher arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with student The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with a student.
Funeral procession held for Collier County detective The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is honoring one of its own as a funeral procession is being held for Detective Kerry Sill.
The Weather Authority Inland rain storms for your Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking high afternoon temperatures and inland rain showers throughout the early evening on Friday.
FORT MYERS Christopher Davis appears in court for bond hearing Christopher Davis, who stands accused of killing his boyfriend Barry Schmalbach, is in court for a bond hearing.
CAPE CORAL Groundbreaking for Festival Park in Cape Coral set for July The City of Cape Coral announced the groundbreaking ceremony date for Festival Park at 1100 Wilmington Parkway.
WINK NEWS Sheriff: deputies investigating a homicide in Three Oaks Park, shooter at large Deputies are searching for a shooter who killed a man in the Three Oaks Parks community.
CAPE CORAL Barry Schmalbach’s sister speaks out for the first time For the first time, Barry Schmalbach’s sister, Sherry has spoken with only WINK News about her brother’s mysterious disappearance and the emotional toll it has taken on his loved ones. Sherry shared memories of Barry’s life and described him as determined, charming and loving. “I love you so much. I’m so heartbroken that this happened to you. I’m so sorry. And I miss you. I would just hug him so hard,” said Sherry.
FORT MYERS BEACH San Carlos Island residents concerned about 240-room hotel A 240-room resort is being proposed on Main Street on San Carlos Island, and residents aren’t happy.
ENGLEWOOD Burger King Bandit breaks into car in Englewood Three double-bacon cheeseburgers and a chicken sandwich led deputies straight to the Burger King Bandit.
NORTH FORT MYERS State Representative Spencer Roach reflects on his time in office Many of you will soon have to find new Florida House Representative.
Tucker’s Promise: a non-profit teaching children how to swim Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare, and this family is finding a way to give back.
ATLANTA Trump and Biden battle it out during first 2024 presidential debate Former President Trump and President Biden clashed in Atlanta for the earliest presidential debate in modern history.
Representative Spencer Roach weighs in on debate and 2024 presidential election Republican State Representative Spencer Roach sat down with WINK News to discuss all things politics.
In a season of lasts for Florida Gulf Coast senior outfielder Riley Oakes, it’s nice to have a first. She’s playing in her first NCAA Tournament in the Gainesville Regional. But leading up to this moment, she missed out on the Selection Show watch part and practices on campus. “I feel like I’m living two different lives right now,” Riley explained. That’s because she was home in Orlando to start EMT training as she works to reach her dreams of being a trauma surgeon. “She’s been saying that probably six years old,” Riley’s mom, Nancy, said. “So we’ve known all her costumes were doctor.” As a kid, Riley not only dressed the part. She practiced, using her dad, Mark, who was a fire chief, as a patient. “When I used to come home with my first aid bag, first thing she’d do is dig into that get the BP cuff the stethoscope and put it on me and pretend she was a doctor,” Mark explained. The decision to start EMT school in the midst of her first appearance in Regionals wasn’t easy. “I can do both or I just need to focus on softball,” Riley detailed. “Either way, softball is going to come first because this has been my life for so long. I wanted to choose softball. Then I was like I’m going to find a way to do both because softball isn’t going to be my life anymore after this year.” When Riley decided to both, she ended up practicing at home after spending over nine hours in classes and labs. All with her team and family supporting her. “Riley is such a hard worker and a meticulous preparer that I had no doubt she’d be able to do what she needed to do on her own,” FGCU head coach David Deiros said. “When she has a goal, nothing can get in her way,” Mark said. “That’s been Riley’s MO since she started walking.” Riley is appreciative of the moment and her softball career as a whole. Her excitement now builds for the future. “Knowing I gave it my all in softball,” Riley said. “I had developed so many great friendships. I left it all out on the field like when my time comes when I have to take up that jersey. And then I can prepare to put on some scrubs.”