Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for ThanksgivingHoliday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving Boston was joined by members of the Lehigh Senior High School Football team to help deliver 800 turkeys to those in need.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sand, sweat, and precision: Final day of sculpting on Fort Myers Beach Sunday was the final day of the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Illegal gun possession, Kate Spade theft and deadly crash This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a gun possessed by a person with felony convictions, a Kate Spade thief and a man arrested for causing a crash that killed a man on Alligator Alley.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead and 1 critically injured in double shooting in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral got good news from FEMA; the 25% flood insurance discount is staying in place for the next three years.
Cool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday The Weather Authority says Sunday started off even slightly cooler than Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across the area.
CAPE CORAL Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
FGCU FGCU volleyball wins fourth straight ASUN Tournament title The FGCU volleyball team beat Lipscomb in three sets to claim the program’s fourth straight ASUN Tournament title.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving Boston was joined by members of the Lehigh Senior High School Football team to help deliver 800 turkeys to those in need.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sand, sweat, and precision: Final day of sculpting on Fort Myers Beach Sunday was the final day of the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Illegal gun possession, Kate Spade theft and deadly crash This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a gun possessed by a person with felony convictions, a Kate Spade thief and a man arrested for causing a crash that killed a man on Alligator Alley.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead and 1 critically injured in double shooting in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral got good news from FEMA; the 25% flood insurance discount is staying in place for the next three years.
Cool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday The Weather Authority says Sunday started off even slightly cooler than Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across the area.
CAPE CORAL Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
FGCU FGCU volleyball wins fourth straight ASUN Tournament title The FGCU volleyball team beat Lipscomb in three sets to claim the program’s fourth straight ASUN Tournament title.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
Trump raises fist after being shot at rally. AP Photo by Evan Vucci Florida politicians are reacting after a shooting injured former president Donald Trump while he was speaking at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooting happened Saturday evening at around 6:10 p.m. There was an exchange of gunfire that left Trump with a bloody ear. He was swarmed by Secret Service agents as the gunshots continued. The suspected gunman and a rally attendee were killed after the Secret Service responded to the initial gunfire, according to a report from the Associated Press. RELATED: Who was Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man who shot Donald Trump? This is now being investigated as an assassination attempt on a former president. In a statement from Trump’s campaign, his campaign said Trump was “fine.” He was taken to a local medical facility soon after he was whisked off stage by his security detail. Politicians soon took to social media to weigh in, including numerous Florida lawmakers. Republican Marco Rubio, who represents Florida in the U.S. Senate, called it divine intervention that Trump was not killed. God protected President Trump pic.twitter.com/96UKVdjF3A — Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) July 13, 2024 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shared his and the state’s first lady’s prayers for Trump’s well-being. .@CaseyDeSantis and I are praying for Donald Trump and his family. — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) July 13, 2024 U.S. Senator Rick Scott, who represents Florida, offered a more defiant tone, calling for support for the former president while sharing a picture of Trump raising his fist after the shooting, his face smeared with blood. Stand with President Trump! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/XHFQDhSVxD — Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) July 13, 2024 The Florida GOP also tweeted words of defiance. This will not stop us. We will prevail! We will Make America Great Again. #TrumpStrong pic.twitter.com/Crpvr52G3b — Florida GOP (@FloridaGOP) July 13, 2024 The Florida Democratic Party tweeted to condemn the violence that could have taken Trump’s life. There is no place for political violence in this country — period. The Florida Democratic Party unequivocally condemns today’s violence and thanks the Secret Service, law enforcement, and first responders for their swift response. — Florida Democrats (@FlaDems) July 13, 2024 Scott also shared his concerns regarding violence on the campaign trail, noting there’s just no place for it. This was clearly an assassination attempt on President Trump. I’m glad he seems okay, and I am praying for him and all who were at the rally. There is ZERO tolerance for violence. I hope this monster is already caught and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. — Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) July 13, 2024 Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is a Democrat who is running for U.S. Senate to represent Florida and also took a stance against violence in politics, no matter one’s party affiliation. I don’t care who you support in this election or what your beliefs are, violence should never be tolerated. Zero tolerance for that, ZERO. — Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (@DebbieforFL) July 13, 2024 Byron Donalds, who represents Southwest Florida in the U.S. House, pinned his reaction to the assassination attempt. Pray for President Trump.Pray for the Trump family.Pray for our nation.Together we will prevail. pic.twitter.com/nd6HgsDtXs — Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) July 13, 2024 U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson who represents a district of the Miami area of Florida in the House wished Trump a speedy recovery while also condemning such violence. https://twitter.com/RepWilson/status/1812263462317252767 Kathleen Passidomo, a Republican state senator representing Southwest Florida shared her prayers not long after the shooting occurred. I am praying for President Trump and our nation. Thankful for the Secret Service officers and law enforcement who responded quickly. https://t.co/zskb7DOxXu — Kathleen Passidomo (@Kathleen4SWFL) July 13, 2024 Jimmy Patronis, who is Florida’s Chief Financial Officer & State Fire Marshal and is also a member of the Republican party, issued a lengthy statement on X, declaring this a “failed assassination attempt.” STATEMENT ON THE FAILED ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT OF PRESIDENT TRUMP. pic.twitter.com/Kq8ojAeFuf — Jimmy Patronis (@JimmyPatronis) July 13, 2024 Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno also weighed in, sharing solidarity for the law enforcers who protected Trump at the rally. The men and women of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office stand in solidarity with their brothers and sisters in the secret service and the FBI. We pray for President Trump and our nation. — Sheriff Carmine Marceno pic.twitter.com/J2fUSsiiXY — Carmine Marceno – Florida’s Law and Order Sheriff (@SheriffLeeFL) July 14, 2024 On Sunday, Donald Trump released a statement of Truth Social saying: Based on yesterday’s terrible events, I was going to delay my trip to Wisconsin, and The Republican National Convention, by two days, but have just decided that I cannot allow a “shooter,” or potential assassin, to force change to scheduling, or anything else. Therefore, I will be leaving for Milwaukee, as scheduled, at 3:30 P.M. TODAY. Thank you! DJT