2 women critically injured; active deputy presence on Montgomery Ave. in TicePotbelly Sandwich Works opens first of eight SWFL locations
FORT MYERS 2 women critically injured; active deputy presence on Montgomery Ave. in Tice A heavy police presence has been reported on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens first of eight SWFL locations Southwest Florida’s first of a planned eight Potbelly locations opened Sept. 20.
Pet for a Vet surpasses fundraiser goal, nearly $29k donated The Pet for a Vet fundraiser held by WINK News’ sister radio station, 96.9 WINKFM, easily surpassed its goal of $15,000.
Expert: Bank of America’s minimum wage increase is positive for SWFL banking industry Bank of America is raising its hourly minimum wage to $24 for full-time and part-time employees. This could be good news for the banking industry and customers in general, Florida Gulf Coast University Assistant Professor of Economics Krishna Regmi said.
Tim Aten Knows: Petar’s expands its local dining space A recent expansion of the local restaurant nearly doubled its size in the Center of Bonita Springs on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road. The restaurant grew from 1,545 to 2,830 square feet over the summer. “It’s getting big,” said chef-owner Petar Al Kurdi.
FWC enlists landowner’s assistance in endangered panther conservation The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is enlisting landowner’s assistance for the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services pilot program.
the weather authority Isolated rain and storms for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms along with slightly higher afternoon temperatures on this Friday.
CAPE CORAL Student arrested for threatening another student at Trafalgar Middle A middle school student was arrested Thursday for threatening another student at Trafalgar Middle School in Cape Coral.
CAPTIVA 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival is set to begin Captiva Island is set to kick off its 10th-annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival, which celebrates music throughout Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers residents weigh-in on Florida Amendment 1 In 1998, Florida voted for non-partisan school board elections. In November, Florida will decide whether political parties are essential for school board elections.
LEHIGH ACRES ‘God only knows what could have happened’ Lehigh Acres woman claims she was given wrong medication The past year for Pamela Rose has been a hard pill to swallow. When Rose was diagnosed with breast cancer in March, the hairdresser went through a list of treatments.
FORT MYERS 4 injured in car crash on McGregor Blvd. Authorities are investigating a crash that occurred Thursday night in Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Local artist painting animals in hopes of getting them adopted A local artist painted multiple animals at the Gulf Coast Humane Society in hopes of getting them adopted.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on Video: Woman destroys car with crowbar A Bonita Springs man woke up to the sight of a woman destroying his car with a crowbar.
MATLACHA Video shows impact of April’s deadly DUI crash in Matlacha WINK News has obtained new video and new documents from the State Attorney’s Office of the deadly Matlacha crash in April.
FORT MYERS 2 women critically injured; active deputy presence on Montgomery Ave. in Tice A heavy police presence has been reported on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens first of eight SWFL locations Southwest Florida’s first of a planned eight Potbelly locations opened Sept. 20.
Pet for a Vet surpasses fundraiser goal, nearly $29k donated The Pet for a Vet fundraiser held by WINK News’ sister radio station, 96.9 WINKFM, easily surpassed its goal of $15,000.
Expert: Bank of America’s minimum wage increase is positive for SWFL banking industry Bank of America is raising its hourly minimum wage to $24 for full-time and part-time employees. This could be good news for the banking industry and customers in general, Florida Gulf Coast University Assistant Professor of Economics Krishna Regmi said.
Tim Aten Knows: Petar’s expands its local dining space A recent expansion of the local restaurant nearly doubled its size in the Center of Bonita Springs on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road. The restaurant grew from 1,545 to 2,830 square feet over the summer. “It’s getting big,” said chef-owner Petar Al Kurdi.
FWC enlists landowner’s assistance in endangered panther conservation The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is enlisting landowner’s assistance for the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services pilot program.
the weather authority Isolated rain and storms for your Friday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms along with slightly higher afternoon temperatures on this Friday.
CAPE CORAL Student arrested for threatening another student at Trafalgar Middle A middle school student was arrested Thursday for threatening another student at Trafalgar Middle School in Cape Coral.
CAPTIVA 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival is set to begin Captiva Island is set to kick off its 10th-annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival, which celebrates music throughout Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers residents weigh-in on Florida Amendment 1 In 1998, Florida voted for non-partisan school board elections. In November, Florida will decide whether political parties are essential for school board elections.
LEHIGH ACRES ‘God only knows what could have happened’ Lehigh Acres woman claims she was given wrong medication The past year for Pamela Rose has been a hard pill to swallow. When Rose was diagnosed with breast cancer in March, the hairdresser went through a list of treatments.
FORT MYERS 4 injured in car crash on McGregor Blvd. Authorities are investigating a crash that occurred Thursday night in Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Local artist painting animals in hopes of getting them adopted A local artist painted multiple animals at the Gulf Coast Humane Society in hopes of getting them adopted.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on Video: Woman destroys car with crowbar A Bonita Springs man woke up to the sight of a woman destroying his car with a crowbar.
MATLACHA Video shows impact of April’s deadly DUI crash in Matlacha WINK News has obtained new video and new documents from the State Attorney’s Office of the deadly Matlacha crash in April.
Two women are critically injured following a situation on Montgomery Avenue in Tice. Deputies started to enter the scene around noon on Friday. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno encourages the public to remain clear of the area while they investigate the scene. The details of this scene are currently unknown. Stay tuned to WINKNews.com, WINK News App, streaming, and on-air for any new developments on this story.