Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornographyMan wins $1M from scratch-off lottery ticket in Moore Haven
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly being caught in possession of videos depicting child pornography.
MOORE HAVEN Man wins $1M from scratch-off lottery ticket in Moore Haven One man in Hendry County is $1 million richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off ticket in Moore Haven.
WINK News Photos of the Week (2/27 – 3/6) Welcome to WINK News Photos of the Week, where we highlight memorable moments from Southwest Florida throughout the week.
FGCU doctor talks Measles in Florida and Vitamin A theory A case of Measles has been reported in Florida, provoking fear among Floridians; however, multiple methods may be available to deal with this disease.
the weather authority Breezy, sunny Thursday with an elevated risk for fire weather The Weather Authority is tracking a breezy and sunny Thursday with an increased chance of fire weather.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 hospitalized following school bus crash in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol are on the scene of a school bus crash involving a pickup truck in Lehigh Acres.
NAPLES Mural at Ascent Naples painted over amid Collier County dispute A mural in Naples, known by some as “The Kleenex Box,” is being painted over, following a decision by Collier County commissioners.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents divided over potential gambling changes in city The future of gambling in Punta Gorda is stirring up conversations among residents and officials.
WINK NEWS Lee County schools drop DEI office, director takes new improvement role The Lee County School District has decided to eliminate its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers High gym roof fire raises safety questions, repairs ongoing A fire broke out on the roof of Fort Myers High School’s gymnasium, causing concern among parents and students.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for March 5, 2025 This is your chance to help the community with the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and if you can help, you could earn a cash reward of up to $3,000. Here are three fugitives wanted by Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. 31-year-old Emerson Armstrong spent a year in the […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Habitat for Humanity boosts storm protection in North Fort Myers The Atlantic hurricane season is less than 100 days away, and now is the time to start preparing your home for potential storms.
Mom and Charlotte Sheriff speak in support of the Tristin Murphy Act A new piece of legislation, the Tristin Murphy Act, is gaining traction as it moves closer to becoming law.
Miami-Dade school reports measles case, Southwest Florida on alert A measles case has been reported at a Miami-Dade County high school, raising concerns about the potential spread of the disease in Florida.
NORTH NAPLES North Collier mourns Jerry Sanford, 9/11 hero and dedicated firefighter North Collier Fire Department announced the passing of Jerry Sanford, a man who dedicated his life to serving the community.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly being caught in possession of videos depicting child pornography.
MOORE HAVEN Man wins $1M from scratch-off lottery ticket in Moore Haven One man in Hendry County is $1 million richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off ticket in Moore Haven.
WINK News Photos of the Week (2/27 – 3/6) Welcome to WINK News Photos of the Week, where we highlight memorable moments from Southwest Florida throughout the week.
FGCU doctor talks Measles in Florida and Vitamin A theory A case of Measles has been reported in Florida, provoking fear among Floridians; however, multiple methods may be available to deal with this disease.
the weather authority Breezy, sunny Thursday with an elevated risk for fire weather The Weather Authority is tracking a breezy and sunny Thursday with an increased chance of fire weather.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 hospitalized following school bus crash in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol are on the scene of a school bus crash involving a pickup truck in Lehigh Acres.
NAPLES Mural at Ascent Naples painted over amid Collier County dispute A mural in Naples, known by some as “The Kleenex Box,” is being painted over, following a decision by Collier County commissioners.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents divided over potential gambling changes in city The future of gambling in Punta Gorda is stirring up conversations among residents and officials.
WINK NEWS Lee County schools drop DEI office, director takes new improvement role The Lee County School District has decided to eliminate its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers High gym roof fire raises safety questions, repairs ongoing A fire broke out on the roof of Fort Myers High School’s gymnasium, causing concern among parents and students.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for March 5, 2025 This is your chance to help the community with the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and if you can help, you could earn a cash reward of up to $3,000. Here are three fugitives wanted by Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. 31-year-old Emerson Armstrong spent a year in the […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Habitat for Humanity boosts storm protection in North Fort Myers The Atlantic hurricane season is less than 100 days away, and now is the time to start preparing your home for potential storms.
Mom and Charlotte Sheriff speak in support of the Tristin Murphy Act A new piece of legislation, the Tristin Murphy Act, is gaining traction as it moves closer to becoming law.
Miami-Dade school reports measles case, Southwest Florida on alert A measles case has been reported at a Miami-Dade County high school, raising concerns about the potential spread of the disease in Florida.
NORTH NAPLES North Collier mourns Jerry Sanford, 9/11 hero and dedicated firefighter North Collier Fire Department announced the passing of Jerry Sanford, a man who dedicated his life to serving the community.
Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land. Goodwill CEO John Nadeau said he plans to build the new campus in Fort Myers. “We were fortunate to acquire 27 acres over on the west side of Interstate 75 and Martin Luther King Boulevard some time ago with the purpose of building a new campus,” said Nadeau. Nadeau said he has two reasons for the new campus. RELATED: Goodwill Community Center opens in Cape Coral “One is because we’ve basically outgrown our current campus, which is a good thing,” said Nadeau. “It tells us that the services that we’re providing the community are needed and wanted, and we continue to provide those services. And the second reason is that the location will allow the community to access our services much better than they have been in the past.” Spencer Roach, a member of the board of directors for Goodwill of Southwest Florida, said this will benefit the local economy. “It’s an economically disadvantaged challenge area,” said Roach, “so this is going to bring certainly more jobs there, as well as more opportunities for people to shop there, and affordable housing for people with disabilities that live in and around that area.” The housing for workers would be the first of its kind for Goodwill. It will allow them to live and work in the same place, which would cut down on expenses. “This projected project is going to be good for the Southwest Florida community, literally, in every sense of the way,” said Roach. Nadeau said they need the money to turn these renderings into a reality. “The state has already supported us last year with a three-and-a-half million dollar appropriation,” said Nadeau. “Tom Golisano and the Gallisano Foundation have also given us a very generous gift, so the county money really will come very close to completing the circle.” The county is working to vote on a final proposal, which could happen as soon as next February. Nadeau said that if all goes well, they could break ground by the end of this year and open sometime in 2027.