Police report released for Fort Myers child abduction, search for suspect ongoingSpring training kicks off as Boston Red Sox truck arrives in Fort Myers
Police report released for Fort Myers child abduction, search for suspect ongoing A mother chased down the man who kidnapped her toddler in Fort Myers. This dramatic event is part of the ongoing investigation into the Amber Alert issued earlier this week.
FORT MYERS Spring training kicks off as Boston Red Sox truck arrives in Fort Myers Baseball fans in Fort Myers are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Boston Red Sox equipment truck.
the weather authority Warm and dry for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a continuing warm stretch, as we can expect dry conditions along with plenty of sun this Thursday.
LABELLE 17-year-old arrested after deputies respond to gunshots at LaBelle Dollar General According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, there is a large presence of law enforcement in the area of Cowboy Way and Collinswood Parkway in LaBelle.
GOLDEN GATE Golden Gate love triangle turns violent with screwdriver attack A screwdriver became the weapon of choice in a dramatic altercation between an ex-lover and a current partner in Golden Gate, leaving one man injured.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County’s Sunseeker Resort sale sparks community discussion Big changes could be on the horizon for the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor; the company that owns the resort recently announced plans to sell it.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents alarmed by red tide’s impact on local beaches The Florida Department of Health has issued several red tide warnings in Southwest Florida recently. In Sanibel, red tide has taken over popular beaches, causing concern among residents and visitors.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers school hosts community leaders for World Read Aloud Day event Knowledge is power, and the community at James Stephens Elementary School in Fort Myers is sharing that power.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda limits lawn watering to once a week to conserve water The Punta Gorda City Council tackled a significant issue during their monthly public meeting on Wednesday morning: water usage.
NAPLES Collier County teen leads fight for dignity at Rosemary Cemetery A teenager in Collier County is pushing for change at the Rosemary Cemetery.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for February 5, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for February 5, 2025.
Lost ashes in Fort Myers: USPS employee speaks out A widow’s search for closure continues as her husband’s ashes remain lost in the mail. Stacie Claytor is still frustrated and desperate after the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) failed to deliver the package containing her husband Ron’s cremated remains a week ago. “I don’t know how, how you can lose somebody’s loved one and just […]
Cape Coral man faces Florida Supreme Court in 1990 murder appeal hearing Joseph Zieler, convicted of a brutal double murder in Cape Coral in 1990, faced his first mandatory appeals hearing on Wednesday before the Florida Supreme Court.
Gene therapy shows promise for bladder cancer patients A breakthrough in bladder cancer treatment is offering new hope to patients.
Gen Z face job challenges, managers hesitant to hire grads More than 17 million Gen Z’ers are transitioning from school to creating a career. However, stepping into a job right after college is proving difficult for some.
Police report released for Fort Myers child abduction, search for suspect ongoing A mother chased down the man who kidnapped her toddler in Fort Myers. This dramatic event is part of the ongoing investigation into the Amber Alert issued earlier this week.
FORT MYERS Spring training kicks off as Boston Red Sox truck arrives in Fort Myers Baseball fans in Fort Myers are eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Boston Red Sox equipment truck.
the weather authority Warm and dry for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a continuing warm stretch, as we can expect dry conditions along with plenty of sun this Thursday.
LABELLE 17-year-old arrested after deputies respond to gunshots at LaBelle Dollar General According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, there is a large presence of law enforcement in the area of Cowboy Way and Collinswood Parkway in LaBelle.
GOLDEN GATE Golden Gate love triangle turns violent with screwdriver attack A screwdriver became the weapon of choice in a dramatic altercation between an ex-lover and a current partner in Golden Gate, leaving one man injured.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County’s Sunseeker Resort sale sparks community discussion Big changes could be on the horizon for the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor; the company that owns the resort recently announced plans to sell it.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents alarmed by red tide’s impact on local beaches The Florida Department of Health has issued several red tide warnings in Southwest Florida recently. In Sanibel, red tide has taken over popular beaches, causing concern among residents and visitors.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers school hosts community leaders for World Read Aloud Day event Knowledge is power, and the community at James Stephens Elementary School in Fort Myers is sharing that power.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda limits lawn watering to once a week to conserve water The Punta Gorda City Council tackled a significant issue during their monthly public meeting on Wednesday morning: water usage.
NAPLES Collier County teen leads fight for dignity at Rosemary Cemetery A teenager in Collier County is pushing for change at the Rosemary Cemetery.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for February 5, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for February 5, 2025.
Lost ashes in Fort Myers: USPS employee speaks out A widow’s search for closure continues as her husband’s ashes remain lost in the mail. Stacie Claytor is still frustrated and desperate after the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) failed to deliver the package containing her husband Ron’s cremated remains a week ago. “I don’t know how, how you can lose somebody’s loved one and just […]
Cape Coral man faces Florida Supreme Court in 1990 murder appeal hearing Joseph Zieler, convicted of a brutal double murder in Cape Coral in 1990, faced his first mandatory appeals hearing on Wednesday before the Florida Supreme Court.
Gene therapy shows promise for bladder cancer patients A breakthrough in bladder cancer treatment is offering new hope to patients.
Gen Z face job challenges, managers hesitant to hire grads More than 17 million Gen Z’ers are transitioning from school to creating a career. However, stepping into a job right after college is proving difficult for some.
Monday in southwest Florida consisted of many watch parties being held for President Trump’s inauguration. WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean spent the day in Collier County at numerous parties. Many tell her they’ve had a great day, and it’s a day they say will make this country flourish. Others say they are grateful not to be braving the cold in our Nation’s Capital. Off the Hook held a party that was hosted by the Republican Women of Southwest Florida Federated. Organizer Diane Van Parys said, “This day is so incredible. We’ve waited four years, and we worked very hard to get Donald Trump elected as our next president. So, we’re going to be going into the Golden Age. These four years are going to take our country so far.” Van Parys threw the same event at the same venue in 2017. Over 200 attendees sat and watched the moment Trump was sworn in together. You could hear loud cheers and claps in the room. A couple who went to the Off the Hook event and wore matching Trump hats said they couldn’t be happier. “We’re here to have fun and celebrate. It’s going to be MAGA for four years and hopefully beyond. We’re just so happy,” Dale and Kathie Sinor from California said. WINK News also spent time at Seed to Table, where over a thousand people joined together to watch the inauguration. The streets were lined for miles with cars, and people did not hold back on their love for the 47th President of the United States. “He’s a tough guy, and he’s coming back to make America great again,” Tom Hawkesworth said when noting his favorite quality about Trump, his resilience. “I’m in love with Trump,” Kim Vertrand, a Trump supporter and Canadian, said. Vertrand said she hopes Canada will become the 51st state of the United States. Others pointed to the new change that will happen within Trump’s term. “Hopefully, a lot of things change, and I’m very happy and excited for this new party that’s coming in,” Kenny Erwin from Cape Coral said. The crowd was electric, the drinks flowed, and so did the fun. Many looked ahead, excited for the next four years. Jay Belanger had tickets to the inauguration, but when it was moved inside, he decided he had to come back home. “I actually had tickets to the inauguration front row because they canceled it. I flew back last night, and Seed to Table is where to be at in southwest Florida,” Belanger said. He said he was bummed not to be at the historical moment in person but was grateful to be still celebrating at Seed to Table. “I have been waiting four years for him to come in and get these changes in. I cried during the inauguration,” another Seed to Table customer, Elizabeth Wilcox, said. The Seed to Table atmosphere stayed busy for hours on Monday night as many celebrated the historic day with like-minded individuals.