Big warm up this Monday with highs in the 70sCharlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigating domestic shooting incident
the weather authority Big warm up this Monday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking warmer weather as Southwest Florida can expect plenty of sunshine this Monday afternoon.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigating domestic shooting incident The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a domestic shooting incident on Holtville Ave. in South Gulf Cove on Sunday evening.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Large Law enforcement presence in Charlotte County According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, there is a large law enforcement presence in the area of Parker Drive and Lemon Bay Road.
LEHIGH ACRES Christ at Crossroads Church in Lehigh Acres catches fire According to Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, a church in Lehigh Acres has caught fire on Sunday.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 19 – Jan 25. This week’s edition features photos from a commemorative march, a WINK News reporter receiving a special award and snow in Florida.
Gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Road, at least 1 person dead The northbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Alico Road are currently closed due to a fatal crash involving a gas line that left one vehicle engulfed in flames.
BONITA SPRINGS Fatal crash in Bonita Springs: Motorcyclist dies on U.S. 41 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was traveling on U.S. 41 when an SUV entered the intersection, cutting in front of the motorcyclist.
the weather authority A dry, seasonal Sunday is on tap with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority says that while it’s a comfortable and cool morning across Southwest Florida, it is going to warm right on up this afternoon into the mid to upper 70s.
FORT MYERS 1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire According to FMPD, one person is injured after two vehicles and a dumpster caught fire in an auto shop on Saturday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in deer poaching investigation The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit is seeking assistance from the public in its investigation into the illegal killing of approximately nine deer.
Deputy injured, suspect killed in shooting near State Road 72 in DeSoto County A suspect wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia was killed in a deputy-involved shooting early Saturday morning in DeSoto County.
ENGLEWOOD 1 dead in Englewood incident; authorities investigating There is an active investigation going on at the 3200 block of Smith Street in Englewood, where one person was found dead.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the largest charity wine auctions globally, is set to begin at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples on Saturday.
ESTERO Join the March to a Million Meals to combat hunger in Southwest Florida Food insecurity remains a significant issue in Southwest Florida, with one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger.
the weather authority Big warm up this Monday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking warmer weather as Southwest Florida can expect plenty of sunshine this Monday afternoon.
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office investigating domestic shooting incident The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a domestic shooting incident on Holtville Ave. in South Gulf Cove on Sunday evening.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Large Law enforcement presence in Charlotte County According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, there is a large law enforcement presence in the area of Parker Drive and Lemon Bay Road.
LEHIGH ACRES Christ at Crossroads Church in Lehigh Acres catches fire According to Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, a church in Lehigh Acres has caught fire on Sunday.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 19 – Jan 25. This week’s edition features photos from a commemorative march, a WINK News reporter receiving a special award and snow in Florida.
Gas line crash on U.S. 41 near Alico Road, at least 1 person dead The northbound lanes of U.S. 41 near Alico Road are currently closed due to a fatal crash involving a gas line that left one vehicle engulfed in flames.
BONITA SPRINGS Fatal crash in Bonita Springs: Motorcyclist dies on U.S. 41 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was traveling on U.S. 41 when an SUV entered the intersection, cutting in front of the motorcyclist.
the weather authority A dry, seasonal Sunday is on tap with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority says that while it’s a comfortable and cool morning across Southwest Florida, it is going to warm right on up this afternoon into the mid to upper 70s.
FORT MYERS 1 injured in Fort Myers auto shop fire According to FMPD, one person is injured after two vehicles and a dumpster caught fire in an auto shop on Saturday afternoon.
Hendry County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in deer poaching investigation The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Unit is seeking assistance from the public in its investigation into the illegal killing of approximately nine deer.
Deputy injured, suspect killed in shooting near State Road 72 in DeSoto County A suspect wanted on a child enticement charge out of Georgia was killed in a deputy-involved shooting early Saturday morning in DeSoto County.
ENGLEWOOD 1 dead in Englewood incident; authorities investigating There is an active investigation going on at the 3200 block of Smith Street in Englewood, where one person was found dead.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off to support Collier County children The Naples Winter Wine Festival, one of the largest charity wine auctions globally, is set to begin at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples on Saturday.
ESTERO Join the March to a Million Meals to combat hunger in Southwest Florida Food insecurity remains a significant issue in Southwest Florida, with one in eight adults and one in six children experiencing hunger.
Credit: Matt Devitt Welcome to WINK News Photos of the Week where we highlight memorable moments from Southwest Florida throughout the week. This week’s edition features photos from a commemorative march, a WINK News reporter receiving a special award and snow in Florida. Reporters in Action Credit: Tim Belizaire Credit: Tim Belizaire Credit: Tim Belizaire WINK News Reporter Oliva Jean received an award from the African Network of Southwest Florida. She won the African Diaspora Legacy Award for her reporting on a hate crime in the Cape Coral home of Florida Gulf Coast University Professor Dr. Peter Ndiangui. After Jean reported on the hate crime, dozens of people met up at Ndiangui’s home and helped clean up the vandalism. She went to FGCU on Wednesday to report on staff members receiving awards for their efforts, only to be recognized herself. Jean said she was glad to be a part of helping Ndiangui in any way she could. “I felt grateful to just be there and witness it,” said Jean. “I would have gone to the cleanup even if I weren’t doing a story on it.” Martin Luther King Jr. march Credit: Tim Belizaire Credit: Tim Belizaire Credit: Tim Belizaire On Monday, hundreds of people gathered for a parade for civil rights icon, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Dunbar High School Marching Tigers Band (pictured 2nd) performed at the march. The parade route started at the Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Center and ended at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers. The federal holiday, which falls on the third Monday of January, fell on King’s birthday in 2025. Around the Community Credit: Tim Belizaire Credit: Tim Belizaire Credit: WINK News Blinking Owl Books held an open mic event on Saturday. Local author and poet Forest Moria (pictured 1st) signed books and read excerpts from their novel “Starlings in the Dark” and their poetry book, “Invisible Forests.” Moira said they were pleased to see diversity at the event. “It’s really cool, exciting, and reassuring to see because when you’re not at an event like this, it kind of feels like that’s not happening,” said Moira. Moira is working on their next book, which they plan to release within the next two months. They are scheduled for a book signing in Destin. Madhouse in Fort Myers held a concert on Friday that featured multiple local bands. On Thursday, Gateway High School senior guard Quran Pettyjohn Jr. faced off against his father, Quran Pettyjohn Sr., who coaches the East Lee County High Jaguars. Pettyjohn Jr. and the Gateway Eagles bested the Jaguars 81-66. Snow in Florida Credit: Matt Devitt Credit: Matt Devitt Credit: Dan Ellithorpe WINK News chief meteorologist Matt Devitt drove 12 hours to Pensacola to witness the record 10-inch snowfall. Southwest Florida may have been spared by not having snow, but the region did face its coldest morning in three years on Saturday. One of the many frozen iguanas found in the area can be seen in photo three.