Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crashNaples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
Charlotte County unlicensed contractor accused of fraud The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said that a contractor has been arrested after he was hired to build a room in a home without a license.
Studies show that menopause is linked to heart risks Menopause is a natural part of life for middle-aged women, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. However, it can bring serious health complications, including an increased risk of heart disease.
FORT MYERS Local band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch A Southwest Florida-based band will be opening for the legendary ’90s rock fusion group Sister Hazel.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with the U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
Demolition begins on former Winn-Dixie grocery in Estero The walls of the former grocery store at the northwest corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road started coming down last month after reaching an agreement with nearby residents who filed suit to stop the project.
Ongoing repairs following Naples plane crash A deadly plane crash that occurred one year ago in Naples, Florida continues to impact lives in Southwest Florida. The tragic event involved two pilots who lost their lives on Interstate 75.
Naples jet crash, one year later: new details on emergency response Sunday marks one year since a jet crashed after its pilots attempted an emergency landing on I-75 just outside of Naples. “Your mind goes back to everything that happened that day,” said Heather Mazurkiewicz, public information officer with the North Collier Fire Rescue. “I think about the fact that there weren’t more lives lost.” At […]
LCSO cutting down law enforcement response times The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up to implement “Prepared 9-1-1,” a new tool designed to enhance emergency response times.
How Harry Chapin Food Bank supports struggling families In the heart of Dunbar, a neighborhood in Fort Myers, the STARS Complex becomes a place of hope as the Harry Chapin Food Bank supports families in need.
MOORE HAVEN African American family breaking barriers in Moore Haven politics Breaking barriers is a family tradition for Rashondra Croskey and her godmother, Gloria Reese.
Charlotte County unlicensed contractor accused of fraud The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said that a contractor has been arrested after he was hired to build a room in a home without a license.
Studies show that menopause is linked to heart risks Menopause is a natural part of life for middle-aged women, typically occurring between ages 45 and 55. However, it can bring serious health complications, including an increased risk of heart disease.
FORT MYERS Local band Shy Blossom to open up for ’90s rockers Sister Hazel at The Ranch A Southwest Florida-based band will be opening for the legendary ’90s rock fusion group Sister Hazel.
golden gate Bear Brawl: Black bears duke it out in Golden Gate backyard Two black bears were caught on camera tussling for garbage in the backyard of a Golden Gate home.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested after allegedly possessing several files of child pornography on devices.
fort myers 7 people, 3 dogs displaced following house fire in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a house fire that has left seven people and three dogs without a home.
CAPE CORAL Island Coast High School employee accused of inappropriate behavior with 2 students We now have new details about the arrest of a Cape Coral instructional support aide at Island Coast High School accused of inappropriate relations with students.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman reunites with husband’s ashes A Port Charlotte woman has been reunited with her husband’s ashes after struggling with the U.S. Postal Service to find them.
Tim Aten Knows: The Avenue set to break ground on Fifth An upscale mixed-use redevelopment project — The Avenue — will begin construction this quarter on a nearly two-block area of Fifth Avenue South from the former longtime property of St. George & the Dragon restaurant.
Demolition begins on former Winn-Dixie grocery in Estero The walls of the former grocery store at the northwest corner of Three Oaks Parkway and Coconut Road started coming down last month after reaching an agreement with nearby residents who filed suit to stop the project.
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 the snow, but on Saturday, the region faced its coldest morning in three years. Photo three shows one of the many hibernating iguanas found in the area.