Vintage base ball game in Fort Myers brings 1860s history to lifeStarry Nights Gala raises $2M for Southwest Florida’s Youth Haven
FORT MYERS Vintage base ball game in Fort Myers brings 1860s history to life Visitors at Terry Park had the chance to travel back in time with a vintage base ball game, showcasing America’s pastime.
NAPLES Starry Nights Gala raises $2M for Southwest Florida’s Youth Haven Youth Haven hosted its annual Starry Nights Gala, an evening dedicated to supporting abused and neglected children in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS 1 of the last WWII women veterans celebrates 100th birthday Ruth Blake, a World War II veteran, celebrated her 100th birthday with reflections on her extraordinary life and service.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police probe SW 13th Ave home, neighbors seek answers A police investigation unfolded in Cape Coral on Saturday morning, capturing the local community’s attention.
WINK NEWS Fatal collision on I-75 in Collier County leaves 1 man dead A fatal crash on Interstate 75’s Alligator Alley in Collier County left one person dead early Saturday morning.
WINK NEWS FGCU women’s team seeks revenge against Oklahoma in NCAA tournament The FGCU women’s basketball team woke up in Oklahoma with excitement and determination.
the weather authority First weekend of spring kicks off with sun and clouds, low humidity The Weather Authority says it’s the first weekend of spring, and it is a beautiful one across Southwest Florida!
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral massage parlors under investigation for illegal services Cape Coral police have arrested individuals at three massage parlors, suspecting activities beyond advertised services.
NAPLES Collier County fair makes a prehistoric return The Collier Fair is back, and this year, it’s all about dinosaurs. To celebrate 49 years, the fair held its ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Collier Fairgrounds.
Southwest Florida Department of Education potentially coming to an end President Donald Trump has issued an executive order calling for dismantling the Department of Education
CAPE CORAL Cape City Council to vote on funding proposal for Jaycee Park Cape Coral’s efforts to upgrade Jaycee Park have hit financial hurdles, particularly with the company contracted to manage concessions and food trucks, The Reef Cape Coral LLC.
ESTERO 9th annual Eagle Radio Music Festival rocks the FGCU campus Florida Gulf Coast University held the 9th annual Eagle Radio Music Festival, which exposed students to live local acts on its front lawn.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral mourns loss of dedicated police volunteer Stanley Maliszewski, a dedicated volunteer for the Cape Coral Police Department for over 20 years, has passed away.
CAPE CORAL Rare right whales spotted near Cape Coral, experts urge caution Two critically endangered right whales made a rare appearance near Cape Coral, swimming into Southwest Florida waters.
FORT MYERS Storm surge VR from NOAA shows hurricane danger to teach safety NOAA has introduced a groundbreaking virtual reality simulation called “Weather the Storm,” designed to immerse people in the experience of a hurricane’s storm surge safely.
FORT MYERS Vintage base ball game in Fort Myers brings 1860s history to life Visitors at Terry Park had the chance to travel back in time with a vintage base ball game, showcasing America’s pastime.
NAPLES Starry Nights Gala raises $2M for Southwest Florida’s Youth Haven Youth Haven hosted its annual Starry Nights Gala, an evening dedicated to supporting abused and neglected children in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS 1 of the last WWII women veterans celebrates 100th birthday Ruth Blake, a World War II veteran, celebrated her 100th birthday with reflections on her extraordinary life and service.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police probe SW 13th Ave home, neighbors seek answers A police investigation unfolded in Cape Coral on Saturday morning, capturing the local community’s attention.
WINK NEWS Fatal collision on I-75 in Collier County leaves 1 man dead A fatal crash on Interstate 75’s Alligator Alley in Collier County left one person dead early Saturday morning.
WINK NEWS FGCU women’s team seeks revenge against Oklahoma in NCAA tournament The FGCU women’s basketball team woke up in Oklahoma with excitement and determination.
the weather authority First weekend of spring kicks off with sun and clouds, low humidity The Weather Authority says it’s the first weekend of spring, and it is a beautiful one across Southwest Florida!
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral massage parlors under investigation for illegal services Cape Coral police have arrested individuals at three massage parlors, suspecting activities beyond advertised services.
NAPLES Collier County fair makes a prehistoric return The Collier Fair is back, and this year, it’s all about dinosaurs. To celebrate 49 years, the fair held its ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Collier Fairgrounds.
Southwest Florida Department of Education potentially coming to an end President Donald Trump has issued an executive order calling for dismantling the Department of Education
CAPE CORAL Cape City Council to vote on funding proposal for Jaycee Park Cape Coral’s efforts to upgrade Jaycee Park have hit financial hurdles, particularly with the company contracted to manage concessions and food trucks, The Reef Cape Coral LLC.
ESTERO 9th annual Eagle Radio Music Festival rocks the FGCU campus Florida Gulf Coast University held the 9th annual Eagle Radio Music Festival, which exposed students to live local acts on its front lawn.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral mourns loss of dedicated police volunteer Stanley Maliszewski, a dedicated volunteer for the Cape Coral Police Department for over 20 years, has passed away.
CAPE CORAL Rare right whales spotted near Cape Coral, experts urge caution Two critically endangered right whales made a rare appearance near Cape Coral, swimming into Southwest Florida waters.
FORT MYERS Storm surge VR from NOAA shows hurricane danger to teach safety NOAA has introduced a groundbreaking virtual reality simulation called “Weather the Storm,” designed to immerse people in the experience of a hurricane’s storm surge safely.
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Lehigh Acres home near Gunnery Road and 23rd Street Southwest. Neighbors woke up Thursday morning to the deputy’s presence, as their neighborhood was flooded with law enforcement. WINK News Reporter Camila Pereira was deployed onto the scene to gather more information regarding the deputy’s presence. LCSO responded, saying that deputies were assisting other agencies with the investigation. Authorities also said this investigation is connected to another scene that occurred in at 3007 24th Street West. Pereira spoke with neighbors who witnessed the scene unfold. Neighbor Richard Wenck described the scene as unsettling. “Like about 6 o’clock this morning, it almost sounded like someone was running in the side of my house with a car, and there were explosions,” said Wenck. “I thought someone was trying to steal my air conditioner, plumbing, or something like that.” Wenck then proceeded to investigate the situation further. “I threw on some clothes and came out on the front porch. The first thing I saw was a dark van parked in my front yard, and all the roads were blocked off with police cars,” said Wenck. “I couldn’t figure out what was happening while standing in the driveway, so I decided to go back to bed. As soon as I lay down, there were a couple more explosions, and you could hear people talking over the megaphone, but I couldn’t make up what they were saying.” Wenck said this activity level is unusual in his typically quiet Lehigh Acres neighborhood. He and other residents are eager to learn more about the unfolding events. The scene cleared at around 7 a.m. on Thursday; however, WINK News will continue investigating and providing updates whenever available.