Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
FORT MYERS Big Brothers, Big Sisters trying to recruit 100 SWFL men in 100 days Big Brothers, Big Sisters is starting a campaign throughout Southwest Florida Tuesday to recruit 100 men in 100 days. Hundreds of boys in our area are waiting to be matched with positive role models. Big brothers and sisters with the volunteer organization are matched with kids based on their personalities and shared interests. WINK News’ […]
FORT MYERS Valerie’s House receives large donation, hopes to build new home A Southwest Florida nonprofit received a large donation on Thursday. Valerie’s House was given a $500,000 check to help them serve the children in the area who could be grieving the loss of a loved one. The donation is from Creighton Construction and Development. Dan Creighton presented the check to Valerie’s House’s Angela Melvin. “When […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County’s mental health court To avoid people with mental illness going in and out of jail without their real problems being addressed, Collier County has a specialty court dedicated to the issue. In the case of Aaron Serbu, the court kept him out of jail, got him off the streets and likely saved his life, a life with its […]
FORT MYERS SWFL Family grateful for free counseling services at Golisano Children’s Hospital Imagine hearing the words “Your child has cancer.” It turns your world upside down. That is why Golisano Children’s Hospital has a full-time psychologist to help every single member of the family. From the child going through treatment to their parents, and siblings coping with a parent being away and focused on the child who […]
FORT MYERS Dunbar High School marching band invited to Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl A Southwest Florida marching band has a dream opportunity ahead of them. The Dunbar High School Marching Tigers band has been invited to perform at the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl. The opportunity means a lot to the students and the band director, but they need your help before they can make their dream come true. “Their […]
WINK NEWS SWFL teen earns 138 merit badges as an Eagle Scout A Southwest Florida teenager achieved a major milestone when he received his last merit badge as an Eagle Scout. Jared Marques doesn’t like the spotlight, but he loves the Boy Scouts, and he’s been living and breathing it since he was 10 years old. The 17-year-old is now among 474 scouts in the history of […]
WINK NEWS SWFL doctor claims he saw ‘undocumented families’ arriving in region A local man claims he witnessed “undocumented families” boarding a flight to Southwest Florida last month. He sent us the pictures, and we sent them to the governor for comment. Dr. Chris Robben had a layover in Houston while he was heading to Southwest Florida International Airport Aug. 7. That’s when he told us he […]
WINK NEWS 5-year-old Ever Young is feeling great after one year of cancer treatment One year ago, we introduced you to a little girl diagnosed with cancer at the start of the pandemic. On Wednesday, we caught up with 5-year-old Ever Young and her and her dad, Jimmy Young, over a Zoom call to see how she’s doing. She is now better than ever with a full head of hair […]
WINK NEWS Survivor story: Retired broker remembers escaping World Trade Center on 9/11 People who escaped the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001 all seem to have something in common besides Wall Street. They wonder, “Why me? Why am I still here when thousands of others died?” One of those lucky ones lives in Naples now, and he sat down with us to reflect on that day […]
NAPLES Retired FDNY firefighter recalls how a 1914 helmet ended up taking him to Ground Zero This Saturday marks 20 years since the September 11th terror attacks, and for a retired firefighter here in Southwest Florida, that tragedy, and a helmet, pulled him back to New York to help. At 83 years old, Jerry Sanford put on his old uniform, took a walk, and a trip down memory lane. “I had […]