Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Heavy metal drummer turns Winkler House into Stet’s Bar rock venue Stet Howland, who as a drummer has an affinity for heavy metal music, bought a longtime Fort Myers dive bar and then transformed it into a haven for rock and roll.
CAPTIVA Judge rules in favor of Captiva Civic Association in building dispute After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
CAPE CORAL 40th annual Cape Coral Art Festival to close roads Cape Coral Parkway will close off Coronado Parkway to Del Prado Boulevard for this weekend’s 40th annual Art Festival.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County man arrested after holding woman at knifepoint The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for holding a woman at knifepoint during a domestic disturbance.
2 accused of multiple thefts while using stolen vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men accused of multiple thefts and driving a stolen vehicle.
CAPE CORAL 2 women accused of drug possession after stealing from Cape Coral Walmart Two women have been arrested after allegedly being caught in possession of drugs after stealing from a Cape Coral Walmart.
Charlotte County seeks event planners for new attractions The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Center seeks applicants wishing to stage annual events in Charlotte County.
Tim Aten Knows: Many more businesses coming to Randall Curve Vintage Naples Apartments, Aldi discount grocer, AutoZone and Brickyard Car Wash are the latest breaking ground in The Randall at Orangetree development on Immokalee Road’s Randall Curve between Randall and Orange Tree boulevards in Golden Gate Estates.
Serious injuries reported following truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Boulevard Road in Lee County.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis announces school choice scholarship program success Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has surpassed 500,000 students participating in Florida’s school choice scholarship program.
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.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Big warm up with highs back in the 70s this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a huge temperature swing as Southwest Florida shifts from the lower 40s to the low 70s this Friday.
Lehigh Acres Deputies conduct 2 shooting investigations in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pair of shootings that occurred in Lehigh Acres.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Heavy metal drummer turns Winkler House into Stet’s Bar rock venue Stet Howland, who as a drummer has an affinity for heavy metal music, bought a longtime Fort Myers dive bar and then transformed it into a haven for rock and roll.
CAPTIVA Judge rules in favor of Captiva Civic Association in building dispute After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
CAPE CORAL 40th annual Cape Coral Art Festival to close roads Cape Coral Parkway will close off Coronado Parkway to Del Prado Boulevard for this weekend’s 40th annual Art Festival.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County man arrested after holding woman at knifepoint The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for holding a woman at knifepoint during a domestic disturbance.
2 accused of multiple thefts while using stolen vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men accused of multiple thefts and driving a stolen vehicle.
CAPE CORAL 2 women accused of drug possession after stealing from Cape Coral Walmart Two women have been arrested after allegedly being caught in possession of drugs after stealing from a Cape Coral Walmart.
Charlotte County seeks event planners for new attractions The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Center seeks applicants wishing to stage annual events in Charlotte County.
Tim Aten Knows: Many more businesses coming to Randall Curve Vintage Naples Apartments, Aldi discount grocer, AutoZone and Brickyard Car Wash are the latest breaking ground in The Randall at Orangetree development on Immokalee Road’s Randall Curve between Randall and Orange Tree boulevards in Golden Gate Estates.
Serious injuries reported following truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Boulevard Road in Lee County.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis announces school choice scholarship program success Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has surpassed 500,000 students participating in Florida’s school choice scholarship program.
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.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Big warm up with highs back in the 70s this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a huge temperature swing as Southwest Florida shifts from the lower 40s to the low 70s this Friday.
Lehigh Acres Deputies conduct 2 shooting investigations in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pair of shootings that occurred in Lehigh Acres.
COLLIER COUNTY Gore Nature Education Center in Collier County teaching the importance of preservation There is a new place in Southwest Florida to learn about nature and endangered species. It is called the Gore Nature Education Center and it is opening its door for the first time on Sunday. One of the main focuses of the education center is to share knowledge about preserving the native habitats in Southwest […]
FORT MYERS WINK Taste of the Town returns this weekend The 2-day event WINK Taste of the Town kicks off Saturday morning. It features local restaurants and businesses across Lee County. It runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at downtown Fort Myers’ Centennial Park. There will be more than 25 food trucks, which means a lot of food choices to pick from. The event […]
LEHIGH ACRES First responder shortage taking a toll on current workers There is a national shortage of paramedics, and Southwest Florida is included in that. Lehigh Acres Fire Rescue says it is getting thousands of more calls this year than last year. And, now, Lee County EMS is hiring 21 new medics. But, this prolonged shortage has already begun to take its toll mentally and physically […]
FORT MYERS Virtual learning tools becoming a staple for educators and students Online learning tools implemented in local schools during the pandemic have continued to remain in place. Zoom and other technologies are now an everyday tool for teachers and students. The pandemic has even taught educators to be more innovative. WINK News spoke with the superintendent of Glades County schools Doctor Beth Barfield and she says […]
CAPE CORAL Logan Hetherington released early from prison A man who took a plea deal in the death of an 8-year-old girl has been released early from prison five months early Friday. Logan Hetherington spent most of his two-year sentence behind bars for the hit-and-run death of Layla Aiken in his Dodge pickup truck while she waited at her Cape Coral bus stop […]
BONITA SPRINGS Time is running out for $77,000 Bonita Springs lottery winner to claim their prize More than $77,000 may be sitting around in someone’s pocket, but only for a few more hours. The Florida Lottery “Fantasy Five” top winning prize ticket from May 1st was sold in Southwest Florida, but the deadline to claim it is 11:59 p.m Thursday. The Florida Lottery put a flyer out all over social media […]
WINK NEWS Southwest Florida election supervisors reassuring voters that there is no fraud The 2020 presidential election led to misinformation and mistrust in our electoral system. Supervisors of elections in Southwest Florida are reassuring voters their ballots will be safe. Almost a year later and some people still have questions about the 2020 election. Chief among them was there voter fraud? Tommy Doyle, supervisor of elections in Lee […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Christian School students pack boxes to fight food insecurity Food insecurity is a problem in Southwest Florida. And that problem was exacerbated by the pandemic. But, students at Fort Myers Christian School are packing more than 10,000 meals to help feed the hungry in Lee County and in Haiti. The cowbell was ringing to celebrate the fact that students have packed and sealed those […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has partnership with local groups to help with domestic violence calls October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence often goes unreported but law enforcement agencies respond to thousands of calls each year. In Charlotte County, the sheriff’s office has a partnership to help with these kind of calls. In the last year, more than 2,700 people called to report domestic violence to the Charlotte County […]
FORT MYERS One year later: A mother still searching for answers in her son’s murder It’s been one year since 32-year-old Carl Branch, who lived in Fort Myers, was shot and killed, and still, there have been no arrests in his tragic death. His mother, Cindy Dukes, is holding out hope that his murder will be solved. Branch was gunned down in broad daylight in Pasco County one year ago […]