Lee County Sheriff investigates crash injuring pedestrian at University VillageGunshots heard in a Cape Coral neighborhood
Lee County Sheriff investigates crash injuring pedestrian at University Village The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that injured a pedestrian at the University Village Shops in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Gunshots heard in a Cape Coral neighborhood Neighbors have reported hearing multiple gunshots in the early hours of the morning in Cape Coral.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Tracking the Tropics: Patty forms in North Atlantic, tracking Caribbean development An area in the Southwestern Caribbean has a high, 80% chance of developing over the upcoming week.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Warm weekend with spotty showers, daylight saving time ends tonight The Weather Authority says Saturday is starting nice and dry with some passing clouds and pleasant conditions.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man files injunction against city over Jaycee Park A Cape Coral man has filed an injunction against the City of Cape Coral over the renovation of Jaycee Park.
CAPE CORAL Brothers gain highest Boy Scout award for repairing food pantry General Manager of the Adventist Community Services Alexandra Berru said she couldn’t be more grateful for the twin brothers.
2 Vietnam veterans raise $20,000 for monument in Naples Two Vietnam veterans raised over $20,000 to create a Vietnam monument at Cambier Park in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Lee County to pick up debris on Estero and Hickory boulevards After three weeks of hard work clearing mountains of sand from Estero and Hickory boulevards, Lee County crews are ready to switch gears to storm debris collection along these main county roads.
SANIBEL Are our habitats on the brink of a slow collapse? For two years, Sanibel Island’s delicate ecosystems have been battered by unrelenting storm surges, leaving behind dead trees and tainted freshwater pools.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres driver wants more safety measures for State Road 82 A Lehigh Acres man wants other drivers to know to pay attention. He also wants the county, city or state to put some more patrols out here.
SANIBEL What beaches are experiencing red tide issues now? Parts of Southewst Florida are dealing with red tide. But it’s not impacting Sanibel or beachgoers there.
NAPLES Naples Police Department begins celebrations of 100 years of service The City of Naples Police Department will hit 100 years of service in November of 2025, and they are now beginning their year of celebrations.
ESTERO FGCU students and professor weigh in on upcoming election As the nation gears up for a pivotal election, a question lingers among young voters. Will students turn out to vote?
New procedure helping disc pain Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and arm pain can all be caused by a herniated disc. If left untreated, this can become debilitating and lead to nerve damage.
Lee County Sheriff investigates crash injuring pedestrian at University Village The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that injured a pedestrian at the University Village Shops in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Gunshots heard in a Cape Coral neighborhood Neighbors have reported hearing multiple gunshots in the early hours of the morning in Cape Coral.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Tracking the Tropics: Patty forms in North Atlantic, tracking Caribbean development An area in the Southwestern Caribbean has a high, 80% chance of developing over the upcoming week.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Warm weekend with spotty showers, daylight saving time ends tonight The Weather Authority says Saturday is starting nice and dry with some passing clouds and pleasant conditions.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man files injunction against city over Jaycee Park A Cape Coral man has filed an injunction against the City of Cape Coral over the renovation of Jaycee Park.
CAPE CORAL Brothers gain highest Boy Scout award for repairing food pantry General Manager of the Adventist Community Services Alexandra Berru said she couldn’t be more grateful for the twin brothers.
2 Vietnam veterans raise $20,000 for monument in Naples Two Vietnam veterans raised over $20,000 to create a Vietnam monument at Cambier Park in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Lee County to pick up debris on Estero and Hickory boulevards After three weeks of hard work clearing mountains of sand from Estero and Hickory boulevards, Lee County crews are ready to switch gears to storm debris collection along these main county roads.
SANIBEL Are our habitats on the brink of a slow collapse? For two years, Sanibel Island’s delicate ecosystems have been battered by unrelenting storm surges, leaving behind dead trees and tainted freshwater pools.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres driver wants more safety measures for State Road 82 A Lehigh Acres man wants other drivers to know to pay attention. He also wants the county, city or state to put some more patrols out here.
SANIBEL What beaches are experiencing red tide issues now? Parts of Southewst Florida are dealing with red tide. But it’s not impacting Sanibel or beachgoers there.
NAPLES Naples Police Department begins celebrations of 100 years of service The City of Naples Police Department will hit 100 years of service in November of 2025, and they are now beginning their year of celebrations.
ESTERO FGCU students and professor weigh in on upcoming election As the nation gears up for a pivotal election, a question lingers among young voters. Will students turn out to vote?
New procedure helping disc pain Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and arm pain can all be caused by a herniated disc. If left untreated, this can become debilitating and lead to nerve damage.
IMMOKALEE Expanding on-the-go health care for people in Immokalee Since the pandemic began, the concept of home health care has picked up, and now there’s an opportunity to expand it. That is especially important for low-income communities. The people in Immokalee don’t have easy access to health care like those living in Naples, Fort Myers, or Cape Coral. The issue for some is cost, […]
LEHIGH ACRES Child arrested following social media threat made against Varsity Lakes Middle School The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested a child Thursday morning as a suspect connected to a threat made against Varsity Lakes Middle School on social media. LCSO tells WINK news that its Youth Services CID and School Threat Enforcement arrested a 12-year-old boy after “a thorough investigation” related to a post on […]
ARCADIA DeSoto man faces dozens of charges of sex crimes against minors Charges have been added for a man in DeSoto County already facing a host of child sex crime charges and drug possession. He remains behind bars. On March 14, the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office arrested John Marshall Read, 31, for 10 charges of sex crimes and drug possession. As detectives continued to investigate, Read now […]
IMMOKALEE FPL opens new solar center in Immokalee A new solar center is opening up in Immokalee. The center is capable of powering about 15,000 homes. In Southwest Florida, FPL has 12 solar energy centers. Five of those are in DeSoto County, more than any county in Florida. Florida Power and Light said powering those 15,000 homes is equivalent to taking 14,000 gas-dependent […]
WINK NEWS SWFL lawmaker wants to stop Lake Okeechobee water releases A Southwest Florida lawmaker working to stop harmful discharges that cause blue-green algae in our canals. They want Lake Okeechobee to operate without water releases for good. From stinky blue-green algae to murky brown, coffee-like water along the coast, the water that flows from Lake Okeechobee has a big impact on the Caloosahatchee River. Representative […]
NORTH FORT MYERS LCEC warns homeowners loss of electric could lengthen during hurricane season due to worker shortage A nationwide crisis could prevent you from getting help during a storm. Electric companies are warning consumers ahead of hurricane season it could take longer to get lights back on after a storm. When storms strike, there’s the fear of loss, of life, home and electricity. Lee County Electric Cooperative is warning its customers it […]
NAPLES Neighbors help WWII veteran celebrate his 100th birthday A hero turned 100 on Friday. And his neighbors pulled out all the stops to celebrate this World War II veteran. A celebration one hundred years in the making came together on Friday. WWII veteran Walter Kateley is 100 years old. So, his friends and neighbors picked him up on his decorated golf cart in […]
COLLIER COUNTY CCPS program helps parents understand what their children are learning Helping kids prepare for the future while getting parents involved is the aim of a program that launched this year in Collier County. It helps parents understand and be aware of what their kids are doing in school, and there’s even a guide to help make sure everyone has a healthy relationship at home. What […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers High School grad leads her college basketball team to a national title A hometown hero has led her team to a national title. Fort Myers High School graduate Destanni Henderson had one of the best games of her career in the NCAA championship game on Sunday Night. She helped her South Carolina Gamecocks overcome a women’s basketball powerhouse in the UConn Huskies. But, her high school coach […]
MATLACHA Calusa Waterkeeper on what to know about macroalgae at Matlacha A stench is coming from algae in one part of Southwest Florida. And now, that smell is affecting businesses and fishing. The Calusa Waterkeeper is arming you with what you need to know about this algae. Unsightly, algae is all too common during this time of year. And while the look is one thing, the […]