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.
CAPE CORAL Woman accused of stabbing man in Cape Coral shot by police The Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a shooting near the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Cape Coral Parkway. WINK News later learned that the shooting was preceded by a stabbing. The shooting happened in the 800 block of SW 47th Terrace, which is right behind a 7-Eleven, police said. K9 officers were also at […]
BUCKINGHAM Man arrested as suspect in deadly Buckingham stabbing Lee County deputies arrested a Lee County man suspected of stabbing another man to death at a home in Buckingham on Tuesday night. At around 7:30 p.m., the Lee County Sheriff’s Office says deputies went to a home on Cedar Hammock Court in reference to a stabbing. While there, deputies found a man inside with […]
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for inappropriately grabbing customers at stores in Cape Coral A man has been arrested after several random attacks at stores. These strange attacks began at the Target on Pine Island Road in Cape Coral. Shamar White is accused of inappropriately grabbing customers who were inside and outside of stores. The first victim says the suspect grabbed her and smacked her in the face. Another […]
ARCADIA 1 child dead, another in serious condition after being hit by a car at an Arcadia daycare The Florida Highway Patrol says one child has been killed and another left seriously injured in a crash at a daycare center on SR-70 in Arcadia on Wednesday. After the crash, crime scene tape was placed around the Imagination Station Learning Center on SR-70 near Mills Avenue in Arcadia. “Kids screaming and I said, ‘Well, […]
FORT MYERS Lee County commissioners approve funding to widen Ortiz Avenue A road that stays busy, especially during rush hour, could soon accommodate more cars. Those who take Ortiz Ave. say that they’re upset by the current conditions. “I feel bored and annoyed,” said Lilli Henderson. So, on Tuesday, Lee County Commissioners voted to approve funding to widen Ortiz from SR-82 to Colonial Blvd. Brian Hamman […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police searching for a missing man WINK News is learning more about the search for a missing man. We spoke to the man’s friends and family, who said he disappeared after leaving a bar. Earlier on Monday, The Cape Coral Police Department searched for him in the area around Coronado Parkway, down Cape Coral Parkway, and up to SE 45th Terrace. […]
LEHIGH ACRES Shots fired in Lehigh Acres neighborhood People in a Lehigh Acres neighborhood say they woke up to the sound of gunshots. This happened along East Cleveland Avenue, just off of Leeland Blvd at around 1 a.m. on Monday. Neighbors there say they heard dozens of gunshots. In a video obtained by WINK News, you can see one man running away. You […]
FORT MYERS Gas prices could force some spring breakers to change plans It’s almost time for spring break, but one thing is noticeably different this year. Gas prices have risen so much, and as they continue to do so, it may force some to change their plans. Friday was yet another record-breaking day for Florida’s gas prices. So, many people are trying to avoid gas pumps for […]
MANATEE COUNTY FHP trooper shares heroic story of stopping drunk driver head-on A new video released by Florida Highway Patrol shows a trooper inside her patrol car as she is hit head-on by an impaired driver. She swung her cruiser around and braced for the woman to plow into her. Florida Highway Patrol’s motto is Courtesy, Service, Protection. FHP Trooper Toni Schuck stuck to that on Sunday […]
FORT MYERS FGCU to host ASUN Women’s Championship Final after win over Stetson The FGCU women’s basketball team beat the Stetson Hatters on Wednesday. The win means FGCU will host the Atlantic Sun Women’s Basketball Championship final at Alico Arena. The team that wins the tournament receives an automatic bid into the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament. On Wednesday night, the FGCU Eagles hosted Stetson, who got […]