PUNTA GORDA Man accused of shooting man at Punta Gorda motel A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting another man during a physical dispute at a Punta Gorda motel.
What’s open and closed on Christmas Day in SWFL On Christmas Day, many businesses and services are closed, including most retail stores, offices, and government buildings.
NAPLES Celebrating Christmas Eve with the Magic of Lights Across southwest Florida, people have been feeling the Christmas spirit. In Collier County, families at the Magic of Lights experience counted down the minutes to Santa’s arrival in awe of the spectacular display.
FORT MYERS BEACH Beachgoers enjoy Fort Myers Beach on Christmas Eve Whether you’re a full-time Floridian, a snowbird or just vacationing here for Christmas, it was a great day to go to the beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ‘Chrismukkah’; Two major holidays fall on the same day This year Christmas and Hanukkah fall on the same day. Many people of both faiths across our area will participate in the rare opportunity to celebrate both holidays.
FORT MYERS BEACH Smokin’ Oyster Brewery reopens after damage from hurricanes It’s an iconic bar and restaurant on Fort Myers Beach that has been missing since Hurricane Ian destroyed it.
Family of 10 caught in American Airlines tech issue at RSW A family of ten thought they had a good plan to beat the Christmas travel rush at Southwest Florida International Airport.
NAPLES Taking an inside look at the Naples Police Department’s Technical Analysis Center WINK News got an inside look at the new license plate reading technology being used by the Naples Police Department.
CAPE CORAL Facebook post sparks Christmas miracle for Cape Coral family The joy of Christmas for many, especially kids, is seeing gifts under the tree, but for one family, they couldn’t afford not only presents but the bare necessities.
MATLACHA Matlacha businesses bounce back in time for the holidays Matlacha has had its share of damage this year from hurricanes Helene and Milton. While people continue to heal and recover, they’re also looking toward the new year and beyond.
CAPE CORAL Families in Cape Coral forced out of their homes right after the new year As many of us have already made our Christmas lists and checked them twice, dozens of neighbors are just wishing for a warm and safe place to live.
Final rush for holiday food If you are still baking and basting your holiday dish, time is running out.
FORT MYERS Jewelry of the future with AI One Fort Myers jewelry store is taking the art of jewelry making into the future, all with the help of AI.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 person dead after scene at Lehigh Acres home Deputies are in a tense back and forth with a man barricaded inside a home.
PUNTA GORDA Man accused of shooting man at Punta Gorda motel A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting another man during a physical dispute at a Punta Gorda motel.
What’s open and closed on Christmas Day in SWFL On Christmas Day, many businesses and services are closed, including most retail stores, offices, and government buildings.
NAPLES Celebrating Christmas Eve with the Magic of Lights Across southwest Florida, people have been feeling the Christmas spirit. In Collier County, families at the Magic of Lights experience counted down the minutes to Santa’s arrival in awe of the spectacular display.
FORT MYERS BEACH Beachgoers enjoy Fort Myers Beach on Christmas Eve Whether you’re a full-time Floridian, a snowbird or just vacationing here for Christmas, it was a great day to go to the beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ‘Chrismukkah’; Two major holidays fall on the same day This year Christmas and Hanukkah fall on the same day. Many people of both faiths across our area will participate in the rare opportunity to celebrate both holidays.
FORT MYERS BEACH Smokin’ Oyster Brewery reopens after damage from hurricanes It’s an iconic bar and restaurant on Fort Myers Beach that has been missing since Hurricane Ian destroyed it.
Family of 10 caught in American Airlines tech issue at RSW A family of ten thought they had a good plan to beat the Christmas travel rush at Southwest Florida International Airport.
NAPLES Taking an inside look at the Naples Police Department’s Technical Analysis Center WINK News got an inside look at the new license plate reading technology being used by the Naples Police Department.
CAPE CORAL Facebook post sparks Christmas miracle for Cape Coral family The joy of Christmas for many, especially kids, is seeing gifts under the tree, but for one family, they couldn’t afford not only presents but the bare necessities.
MATLACHA Matlacha businesses bounce back in time for the holidays Matlacha has had its share of damage this year from hurricanes Helene and Milton. While people continue to heal and recover, they’re also looking toward the new year and beyond.
CAPE CORAL Families in Cape Coral forced out of their homes right after the new year As many of us have already made our Christmas lists and checked them twice, dozens of neighbors are just wishing for a warm and safe place to live.
Final rush for holiday food If you are still baking and basting your holiday dish, time is running out.
FORT MYERS Jewelry of the future with AI One Fort Myers jewelry store is taking the art of jewelry making into the future, all with the help of AI.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 person dead after scene at Lehigh Acres home Deputies are in a tense back and forth with a man barricaded inside a home.
FORT MYERS WINK viewers help kids have a better Christmas Just two weeks ago, the Salvation Army’s warehouse where toys usually sit to hand out to kids was nearly empty. Now, thanks to WINK News viewers just like you, the warehouse is full of gifts. There are quite a few things we’d rather forget about this year. Gabriella Pirolo and Chelsea Huntsinger are both mothers. […]
FORT MYERS Parents say they now see Fort Myers leaders acknowledging gang violence Families in Fort Myers are ready for transparency after years of violence and denial of it by those who serve the community. Bombshell documents after multiple arrests in the 2016 Club Blu shooting show in detail gang-related violence that’s gone on for years. Moms and dads affected by gang violence say leaders in their community […]
New documents detail what may have led to mass shooting at Club Blu The probable cause affidavit made public Friday morning explains how a high school fight involving two rival gang members escalated into a mass shooting that left two teens dead. The 42-page report mentions a fight at Dunbar High School between members of the 1Way and Bottom Boys gangs in May of 2015. The Fort Myers […]
LEE COUNTY Riverdale High students report man exposed, pleasured himself in school parking lot A group of female Riverdale High School students reported a man exposing and pleasuring himself in the high school’s parking lot after school hours. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says the incident happened Thursday afternoon. Several girls told a deputy a man was parked in the parking lot and was seen pulling out his genitals […]
CAPE CORAL Finding new ways to remember Pearl Harbor 79 years later It was 79 years ago today, that the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. The attack, which pushed the United States into joining WWII, killed 2,400 Americans and left another 1,100 injured. For the first time, many who served, including those in Southwest Florida, will not get to honor those who died because of the pandemic. “Yesterday, […]
FORT MYERS WINK News viewers step up to help Salvation Army’s ‘Forgotten Angels’ A special group stepped up to help those in need have a very merry Christmas. The Salvation Army is sending a big thank-you to you, WINK News viewers, who saw our stories and donated to the Angel Tree program. A nearly empty warehouse two weeks ago is now nearly full thanks to your generosity, and […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church gets help from WINK News viewers for its Angel Tree UPDATE – Dec. 7: Grace Church has been overwhelmed with gifts for their Angel Tree since WINK News’ story aired. “The Amazon driver arrived earlier….took 90 minutes to unload! We will be taking so many kids off the waiting list!” said Heather Evans. Evans said more than 500 gifts were sent to the church since […]
WINK NEWS Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program needs a boost to fulfill mission Thousands of children in our area are hoping you will fulfill their holiday wishes this year. The Salvation Army had a record number of requests for gifts in its Angel Tree Program, but the fewest number of people are stepping up to make donations in 2020. Carrie Radovan personally knows how important it is when […]
FORT MYERS Annual Holiday Nights festival kicks off at Edison and Ford Winter Estates Christmas is in the air as the annual Holiday Nights festival begins at Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. Everyone came out to see the lights go on because Christmas is needed more than ever this year. Maria Shillinglaw came from Tampa. “We haven’t been there in a long time. They were maybe […]
Southwest Florida family grateful to spend Thanksgiving with 9-month-old after he survived COVID-19 Aubrey was one of the youngest COVID-19 patients back in April. He was hospitalized but pulled through and was able to celebrate his first Thanksgiving. Mom, dad and baby recovered from COVID-19 together. They say the most important thing about Thanksgiving is doing the most to keep the family healthy so they can enjoy more […]