Help identify driver of SUV related to Fort Myers shootingJake’s story: What needs to change to protect other young people?
FORT MYERS Help identify driver of SUV related to Fort Myers shooting Police hope someone can help identify the driver of an SUV involved in the shooting on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Michigan Avenue.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: What needs to change to protect other young people? November 8, 2021, Jake Pfeiffer took his own life. His mom shared Jake’s story with WINK News in the hopes of saving another life.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal shooting of truck driver appears in court A man facing second-degree murder charges following an altercation with a pickup truck driver made an appearance in court.
NAPLES SUV crashes into Naples restaurant’s window; no injuries A popular Naples restaurant is cleaning up after an SUV partially crashed into it, but luckily, nobody was hurt.
PUNTA GORDA 20th annual Hibiscus Festival begins in Punta Gorda The 20th annual Hibiscus Festival at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda begins Friday morning and runs all weekend.
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle brushfire near Alico Road and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
FORT MYERS Help identify driver of SUV related to Fort Myers shooting Police hope someone can help identify the driver of an SUV involved in the shooting on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Michigan Avenue.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: What needs to change to protect other young people? November 8, 2021, Jake Pfeiffer took his own life. His mom shared Jake’s story with WINK News in the hopes of saving another life.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal shooting of truck driver appears in court A man facing second-degree murder charges following an altercation with a pickup truck driver made an appearance in court.
NAPLES SUV crashes into Naples restaurant’s window; no injuries A popular Naples restaurant is cleaning up after an SUV partially crashed into it, but luckily, nobody was hurt.
PUNTA GORDA 20th annual Hibiscus Festival begins in Punta Gorda The 20th annual Hibiscus Festival at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda begins Friday morning and runs all weekend.
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle brushfire near Alico Road and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
WINK NEWS First responders go on 500-mile 2020 Brotherhood Ride to honor fallen brothers and sisters Honoring first responders killed in the line of duty, the 2020 Brotherhood Ride kicked off Thursday morning. Thirty-six first responders from around the state rode for our fallen heroes killed in 2019. Riding for the first time was Lt. Greg Bueno with Florida Highway Patrol, who joined to honor Master Sgt. Daniel Hinton. Hinton collapsed […]
WINK NEWS Impending airline layoffs likely to affect tourism and hospitality Almost 2,500 airline workers will lose their jobs across the state, so we looked at how this will affect travel plans this year. “I mean it’s a trickle-down effect that will reverberate into all of our businesses affecting jobs,” said Bill Waichulis, with Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa. The airlines — big and small […]
WINK NEWS Comedian donates plasma after contracting COVID-19 John Loeber is the first person to get convalescent plasma and donate it back to Lee Health. He’s sharing his journey, his battle and his blood. “I remember telling myself that if this works, then I’m going to donate it back someday if I can,” Loeber said. When he was thinking ‘if he can,’ he […]
FORT MYERS Sons of Confederate Veterans rally to decide future of Robert E. Lee bust The decision on a controversial monument hangs into balance, as the City of Fort Myers and Sons of Confederate Veterans continue to disagree on the fate of the bust of Robert E. Lee. The city would have it placed in a museum, but local descendants of Confederate veterans say the city doesn’t have the right […]
WINK NEWS FGCU students weigh in on governor’s college ‘bill of rights’ proposal Students in Southwest Florida and beyond are fighting college presidents and others for their right to party during a pandemic. Over the past two days, the governor said he is introducing legislation to prohibit shutdowns of businesses and limit the ability of universities to discipline students for off-campus actions. We spoke to students at FGCU […]
LEE COUNTY Amendment 2: Fla. voters to decide on hiking minimum wage to $15 Floridians will get to decide in November if there should be a hike to the minimum wage, but not everyone is on board. Under Amendment 2, anyone making the current minimum of $8.56 an hour will get a raise to $10 an hour in 2021. Another dollar will be added every year until 2026, when […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Deputies: Warrants issued for Charlotte County homebuilders in several fraud cases UPDATE: Stephen Dukes of HD Custom Homes was picked up by deputies from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Thursday morning and is in custody. ORIGINAL COVERAGE: The owners of a Southwest Florida home construction business are being sought after deputies say they scammed dozens of people. Warrants have been issued for the arrests of Matthew […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police Department implements new data-driven technology The Fort Myers Police Department announced they’ve updated their technology. Police Chief Derrick Diggs has made it his mission to focus on data-driven police tactics and to make technology a big part of what the police department does. “In the 21st-century, policing is about being data-driven and evidence-based,” Diggs said. The new model of data-driven […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers housing project aims to sell vacant lots for affordable prices Fort Myers wants to improve parts of the city where neighbors are currently stuck looking at unappealing lots, vacant properties or both. It would take abandoned lots and convert them into affordable homes. Councilman Fred Burson told us the goal of the Fort Myers infill housing program is to put vacant plots of land in […]
Demand for commercial real estate could change due to pandemic The demand for commercial real estate has changed since the pandemic began. With many businesses closing, they may have to sell their properties. On the other hand, some businesses need more space to properly social distance. Do any businesses need this space that’s up for rent? “I think the answer to that question is probably […]