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.
FORT MYERS BEACH Annual blessing of the fleet performed for Fort Myers Beach shrimpers, boats The blessing of the fleet is a decades-old tradition performed in hopes of ensuring our shrimpers on the Gulf return home safely with plenty of pink gold with them — shrimp. We witnessed the annual blessing of the shrimping fleet on Fort Myers Beach Sunday, a ritual to spread good omen upon people who work […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County road signs remind drivers to follow road rules in real time No valentine today? Collier County Sheriff’s Office says, “No problem.” Your seat belt will hold you. Collier deputies are known for using message boards and speed radar monitors to grab drivers’ attentions. “That’s a great one,” Jim Donoghue said. There are also examples of signs that warn drivers of hefty speeding fines. We looked at […]
CAPE CORAL Opinions split on current plan for Tropicana Park in Cape Coral A sprawling piece of land will soon be a bustling park. People nearby are excited to see this happen. But they’re also mad they might have to share it. Tropicana Park will sit right near Tropicana Parkway and old Burnt Store Road in Cape Coral, but some neighbors are upset with the current plan. “It […]
COLLIER COUNTY Florida bills protect pets of domestic violence, victim’s pet pivotal helping her escape A dog is credited with saving a woman and her child from an abusive home in Southwest Florida. Stories like this are reasons why Florida lawmakers want to pass new protections for pets into law. Two new bills are being considered in the state to protect pets in abusive relationships. SB 1082: Domestic Violence Injunctions HB 241: […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County’s only dual language program taught at Tice Elementary An elementary school is preparing students for the future with a challenging dual language program, the only one in Lee County, which puts those kids at an advantage against their peers. Many kids find the first day of school scary. For instance, consider Tomas Simaj’s first day at Tice Elementary School. He was in a […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Navy veteran brings wife home from hospital to torn off roof A Cape Coral family came home from the hospital on Tuesday to their roof wholly torn up, with repairs estimated in the thousands and no idea who is responsible. Michael Troy, a Navy veteran, just brought his wife, Chrissy, home from the hospital when they saw the appalling damages. A nearly naked roof, with shingles […]
WINK NEWS Florida gets F grade for lack of funding for smoking prevention programs The State of Florida has received a failing grade for its smoking prevention programs. The American Lung Association says Florida is not funding half of the recommended level. The news comes amid Rush Limbaugh, conservative political commentator and Florida homeowner, announcing he has been diagnosed with lung cancer. “I can’t help but feel that I’m […]
LEE COUNTY Florida law dictates hazard lights are only for emergencies, not severe weather We’ve heard it time and time again: Do not turn your flashing lights on during severe weather on the road. So, why do we keep doing it? Troopers say that poor driving practice may have caused a horrific crash on I-75 in Estero Wednesday night that sent six people to the hospital, including a child. […]
ROTONDA WEST Rotonda West schools were on lockdown. The suspect was hunting iguanas Two Rotonda West schools were placed on lockdown on Tuesday afternoon due to an armed man in the vicinity. But, the incident was a false alarm. The man was hired to hunt invasive iguanas and was armed with pellet guns. The suspect, a 35-year-old man, was in custody but not arrested. Upon authorities learning of […]
WINK NEWS Effort to combat human trafficking ahead of Super Bowl underway in South Florida The state attorney’s general office, truck drivers and drivers of rideshare services are teaming up to help save victims of human trafficking ahead of the Super Bowl in Miami Sunday. It’s drivers such as Mike Quirem who are making the calls that are saving lives the of human trafficking victims. “Once you’re on the road […]