From rookie to captain, Oliver Chau leads the Florida EverbladesReward increase of $5K for more information on Edison Mall shooter from 2011
ESTERO From rookie to captain, Oliver Chau leads the Florida Everblades From shy newcomer to team leader, one man’s journey with the Florida Everblades has been remarkable.
FORT MYERS Reward increase of $5K for more information on Edison Mall shooter from 2011 Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking more information on a suspect wanted for shooting someone at the Edison Mall.
CAPE CORAL Precautionary boil water notice issued for neighborhood in Cape Coral A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for residents in the area of Southwest 5th Avenue following a water main break that briefly halted potable water service.
Blue Sky Restaurant dawns at Magnolia Square in North Naples The family-owned Blue Sky Restaurant opened Dec. 7 in the former space of Franklin Social, a local bar with a limited food menu that closed earlier this year at Magnolia Square on the northeast corner of Goodlette-Frank and Pine Ridge roads.
American Airlines flights operational following brief grounding American Airlines said a “technical issue” disrupted flights nationwide early Tuesday but has since been cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration.
SANIBEL Bigger and better beaches; Sanibel gets fresh sand If you haven’t been to Sanibel lately you might not recognize it. Just in time for the holidays, the island is celebrating bigger, better and more beautiful beaches.
the weather authority Tracking morning fog and afternoon sunshine on Christmas Eve The Weather Authority says it’s Christmas Eve, and Southwest Florida is ushering in Santa with warmth and sunshine.
CAPE CORAL Homeowners bring Christmas cheer to Cape Coral with dazzling light displays We might not have snow but we do have some amazing Christmas lights. If you plan to hit the road with your family and check out the displays, WINK News has you covered.
ST. JAMES CITY Fire takes over trailer in St. James City Authorities responded to a fire in St. James City on Monday evening after flames engulfed a trailer near York Road and Dewberry Lane.
Charlotte County man arrested for shooting person with flare gun A man has been arrested after shooting someone with a flare gun.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County School District approves bus service after mother’s fight The school district said Shannan Santiago’s kids can have a school bus because they live more than two miles away from their school.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral twins together for holidays after congenital heart defect scare Everyone together at home for Christmas. That’s the wish for one Cape Coral family since they were blessed with twins in the spring.
PORT CHARLOTTE Meeting held for future of Beach Park in Port Charlotte Beach Park in Port Charlotte has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton. Last week county leaders held a special meeting to come up with a solution to finally reopen the park to neighbors.
PUNTA GORDA Downtown Punta Gorda restaurant rebuilding after back-to-back storms In downtown Punta Gorda, the back-to-back hurricanes spared no one. For one restaurant, it meant starting over, cutting up the walls and redoing the floors not once but twice.
Valerie’s House offers support to those grieving this holiday season Christmas is considered a magical time for many families, but many also struggle with the loss of a loved one this time of year. Valerie’s House is opening its doors for the holidays to help struggling families deal with that grief.
ESTERO From rookie to captain, Oliver Chau leads the Florida Everblades From shy newcomer to team leader, one man’s journey with the Florida Everblades has been remarkable.
FORT MYERS Reward increase of $5K for more information on Edison Mall shooter from 2011 Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking more information on a suspect wanted for shooting someone at the Edison Mall.
CAPE CORAL Precautionary boil water notice issued for neighborhood in Cape Coral A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for residents in the area of Southwest 5th Avenue following a water main break that briefly halted potable water service.
Blue Sky Restaurant dawns at Magnolia Square in North Naples The family-owned Blue Sky Restaurant opened Dec. 7 in the former space of Franklin Social, a local bar with a limited food menu that closed earlier this year at Magnolia Square on the northeast corner of Goodlette-Frank and Pine Ridge roads.
American Airlines flights operational following brief grounding American Airlines said a “technical issue” disrupted flights nationwide early Tuesday but has since been cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration.
SANIBEL Bigger and better beaches; Sanibel gets fresh sand If you haven’t been to Sanibel lately you might not recognize it. Just in time for the holidays, the island is celebrating bigger, better and more beautiful beaches.
the weather authority Tracking morning fog and afternoon sunshine on Christmas Eve The Weather Authority says it’s Christmas Eve, and Southwest Florida is ushering in Santa with warmth and sunshine.
CAPE CORAL Homeowners bring Christmas cheer to Cape Coral with dazzling light displays We might not have snow but we do have some amazing Christmas lights. If you plan to hit the road with your family and check out the displays, WINK News has you covered.
ST. JAMES CITY Fire takes over trailer in St. James City Authorities responded to a fire in St. James City on Monday evening after flames engulfed a trailer near York Road and Dewberry Lane.
Charlotte County man arrested for shooting person with flare gun A man has been arrested after shooting someone with a flare gun.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County School District approves bus service after mother’s fight The school district said Shannan Santiago’s kids can have a school bus because they live more than two miles away from their school.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral twins together for holidays after congenital heart defect scare Everyone together at home for Christmas. That’s the wish for one Cape Coral family since they were blessed with twins in the spring.
PORT CHARLOTTE Meeting held for future of Beach Park in Port Charlotte Beach Park in Port Charlotte has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton. Last week county leaders held a special meeting to come up with a solution to finally reopen the park to neighbors.
PUNTA GORDA Downtown Punta Gorda restaurant rebuilding after back-to-back storms In downtown Punta Gorda, the back-to-back hurricanes spared no one. For one restaurant, it meant starting over, cutting up the walls and redoing the floors not once but twice.
Valerie’s House offers support to those grieving this holiday season Christmas is considered a magical time for many families, but many also struggle with the loss of a loved one this time of year. Valerie’s House is opening its doors for the holidays to help struggling families deal with that grief.
FORT MYERS Counselors provide advice for talking with your kids about mass shootings Many parents are wondering what to tell their kids as they head back to school and how to handle the amount of sad news after recent mass shootings, including the two over this weekend. Within 24 hours, there were two mass shootings – one in El Paso, Texas and the second in Dayton, Ohio – […]
LEE COUNTY 650 students graduate during FGCU summer commencement While many students are preparing to start the new school year, some are getting ready to start life after education. Florida Gulf Coast University awarded 650 degrees at its summer commencement Saturday. “Graduates, faculty, parents, relatives, undergraduates and all the people who like to randomly show up to university events, good morning,” student speaker Joshua […]
FORT MYERS School bus drivers urge safety, knowing the rules when on the road More than 700 school buses were back on the roads starting Friday for dry runs to test their new routes. While the bus drivers do their part, they want you to prepare too. Drivers are passing stopped school buses hundreds of times every day and it’s putting kids at risk. School bus driver Sharon Walker […]
LEE COUNTY 2 arrested in Lee County after leading chase in stolen car Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted a chase along State Road 82 near I-75 during early hours Thursday morning. It led LCSO to arrest 18-year-old Brandon Raheem Poteet and 19-year-old Demetrius Royce Brown for stealing a car and resisting arrest. We also responded to the scene of what was an estimated 17 law enforcement vehicles in […]
LEE COUNTY Hearing sets up second trial in Lee County manslaughter case A man originally convicted of manslaughter for a shooting death is getting a new trial after having it reversed. At the center of it all is an alleged confession by a fellow inmate that won’t be used in the second trial. Filed motions will be reviewed in Lee County court Monday ahead of Dalvon Deon […]
FORT MYERS FMPD hosts missing persons event, connecting with searching families Fort Myers Police Department along with other area law enforcement and missing persons groups held an event for families of missing loved ones to connect with those searching for them. FMPD held the first Missing Person’s Day event in Lee County at Fort Myers High School Saturday. The event was open to the public for […]
WINK NEWS Securities being used to prevent school shootings might not be effective Prevention practices against mass murders in schools continue to be implemented nationwide. However, parents of victims in the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland are making their voices heard in our nation’s capital because all the improvements made to school security may not protect children. One expert says prevention tactics […]
LEHIGH ACRES Building owner cancels lease on tenant after deadly Lehigh shooting The owners of a building at an Lehigh Acres industrial complex said they have nothing to say to their tenant who allowed a party that had a deadly shooting. They said they canceled the lease on him immediately and changed the locks Monday. Lee County Sheriff’s Office still hasn’t released the name of a victim […]
LEHIGH ACRES Deputies investigate a Lehigh Acres industrial complex shooting over the weekend One person was killed and two injured in a shooting at a large party at an industrial complex in Lehigh Acres early Sunday morning. Around 2:30 a.m., Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call of shots fired at the 5000 block of Lee St. Upon arriving at the industrial complex, LCSO deputies found […]
EAST NAPLES Mom and son arrested for drug trafficking in East Naples Deputies responded to a home to make a major drug bust. The sheriff’s office reported there was enough illegal drugs to kill anyone. And neighbors are not happy. Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested mom and son Virginia Terry, 62 and Gary Ouillete, 42, for possession and selling of fentanyl, heroin and cocaine out of an […]