Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for ChristmasMama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
FORT MYERS TV show “Cold Justice” looks to help solve Fort Myers cold case It’s been three years since a woman was shot and killed in her Fort Myers apartment. And her killer is still on our streets. The Fort Myers Police Department could soon be getting some help in solving this cold case. “Cold Justice,” a True Crime TV series, wants to produce a segment to help track […]
WINK NEWS Harry Chapin Food Bank says food insecurity down in SWFL A local nonprofit says fewer people have to worry about where their next meal will come from. Community support is helping beat hunger in our area. But advocates also say accessibility for all communities is still a priority, especially in Southwest Florida. One reason for the current local decrease in people experiencing food insecurity in […]
FORT MYERS Worst Southwest Florida traffic spots WINK News wanted to know which Southwest Florida areas you thought were the worst for traffic and what our leaders should do about it. More than 140 of you shared your ideas. Now, we are digging deeper. We are on Colonial Blvd. near U.S. 41, which is one of the busiest spots several of you […]
DESOTO COUNTY DeSoto community rallies around family after firefighter dies of stroke The DeSoto County community is mourning the loss of a firefighter. The fire-rescue department is looking to raise money for his family. On Monday, April 15, Firefighter and EMT Brad Gregrich, 30, suffered a massive stroke. He died Saturday. “We all kind of looked at each other like we can’t believe this,” said Robert Schmidt, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Naples nonprofit celebrates female first responders, educates young women Young women in Collier County had the opportunity to learn what it’s like to serve, protect and help their community in a time of need. Naples nonprofit League of Courageous Women held its Special Operation: Female First Responders event at Collier County Sheriff’s Office training division Saturday to celebrate women who serve our communities. “It’s […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Retired athletes and nonprofits inspire SWFL kids to lead Retired professional athletes in partnership with nonprofit organizations spoke in front of a crowd of nearly 200 Southwest Florida students at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW Friday. The goal was to make sure students went home with food over the weekend and to tell them they are already leaders, no matter […]
FORT MYERS SHORES Conditions are ripe for blue-green algae to reemerge Little specks of algae have been showing up at the Davis Boat Ramp in Fort Myers Shores. While at a distance, the water looks clear, when a person comes closer the specks of green algae come into view. As Southwest Florida moves towards the summer months, people are worried that we will see a lot […]
ESTERO State bill would let people choose less expensive medical facilities New hospitals and fewer regulations, but some said a new bill could put your health at risk. A trip to the hospital means dollars out of your pocket when you are likely to need them the most. But what if you did not have to stay at a full-service hospital even for a surgery? Pamella […]
DUNBAR Community leads procession in 75th annual Dunbar Easter Parade Thousands of people gathered to celebrate a local Easter tradition. The 75th annual Dunbar Easter Parade included the Easter Bunny, floats and candy Sunday. “Everyone says the parade was better when they were younger,” said Martin Byrd, president of the Dunbar festival committee. “It doesn’t matter how old you are; it’s always better now, and […]
FORT MYERS Bikers donate toys to child patients Easter weekend When you think Easter, the image of the Easter Bunny comes to mind. This weekend, the famous rabbit is getting some help from some local bikers. More than 400 members of the Harley-Davidson club gave out toys at Golisano Children’s Hospital in Lee County Saturday. “They are so tickled when you start that up,” said […]