Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kidsWINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police
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.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
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.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
FORT MYERS Will there be a recession because of the inverted yield curve? A market indicator has experts worried that Southwest Florida and the broader United States, will be in a recession within the upcoming months. But, Southwest Florida is booming today with construction on every corner, busy beaches and plenty of jobs. Dr. Shelton Weeks, Florida Gulf Coast University dept. chair of economics and finance, points to […]
NORTH PORT Braves win inaugural game at CoolToday Park in North Port The newest spring training facility in Southwest Florida is open for business. Thousands of fans attended to see ball players take the field inside the newly built $125 million park. The Atlanta Braves defeated the Tamp Bay Rays 4-2 in its first game inside CoolToday Park in North Port Monday. “I was 100-percent excited,” said […]
NAPLES Columbine shooting survivor speaks in Naples Images form the Parkland shooting certainly bring up a lot of memories for everyone. It’s been a year since the accused gunman opened fire, killing 17 people. It not only took a toll on students but the community as well. One man hopes to get the area more involved to help those suffering from mental […]
WINK NEWS New study shows Alzheimer’s-like brain disease in dead Florida dolphins Toxic blue-green algae hit Southwest Florida hard in 2018. Dolphins washed up on our shores by the dozen. Research at UM is shining a light on what happened to these animals. Newly released research by scientists at University of Miami found dead dolphins poisoned by blue-green algae showed signs of Alzheimer’s-like brain disease. “So what […]
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Authorities crack down on SWFL drunk driving for St. Patrick’s Day Police and deputies across Southwest Florida are cracking down on drunk driving tonight for St. Patrick’s Day Sunday. Deputies told WINK News, drivers caught drinking and driving could cost someone as much as $10,000. “Last thing you want to do is make it poor decision,” said Lieutenant Greg Bueno with Florida Highway Patrol. “It could […]
CAPE CORAL Toxic Algae: Researchers say airborne chemicals present last year There is new proof waterways in Southwest Florida clogged with blue-green algae released high toxins into the air for months. FGCU researchers told WINK News there are not enough studies about how these airborne chemicals impact us. New test results revealed high levels in Cape Coral months ago, during a time when blue-green algae covered […]
ESTERO FGCU conference seeks to mitigate red tide impact Our beaches are packed right now, but as we become closer to summer there are worries an abundance of dead fish could wash ashore once again. Scientists at Florida Gulf Coast University are talking about the future of Southwest Florida waters, along with policy and how funding it is allocated. “A lot of people are […]
FORT MYERS How can I tell if my child is vaping? Students are looking for ways to buy the liquid used in vape pens. The number of students vaping in our schools has sharply increased. But, unsuspecting parents find themselves in a troubling situation when they learn their kids are hiding them. The pressure to vape is high for teenagers. We’ve given a parent and their […]
WINK NEWS Community supports family of fallen Miccosukee police officer The family of an off-duty police officer, who was killed in a crash, received community support. Organizers spent days putting together the Barbeque and Boats fundraiser for the family of Miccosukee Police Officer Steven Greco. The Fallen Officers, Robert L. Zore Foundation told WINK News every dollar raised at the event went toward Greco’s family. […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Boating Safety: Experts warn how to keep yourself safe On Friday, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Lani Kai Island Resort on Fort Myers Beach when a woman was fatally struck in the head by a boat propeller. LCSO confirmed the woman died from her injuries. MORE: Woman struck by boat propeller dies on Fort Myers Beach […]