Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort MyersCool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s
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.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
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.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
NAPLES Naples community members against HOA switching cable to streaming service The homeowner’s association at a Collier County retirement community wants to switch over to a community-wide internet streaming service when it’s cable television contract ends, but community residents are not happy about the decision being made by the HOA board. Several people living in Riviera Golf Estates in Naples spoke to WINK News after hearing […]
Beekeepers see an increase in the yellow creatures across SWFL Bee-ware of a bad buzz. Swarms of bees have been sighted across Southwest Florida. Experts said it is a sign these creatures are in good health. But for most people, there is nothing sweet about these yellow creatures — it feels like a bee invasion. Marcelo Lang, a bee removal specialists, said it is the […]
CAPE CORAL Judge declares mistrial in 2017 Cape Coral murder case A judge declared a mistrial in a 2017 Cape Coral murder case Friday night. The jury continued deliberations until 9 p.m. Friday for the case against Ryan Doyon, who is accused of murdering Roy A. Pike III. The jury did not reach a unanimous decision on all five counts being brought against Doyon. These include one […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of 2017 murder appears in court The trial against a Cape Coral man accused of killing another man continued in Lee County after court proceedings began Wednesday. Ryan Doyon, accused of murdering Roy A. Pike III, in May 2017, appeared in court Thursday. RELATED: Testimony underway in 2017 Cape Coral murder case Cape Coral homicide suspect held without bond
FORT MYERS State senator seeks mandatory jail time for soliciting prostitution High profile arrests in South Florida have increased attention to human trafficking. New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft is one of the hundreds of men charged in a prostitution sting on our east coast. Being caught does not mean the person will spend time in prison. Gayle Harrell, a state senator, wants to change that. […]
BONITA SPRINGS Exposure of numerous patient records on a Bonita Springs roadway Patients trust their doctors with some of their most intimate information. But that trust may have been violated as many confidential medical records from patients in Southwest Florida have ended up in the public domain. One personal injury attorney said the incident could have been prevented as there are businesses that destroy documents to prevent […]
BONITA SPRINGS Medical records and waste dumped in Bonita Springs Valet workers at a restaurant witnessed waste fall from a truck, but the truck did not stop. Patient medical records were also among the debris strewn about. Authorities were called, and two fire departments responded to clean up the mess. Patients are upset their personal medical records were mishandled after a truck carrying them dumped […]
SANIBEL ISLAND Sanibel Island business revitalized, now free of red tide For the first time in more than a year, the entire state has been red tide free for at least a week. Sanibel Island was heavily affected during summer 2018, as dead animals lined its beaches. The island suffered more than $46 million in losses. Residents and visitors told WINK News business is booming now that […]
CAPE CORAL Honoring the military legacy of his father brings one man’s family together Daniel Maloney II was born into a family of service. “It’s important for him to understand the sacrifice,” Daniel Maloney II said. The dad he would never know, gave the ultimate sacrifice two weeks before Daniel was even born. “My husband’s father died in Vietnam,” said wife of Daniel Maloney II, Eva Maloney. “I think it changed […]
SANIBEL ISLAND Sanibel Island: “Ding” Darling raising money to stop residential development A controversy is brewing on Sanibel Island Thursday, as J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is asking for $3 million in donations to protect a 68-acre piece of land of land on the island. “It is the largest that’s left on Sanibel that is protectable, conservation land,” said John McCabe, chair of land conservation and […]