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.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
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.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
Lethal month for SWFL drivers with nine lives lost on the roadways Nine crashes have claimed the lives of Southwest Florida drivers this month. “That’s super scary for me,” Tonya Laster said. December turned downright dangerous and we still have several days left. “There’s a couple people that I have known that have been in accidents,” Tonya said. “They’ve been fatal.” That is why Tonya and her dad, […]
Pilot optimistic after surviving crash landing in Charlotte County A pilot is alive to tell the tale after his small plane crashed in the middle of a Charlotte County neighborhood Thursday afternoon. MORE: Small plane makes crash landing in Charlotte County neighborhood While he says he certainly felt the impact, he made it out with only a few scratches. “If you got hit by a […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police identify Bassie Court fatal shooting victim Officers in the Fort Myers Police Department responded to a report of gunfire on Bassie Court, early Thursday morning. When officers arrived at the 3000 block of Bassie Court, which is nearby Franklin Park Elementary School, they found the body of Sam Wigfals, 57, with a gunshot wound. The area was blocked off with crime scene […]
FORT MYERS New House bill could make texting while driving a primary offense Right now, Florida is one of only a handful of states that does not consider texting while driving a primary offense, but a new bill in the works hopes to change that. Shannon Grant and her sister were hit by a distracted driver eleven years ago in Fort Myers. “Her life was ruined in six […]
FGCU air quality results are in, suggests toxins are airborne After months of collecting and processing data from algae-plagued canals, we may know more about how the water quality crisis affects our air. In September, Florida Gulf Coast University researchers took matters into their own hands and created an air quality pump to test how blue-green algae affects our air. The air filter test was […]
CAPE CORAL Family escapes Camp Fire, spends Thanksgiving in Cape Coral One Cape Coral grandmother is counting her blessings this Thanksgiving after making a cross-country trek with her adult son to pick up their loved ones who were fleeing from the Camp Fire in California. MORE: Camp Fire death toll rises as hundreds spend Thanksgiving in Walmart parking lot “So I walk outside and right across the […]
Lee County manual recount to vet overvotes and undervotes Election staffers in Florida are starting to go through the re-sorted ballots yet again, reconciling any discrepancies between overvotes and undervotes. “The canvassing board would have to meet on this one for voter intent — that’s a little iffy, not real definite,” said Tommy Doyle, the Lee County Supervisor of Elections. A little “iffy” is exactly what […]
Red tide season approaching again as beaches finally see relief Although parts of Southwest Florida have reported less or no red tide in the water in the past weeks, we are approaching the time of year when red tide resurfaces. Those brief weeks weren’t much of a break. “After Hurricane Michael, a lot of the area cleaned up as far as red tide went, all […]
BOKEELIA Growing Bokeelia junk pile sparks legal drama Several Bokeelia homeowners are growing more concerned about a pile of debris at their neighbor’s property. The pile along Thigpen Road and Stringfellow Road spans three lots and is sparking a legal battle. The county says that after being evicted from his home, a man moved onto his property in Bokeelia. But some of his […]
CAPE CORAL Bands and bikers hold fundraiser in Cape Coral for Michael victims Crossroads Grill & Lounge in Cape Coral held a special poker run fundraiser Sunday to help victims of Hurricane Michael and Florence. Cheryl Naberhaus is rallying the Southwest Florida biker and music community to help those recovering from the two Category 4 storms. WINK News reporter Anika Henanger was live at the event. Watch the […]