2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers TargetPunta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and falsifying his name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
FORT MYERS 2 posing as Target Corporate employees steal over $6K at Fort Myers Target SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks information on two men who allegedly claimed to be employees of Target Corporate and stole over $6,000 at Target.
Punta Gorda cosiders fate of historic A.C. Freeman House It was built by politician and businessman Augustus C. Freeman whose name the house bears, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested for armed robbery in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for armed robbery and falsifying his name to law enforcement.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis signs bills to provide financial options for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will provide financial options to Floridians and another bill that curates the state public school curriculum.
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO seeks information on missing 77-year-old kayaker LCSO seeks information on a missing kayaker after responding to a call about a missing kayak off the coast of Bonita Beach.
FORT MYERS Tim Tebow speaks at annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow took the stage at Hammond Stadium for the annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council to provide update on Fowler Street construction project The Fort Myers City Council is set to provide an update on the progress of the Fowler Street intersection project.
the weather authority Hot and humid Thursday before evening isolated storms impact coastal communities The Weather Authority is tracking a humid Thursday morning with high afternoon temperatures and evening coastal isolated storms.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sea turtle nesting season begins in Fort Myers Beach Sea turtle nesting season has officially begun, and the FWC wants to remind visitors about the fragility of the young reptiles.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
LEE COUNTY Lee CARES rental and utility assistance application portal now open Relief is on the way for you if you’re worried you won’t be able to pay your rent or utility fees: Lee County commissioners are looking to get renters more money through the Lee CARES Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Through January, Lee County distributed more than $60 million in aid during the pandemic. The county […]
NORTH NAPLES 99-year-old merchant marine vaccinated after months of trying UPDATE: Since this story was first reported, Billie Pennings received a vaccine shot from the North Collier Fire Rescue District. *** A 99-year-old U.S. Merchant Marine veteran is still waiting for her COVID-19 vaccine. Her family has been fighting to find her an appointment for months and even sent a letter to the governor for […]
WINK NEWS Questions remain after Florida COVID-19 vaccines delayed by winter storm Many people are wondering about vaccine distribution in Southwest Florida after a winter storm across the U.S. held up the supply. When the first shots arrived in December, the state picked four hospitals in big cities to serve as vaccine hubs. When Florida started to get more vaccines in January, the governor said it was […]
WINK NEWS Helicopter pilot secures vaccines for her parents in Florida while in Afghanistan Helping her country isn’t the only sense of a duty a helicopter pilot has. She is protecting those she loves most during the pandemic, and she proved you can do it from thousands of miles away. U.S. Army veteran Fallon Blattner was able to get the much-needed coronavirus vaccine for her mother and father all […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY SWFL group’s efforts lead to deputy’s arrest in child predator investigation A man sworn under oath to serve and protect was caught preying on someone who he believed was a teenage girl. Members of an online group talked with a deputy for months until there was enough evidence against him. It’s a breakthrough for the work team members have conducted together to catch predators. Southwest Florida […]
CAPE CORAL Boat goes up in flames in Cape Coral, no injuries A post-dinner cruise on the water ended with a boat in flames for two friends in Cape Coral on Thursday. Serge Charland was visiting his friend Stefan when the two decided to take Stefan’s new boat out for a spin. While the two were out on the water, they noticed the smell of plastic. “There […]
FORT MYERS Wait for trial could be longer for accused Lake Boyz member A Fort Myers man accused of being in a gang known as the Lake Boyz will need a new attorney, delaying the trial even longer. Jari McMiller had a hearing on Friday morning to discuss a conflict his attorney Donald Day has representing him in the case. McMiller was among dozens of men accused of […]
Bonita Springs Child injured after being struck by vehicle in Bonita Springs A 10-year-old was hit by a car and injured Thursday morning while walking to his bus stop in Bonita Springs. Johnny Domingo Mateo Nicolas was walking along Bonita Drive off Old US-41 Road. Bonita Drive has no sidewalks and construction is going on there right now. Johnny was struck near Woods Circle, and immediately after […]
WINK NEWS Answering your Walmart and Winn-Dixie vaccine sign-up questions Winn-Dixie and Walmart are gearing up to offer COVID-19 vaccine shots across Southwest Florida, and a lot of you are calling and emailing us to ask how you can sign up and what happens if you have any issues with it. Most of you jumped into the process Tuesday, learning as you tried to book. Now […]
NAPLES Army specialist from Naples charged with murder after death of wife at Hawaii base A mother and veteran died in Hawaii, leaving behind her one-year-old baby. Now, her husband is accused of killing her. Raul Hernandez Perez from Naples is now in custody in Hawaii. WINK News spoke to the victim’s sister about who she was. Selena Roth was always serving. “She was very kindhearted. She was definitely an […]