Exercising gun safety for childrenHonoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida
WINK NEWS Exercising gun safety for children Following the events involving a 4-year-old shooting a 2-year-old in the hand in Charlotte County, the emphasis on teaching gun safety to kids is paramount.
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
FLORIDA (AP) What’s open and closed on Memorial Day In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.
the weather authority Hot and mainly dry for Memorial Day Services The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Memorial Day, with afternoon “feels like” temperatures ranging from 100-105°.
CAPE CORAL 28-year-old Cape Coral man accused of raping 15-year-old girl The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for the alleged rape of a 15-year-old.
WINK NEWS Survey: Florida ranks 3rd in lowest percentage of adult non-swimmers A recent poll by Poolonomics, which surveyed the country, found that Florida has the third-lowest percentage of adult non-swimmers.
NEW YORK (AP) Here’s what every key witness said at Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Closing arguments are coming After 22 witnesses, including a porn actor, tabloid publisher and White House insiders, testimony is over at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach takes on Memorial Weekend This weekend didn’t just consist of those enjoying the beach. Others were paying tribute to our troops lost.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 dead after crash on SR-82 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle crash between a sedan and an SUV that left two people deceased.
CAPE CORAL Truck submerged in Cape Coral canal Authorities are responding to a crash investigation after a truck became submerged in a Cape Coral canal.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Fraud, Pedophilia and Sexual Battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a ballet bamboozle, a sting operation and sexual assault.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Mostly sunny skies and above-average heat Most of Southwest Florida will be rain-free, hot, and sunny today.
FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard opens for Memorial Day weekend On Saturday, the new business opened its doors to the public.
FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say
PORT CHARLOTTE CCSO: 2-year-old boy shot in the hand by 4-year-old Charlotte County Fire-EMS said they treated the two-year-old boy, who had a gunshot injury to the hand.
WINK NEWS Exercising gun safety for children Following the events involving a 4-year-old shooting a 2-year-old in the hand in Charlotte County, the emphasis on teaching gun safety to kids is paramount.
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
FLORIDA (AP) What’s open and closed on Memorial Day In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.
the weather authority Hot and mainly dry for Memorial Day Services The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Memorial Day, with afternoon “feels like” temperatures ranging from 100-105°.
CAPE CORAL 28-year-old Cape Coral man accused of raping 15-year-old girl The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for the alleged rape of a 15-year-old.
WINK NEWS Survey: Florida ranks 3rd in lowest percentage of adult non-swimmers A recent poll by Poolonomics, which surveyed the country, found that Florida has the third-lowest percentage of adult non-swimmers.
NEW YORK (AP) Here’s what every key witness said at Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Closing arguments are coming After 22 witnesses, including a porn actor, tabloid publisher and White House insiders, testimony is over at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach takes on Memorial Weekend This weekend didn’t just consist of those enjoying the beach. Others were paying tribute to our troops lost.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 dead after crash on SR-82 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle crash between a sedan and an SUV that left two people deceased.
CAPE CORAL Truck submerged in Cape Coral canal Authorities are responding to a crash investigation after a truck became submerged in a Cape Coral canal.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Fraud, Pedophilia and Sexual Battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a ballet bamboozle, a sting operation and sexual assault.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Mostly sunny skies and above-average heat Most of Southwest Florida will be rain-free, hot, and sunny today.
FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard opens for Memorial Day weekend On Saturday, the new business opened its doors to the public.
FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say
PORT CHARLOTTE CCSO: 2-year-old boy shot in the hand by 4-year-old Charlotte County Fire-EMS said they treated the two-year-old boy, who had a gunshot injury to the hand.
Judge: man sentenced to life as teen for murder of 17-year-old will stay in jail for life A man who appeared in court to be resentenced in a murder he committed as a teenager almost 20 years ago will have to continue his original sentence of life behind bars, according to a judge’s ruling.
WINK NEWS LCSO announces dozens of drug-related arrests following months-long investigation Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno has announced many drug-related arrests after an undercover operation that lasted months.
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres man arrested after allegedly shooting his dog in the face The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for allegedly shooting his pitbull inside his home in Lehigh Acres.
South Fort Myers Man arrested for exposing himself in South Fort Myers Walmart The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for allegedly exposing himself to people in a South Fort Myers Walmart.
FORT MYERS Centennial Park clean-up adds to downtown Fort Myers improvements The cleanup of a waterfront property is nearly done. WINK News told viewers about a group of concerned people who say a piece of land near Centennial Park is becoming a dumping ground.
FORT MYERS LCSO using high-tech license plate readers to keep the community safe Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno knows just how far the technology has come over the past 28 years he’s been in law enforcement.
LEE COUNTY Man arrested for trespassing on Orange River Elementary campus A Cape Coral man has been accused of trespassing on the campus of a Lee County elementary school.
Nan’s Ranch grand opening, where LCSO inmates learn to better themselves through animal care A labor of love benefiting both inmates and the community. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office held the grand opening for Nan’s Ranch.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Deputies detain stabbing suspect who injured 1 victim in South Fort Myers A suspect in a stabbing that injured one person has been detained by law enforcement on State Road 82.
WINK NEWS Caught on Camera: Man arrested for animal abuse, violently beats dog The Lee County Sheriff’s Office held a press conference on an animal abuse arrest that occurred Tuesday evening.