HSFB SWFL Scoreboard: Regional Semifinal It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS Large response to rollover crash in Fort Myers There was a large response to a multi-car crash with a rollover in Fort Myers just after 8 p.m on Friday night.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Planned retail, lifestyle center seeking tenants at Babcock Ranch A new 112,000-square-foot mixed-use complex designed for retail shops, restaurants, bars, office space and residential units is planned for Babcock Ranch. Called B Street at Babcock Ranch, there are approximately 20 parties negotiating leases, said Jon Cashion, a principal with commercial real estate agency Katz & Associates. A groundbreaking ceremony is slated for early 2025, […]
HSFB SWFL Scoreboard: Regional Semifinal It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS Large response to rollover crash in Fort Myers There was a large response to a multi-car crash with a rollover in Fort Myers just after 8 p.m on Friday night.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Planned retail, lifestyle center seeking tenants at Babcock Ranch A new 112,000-square-foot mixed-use complex designed for retail shops, restaurants, bars, office space and residential units is planned for Babcock Ranch. Called B Street at Babcock Ranch, there are approximately 20 parties negotiating leases, said Jon Cashion, a principal with commercial real estate agency Katz & Associates. A groundbreaking ceremony is slated for early 2025, […]
LEE COUNTY Navigating holiday travel with delays, omicron variant People are already arriving at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) as staff warns that it will only get busier after the weekend. When you see line lanes out into the concourse at RSW, you know that holiday travel season is upon us. And it’s only a matter of time before those lanes are filled with […]
FORT MYERS Gov. Ron DeSantis targets critical race theory in schools A new piece of legislation proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis would let parents sue if they think their kids are being taught critical race theory. The idea is getting a lot of reactions for and against it. Crystal Johnson knows our country’s history is not always pretty but she wants to make sure her child […]
WINK NEWS Athletes hoping their stories help others struggling with mental health Actors, athletes and even Olympians have come forward revealing mental health struggles. Their stories and courage to share their struggles have led to a community of acceptance. With every split, every flip, every walk on the balance beam, mind and body must align for gymnasts. Jennifer Shackleton knows that first hand. She competed for years, […]
FORT MYERS The importance, challenges of providing mental health care to minority communities Counselors and filmmakers are working to break the stigma surrounding mental health in minority communities. Shining a spotlight on issues often kept in the dark. That was Antwon Lindsey’s goal back in 2017 when thinking about ideas for his next film. Lindsey said, “I thought about, you know, what is something you know, essentially is […]
LEE COUNTY ‘Come From Away’ on first national tour, comes to Southwest Florida “Come From Away,” a musical about 38 planes ordered to land unexpectedly in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, following 9/11, will be at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Center in Lee County this week. The show celebrates human endurance, compassion and bravery under dreadful circumstances. On stages across the world, actors and actresses […]
LEE COUNTY Groundbreaking space research being conducted in Southwest Florida Research about stars and space that could have significant implications is being conducted in Southwest Florida. WINK News sat down with an expert in astronomy and astrophysics to discuss the meaning behind his research. At Florida Gulf Coast University, you’ll find astronomer Derek Buzasi. Buzasi has spent more than 20 years studying the brightest star […]
FORT MYERS Ways you can skip the line and avoid the wait at the DMV Visiting the DMV can be a headache. In Lee County, it is now appointment only, but appointments aren’t available for weeks, resulting in a lot of frustration. Alvaro Delvalle has experienced that problem firsthand. “You couldn’t find any available time slot. I don’t think they had any appointments before January.” WINK News checked each Lee […]
FORT MYERS SWFL’s largest warehouse and distribution center planned for Fort Myers could be Amazon A massive new Amazon warehouse, larger than the Edison Mall, could be coming to Fort Myers. The nearly 1.5 million-square-foot warehouse and distribution center would sit on land east of I-75 and north of State Road 82. Our partners at Gulfshore Business broke this story, reporting if the city gives its OK, it will sit […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Neighbors near SR-31 want something to be done about constant crashes On Monday morning, a driver was killed and his passenger was seriously injured in a crash along State Road 31, near Bermont Road, in Charlotte County. Those who live near this area say they are tired of seeing crash after crash along this stretch of road. WINK News has identified some key factors that make […]
WINK NEWS SWFL leaders reacting to governor’s plan to bring back the Florida State Guard The governor wants to bring back the Florida State Guard. He announced Thursday that it would be under his control. Governor DeSantis said, “we also want to make sure that we have the flexibility and the ability needed to respond to events in our state in the most effective way possible.” The Florida State Guard […]