Help identify driver of SUV related to Fort Myers shootingJake’s story: What needs to change to protect other young people?
FORT MYERS Help identify driver of SUV related to Fort Myers shooting Police hope someone can help identify the driver of an SUV involved in the shooting on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Michigan Avenue.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: What needs to change to protect other young people? November 8, 2021, Jake Pfeiffer took his own life. His mom shared Jake’s story with WINK News in the hopes of saving another life.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal shooting of truck driver appears in court A man facing second-degree murder charges following an altercation with a pickup truck driver made an appearance in court.
NAPLES SUV crashes into Naples restaurant’s window; no injuries A popular Naples restaurant is cleaning up after an SUV partially crashed into it, but luckily, nobody was hurt.
PUNTA GORDA 20th annual Hibiscus Festival begins in Punta Gorda The 20th annual Hibiscus Festival at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda begins Friday morning and runs all weekend.
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle brushfire near Alico Road and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
FORT MYERS Help identify driver of SUV related to Fort Myers shooting Police hope someone can help identify the driver of an SUV involved in the shooting on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Michigan Avenue.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: What needs to change to protect other young people? November 8, 2021, Jake Pfeiffer took his own life. His mom shared Jake’s story with WINK News in the hopes of saving another life.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal shooting of truck driver appears in court A man facing second-degree murder charges following an altercation with a pickup truck driver made an appearance in court.
NAPLES SUV crashes into Naples restaurant’s window; no injuries A popular Naples restaurant is cleaning up after an SUV partially crashed into it, but luckily, nobody was hurt.
PUNTA GORDA 20th annual Hibiscus Festival begins in Punta Gorda The 20th annual Hibiscus Festival at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda begins Friday morning and runs all weekend.
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle brushfire near Alico Road and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
MIAMI BEACH Art Basel returns to Miami Beach, but with COVID-19 protocols Art Basel is back in full swing. Thousands of people from all over the world are back on Miami Beach for the largest art show in North America that includes more than 250 art galleries across Miami. About 80,000 people are expected at shows across South Florida. It’s a nice change from 2020 when the […]
WINK NEWS Seminole Tribe facing uphill legal battle for online sports betting The legal fight over sports betting in Florida is intensifying. The Seminole Tribe of Florida is asking a federal judge to put a hold on the ruling that throws out the gambling compact that allows sports betting apps. While no move has been made, the gambling app is still operating despite the judge’s hold on […]
LEE COUNTY Sheriff Marceno, Lee County NAACP describe jail conditions after inmate death Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno was joined by Lee County NAACP President James Muwakkil to speak about the conditions of the Lee County Jail as observed by the NAACP after an inmate’s death. The father of that inmate is desperate for answers, angry after his son died while in custody at the Lee County Jail […]
CAPE CORAL One-year-old overdoses on parent’s Fentanyl in Cape Coral home, according to police A one-year-old overdosed on fentanyl in a Cape Coral home. Police say the toddler got a hold of pills that were laced with fentanyl while his parents weren’t looking. Then police say his mom tried to cover up that they had drugs in the home by flushing them down the toilet. Emergency room doctors at […]
LEE COUNTY Local NAACP, legal experts react to Kyle Rittenhouse verdict Protesters could be heard outside the courtroom yelling as a jury found Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty on all charges. The crowd outside that courtroom was mixed with those who supported Rittenhouse and those who condemned his behavior. The 18-year-old was on trial for killing two men and injuring a third during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, […]
LEE COUNTY NAACP looks into Lee County Jail medical ward after inmate’s death The NAACP has toured the Lee County Jail following complaints from the father of an inmate who died in its medical ward. Paul Carbone said his son, 30-year-old Michael, died from a bacterial infection that went to his heart at the jail’s medical ward. He was in jail for six days before he died on […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County redistricting map decision coming under fire from voters, racial justice organizations Controversy over making everyone’s vote count is brewing in Lee County. The county had seven options for voting districts. The one they picked made some people feel left out and angry. As far as Lee County commissioners are concerned, the decision’s final. The secretary of state will almost certainly certify the choice of what’s known […]
LEE COUNTY Man files wrongful arrest lawsuit against Lee County Sheriff’s Office A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and one of its deputies for wrongful arrest. Jelani Maidwell, who is Black, said the sheriff’s office was looking for a white suspect in a burglary case on Sept. 4, 2017 and they found him instead. The incident happened at Summerlin Road and […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers High School marching band set to cross the pond for London’s New Year’s parade A group of high school students is getting ready to march on the international stage. Leaders from London came across the pond to officially ask the Fort Myers High School marching band to be in the city’s 2023 New Year’s Day parade. The parade is massive, twice as many performers as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day […]
COLLIER COUNTY Naples woman’s life savings saved moments before she sent them to a fraudulent caller Police are warning Southwest Florida residents after a Naples woman almost gave her life savings away to an unknown fraudster. She was seconds away from pressing send on a money app when she got a fraud alert on her phone. But not everyone gets that kind of alert before they lose their savings. Florida ranks […]