3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrestedDeath investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
FORT MYERS Mom celebrates first Mother’s Day with cancer-free daughter We have one of the best weekends ahead, a time to celebrate mothers everywhere, and as any mother knows, celebrating with your family matters most.
Glades County Should commissioners have to live in the District they represent? WINK Investigates why one commissioner doesn’t The Glades District 1 Commissioner was elected while living in that district. He has since moved. What does that mean for his position?
FORT MYERS Boats stuck since Hurricane Ian being removed from Centennial Park area Boats that have been stuck since Hurricane Ian are in the process of being removed from a messy yard next to Centennial Park and Joe’s Crab Shack.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of waving knife at Metro PCS workers in Cape Coral Two women try to help a customer and end up fearing for their lives. One man started waving a seven-inch knife in the faces of two Metro PCS workers.
Overloaded circuit sparks house fire in Jamaica Bay community A Jamaica Bay community home was damaged in a fire sparked by an overloaded circuit, according to the South Trail Fire & Rescue Service District.
LEE COUNTY Could Guardian Caps make their way to high school football games? With the NFL allowing Guardian Caps during regular season games, could we see Guardian Caps during high school football games?
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
New treatment stops essential tremors and shaking More than ten million people experience shakes known as essential tremors, which can make everyday tasks like eating and talking challenging.
NAPLES Ex-wife faces new charges for involvement in near-fatal Naples shooting The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the ex-wife of a shooting victim who nearly lost his life.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
FORT MYERS Mom celebrates first Mother’s Day with cancer-free daughter We have one of the best weekends ahead, a time to celebrate mothers everywhere, and as any mother knows, celebrating with your family matters most.
Glades County Should commissioners have to live in the District they represent? WINK Investigates why one commissioner doesn’t The Glades District 1 Commissioner was elected while living in that district. He has since moved. What does that mean for his position?
FORT MYERS Boats stuck since Hurricane Ian being removed from Centennial Park area Boats that have been stuck since Hurricane Ian are in the process of being removed from a messy yard next to Centennial Park and Joe’s Crab Shack.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of waving knife at Metro PCS workers in Cape Coral Two women try to help a customer and end up fearing for their lives. One man started waving a seven-inch knife in the faces of two Metro PCS workers.
Overloaded circuit sparks house fire in Jamaica Bay community A Jamaica Bay community home was damaged in a fire sparked by an overloaded circuit, according to the South Trail Fire & Rescue Service District.
LEE COUNTY Could Guardian Caps make their way to high school football games? With the NFL allowing Guardian Caps during regular season games, could we see Guardian Caps during high school football games?
Florida insurer fined $1M over Hurricane Ian claims The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued the seven figure fine to Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company for violating a number of Florida laws when handling some of its Hurricane Ian- related claims.
New treatment stops essential tremors and shaking More than ten million people experience shakes known as essential tremors, which can make everyday tasks like eating and talking challenging.
NAPLES Ex-wife faces new charges for involvement in near-fatal Naples shooting The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the ex-wife of a shooting victim who nearly lost his life.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers pastors on a mission to get underserved communities the vaccine There’s a new effort to get vaccines to underserved communities in Southwest Florida. A partnership between churches and a county government could give more community members an opportunity to get vaccinated for the coronavirus. Lee County is working with the pastors of churches, including Mount Hermon Ministries and Friendship Baptist Church in Fort Myers, to […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Woman thanks man she says saved her life after collapse at south Fort Myers Walmart The pandemic could not stop the reunion of a woman and her hero. We told you the story about a woman who was looking for the good Samaritan who saved her life, and it only took a day for us to help her reunite with him. When Megan Hall collapsed at a Walmart in south […]
FORT MYERS FMPD responds to robbery at Circle K on Hanson Street Fort Myers Police Department responded to a robbery at a Circle K gas station in Fort Myers Wednesday night. According to FMPD, police were at the scene of the robbery at a gas station and convenience store in the 2900 block of Hanson Street, where a male suspect ran away after stealing cash from the […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County reservations for COVID-19 vaccines full UPDATE: Phone lines opened at 9 a.m. and all available slots are now reserved. Lee County tweeted: “The COVID-19 vaccination site reservation call center has reached capacity. Visit leegov.com/vaccine for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccines in Lee County. The state vendor now has a help line 888-499-0851. The line is not able to […]
LEE COUNTY Southwest Floridians deal with ups and downs of waiting for second dose callbacks It’s no secret people are frustrated with the coronavirus vaccine process. In Southwest Florida, more technical difficulties showed up for those continuing in their pursuit to register for the coronavirus vaccine. In Lee County several couples told us one spouse was told they were not in the system and therefore could not schedule an appointment. […]
LEE COUNTY Seniors in Lee County begin getting callbacks for second vaccine dose Some people receiving the coronavirus vaccine through Lee County were excited Friday to get a call to schedule their appointment to receive a second dose. We have kept in touch with a couple from the beginning of their journey to get the second dose, from the concern, the waiting and now the joy. The Goldmans […]
LEE COUNTY COVID-19 survivor beats the odds and returns home after 6-month hospital stay A man was back home in his own bed Thursday night after winning the battle against the coronavirus, a six-month-long quest. His doctors told him he had a 10% chance of survival, but he beat the odds. Ed Knutt and his family reached the moment they waited half a year for. It was the moment […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County set to make calls for those waiting to get second COVID-19 vaccine People should also look out for text messages letting you know that you will get a call soon, and check the settings on your phone to make sure unknown callers will be accepted and not blocked. You’ll want to keep your phone close because, if you miss the call three times, you could miss your […]
LEE COUNTY Lee virtual teachers have health concerns returning to classroom in person Thousands of children in Southwest Florida will go back to the classroom instead of online Monday. That means dozens of teachers are moving too. Parents are concerned teachers with Lee Virtual School will be overwhelmed with bigger class sizes, and the possibility the school district will move their child’s teacher. President Kevin Daly of the […]
WINK NEWS Doctor says COVID-19 surge is coming in state after day of highest number of cases reported Florida reported its highest daily case rate for the coronavirus since the onset of the pandemic Thursday. More than 19,000 positive COVID-19 cases were reported by FDOH, so we looked at the possibilities for what is causing the spread and the contributing to the latest reports. Florida Department of health says there was an increased […]