Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience storeWINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of armed burglary, damaging property in Cape Coral Saturday, Cape Coral Police Department arrested suspect Christopher Logan Fritz, 49, after he was accused of trying to break into two homes in Cape Coral. According to CCPD, police were in the 700 block of SE 35th Street near Country Club Boulevard in Cape Coral, where neighbors reported a man banging on homes and trying […]
CAPE CORAL Soldier gets home a week before Christmas to surprise mom in Cape Coral There’s nothing like a mother’s hug, and a soldier was able to get just that in a surprise visit to end the week. Pvt. Andrew Marmo got home a week before Christmas Friday to give his parents the best gift they could ask for. After seven months of deployment with the U.S. Army, Marmo arrived […]
WINK NEWS Baby formula theft ring leads to arrests of 8 in Florida Eight people have been arrested after a statewide investigation into organized retail crime targeting baby formula, diapers, and energy drinks. Suspects are accused of stealing from Publix, Southeastern Grocers (Winn-Dixie) and Walmart, according to a news release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The way it works is five suspects entered stores and placed dozens […]
CAPE CORAL Pet owners continue to see coyotes near them in Cape Coral Pet owners in Cape Coral say coyotes are wandering their neighborhoods, and Cape Coral Police Department issued a warning to community members to be vigilant. We spoke to pet owners Thursday who encountered or saw recordings of coyotes near them in Cape Coral recently. Tori Layman says she’s been on edge ever since a coyote […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Publix robbery suspect connected to family restaurant robbery, LCSO says A 31-year-old man is accused of attempting to rob a Publix pharmacy in North Fort Myers Thursday night, and he has also been connected to and accused of a robbery at the Stamatis Family Restaurant, deputies said. Christopher McLain, who is listed as homeless, is accused of robbery with two counts of robbery with a […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Man with knife robs restaurant in North Fort Myers Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a robbery at Stamatis Family Restaurant in North Fort Myers Wednesday. According to LCSO, deputies were dispatched after reports of a Hispanic male wielding a knife, wearing a red bandana and a blue backpack, who went into a restaurant and demanded money. Witnesses told deputies the man ran away […]
WINK NEWS Some flock to Florida due to light COVID-19 restrictions, others share concerns Several travelers we spoke to from out of state Tuesday told us they know how different the restrictions are in Florida compared to their home states. Some say they visited the area to enjoy less restrictions. Other visitors told us the lighter restrictions concern them, but they are going to do their part and follow […]
WINK NEWS SWFL health systems look toward receiving COVID-19 vaccine The COVID-19 vaccine is starting to be distributed in its first phases nationwide. We looked at the time frame for major health systems in Southwest Florida to receive it. Lee Health in Lee County says Monday it expects to get the coronavirus vaccine next week. The health system will give it to staff in the […]
ESTERO Federal prosecutors say Estero couple’s company gave away answers to teacher prep exams One of the first things we learned in school was don’t cheat, but that’s something federal investigators say they caught a Southwest Florida couple doing for new teachers. Investigators say Jeremy and Kathleen Jasper of Estero ran a company that gave away questions and answers on the teacher certification test. The School District of Lee […]
CAPE CORAL Toy donation need is great for 2020 Cape Coral Holiday Boat-A-Long Cape Coral’s Holiday Boat-A-Long is set to get underway, but it will see changes due to health concerns during the pandemic. The land portion of the event is canceled, but boats will still parade in the water. Toys for Tots hopes people can still help make children smile through the event this Christmas. Organizers told […]