Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
Jimmie The Beef Guy opens in Fort Myers Jimmie “The Beef Guy” Hart opened the first Jimmie The Beef Guy in 2021 on the southeast corner of Bonita Beach Road and U.S. 41.
SARASOTA Distressed endangered sawfish euthanized nearly a month after rescue Wildlife officials euthanized a distressed smalltooth sawfish that was rescued from Cudjoe Bay in the Florida Keys where it was swimming in circles.
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.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
Jimmie The Beef Guy opens in Fort Myers Jimmie “The Beef Guy” Hart opened the first Jimmie The Beef Guy in 2021 on the southeast corner of Bonita Beach Road and U.S. 41.
SARASOTA Distressed endangered sawfish euthanized nearly a month after rescue Wildlife officials euthanized a distressed smalltooth sawfish that was rescued from Cudjoe Bay in the Florida Keys where it was swimming in circles.
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.
WINK NEWS Navy sailor fulfills veteran grandfather’s wish to see him one last time Cancer cannot cripple love. It cannot shatter hope. And it cannot silence courage. Love. Hope. Courage. Those are three words that can describe the bond of a Navy sailor and his veteran grandfather. Braeden traveled 20 hours from the Pacific to say goodbye to Don, who is battling Stage 4 cancer, and it took an […]
LEE COUNTY Neighbors fed up with crime scenes near them over 24 hours in Lee County Another crime scene unfolded along Alico Road in Lee County on Wednesday after deputies arrested two suspects late Tuesday in the same area. One man said he has kids and has considered taking his family to stay somewhere else for the night because of everything that’s happened near them over the past 24 hours. Deputies […]
WINK NEWS Now is the time to save money on plane tickets Experts say late September and October are the best months to buy plane tickets so you can save a little money. Mark Jenkins with AAA said the demand for flights and travel is still low with many people waiting until the last minute to book flights instead of booking far in advance. That means prices […]
FORT MYERS Former teacher arrested in Fort Myers for sexually assaulting students in 1970s A former Catholic school teacher was arrested Monday in Lee County for sexually assaulting students decades ago. Joseph Comperchio, 66, who lives in Fort Myers, is facing six charges in Michigan for assaulting children ages 9 to 11 in the 1970s, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Those charges include two counts of first-degree […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Woman sues Lani Kai for sexual assault she says happened to her on property in March A woman has filed a lawsuit against Lani Kai Island Resort on Fort Myers Beach after she says she was sexually assaulted on its property in March and claims the lack of security contributed to it. This comes a day after a Lani Kai consultant met with Fort Myers Beach Town Council to discuss the […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Town council has heated discussion with Lani Kai consultant on safety Fort Myers Beach Town Council got into a heated discussion with a Lani Kai consultant Thursday about what the hotel-resort is doing to make the island safer and secure. This came after a string of crimes at the Lani Kai. The town council was concerned about the number of calls sending deputies to the hotel […]
FORT MYERS Neighbors concerned about Fort Myers plan to rename streets after NFL players A proud Southwest Florida city is naming two streets after two NFL stars, but not everyone is happy about it. Brother Sammy and Jaylen Watkins are both Super Bowl champions, and Fort Myers wants to honor them with streets named after them. Some homeowners along Dupree Street and American Avenue in Dunbar say the change […]
SANIBEL Social media trends claim you can challenge masks mandates if you have medical condition The “In Your Face” mask challenge designed as a way around mask mandates is making its way around social media. Sanibel police say a gun rights internet activist challenged their laws. Now, others are doing the same. WINK News Reporter Breana Ross spoke to business owners and lawyers to see how they felt and what […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Residents in south Fort Myers say they’ve never seen flooding like this Heavy rains from storms passing through Southwest Florida on Monday triggered a Flood Advisory. Some people off Winkler Road in south Fort Myers were forced to move their cars quickly once the water rose. Residents say they’ve never seen anything like it. The rain even caused some car alarms to go off. “We have never […]
CAPE CORAL Family and friends remember the life of man killed in Cape Coral motorcycle crash Chance Reiter’s life was cut short Saturday when he died following a motorcycle crash. Family and friends gathered Wednesday to remember him. “Today is our birthday,” said Chase Reiter, Chance’s twin sister. Chase says they shared more than just a birthday; he was her other half. “That was my best friend and even like the […]