GATEWAY LCSO deputies investigating armed robbery in Gateway The Lee County Sheriffs office is currently investigating an armed robbery held at 7-eleven on Gateway Boulevard.
ALVA LCSO investigating stabbing in Alva The Lee County sheriffs office is investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Grand Theft Auto, Murder, and Fast Food This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features a stolen ambulance, a suspected murderer, and a drive-through disaster.
LABELLE Criminal investigation advances at what was once a hazmat scene in Hendry County The Hendry County hazmat situation has been contained, but questions linger in the community after scene remains active for several days.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms on the radar for the afternoon and evening There is a good chance of seeing scattered storms this weekend and into next week.
ESTERO Families battling cancer get much-needed break Ten local families battling cancer are getting a much-needed break this weekend.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Permanent memorial honors 12-year-old crash victim The death of a 12-year-old boy is bringing the community together, and his father could not be more thankful.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA trailers on airport property called “junk” by Charlotte County code officers “I certainly would not want to enter into a storm with those (trailers) potentially being debris,” said Patrick Fuller, Charlotte County Emergency Management Director, during a May 28 board meeting.
PORT CHARLOTTE Front wall of Promenades in Port Charlotte demolished by wrecking ball Destruction is usually a bad thing, but for Port Charlotte, it’s a new future as the front wall of the Promenades was demolished.
The pros and cons of using AI to predict weather The conversation around Artificial Intelligence has increased over the last few years, and for good reason; when it comes to weather, AI shows a lot of promise.
LABELLE Experts weigh in on Hendry hazmat hazard The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said the problem area where the mysterious substance scene is all clear. WINK News spoke with experts.
CLEWISTON Airglades Airport expansion aiming to spark economy The Airglades Airport in Hendry County is getting a $300-million renovation.
HENDRY COUNTY All-clear for hazmat situation in Hendry County; still no answers Some are feeling anxious in a small Hendry County community after several people, including first responders, got sick.
FORT MYERS Expect roadblocks for Music Walk in downtown Fort Myers tonight Music Walk will be going on for several hours, so expect some roadblocks if you’re coming downtown.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Bridge to close for annual Red, White & Boom Fourth of July celebration Believe it or not, the Fourth of July is approaching, which means another bridge closure in Southwest Florida.
GATEWAY LCSO deputies investigating armed robbery in Gateway The Lee County Sheriffs office is currently investigating an armed robbery held at 7-eleven on Gateway Boulevard.
ALVA LCSO investigating stabbing in Alva The Lee County sheriffs office is investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Grand Theft Auto, Murder, and Fast Food This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features a stolen ambulance, a suspected murderer, and a drive-through disaster.
LABELLE Criminal investigation advances at what was once a hazmat scene in Hendry County The Hendry County hazmat situation has been contained, but questions linger in the community after scene remains active for several days.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms on the radar for the afternoon and evening There is a good chance of seeing scattered storms this weekend and into next week.
ESTERO Families battling cancer get much-needed break Ten local families battling cancer are getting a much-needed break this weekend.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Permanent memorial honors 12-year-old crash victim The death of a 12-year-old boy is bringing the community together, and his father could not be more thankful.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA trailers on airport property called “junk” by Charlotte County code officers “I certainly would not want to enter into a storm with those (trailers) potentially being debris,” said Patrick Fuller, Charlotte County Emergency Management Director, during a May 28 board meeting.
PORT CHARLOTTE Front wall of Promenades in Port Charlotte demolished by wrecking ball Destruction is usually a bad thing, but for Port Charlotte, it’s a new future as the front wall of the Promenades was demolished.
The pros and cons of using AI to predict weather The conversation around Artificial Intelligence has increased over the last few years, and for good reason; when it comes to weather, AI shows a lot of promise.
LABELLE Experts weigh in on Hendry hazmat hazard The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said the problem area where the mysterious substance scene is all clear. WINK News spoke with experts.
CLEWISTON Airglades Airport expansion aiming to spark economy The Airglades Airport in Hendry County is getting a $300-million renovation.
HENDRY COUNTY All-clear for hazmat situation in Hendry County; still no answers Some are feeling anxious in a small Hendry County community after several people, including first responders, got sick.
FORT MYERS Expect roadblocks for Music Walk in downtown Fort Myers tonight Music Walk will be going on for several hours, so expect some roadblocks if you’re coming downtown.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Bridge to close for annual Red, White & Boom Fourth of July celebration Believe it or not, the Fourth of July is approaching, which means another bridge closure in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH FWC shares tips to protect you and your family while boating Emily Champagne was enjoying a work event on a boat just off Fort Myers Beach two years ago when her life changed forever. “It was a split second. I literally got pulled underneath the boat in a split second,” said Champagne. She was thrown from the boat and her right leg hit the boat’s propeller. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Protest held in Collier County over racial injustice Many people across the country have been monitoring the way protesters in Portland, Oregon, have clashed with federal law enforcement. “Federal troops have been going there to Portland and have been causing a lot more damage than help,” said Jemeson Ciprius, member of Collier Youth for Black Lives. Ciprius and about a dozen others from […]
WINK NEWS SWFL students weigh in on back-to-school options Parents of students within school districts in Lee and Collier counties have less than a week to make choices for going back. One factor that might play into the decision is what students themselves would want. We spoke to a three high school students Wednesday who shared different perspectives about the different schooling options this […]
LEE COUNTY Lee Health set to add more nurses as staffed beds reach 100% capacity During its conference call Tuesday, Lee Health confirmed its staffed beds are at 100% capacity, so additional nurses will be reporting to its facilities to open up new beds. Lee Health is not out of hospital beds, but it has hit the maximum number of beds it can adequately staff. Local comedian John Loeber knows […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral city council tells councilman to step up or step down, says he’ll remain Cape Coral city council addressed the behavior of Councilman Rick Williams earlier in July during its regular meeting Monday. Council members spoke on the record about the impact some of Williams’ recent action have had on the council. Councilman Williams abruptly left a Cape Coral City Council meeting during a discussion about mandating masks earlier […]
FORT MYERS Pediatric group pleads with DeSantis not to send kids back to school The Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics wrote a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis citing reasons why children should not be back in classrooms next month. Many of the parents and school administrators in Southwest Florida are hoping that the word of doctors will help sway the governor’s position on schools reopening. Susan […]
FORT MYERS New hotel in downtown Fort Myers gives a sneak peek The Luminary Hotel is set to open in downtown Fort Myers in about two months. Crews are in and out making sure that the rooms are ready to go and putting the finishing touches on the pool and conference room area. “It’s in turbo drive like any project in the last eight weeks. You have […]
WINK NEWS DeSantis says routine testing for schools unfeasible Should students and teachers get tested regularly as schools reopen? Schools are planning to reopen in a matter of weeks. Many parents are trying to make the hard decision about whether to send their child to in-person school or not. Gov. Ron DeSantis said he’d consider state funded testing sites just for educators, bus drivers […]
WINK NEWS SWFL leaders continue to discuss mask mandates The discussion over mask mandates continues at the local level for municipalities in Southwest Florida. The City of Bonita Springs, Collier County commissioners and Charlotte County commissioners are all scheduled to discuss mask mandates in their respective communities Tuesday. We spoke to leaders in Bonita Springs Monday ahead of the city council meeting, and council […]
NAPLES Collier County Commissioners discuss masks Will Collier County Commissioners decide to implement a mandatory mask policy? That’s a question on the minds of many county residents and on the minds of county leaders. Some members of the Collier County Tourism Development Council think it would help residents of the county feel safer. Not only that but it could send a […]