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.
CAPE CORAL Search party organized for missing Cape Coral mother A search party was organized for a missing Cape Coral woman Saturday evening at Faith Presbyterian Church. They got together and handed out flyers, going door to door to make sure Lauren Dumolo isn’t forgotten. “I’m a citizen and I’m concerned so I thought I’d come out see if I can help in any way,” […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County school reopening task force discusses new models After the state’s directive for schools to have campuses open at five days a week for the coming school year, school districts in the region are reassessing their reopening plans for the fall, especially when it comes to safety guidelines they planned to have in place. Masks were a hot topic at the Lee County […]
LEE COUNTY Report shows SWFL teen attended large event, treated with hydroxychloroquine before COVID-19 death A new report by Florida Department of Law Enforcement shows the parents of 17-year-old Carsyn Davis gave her hydroxychloroquine at home before going to the hospital, where she died of the coronavirus in June. The report also showed she attended a large church function with more than 100 people prior to her death. Carsyn, a […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health calling for more ICU nurses and beds as COVID cases increase Lee Health officials are looking for more ICU nurses since the number of ICU beds are already limited due to the recent spike in coronavirus cases. A representative with Lee Health says that just 11% of their ICU beds are available currently because of the rise in COVID-19 patients coming to the hospital. “We are […]
FORT MYERS Controversy over FMPD arrest video Video from a recent traffic stop in Fort Myers has caused some controversy on social media. The Fort Myers Police Department referred to it as a traffic stop for a minor violation and told WINK News that they were trying to pull over a car near Verona Street. The officer is seen activating his lights […]
CAPE CORAL New clue in case of missing Cape Coral woman Cape Coral Police say one Cape Coral woman could be in danger. Lauren Dumolos’ father came all the way from California to help find his daughter. The family was checking the routes Lauren normally traveled, such as Four Freedoms Park, which she walked through every day. When her family went to the park, not only […]
WINK NEWS Personal fireworks in higher demand with SWFL July 4 displays canceled A concern for a county leader ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend is the use of fireworks on beaches. One Collier County commissioner says she doesn’t want personal fireworks on beaches, and we know many large fireworks displays are already canceled this year across Southwest Florida. But we learned Tuesday that public cancellations […]
CAPE CORAL Police search for missing, endangered woman in Cape Coral A father is desperate to find his daughter after she was last seen more than a week ago at her Cape Coral apartment. Cape Coral Police Department believes 29-year-old Lauren Dumolo is in danger Monday, over a week since she was last seen. Paul Dumolo flew in from California to help search for his daughter. […]
PENSECOLA, FLORIDA DeSantis holds COVID-19 briefing in Pensacola Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference regarding COVID-19 at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola on Sunday afternoon. Desantis plans on leaving the state open. Governor DeSantis simply wants to ensure that people are still following CDC guidelines and if so, does not feel the need to mandate another shutdown. This decision comes after […]
NAPLES Will SWFL beaches shut down again? Beaches in Naples and throughout Collier County reopened earlier this month after being shut down as part of coronavirus precautions. Saturday’s COVID-19 cases topped out statewide at 9,585, with 500 new cases reported in Southwest Florida. The rising numbers are leaving many wondering if there will be a second round of shutdowns. If they do […]