1 dead from deadly intersection crash on SR31 and Bermont RoadBay Street Yard grand opening moved up to Memorial Day weekend
WINK NEWS 1 dead from deadly intersection crash on SR31 and Bermont Road A 21-year-old woman from Sarasota died after a deadly crash involving two cars occurred on State Route 31 and Bermont Road.
downtown fort myers Bay Street Yard grand opening moved up to Memorial Day weekend Bay Street Yard, an entertainment venue in downtown Fort Myers, announced on Facebook its grand opening for Saturday.
A Message from Matt Devitt Welcome to the 2023 WINK News Hurricane Guide. Hurricane season is now here, and for the next six months, the WINK Weather Team will constantly monitor for tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes that could be potential threats.
What to know about evacuating to a shelter during a hurricane If an evacuation order has been issued, officials strongly encourage you to make every effort to leave the area. Evacuation options that may be better than going to a public shelter include:
Dangers of Electricity Following a hurricane, electrical equipment, downed power lines and household wiring can all pose potential hazards if not dealt with properly. Here’s how to safely contend with such problems.
FORT MYERS Police: woman recovered dead after intentionally entering storm drain at Fort Myers County Club A woman who was found naked and wandering inside a storm drain at the Fort Myers Country Club has died, according to police.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for possession of child pornography A man from Cape Coral was arrested yesterday morning for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material.
downtown fort myers Downtown Fort Myers post office fully reopens The downtown Fort Myers post office has fully reopened, having begun retail operations on Wednesday.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hot Wednesday with isolated storms closer to the coast The Weather Authority is tracking a hotter Wednesday with isolated storms closer to the coast in the late afternoon and into the evening.
Mosquito control boundaries expanding in Collier County New boundaries have been established for the Collier Mosquito Control District, the first expansion in over 20 years.
FORT MYERS BEACH Caught on video: Man arrested at Margaritaville, accused of throwing beer bottles off balcony 23-year-old Connor Thurman is accused of throwing beer bottles off his balcony. When he was asked to leave, he was determined to take his Corona with him.
House passes bill for writing off Hurricane Ian expenses What looked like progress in getting tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims has hit a potential new snag.
FORT MYERS What is Fort Myers doing with its parking revenue? In December 2023, the City of Fort Myers changed its parking system.
Charlotte County taking steps for the future The future is now here in Southwest Florida, and leaders are trying to think ahead and plan for the influx of people expected in the coming years.
FORT MYERS Listen up: irritating noises can hurt your health It’s the sounds you don’t expect that sneak up on you and could leave long-lasting damage.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from deadly intersection crash on SR31 and Bermont Road A 21-year-old woman from Sarasota died after a deadly crash involving two cars occurred on State Route 31 and Bermont Road.
downtown fort myers Bay Street Yard grand opening moved up to Memorial Day weekend Bay Street Yard, an entertainment venue in downtown Fort Myers, announced on Facebook its grand opening for Saturday.
A Message from Matt Devitt Welcome to the 2023 WINK News Hurricane Guide. Hurricane season is now here, and for the next six months, the WINK Weather Team will constantly monitor for tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes that could be potential threats.
What to know about evacuating to a shelter during a hurricane If an evacuation order has been issued, officials strongly encourage you to make every effort to leave the area. Evacuation options that may be better than going to a public shelter include:
Dangers of Electricity Following a hurricane, electrical equipment, downed power lines and household wiring can all pose potential hazards if not dealt with properly. Here’s how to safely contend with such problems.
FORT MYERS Police: woman recovered dead after intentionally entering storm drain at Fort Myers County Club A woman who was found naked and wandering inside a storm drain at the Fort Myers Country Club has died, according to police.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for possession of child pornography A man from Cape Coral was arrested yesterday morning for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material.
downtown fort myers Downtown Fort Myers post office fully reopens The downtown Fort Myers post office has fully reopened, having begun retail operations on Wednesday.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hot Wednesday with isolated storms closer to the coast The Weather Authority is tracking a hotter Wednesday with isolated storms closer to the coast in the late afternoon and into the evening.
Mosquito control boundaries expanding in Collier County New boundaries have been established for the Collier Mosquito Control District, the first expansion in over 20 years.
FORT MYERS BEACH Caught on video: Man arrested at Margaritaville, accused of throwing beer bottles off balcony 23-year-old Connor Thurman is accused of throwing beer bottles off his balcony. When he was asked to leave, he was determined to take his Corona with him.
House passes bill for writing off Hurricane Ian expenses What looked like progress in getting tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims has hit a potential new snag.
FORT MYERS What is Fort Myers doing with its parking revenue? In December 2023, the City of Fort Myers changed its parking system.
Charlotte County taking steps for the future The future is now here in Southwest Florida, and leaders are trying to think ahead and plan for the influx of people expected in the coming years.
FORT MYERS Listen up: irritating noises can hurt your health It’s the sounds you don’t expect that sneak up on you and could leave long-lasting damage.
LEE COUNTY Lee County sheriff candidate, BLM advocate discuss views on defunding police Social media can bring us together or tear us apart. A candidate for Lee County sheriff became involved in a heated online argument with a voter over calls to defund the police recently. So we decided to get them together to have a discussion. Wednesday, we hosted a sit-down discussion between Michael Ray, a candidate […]
WINK NEWS Over 50,000 don’t know how they contracted COVID-19 in Florida With the state reopening and more testing in the state, we have seen an increase in reported COVID-19 cases. Florida has now reported over 100,000 coronavirus cases, and thousands have no idea how they contracted the virus. The spread began with travel, then contact with travelers. Now, many are not able to trace how they […]
LABELLE Memorial service for fallen FWC officer Julian Keen to be held Monday in LaBelle After FWC Officer Julian Keen was killed last weekend, support from the tight-knit community in LaBelle came pouring in. On Monday they will hold a memorial for “LaBelle’s Son.” The memorial is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, June 22 at The Venue at Mudge Ranch. Everyone is being asked to park onsite and once […]
LEHIGH ACRES 1 killed in Lehigh Acres shooting A man shot in Lehigh Acres on Saturday has died, deputies said. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office went to the area of Irene Avenue South and 23rd Street Southwest on Saturday afternoon, when they found a man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital where he later died. No further information has […]
FORT MYERS Juneteenth celebration held in Roberto Clemente Park People gathered in Roberto Clemente Park Saturday to push for social justice reform. All of the signs and chants were a part of a Juneteenth Celebration in Fort Myers. The day’s festivities included free tours through the black history museum in Clemente Park, a town hall and a vigil that will be held Saturday night. […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council expected to read policing book by FGCU professor All the Fort Myers City Council members are about to spend time reading a book on policing written by a local expert. During the city’s Monday meeting, City Manager Saeed Kazemi confirmed he would order “The State of American Policing” by Dr. David Thomas, a professor at FGCU and retired law enforcement author who has […]
CAPE CORAL Flood Advisory expires for Lee and Collier counties A flood advisory was issued Saturday afternoon for coastal Lee and Collier counties after several inches of rain fell. The National Weather Service expired the Flash Flood Warning for west central Collier County at 7:45 p.m. In Lee County, the Cape Coral area was also impacted by heavy rainfall, and some people headed out to […]
CAPE CORAL Many first time protesters join demonstrations in Southwest Florida Protesters across the country are demanding change and police reform. All walks of life are gathering together with the same message, including at Reflections Park in Cape Coral. Several protesters there on Thursday were inspired to take their voices and concerns to the streets for the first time during the movement sparked by the death of […]
WINK NEWS NAACP’s 12 steps gives plan for police reform nationwide Demonstrators are expected to protest outside the Collier County courthouse in East Naples Wednesday. Many protesters we’ve talked to say they want to see changes when it comes to policing. It’s also something the NAACP is pushing for. The organization came out with 12 steps it believes will lead to a more just system and […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach sees increased business, visitors as reopening phases continue More people are making their way to Southwest Florida, and businesses are enjoying more customers. We spoke to local businesses Monday about their economic recovery, as the state continues to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. Several business owners on Fort Myers Beach told us things are getting back to normal slowly but surely. They said […]