Chaotic lake getting fence and securityWhat we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
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.
FORT MYERS 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.
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
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.
FORT MYERS 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.
FORT MYERS Memorial and prayer vigil held in Fort Myers for George Floyd Protests have been held all across the country in the past two weeks following the death of George Floyd. Many began with demanding justice for Floyd and accountability from all law enforcement. A funeral was held in Minneapolis for Floyd Thursday, and a memorial was held in North Carolina Saturday. Closer to home, in Fort […]
COLLIER COUNTY Large group of protesters gather near North Naples For almost two weeks now, protesters have taken to the streets all across the country to demand justice for George Floyd and to fight police brutality. Locally, about 100 protesters lined the intersection of Collier Boulevard and Immokalee Road, near North Naples Saturday. The protesters held signs with phrases like “hands up don’t shoot” and […]
LEE COUNTY Voters urged to consider mail-in ballots during pandemic President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent Joe Biden racked up more delegates Tuesday after voters in seven states and the District of Columbia went to the polls, but how comfortable are you with voting in person during a pandemic? When it comes to voting in this year’s primary and general election, some people said […]
Protesters gather in Fort Myers for another march A protest was held for the fourth day in a row in Fort Myers on Tuesday. Organizers said they won’t stop until real change is made for peace and justice. WINK News report Breana Ross has the report. WATCH her story above.
FORT MYERS Robert E. Lee bust removed from downtown Fort Myers The bust of Robert E. Lee has been removed from its plinth in downtown Fort Myers at the request of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the city confirmed Monday. Protesters were surrounding it Monday evening. That was related to the calls for justice amid the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of […]
FORT MYERS Smaller protests form in Fort Myers Smaller protests formed in Fort Myers Monday night. The message from demonstrators was a call for peace, as they headed for the city’s police department. Protesters also stood at the corner of Fowler Street and MLK Boulevard with signs and chants for about an hour before moving to FMPD headquarters. We saw police in the […]
FORT MYERS Protesters gather in Fort Myers, march through city We followed protesters who gathered in front of police headquarters in downtown Fort Myers Sunday evening, and some began marching through the city. Public demonstrations in Fort Myers lasted for hours to end the weekend. There were calls for justice in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota among protesters, as well as a […]
Conflicting COVID-19 test results received from state-run site in Fort Myers Are they positive or negative? Two Southwest Florida women said they each took a COVID-19 test at a state-run testing site in Fort Myers, only to receive both a positive and a negative result. They still don’t know whether they have the coronavirus or not. Victoria Pearce said she and her friend, who wished to […]
WINK NEWS Harry Chapin Food Bank says cash donations needed to support community For months, we’ve seen long lines filled with community members waiting for food. Food banks work around the clock to help Southwest Florida families. But, now, they need a boost themselves to keep putting meals on the table. We visited Harry Chapin’s Food Bank of Southwest Florida Monday, where leaders told us they are accepting […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Judge rules against Florida on felons paying fines to vote A Florida law requiring felons to pay legal fees as part of their sentences before regaining the vote is unconstitutional for those unable to pay, or unable to find out how much they owe, a federal judge ruled Sunday. The 125-page ruling was issued by U.S. District Court Judge Robert Hinkle in Tallahassee. It involves […]