The Weather Authority: Sun, clouds, humidity, rain – it’s all in your weekend forecastChaotic lake getting fence and security
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Sun, clouds, humidity, rain – it’s all in your weekend forecast Saturday afternoon will be hot and humid, with a mix of sun and clouds.
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.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Sun, clouds, humidity, rain – it’s all in your weekend forecast Saturday afternoon will be hot and humid, with a mix of sun and clouds.
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.
WINK NEWS Harry Chapin Food Bank partners with Lee County school cafeterias Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida is telling the School District of Lee County if food is untouched at its school not to throw it away. Harry Chapin Food Bank recently received nearly 600 pounds of food from Lee County cafeterias — food normally wasted. But, now, it will be donated as part of […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County program lets kids fleeing the Bahamas start school immediately It is bad enough to get forced out of your home. Imagine being a child and having to go to another country without your parents. That is the reality some children from the Bahamas who had to evacuate from the horrors of Hurricane Dorian. Now, a program in Lee County is helping them find a […]
LEE COUNTY AAA says best holiday flight booking options start end of September It’s still summer, but it’s never too early to start thinking about holiday travel plans and when to find the best deals. We looked into optimal travel periods for 2019, and it may be a good idea to start booking this weekend. Nearly empty security lines at Southwest Florida International Airport will begin to fill […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Parents attend school threat prevention seminar held at FSW Parents in Lee County had the opportunity to attend an active school shooter seminar at Barbara B. Man Performing Arts Hall at FSW Saturday. At the seminar, question such as, “Where would you go if somebody had a gun or a knife,” and “What would you do?” were said to be a goof start to […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island nonprofit gives military families week-long reunions A local organization’s mission is to give back time active service members wouldn’t normally have with their families The Brandi Tramazzo Hero House Foundation on Marco Island gives military service members a week-long reunions with their families. For 9-year-old Evan Myers and his sister, 7-year-old Elaina Myers, BT Hero House is giving him all he […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County cancer patient scammed out of her medical funds A cancer patient who needs every penny to pay for treatments was scammed out of $2,000. She reached out to WINK News, telling us it all started when she thought her phone company and satellite service contacted her. Sandra Scheel has been battling breast cancer for nearly 12 months. It is something she calls a […]
LEE COUNTY Transportation group organizes fundraiser for SWFL Military Museum, repairs needed A local museum that pays tribute to the men and women who serve our country is in need of help to stay open. Community members heard its call and came together to hold a fundraiser to help the museum keep its doors open. Little by little, the museum is receiving the assistance. When Josh Mavrogeorge, […]
CAPE CORAL CrossFit gyms host cancer research fundraiser in honor of Fort Myers toddler Community members came together to remember a Fort Myers toddler who died from a rare cancer. CrossFit gyms also took part in honoring her memory by hosting the community in a fitness challenge to raise money for child cancer research. Crossfit Cape Coral and Crossfit Salvation in Cape Coral hosted a fitness challenge fundraiser Saturday […]
NAPLES Naples billionaire Tom Golisano provides yacht to aid in Bahamas relief In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, humanitarian aid continues to go to the Bahamas, and one of Southwest Florida’s famous billionaires and his yacht captain have joined the efforts to provide outreach for Bahamians who have suffered from this catastrophic hurricane. Naples billionaire Tom Golisano approved the aid proposal made by his yacht captain, Roy […]
SANIBEL ISLAND Sanibel Island residents fear effect of new custard shop on local businesses There is a battle over custard on Sanibel right now, but it’s about more than just a gooey dessert. CJ Stevens has traveled to Sanibel for over 40 years and has lived there for the last four. “It’s a very sacred place, not many places in the world are like this,” she said. But she […]