Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truckFGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
FORT MYERS Coldest air so far this winter arrives in SWFL Thursday morning Happy Wednesday, Southwest Florida! After a chilly start to the day, highs peaked in the 60s with tons of sunshine. Wednesday morning’s lows are not the coldest we’ll see this week. In fact, we’ll likely wake up to the coldest morning so far this winter tomorrow! Lows will dip into the 30s and 40s for […]
FORT MYERS Cold night ahead! Happy Tuesday, Southwest Florida! Cooler and drier air has filtered in behind yesterday’s cold front. Highs today only topped out in the 60s today! If you thought last night was cold, just wait until tonight! Lows will plunge into the 30s and 40s across the area! Burrr!!! Thursday morning could be even colder, but after […]
FORT MYERS Windy and cooler behind Monday morning’s cold front Happy Monday! After a cool & windy day, temperatures look to plummet tonight around SW Florida. Temperatures will quickly fall into the 50s this evening, and by tomorrow morning, we’ll be waking up top 40s! When you factor in the wind, it’ll “feel” like the 40s and 30s! Bundle up!
FORT MYERS Elevated fire danger in SW Florida behind a cold front, breezy It’s still muggy, warm and cloudy as you start off your Thursday morning! Once the front passes by, cooler, drier air and breezy wind mixes in across Southwest Florida. As humidity levels drop and wind picks up, the combination of the two is going to increase our fire danger index. This has prompted the National […]
FORT MYERS Sea fog, warm afternoon expected ahead of tonight’s cold front This morning’s pesky fog has wrapped up across Southwest Florida, but there’s an unusual spot we have to monitor this afternoon for redevelopment. Patchy sea fog will be possible across the Gulf waters due to abundant moisture and the warm air moving over a much cooler ocean. Otherwise, your Wednesday afternoon will feature a partly […]
FORT MYERS Widespread fog expected Wednesday morning ahead of a cold front After another sunny day, expect the fog machine to crank again later tonight, with widespread fog expected around SW Florida. Otherwise, expect a mild night, with lows falling into the 60s. Due to abundant moisture, we have another opportunity for locally dense fog Wednesday morning. Be prepared for more dense fog advisories to be issued […]
FORT MYERS Warm and muggy ahead of SW Florida’s next cold front Happy Monday, Southwest Florida! Get ready for multiple afternoons of temperatures well above average over the next few days before our next cold front. Due to the increase in moisture, locally dense fog will be a potential issue again on Tuesday morning. Use extra caution if you’ll be out and about early! Our next chance […]
FORT MYERS Tracking a foggy and warm weekend ahead across SW Florida Happy Friday, Southwest Florida! After starting off in the 40s and 50s, highs will catapult into the mid-upper 70s this afternoon. Due to an increase in moisture this weekend, fog is likely to develop both Saturday and Sunday mornings. Don’t be shocked if we have a few dense fog advisories issued! Once the fog mixes […]
FORT MYERS Big temperature swing Thursday afternoon in Southwest Florida Happy Thursday, Southwest Florida! After a chilly start, highs will climb to the mid-upper 70s this afternoon. We have a very similar set-up to yesterday with a light breeze. Wave heights remain low over the next few days, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to head out on the water! Small rain chances roll in […]
FORT MYERS High pressure holds onto a calm weather pattern in SW Florida Who’s ready for some warmer weather!? After starting out in the 40s and 50s, highs will skyrocket to the mid-upper 70s. Expect plentiful sunshine with high clouds overhead. These limited clouds will allow us to cool down again tonight, with a very similar pattern to Wednesday morning. High pressure keeps our pattern relatively calm this […]