Final report reveals cause of February airplane crash in Cape CoralCollier County issues red tide alert for beaches
CAPE CORAL Final report reveals cause of February airplane crash in Cape Coral The National Transportation Safety Board has released the cause of the airplane crash that occurred in Cape Coral in February.
VANDERBILT BEACH Collier County issues red tide alert for beaches If you’re thinking of heading to the beach in Collier County, heed this warning.
LCSO nonprofit plans to rezone 10 acres of North Fort Myers riverfront for deputy homes The story of Home Front Heroes so far spans three years and has connections to tens of thousands of dollars in political donations.
Final day approaches to apply for FEMA hurricane assistance Those affected by the 2024 hurricane season have until Tuesday to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
San Carlos Park Lee County students ride school bus for first time after lengthy district battle For the first time this school year, a local mother can put her children on an actual school bus to get to class.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 women wanted for theft at Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres According to Crime Stoppers, two women entered Bell Boulevard on Dec. 18 and requested to purchase a $490 digital gift card.
NAPLES St. Matthew’s House continues to open shelters due to cold weather St. Matthew’s House announced it will continue to keep its two emergency shelters open tonight and through the week.
Southwest Florida International Airport Cancellations and delays at RSW amid US winter storm Southwest Florida International Airport travelers are bracing against delays and cancelations due to dangerous winter conditions throughout the United States.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm, breezy before a cold front brings isolated rain this evening The Weather Authority is tracking warmer conditions ahead of a cold front, bringing lower temperatures and isolated rain this Monday evening.
wink news Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Charity hockey game to be held for family of Sgt. Elio Diaz The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will take on LCSO in a charity hockey game to benefit the family of Elio Diaz.
CAPE CORAL Speed detection cameras to be installed in Cape Coral school zones Speed detection cameras will be installed in 16 Cape Coral school zones. The city will activate the cameras in January.
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
Man arrested for failing to return U-Haul According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a man was arrested on Thursday for failing to redeliver a U-Haul truck.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Stolen Jeep, knife attack, and officer impersonator This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a stolen Jeep, a man caught red-handed after slashing his neighbor, and a man impersonating a federal officer.
CAPE CORAL Final report reveals cause of February airplane crash in Cape Coral The National Transportation Safety Board has released the cause of the airplane crash that occurred in Cape Coral in February.
VANDERBILT BEACH Collier County issues red tide alert for beaches If you’re thinking of heading to the beach in Collier County, heed this warning.
LCSO nonprofit plans to rezone 10 acres of North Fort Myers riverfront for deputy homes The story of Home Front Heroes so far spans three years and has connections to tens of thousands of dollars in political donations.
Final day approaches to apply for FEMA hurricane assistance Those affected by the 2024 hurricane season have until Tuesday to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
San Carlos Park Lee County students ride school bus for first time after lengthy district battle For the first time this school year, a local mother can put her children on an actual school bus to get to class.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 women wanted for theft at Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres According to Crime Stoppers, two women entered Bell Boulevard on Dec. 18 and requested to purchase a $490 digital gift card.
NAPLES St. Matthew’s House continues to open shelters due to cold weather St. Matthew’s House announced it will continue to keep its two emergency shelters open tonight and through the week.
Southwest Florida International Airport Cancellations and delays at RSW amid US winter storm Southwest Florida International Airport travelers are bracing against delays and cancelations due to dangerous winter conditions throughout the United States.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warm, breezy before a cold front brings isolated rain this evening The Weather Authority is tracking warmer conditions ahead of a cold front, bringing lower temperatures and isolated rain this Monday evening.
wink news Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Charity hockey game to be held for family of Sgt. Elio Diaz The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office will take on LCSO in a charity hockey game to benefit the family of Elio Diaz.
CAPE CORAL Speed detection cameras to be installed in Cape Coral school zones Speed detection cameras will be installed in 16 Cape Coral school zones. The city will activate the cameras in January.
Photo shows SWFL teens hit in New Orleans terrorist attack reunited in hospital The grandfather of one of the teens struck by a truck in a New Orleans terrorist attack has released a picture of the teens sharing an emotional moment in the hospital.
Man arrested for failing to return U-Haul According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a man was arrested on Thursday for failing to redeliver a U-Haul truck.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Stolen Jeep, knife attack, and officer impersonator This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a stolen Jeep, a man caught red-handed after slashing his neighbor, and a man impersonating a federal officer.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man’s family escapes from Gaza war zone Emilee Rauschenberger and her five children have been stuck in Gaza for weeks, struggling to get home.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man fighting Hamas overseas as soldier casualties rise A Fort Myers husband and father left his family to go overseas and save hostages in Israel.
Olga Lee County deputies investigate an armed robbery at an Olga bank The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an armed bank robbery at the Truist Bank on 14490 Palm Beach Blvd in Olga.
FORT MYERS Mother asks Lee County School District for safer bus stops A Lee County mother has begged the Lee County School District to change the bus stop to make it safer for her son and other children.
FORT MYERS Local rabbi returns from Israel and shares chilling experience A local rabbi went to Israel to visit soldiers, hospitals, and temples. What he saw, heard, and felt will never leave him.
Florida’s weapons to Israel discrepancy There was a discrepancy over guns, ammo, drones and supplies sent from Governor DeSantis overseas to help Israel.
THE CAPITOL SWFL reps weigh in on new House Speaker Mike Johnson It’s taken more than three weeks and multiple candidates but Republicans finally have a new leader. The U.S. House of Representatives elected Mike Johnson as House speaker on Wednesday.
Mike Johnson wins majority vote for House speaker nominee Voting continues to find the next House Speaker nominee after Rep. Tom Emmer withdrew.
Donalds drops out as Emmer wins nomination for speaker of the House Republicans are trying to decide on who will be nominated for the Speaker of the House of Representatives and one of Florida’s own is in contention.
BONITA SPRINGS Family trapped in Gaza as Israel prepares for ground invasion WINK News Reporter Claire Galt was the first to introduce Emilee Rauschenberger and her dire situation: trapped in Gaza with her husband and five kids.