Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts FestivalSports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Fight breaks out on a Charlotte County school bus A kid was caught on camera throwing jabs while the other, lying on his back, attempts to defend himself, and a third kid yells at the kid throwing punches while on top of him. Tracy Lince sent WINK News a video saying a pair of boys terrorized her twins on a Charlotte County school bus […]
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS WINK News Exclusive: Look inside the new Bruno’s of Brooklyn location A popular restaurant in downtown Fort Myers is giving WINK News an exclusive look inside its new spot. Bruno’s shut down nine days before Hurricane Ian but then had to gut the entire place after the storm. The owners of Bruno’s told WINK News the new location would feature all of the exact special touches […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County Deputy Christopher Taylor gets brick at memorial for fallen law enforcement On Monday, a brick was added to the memorial for fallen law enforcement officers in remembrance of Charlotte County Deputy Christopher Taylor. There are now 44 names carved into the pavers at the Southwest Florida Public Service Academy. A simple tribute to their sacrifice. Rich Taylor, Deputy Christopher Taylor’s grandfather, appreciates the gesture, but it […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach mom fights to get beach school open again A Fort Myers Beach mom is working toward getting her children’s school back open after Hurricane Ian caused it to shut down. Erin Fields is mother to 8-year-old Casey and 10-year-old Dylan. WINK News got to their home before sunrise on Friday to see how commuting to San Carlos Park Elementary School affects them both. […]
CAPTIVA Mucky Duck reopens on Captiva after a 4-month closure Follow the yellow web prints and grab a drink. Sit down and get ready to eat. The Mucky Duck on Captiva is back and open for business after its closure following Hurricane Ian in September. The restaurant reopened quietly on Wednesday. “PLEASE BEAR WITH US as not everything is fully functional yet, or going exactly […]
FORT MYERS Bruno’s of Brooklyn food truck park approved by Fort Myers Board of Adjusters A big idea to bring a food truck park to a spot near downtown Fort Myers passes a major hurdle. The project was approved by the city’s board of adjusters Wednesday. The restaurant Bruno’s of Brooklyn is spearheading the project. The next step is to get the land ready. The city granted a conditional use […]
FORT MYERS Counting homeless people in SWFL since Hurricane Ian The destruction of Ian cost so many people their homes or jobs in Southwest Florida, and it’s intensified the already massive affordable housing crisis. Social workers are out across Southwest Florida, completing what’s called a ‘pit’ count, which means counting the number of homeless people. The first goal is to estimate the number of homeless […]
Rebuilding the Upper Captiva Fire Department after mass resignation After a mass resignation, the Upper Captiva Fire Department is working to rebuild its workforce. Friday, the agency held its first board meeting since the chief and dozens of firefighters left their jobs. There are still men and women on duty in the Upper Captiva Fire Department. Although when they’re short, they call on neighboring […]
MARCO ISLAND Temporary repairs underway for West Winterberry Bridge; new bridge planned Structural damage shut down the West Winterberry Bridge on Wednesday, making getting around much more difficult. This bridge has served the people of Marco Island well since the 1960s. Engineers say its time is up. There will be one last temporary repair, then crews will tear the bridge down and build a new one. “It’s […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County changing its pitch to potential tourists There is a plan to move forward and switch focus after Hurricane Ian. The Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau wants to promote tourism with emotion rather than focus on beautiful pictures of beaches and landscapes. The bureau will start by selling “Memories” and “Feelings” to people who’ve been here before. They’re going to remind […]