Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort MyersChilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Congressman Curt Clawson opposes spending bill FORT MYERS, Fla.- President Barack Obama signed a critical bill into law, keeping the government funded for at least a few more weeks. Both houses of Congress had to approve the measure before midnight before the government would partially shut down. One lawmaker who opposes the spending plan is Congressman Curt Clawson from Southwest Florida. Just hours […]
Lehigh fire chief offers commissioners to buy him out LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.- The Lehigh Acres fire chief says he’s fed up and even offered the board of fire commissioners to buy out his contract. Chief John Wayne feels Commissioner Cathy Kruse has it out for him and constantly blind-sided him in their public meetings. Wayne says Cruse brings up anonymous accusations against him in […]
FM leaders want new city manager who can help combat violence FORT MYERS, Fla.- City leaders in Fort Myers say they need to find someone who help curb the recent wave of crime. Monday night, officials discussed the search for a new city manager at a special meeting inside Fort Myers City Hall. The recent gun violence in Fort Myers is now playing a big role in deciding just who will fill […]
Man killed outside Fort Myers 7-Eleven FORT MYERS, Fla.- A man was shot in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven on the 5300 block of Cleveland Avenue early Sunday morning. Store employees say there was an altercation outside followed by shots being fired. Friends of the victim identified him as Eddie Martinez. One neighbor, who asked to remain anonymous, said Martinez was trying to break up […]
France plans airstrikes against ISIS in Syria PARIS (AP) – France has fired its first airstrikes in Syria as it expands military operations against Islamic State extremists, President Francois Hollande’s office announced Sunday. The office said that “France has hit Syria” based on information from French reconnaissance flights sent earlier this month. It didn’t provide any further details. France has been firing […]
Animal hoarding case in Bonita Springs BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.–A disturbing case of animal hoarding has been reported in Bonita Springs. New pictures show filthy conditions inside a home on Whip O Will Lane with feces all over and piles of trash as high as two-feet. Animal control tells us they rescued 136 cats and three dogs from unbearable conditions. The smell […]
Lee school district superintendent slashes testing hours FORT MYERS, Fla.- The new Lee County School District superintendent is getting to work in a big way. In his first full meeting, Dr. Greg Adkins made an important change to student testing, one of the most controversial issues facing students and parents. “It was very busy, it was overwhelming, daunting at times, there is so […]
Arizona police free skunk from yogurt bowl FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.- One smelly animal is safe this morning after a comical rescue by police. A skunk, looking for food, got his head stuck in a yogurt container on the street in Arizona. Two police officers must have felt bad for the little guy because they spend quite a bit of time coming up with a […]
Pope arrives in Cuba; Greeted by Castro HAVANA (AP) – Pope Francis opens his first full day in Cuba on Sunday with what normally would be the culminating highlight of a papal visit: Mass before hundreds of thousands of people in Havana’s evocative Revolution Plaza. The morning Mass kicks off a busy day for Francis, including a formal meeting with President Raul […]
New Lee Co. acting superintendent has long to-do list FORT MYERS, Fla.- Wednesday was the first full day Dr. Greg Adkins served as superintendent of the Lee County School District. “We do have something that will keep us moving forward, and that is our strategic plan,” said board member Pam LaRiviere during a workshop. Dr. Adkins now has an extremely full to-do list while running […]