CAPE CORAL Another attempt to discuss Jaycee Park shot down Yet again, the Cape Coral City Council shot down an attempt to discuss Jaycee Park and its changes.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
Backlash over new state law banning kids from social media From body image issues to bullying and, even worse, depression and suicide.
orlando Gov. DeSantis appoints Ashley Moody for Florida Senator Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Attorney General Ashley Moody the next Florida Senator, replacing Marco Rubio.
sanibel Volunteer Expo to be held at Sanibel Community House; nearly 50 organizations in attendance The City of Sanibel is set to hold its Volunteer Expo, an event with nearly 50 organizations aiming to give back to the community.
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.
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
CAPE CORAL Another attempt to discuss Jaycee Park shot down Yet again, the Cape Coral City Council shot down an attempt to discuss Jaycee Park and its changes.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
Backlash over new state law banning kids from social media From body image issues to bullying and, even worse, depression and suicide.
orlando Gov. DeSantis appoints Ashley Moody for Florida Senator Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Attorney General Ashley Moody the next Florida Senator, replacing Marco Rubio.
sanibel Volunteer Expo to be held at Sanibel Community House; nearly 50 organizations in attendance The City of Sanibel is set to hold its Volunteer Expo, an event with nearly 50 organizations aiming to give back to the community.
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.
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
NTSB in Jacksonville investigating El Faro JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- Investigators released new details on the tense, exhaustive search for survivors of a cargo ship that sank off the Bahamas in the middle of a hurricane. Four men on the ship, identified as Howard Schoenly, Jeremy Riehm, Steven Shultz and Keith Griffin, were from Southwest Florida. Tuesday night, friends of one of the missing sailors tell WINK News […]
Friends worried about other local man missing with ship BOKEELIA, Fla.–The search for the 33 missing sailors in the Bahamas who worked on the large cargo ship, El Faro. Their families met privately with the Coast Guard in Jacksonville to get an update on the rescue efforts. Among those lost at sea are 3 men from Lee County. “it is just very sad,” said […]
A look at the Gladesman FORT MYERS, Fla.–News-Press reporter Chad Gillis joined WINK News in the studio to talk about Gladesman–the lives of Seminole and Miccosukee in the historic Everglades.
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 […]