Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shiftPunta Gorda, YMCA inch closer to New Operation Cooper Street lease
WASHINGTON (AP) Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy.
Punta Gorda, YMCA inch closer to New Operation Cooper Street lease Punta Gorda City Council and representatives of the YMCA of Southwest Florida approached a lease agreement for New Operation Cooper Street during a special session May 14 where members of the public commented on the matter.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral ranked 3rd worst city for commuters Cape Coral drivers, has your work commute worsened? It’s not just your imagination, as a study ranked the worst cities for commuters.
BOSTON (AP) Teen died from eating a spicy chip as part of social media challenge, autopsy report concludes A teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a high amount of a chili pepper extract.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher accused of sending nudes to student will be in court A former Cape Coral teacher accused of sending a photo of his genitals to a student is scheduled to be in court.
The Weather Authority Strong storms moving through SWFL Minor flooding in low-lying and poor-draining areas is expected in Southwest Florida due to stormy conditions.
BOKEELIA Waterspout spotted near the Bokeelia Fishing Pier A WINK News viewer spotted a water spout near the Bokeelia Fishing Pier on Thursday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man accused of groping woman in North Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man accused of groping a woman of 65 years or older in North Fort Myers.
WINK NEWS Disease affecting avocado growth impacts Florida farmers The citrus industry has suffered due to Greening Disease, and now the avocado industry is experiencing issues of its own.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO investigating possible connection between shooting and fire in North Fort Myers Deputies are investigating the alleged shooting of a family’s camper home, which was then burned down by a fire in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral approves grant funding for Utilities Extension Project The City of Cape Coral voted unanimously to provide $25 million in funding for the Utilities Extension Project.
downtown fort myers The downtown Fort Myers post office is set to reopen Monday The long-awaited return of the downtown Fort Myers post office is soon to be over, as the location is expected to reopen on Monday.
NAPLES Naples-based fashion designer supports teen who was denied entrance to prom Sophie Savidge is getting some swanky bow ties from Naples-based fashion designer Peter Jean-Marie.
FORT MYERS BEACH Staying safe against rip currents Mother Nature is throwing us for a loop. Right now, most of our beaches are at high risk for rip currents.
FORT MYERS Football officials work to keep the ‘Friday’ in Friday night lights Whether you think they are making good calls or bad ones, without officials there would be no Friday night lights.
WASHINGTON (AP) Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy.
Punta Gorda, YMCA inch closer to New Operation Cooper Street lease Punta Gorda City Council and representatives of the YMCA of Southwest Florida approached a lease agreement for New Operation Cooper Street during a special session May 14 where members of the public commented on the matter.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral ranked 3rd worst city for commuters Cape Coral drivers, has your work commute worsened? It’s not just your imagination, as a study ranked the worst cities for commuters.
BOSTON (AP) Teen died from eating a spicy chip as part of social media challenge, autopsy report concludes A teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a high amount of a chili pepper extract.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher accused of sending nudes to student will be in court A former Cape Coral teacher accused of sending a photo of his genitals to a student is scheduled to be in court.
The Weather Authority Strong storms moving through SWFL Minor flooding in low-lying and poor-draining areas is expected in Southwest Florida due to stormy conditions.
BOKEELIA Waterspout spotted near the Bokeelia Fishing Pier A WINK News viewer spotted a water spout near the Bokeelia Fishing Pier on Thursday morning.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man accused of groping woman in North Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man accused of groping a woman of 65 years or older in North Fort Myers.
WINK NEWS Disease affecting avocado growth impacts Florida farmers The citrus industry has suffered due to Greening Disease, and now the avocado industry is experiencing issues of its own.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO investigating possible connection between shooting and fire in North Fort Myers Deputies are investigating the alleged shooting of a family’s camper home, which was then burned down by a fire in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral approves grant funding for Utilities Extension Project The City of Cape Coral voted unanimously to provide $25 million in funding for the Utilities Extension Project.
downtown fort myers The downtown Fort Myers post office is set to reopen Monday The long-awaited return of the downtown Fort Myers post office is soon to be over, as the location is expected to reopen on Monday.
NAPLES Naples-based fashion designer supports teen who was denied entrance to prom Sophie Savidge is getting some swanky bow ties from Naples-based fashion designer Peter Jean-Marie.
FORT MYERS BEACH Staying safe against rip currents Mother Nature is throwing us for a loop. Right now, most of our beaches are at high risk for rip currents.
FORT MYERS Football officials work to keep the ‘Friday’ in Friday night lights Whether you think they are making good calls or bad ones, without officials there would be no Friday night lights.
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 […]
Bonita Springs not arming fire trucks BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.– It’s a local debate getting national attention–should firefighters be armed with guns? Tonight fire department leaders in Bonita Springs discussed the controversial idea and shut it down. “We are not police officers. I just can’t see us taking the chance,” said Bonita Springs fire commissioner Lawrence Kosilla. Last week WINK News spoke […]
Fire commissioner wants to arm SWFL firefighters BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- Firefighters in Southwest Florida could show up at scenes armed with guns if one fire commissioner has his way. A new idea from Bonita Springs Fire Commissioner Fred Forbes could give firefighters access to military-grade weapons. “It is not like the firefighters are the bad guys, they are the good guys. I […]
Sheriff Scott shares more information in Sievers murder FORT MYERS, Fla.- Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott says they’re not ruling anything out when it comes to the potential of more suspects in the brutal murder of Bonita Springs Dr. Teresa Sievers. We asked Sheriff Scott if he believes anyone else was inside the Sievers home when she was murdered. “Well we have not […]