New gym offers safe place to play for kids on the autism spectrumVulture Infestation in Placida Neighborhood
NAPLES New gym offers safe place to play for kids on the autism spectrum We Rock the Spectrum welcomes kids both on and off the autism spectrum with activities that cater to all kids.
Charlotte County Vulture Infestation in Placida Neighborhood Big birds are taking over a local golf course in Charlotte County, feeding off the fish kill.
PUNTA GORDA CCSO on scene of officer-involved shooting in Punta Gorda According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, they are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting on Eager Road in Punta Gorda.
FORT MYERS Tempers flare over RSW expansion budget Tensions rose during Thursday’s meeting with the Lee County Port Authority and county commissioners over RSW’s budget.
ENGLEWOOD Promoting good mental health for veterans The tragedy of veteran suicide impacts far too many families.
72-year-old former law enforcement still displaced after Glades County tornado Devastating damage was brought to the Lakeport Community in Glades County on October 2024, after the strongest tornado to ever hit southwest Florida ripped the neighborhood to shreds.
NORTH FORT MYERS Drivers react to FDOT project on US 41 in North Fort Myers Drivers are reacting to the traffic being caused by a Florida Department of Transportation project at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Pine Island Road.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot boys basketball coach celebrates 500 career wins Bishop Verot High School boys basketball head coach Matt Herting celebrates 500 career wins and reflects on 29 years coaching the sport.
NAPLES Shy Wolf Sanctuary to host Wolfstock Music festival Shy Wolf Sanctuary will soon host its 6th annual Wolfstock Music and Brewfest.
More women and younger adults getting cancer Mortality rates for cancer continue to decline. The American Cancer Society’s annual report says there was a 34% decrease in deaths between 1991 and 2022, but the report isn’t all good news.
FORT MYERS LCSO deputy struck by suspect vehicle at Page Field Commons A Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured after being struck by a suspect’s vehicle.
Man arrested after multi-county chase stemming from carjacking A man has been arrested after a carjacking turned into a chase that crossed county lines.
LCSO responds to calls for Carmine Marceno to resign The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has responded to the calls for Sheriff Carmine Marceno to resign on Thursday.
CAPE CORAL 16 bands performing at free 239 Fest in Cape Coral after hurricane delay The show must go on. 239 Fest, which was canceled last year due to Hurricane Milton, will be returning and bigger than ever.
NAPLES New gym offers safe place to play for kids on the autism spectrum We Rock the Spectrum welcomes kids both on and off the autism spectrum with activities that cater to all kids.
Charlotte County Vulture Infestation in Placida Neighborhood Big birds are taking over a local golf course in Charlotte County, feeding off the fish kill.
PUNTA GORDA CCSO on scene of officer-involved shooting in Punta Gorda According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, they are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting on Eager Road in Punta Gorda.
FORT MYERS Tempers flare over RSW expansion budget Tensions rose during Thursday’s meeting with the Lee County Port Authority and county commissioners over RSW’s budget.
ENGLEWOOD Promoting good mental health for veterans The tragedy of veteran suicide impacts far too many families.
72-year-old former law enforcement still displaced after Glades County tornado Devastating damage was brought to the Lakeport Community in Glades County on October 2024, after the strongest tornado to ever hit southwest Florida ripped the neighborhood to shreds.
NORTH FORT MYERS Drivers react to FDOT project on US 41 in North Fort Myers Drivers are reacting to the traffic being caused by a Florida Department of Transportation project at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Pine Island Road.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot boys basketball coach celebrates 500 career wins Bishop Verot High School boys basketball head coach Matt Herting celebrates 500 career wins and reflects on 29 years coaching the sport.
NAPLES Shy Wolf Sanctuary to host Wolfstock Music festival Shy Wolf Sanctuary will soon host its 6th annual Wolfstock Music and Brewfest.
More women and younger adults getting cancer Mortality rates for cancer continue to decline. The American Cancer Society’s annual report says there was a 34% decrease in deaths between 1991 and 2022, but the report isn’t all good news.
FORT MYERS LCSO deputy struck by suspect vehicle at Page Field Commons A Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured after being struck by a suspect’s vehicle.
Man arrested after multi-county chase stemming from carjacking A man has been arrested after a carjacking turned into a chase that crossed county lines.
LCSO responds to calls for Carmine Marceno to resign The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has responded to the calls for Sheriff Carmine Marceno to resign on Thursday.
CAPE CORAL 16 bands performing at free 239 Fest in Cape Coral after hurricane delay The show must go on. 239 Fest, which was canceled last year due to Hurricane Milton, will be returning and bigger than ever.
How safe is your personal information? FORT MYERS, Fla.- When you apply for a job or find a place to rent, chances are you get a background check. But who’s looking at your most private information and how safe is it in the hands of strangers? In order for a government worker or contractor to obtain a national security clearance, they […]
Human trafficking adding to SWFL HIV cases FORT MYERS, Fla.- WINK News has told you before about the problem of human sex trafficking in Southwest Florida and how it ruins the lives of young women. But now we’re uncovering it’s leading to a spike in HIV cases and anyone can be a victim. “They looked like they were married, some of them […]
Cape Coral family claims woman stole lost dog CAPE CORAL, Fla.- A Southwest Florida family is heartbroken because their dog has been missing for over a week. “She was more than a dog to me. She was my little girl,” said Aixabely Gonzalez. Gonzalez says Nikki, her 1 1/2 year old Chihuahua, Russell Terrier mix has been missing since early July. “We raised […]
Doctor shortage in SWFL? FORT MYERS, Fla. – Thursday’s vote by the Supreme Court was seen as a victory for one major hospital system locally. Right now, Southwest Florida is the worst in the state for a shortage of primary care doctors, but now a new residency program right here in Lee County hopes to bring new doctors to […]
Can you spot the drowning child? FORT MYERS, Fla. – If you look closely at a video recently posted to YouTube, you may miss what it is showing. Most people who spoke to WINK News, couldn’t see the child drowning in the large, crowded wave pool. Sally Kruescher, with the Golisano Children’s Hospital says when kids drown it’s nothing like the […]
Major changes to EOC exams for Lee County students FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Lee County School Board made major changes to three important tests for students Tuesday night. The state told all districts to include three specific End of Course (EOC) exams in students’ final grades. The Lee County School Board voted to not use any of those grades because they heard the […]
Charlotte County grandmother faces child neglect charge PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.- A grandmother was arrested Friday evening after deputies say she was found lying on the side of the road with her 2-year-old grandchild on top of her. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s arrest report, deputies say the woman was extremely intoxicated, could barely speak and they could smell alcohol on her […]
Bubble Room to be featured on national television CAPTIVA, Fla. – It’s one of the quirkiest and most colorful restaurants in Southwest Florida. The Bubble Room is famous for its award-winning desserts, but now the restaurant is getting even more national attention on the Food Network’s new show “Craziest Restaurants in America.” The Bubble Room’s general manager, Stephen Peach, tells WINK News the […]
Protestors interrupt Bush’s speech at Miami Dade College MIAMI, Fla.- Right in the middle of Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign speech, a large group who call themselves “dreamers,” changed into lime green shirts, started chanting and marched outside. Protestors tell WINK News they don’t believe Bush is the right candidate for immigration reform. “I don’t believe that Jeb Bush is our option,” said protestor […]
Another teen party at Sun Splash Family Waterpark CAPE CORAL, Fla. – It’s party time again at Sun Splash Waterpark. It comes just two months after things got out of hand at an after-hours party with reports of underage drinking and sex in the pools. The popular water park is hoping things will be safer Friday night. Jordin Sparks took the stage putting […]