Charlotte County hosts first-ever Magnet FairDaughter believes mother was killed in Port Charlotte house fire
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County hosts first-ever Magnet Fair A first-of-its-kind chance to allow parents and students to choose the school they go to.
PORT CHARLOTTE Daughter believes mother was killed in Port Charlotte house fire A family is holding each other close as they fear for the worst. Loved ones of 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano told wink new they believe she was killed in this house fire in Port Charlotte on Monday.
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE Nurses protest use of AI in the workplace Nurses are fighting back against artificial intelligence in their place of work. On Thursday, nurses took to the streets to protest.
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County hosts first-ever Magnet Fair A first-of-its-kind chance to allow parents and students to choose the school they go to.
PORT CHARLOTTE Daughter believes mother was killed in Port Charlotte house fire A family is holding each other close as they fear for the worst. Loved ones of 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano told wink new they believe she was killed in this house fire in Port Charlotte on Monday.
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE Nurses protest use of AI in the workplace Nurses are fighting back against artificial intelligence in their place of work. On Thursday, nurses took to the streets to protest.
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.
Hack could impact local federal employees FORT MYERS, Fla.- WINK News uncovered federal workers in Southwest Florida may have been affected in one of the worst cyber attacks we’ve ever seen. A new report suggests hackers stole personal information from every federal worker in the United States. Names, Social Security numbers, phone numbers and addresses were all hacked. Investigators believe the […]
FMPD officers may quit because of paychecks FORT MYERS, Fla. – WINK News is staying on top of a pressing story that could affect your safety. Just weeks ago, nearly two dozen Fort Myers firefighters lost their jobs and now we’re learning police could also be on their way out. “You are going to lose more officers,” said recently retired Fort Myers […]
Ft. Myers Relay for Life brings in thousands FORT MYERS, Fla.- There was a big party in downtown Fort Myers Wednesday night for a great cause. WINK News was at City Tavern where volunteers celebrated raising $55,000 for the American Cancer Society. The money was collected at the recent Relay for Life at City of Palms park.
Fort Myers gives green light to new auto junkyard FORT MYERS, Fla. – A controversial construction project in Fort Myers was approved Tuesday night. Garden Street Iron and Metal Recycling center on Metro Parkway and Hanson Street wants to add a self-serving auto parts junkyard. However, one city ordinance doesn’t allow them to expand while another ordinance does. The owner of the new auto […]
Collier killer wrote about mutilating bodies FORT MYERS, Fla.- Brand new, never-before-seen evidence has just been released to WINK News in one of the most graphic murders in Collier County history. Christopher Serna, 38, stabbed his girlfriend more than a 100 times four years ago, decapitated her, then put her head on a spike. Serna just reached a plea deal and […]
Local Fort Myers BBQ joint named one of best in nation FORT MYERS, Fla. – From baby back ribs to brisket. One spot in Southwest Florida was just named one of the top barbeque restaurants in the country. Trip Advisor just named Reuben’s Smokehouse on US 41 the fourth best BBQ joint in the nation. If you drive by not paying attention, you’ll miss it. You […]
WINK News getting more answers about Cape Coral apartment explosion CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Neighbors are demanding answers after a mysterious explosion rocked a Cape Coral apartment. The blast was so powerful, police say it blew off 31-year-old Justin McHenry’s arms from the elbow down. Authorities say the apartment’s door and windows were also blown out. There are still a lot of unknowns, like what […]
22-year McDonald’s employee hunts down stolen ring NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla.- A decorated McDonald’s worker goes to great lengths to track down his stolen ring. “I have been at McDonald’s for like 22 years,” said 61-year old Ralph Castellano. Castellano suffers from brain damage and has worked at a North Fort Myers McDonald’s for more than two decades. “I just like McDonald’s […]
Funnel cloud spotted in Cape Coral CAPE CORAL, Fla.- Strong storms ripped through parts of southwest Florida Tuesday afternoon. Many WINK News viewers sent in photos and videos of a funnel cloud that formed over Cape Coral. “The wind was still blowing, we had a lot of rough dark rain to the right and a lot of rough dark rain to […]
Man inappropriately touched himself at bus stop LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – Family members say they’re scared and disgusted after a young girl was stalked by a sick man. The 14-year-old victim says he followed her Thursday morning then touched himself inappropriately near her bus stop at Leonard Boulevard and Owen Avenue. That man who’s still out there may be no stranger to […]