Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
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 […]
Negative spotlight affecting those wanting to become police officers? FORT MYERS, Fla. – Riots in Baltimore and violence in Ferguson. Now those sworn to protect and serve are sometimes becoming targets themselves. But will that keep men and women from wanting to become police officers? Even through the negativity, 22-year old Matthew Oyster from Fort Myers still wants to go to police academy and […]
Key witness in murder trial reveals why she is not cooperating FORT MYERS, Fla.- The mother of 5-year-old Andrew Faust Jr. is pleading for a key witness to testify in the death of her young son. The witness, Cashae Smith, is staying tight lipped and avoiding the courtroom. But for the first time we’re hearing why she hasn’t shown up in court. “The way that I […]
Cats found mutilated and cut in half COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- Cats have been found mutilated and cut in half in a Collier County community. Neighbors think this trend may be the work of a cult. In the past two weeks three cats have been found cut in half. The cats were found on Mockingbird Lane in East Naples, just south of the […]
Restaurant closes; employees left with no pay FORT MYERS, Fla. – Nearly a dozen Southwest Florida workers are fired up and demanding answers. They say they’re suddenly out of a job and their boss refuses to pay them for all their hard work. The Dock O the Bay restaurant is at the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge into Fort Myers Beach. […]
Is your smartphone tracking your every move? FORT MYERS, Fla. – As you go about your day, driving to work, grabbing a sandwich at lunch or maybe even hitting the gym, your smartphone will be tracking your every move. WINK News is learning the same features that are designed to make your life easier can also make you an easy target for […]
Dozens plead to Hendry County leaders to shut down monkey farm HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. — Neighbors are fired up and demanding a controversial monkey farm in Hendry County be shut down. Tuesday night, dozens of people voiced their concerns to county commissioners about Primate Products, which sits on 600-acres toward the center of the state. “I think this thing should be shut down now, today,” said […]