North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safetyMan arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral
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.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
The Weather Authority Isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening Afternoon of isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Deputies respond to shots fired at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
CAPE CORAL Lee County superintendent candidates face off in debate These three people, Denise Carlin, Morgan Wright and Sheridan Chester, are making it clear that they want the job.
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.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
NAPLES Naples man accused of possessing child porn After an investigation, a Naples man has been arrested after allegedly having child pornography in his home.
CAPE CORAL Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released New details have been released about the arrest of a Cape Coral volunteer softball coach accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
The Weather Authority Isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening Afternoon of isolated storms in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to test hurricane emergency messaging alert The Town of Fort Myers Beach is set to test its CodeRED alert system as hurricane season begins in 31 days.
FORT MYERS Students make goodie bags for kids fighting Cancer A special delivery, straight from the heart, to Galisano’s Children’s Hospital. Three 8th graders from Lexington Middle School delivered 100 goodie bags to bring smiles to kids fighting cancer.
TICE Deputies respond to shots fired at park in Tice Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies and K-9s were seen investigating at Schindler Hall Community Park on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice.
CAPE CORAL Lee County superintendent candidates face off in debate These three people, Denise Carlin, Morgan Wright and Sheridan Chester, are making it clear that they want the job.
Goliath grouper caught on Sanibel SANIBEL, Fla.- A couple fishing at the beach got a huge surprise when they reeled in a 300 pound goliath grouper. “I have never seen a fish that big and I fish a lot, and I have caught some big fish,” said Taylor Buckely. “It was just a spectacle,” he said. Early Wednesday, Buckely was relaxing […]
Lee school year starting sooner? CAPE CORAL, Fla.- Parents in Lee County were stunned and surprised after learning the school year could suddenly start sooner than expected over the summer. A new measure, just approved by Governor Rick Scott allows school districts to begin the school year a week earlier in August. The school board’s calendar committee met Tuesday night […]
City may write apology letter to Nate Allen; waiting on investigation FORT MYERS, Fla.- The City of Fort Myers may now be doing damage control in the scandal involving NFL star Nate Allen. Earlier this year, an underage girl accused Allen of exposing himself to her on US 41, but the State Attorney’s Office later cleared him. Monday night, council members agreed to write an apology […]
Water and power now shut off at Cape Coral apartment home CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A Cape Coral apartment house has no water and no power and the people inside say they will live that way to send a message to city leaders. This is an update to a WINK News investigation we’ve followed for months. The city cut utilities at the Haven of Divine Love […]
Social media and your job FORT MYERS, Fla.- Many of you have vented about your job on social media for anyone to see. But, if your boss sees those posts, even if you wrote them outside of the office, are they grounds for termination? Short answer: it depends on where you work. What happened to Brandy Bryant can happen to […]
Controversy continues for proposed auto yard in Fort Myers FORT MYERS, Fla.- Neighbors say a proposed auto parts yard near Metro Parkway and Hanson Street could turn their Fort Myers community into junk city. Thursday night, a special hearing was set up at Harborside Event Center so City Council could hear the public’s input on the issue, but the meeting was postponed at the […]
Police: Cape Coral mother performed sex act on cop CAPE CORAL, Fla.- Cape Coral Police say a mother tried to perform a sex act on an undercover officer while her child was nearby. According to her arrest report 37-year-old Sara Otto also admitted to doing drugs at her home in the Southeast Cape. “I couldn’t believe it. Not in this neighborhood. We have a […]
Victims of violent Lee County home invasion speak out LEE COUNTY, Fla.- An elderly couple is still in shock after a violent home invasion in a quiet, gated neighborhood. The two were beaten and the wife was held at gunpoint. This happened in the Royal Tee Golf Club community near Pine Island Road. “It wasn’t random. It was targeted I’m sure,” said the victim. […]
RadioShack selling your personal information? FORT MYERS, Fla. – Your most private information could soon be sold secretly to the highest bidder. Information like your name, address, and phone number. It’s reportedly a new move by RadioShack to bring in some extra revenue as it goes through bankruptcy. “I think it is wrong for them to take my information and […]
High levels of arsenic in popular wines? FORT MYERS, Fla.- If you like a glass of wine at dinner every night, you’ll want to read this. A dangerous poison may be secretly showing up in some of the most popular wines on the market. A new lawsuit claims many low price, well-known wines, have dangerously high levels of arsenic. “It is just […]