“One kiss wouldn’t hurt”: Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior releasedDry, warm, and humid morning before isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening
CAPE CORAL “One kiss wouldn’t hurt”: Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released A Cape Coral volunteer softball coach stands accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
the weather authority Dry, warm, and humid morning before isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry and humid Wednesday morning before afternoon 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 Large police presence at park in Tice Deputies and K9s are investigating Schandler 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.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DEA to reclassify Marijuana as Schedule Three drug When you think of marijuana in Florida, You might think of an illegal drug seized by law enforcement. Kim Rivers, the CEO of Florida-based cannabis retailer Trulieve, says when used medicinally, it can help a lot of people.
FORT MYERS Expect more delays on Colonial and Fowler due to intersection project Work on the Colonial Fowler intersection in Fort Myers is underway, and there are many moving parts.
FORT MYERS Possible pay-by-text scam in downtown Fort Myers may have cost woman nearly $1,000 Pay-by-text parking may have cost one woman nearly a thousand dollars after her credit card was hacked.
FORT MYERS Lee County STET team protecting our schools with cameras There are cameras in our kid’s schools, dozens of them, but did you know that Lee County Schools sends those live video feeds to the sheriff’s office, and it’s someone’s job to watch them?
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Six-week abortion ban to take effect soon A stricter abortion ban will take effect in Florida on Wednesday.
Estero’s Golf Coast Driving Range shuts down, visitors devastated A place to relax, let loose and hit a few drives, has come to the end of an era for this community. “This is the first place we came to,” said Roxanne Henningsen, a Bonita Springs resident. “And it like became our second home. The people are wonderful. It’s just a great atmosphere. And we’ve […]
CAPE CORAL Business owners reeling after massive fire in Cape Coral “Very scary” are the words Denise Creacy used to describe what she felt when she saw plumes of black smoke, firefighters, and police fill her neighborhood.
LEHIGH ACRES Changing how you are represented in Lee County Leaders want to hear your thoughts this week at a town hall on how you elect county commissioners.
FORT MYERS Frontier Airlines announces nonstop flights from RSW to San Juan, PR These flights will take off on June 2 and run 3 times a week.
CAPE CORAL “One kiss wouldn’t hurt”: Arrest report for volunteer softball coach accused of inappropriate behavior released A Cape Coral volunteer softball coach stands accused of sending nude photos and touching a 17-year-old student.
the weather authority Dry, warm, and humid morning before isolated storms pop up this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry and humid Wednesday morning before afternoon 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 Large police presence at park in Tice Deputies and K9s are investigating Schandler 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.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DEA to reclassify Marijuana as Schedule Three drug When you think of marijuana in Florida, You might think of an illegal drug seized by law enforcement. Kim Rivers, the CEO of Florida-based cannabis retailer Trulieve, says when used medicinally, it can help a lot of people.
FORT MYERS Expect more delays on Colonial and Fowler due to intersection project Work on the Colonial Fowler intersection in Fort Myers is underway, and there are many moving parts.
FORT MYERS Possible pay-by-text scam in downtown Fort Myers may have cost woman nearly $1,000 Pay-by-text parking may have cost one woman nearly a thousand dollars after her credit card was hacked.
FORT MYERS Lee County STET team protecting our schools with cameras There are cameras in our kid’s schools, dozens of them, but did you know that Lee County Schools sends those live video feeds to the sheriff’s office, and it’s someone’s job to watch them?
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Six-week abortion ban to take effect soon A stricter abortion ban will take effect in Florida on Wednesday.
Estero’s Golf Coast Driving Range shuts down, visitors devastated A place to relax, let loose and hit a few drives, has come to the end of an era for this community. “This is the first place we came to,” said Roxanne Henningsen, a Bonita Springs resident. “And it like became our second home. The people are wonderful. It’s just a great atmosphere. And we’ve […]
CAPE CORAL Business owners reeling after massive fire in Cape Coral “Very scary” are the words Denise Creacy used to describe what she felt when she saw plumes of black smoke, firefighters, and police fill her neighborhood.
LEHIGH ACRES Changing how you are represented in Lee County Leaders want to hear your thoughts this week at a town hall on how you elect county commissioners.
FORT MYERS Frontier Airlines announces nonstop flights from RSW to San Juan, PR These flights will take off on June 2 and run 3 times a week.
Southwest Florida Reading Festival FORT MYERS, FL.–We’re just hours away from one of the biggest events of the year in our area. The Southwest Florida Reading Festival opens to the public at 10 am and WINK News is a proud sponsor. “I think when authors have an opportunity to connect with readers they are doing their part in fostering […]
Stranger danger alert in Cape Coral CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Neighbors are nervous and a mother is horrified after her daughter was nearly kidnapped at her school bus stop. Parents tell us they’re hesitant to send their kids to school tomorrow after a man tried to lure a teen into his truck off Country Club Boulevard in the southeast Cape. “It […]
Lee County obesity on the rise FORT MYERS,Fla.- Southwest Florida is tipping the scales in the wrong direction. A new study shows two out of three people in Lee County are overweight or obese and it’s not just adults packing on the pounds. “Our kids don’t even like coming to the playground,” said Yanely Fernandez. Fernandez says her children are all […]
Bonita Springs traffic controversy BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- A controversial intersection was the topic of discussion Thursday night. The Bonita Springs mayor is frustrated, saying there’s no money or plans to improve Bonita Beach Road and US 41. “I don’t like it at all. It is always congested,” said one driver. More than 100,000 cars travel through the intersection of […]
Lee County tourism outperforming the state FORT MYERS, Fla.-WINK News is learning 2014 was a record breaking year for Southwest Florida tourism. Only WINK News got our hands on new numbers that won’t be released until tomorrow and they show Lee County is outperforming the entire state when it comes to tourists coming from overseas! “I think the cold winters are […]
Lee County school board wants new sales tax FORT MYERS, Fla. – Your money is needed to pay for the construction of new schools in Lee County. WINK News learned new information about a plan to charge you a new half-cent sales tax. “It is time to pony up and make a final decision on what we are going to do,” said school […]
Apps claim to improve your vision? FORT MYERS, Fla. – Do you want to sharpen your eyesight? Your smartphone may be the answer. New apps are coming out that claim to improve your vision, but how effective are they? Phillip Sweeney always has his black pair of reading glasses sitting on top of his head. He needs them to read up […]
New high school coming to Bonita Springs FORT MYERS, Fla.- It’s official– Lee County’s newest high school will be built in Bonita Springs. The exact location is still undecided. District Superintendent Dr. Nancy Graham, recommended to the school board that the new high school should be built in Bonita and wants the doors to open by the 2018-2019 school year. The school […]
Cape Coral trolley starts tonight CAPE CORAL, Fla.- There’s a new way to get around Southwest Florida’s largest city. WINK News was there as a new trolley service started in downtown Cape Coral. It will run every Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to midnight and take you to and from nine bars in the south Cape district. It’s funded by […]
SWFL enduring the cold FORT MYERS, Fla. – For the first time in five years, freezing conditions may hit southwest Florida. “It is a little disappointing, but if you can get out of the wind to us we are fine with is really,” said Joeff Kise who is visiting from Ohio. Thursday, Fort Myers Beach was pretty much deserted […]