Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors to protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
DeSantis responds to question on possible Sheriff Marceno suspension Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed calls for the suspension of Lee County’s sheriff amid an FBI investigation into his office.
Annette’s Beach Book Nook celebrates grand reopening on Fort Myers Beach From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Annette Stillson finally will be celebrating the grand reopening of the new-look Annette’s Beach Book Nook.
Punta Gorda renowned media artist finds safe haven for work Former businessman and artist David Sussman, known for his photography on canvas and coffee-table photography books, has found a safe, flood-proof homestead after he lost several homes and studios to hurricanes.
Mugshot released of man accused of injuring deputy then leading multi-county chase The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has released the mugshot of Fritzson Paul, the man accused of leading deputies on a multi-county chase stemming from a carjacking.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors to protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
DeSantis responds to question on possible Sheriff Marceno suspension Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed calls for the suspension of Lee County’s sheriff amid an FBI investigation into his office.
Annette’s Beach Book Nook celebrates grand reopening on Fort Myers Beach From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Annette Stillson finally will be celebrating the grand reopening of the new-look Annette’s Beach Book Nook.
Punta Gorda renowned media artist finds safe haven for work Former businessman and artist David Sussman, known for his photography on canvas and coffee-table photography books, has found a safe, flood-proof homestead after he lost several homes and studios to hurricanes.
Mugshot released of man accused of injuring deputy then leading multi-county chase The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has released the mugshot of Fritzson Paul, the man accused of leading deputies on a multi-county chase stemming from a carjacking.
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 […]
Any fixes for SWFL traffic? FORT MYERS, Fla.- How many times, day after day, do you get caught in a traffic mess? The Sunshine State just set another tourism record and that means more people than ever flooding into Southwest Florida. “I have lived here for nearly 30 years and this is as bad as I have ever seen the […]
Fort Myers cafe recognized by Food Network star FORT MYERS, Fla. – It’s only been open four months, but already a Fort Myers restaurant is serving up success. This week, 11:Eleven Cafe was ranked the best restaurant in Florida by Food Network star Alton Brown. When you see the menu, you’ll understand why it got his attention. The cafe is located on San […]
Driver arrested for leaving the scene of a bicycle crash FORT MYERS, Fla.- A Southwest Florida bicyclist says it’s a miracle he’s alive. He tells WINK News, a driver left him laying in the road completely helpless then took off. So what did he do? Banged up and bruised, he says he got up and tracked that driver down. The crash happened on McGregor Boulevard […]
New Lee County high school may be delayed FORT MYERS, Fla.- A major plan to build a new high school in Lee County could soon be delayed. WINK News has been telling you, two locations are on the table in Estero and Bonita Springs. Late Monday night, the superintendent of Lee County schools said there may be another option to look at. “We […]