“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.
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 […]
Taxi driver robbed at gunpoint FORT MYERS, Fla.- A day on the job took a dangerous turn for a taxi driver in Lee County. The driver says two crooks pressed a gun to his head and demanded cash. It still haunts him as he goes to bed at night. It happened during his break at the Westwood Apartments near Winkler […]
FMFD applying for grant money to save 21 firefighter jobs FORT MYERS, Fla.- They save lives and protect the public, but soon 21 firefighters could lose their jobs if the department isn’t awarded more grant money. Those positions are paid for by Homeland Security’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant. The current grant funds will run out by May. “So far it is […]
FGCU faculty may not want concealed weapons on campus FORT MYERS, Fla.- Faculty members at Florida Gulf Coast University are now voicing their fears over having concealed weapons on campus. A new measure is now in the works at the state level that would allow concealed weapons at state colleges and universities. The FGCU Faculty Senate drafted a resolution that opposes having concealed weapons […]
New bill would allow secret recordings of sex abusers in court FORT MYERS, Fla.- Florida lawmakers are trying to make it easier for sexual assault victims to get evidence against their attackers. It all stems from the case of a Lee County man named Richard McDade. Last year, the state’s Supreme Court ordered a new trial after deciding that secret recordings McDade’s 16-year-old victim made, should […]
Florida targeting Chinese tourists FORT MYERS, Fla.- From our sunny skies to our beaches, Southwest Florida is one of the top tourist spots in the state. Soon, we could soon attract a whole new population to our little paradise. Typically, most people say the sunshine and beaches are the best parts of Southwest Florida. But what would someone from […]
Terrence Cody indicted for animal cruelty FORT MYERS, Fla.- An NFL star from Southwest Florida has been caught in a major scandal. Terrence Cody, 26, who played for the Baltimore Ravens, was just charged in a disturbing animal abuse case involving a dead dog. The State Attorney’s Office says they do not believe Cody was fighting dogs. A Grand Jury indicted […]