CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Planned retail, lifestyle center seeking tenants at Babcock Ranch A new 112,000-square-foot mixed-use complex designed for retail shops, restaurants, bars, office space and residential units is planned for Babcock Ranch. Called B Street at Babcock Ranch, there are approximately 20 parties negotiating leases, said Jon Cashion, a principal with commercial real estate agency Katz & Associates. A groundbreaking ceremony is slated for early 2025, […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.
FORT MYERS 2 Fort Myers men arrested in separate cases involving children Two men from Fort Myers have been arrested; one faces charges related to child pornography and another faces child molestation charges.
ESTERO Phase 2 in the Corkscrew Rd. Widening project begins Phase 1 of Corkscrew Road’s widening has been completed, and phase 2 is now commencing.
Miracle Moment: Reaching a milestone at Golisano Children’s Hospital Kindergarten is an exciting time for children as they take their first big steps into becoming big kids.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Planned retail, lifestyle center seeking tenants at Babcock Ranch A new 112,000-square-foot mixed-use complex designed for retail shops, restaurants, bars, office space and residential units is planned for Babcock Ranch. Called B Street at Babcock Ranch, there are approximately 20 parties negotiating leases, said Jon Cashion, a principal with commercial real estate agency Katz & Associates. A groundbreaking ceremony is slated for early 2025, […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump chooses loyalist Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz withdraws President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, turning to a longtime ally after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his name from consideration amid scrutiny over sex trafficking allegations.
FORT MYERS 2 Fort Myers men arrested in separate cases involving children Two men from Fort Myers have been arrested; one faces charges related to child pornography and another faces child molestation charges.
ESTERO Phase 2 in the Corkscrew Rd. Widening project begins Phase 1 of Corkscrew Road’s widening has been completed, and phase 2 is now commencing.
Miracle Moment: Reaching a milestone at Golisano Children’s Hospital Kindergarten is an exciting time for children as they take their first big steps into becoming big kids.
FORT MYERS Coronavirus myths vs facts: Microwaving your mask does not kill germs It’s Friday, and that means WINK News is helping you sort out what is fact and what is not when it comes to protecting yourself from COVID-19. First myth: Microwaving your mask will kill the germs False: The CDC recommends you wash your face mask in the washing machine and dry it or replace the […]
FORT MYERS SWFL teacher discusses how e-learning grades will be evaluated Monday kicks off week three of e-learning and Southwest Florida students are hard at work at home, completing all kinds of tasks online. But will all the hard work even count? WINK News talked with third grade teacher Amy Pawlowski about the grading dilemma. “Right now we can’t do what we typically do in the […]
FORT MYERS Fact vs Myth: What you need to know about COVID-19 A lot of new myths are spreading around about the coronavirus and we want to help straighten out what is true and what is not. First myth: If you have coronavirus you will know Not necessarily —COVID-19 causes a range of symptoms like the flu and common cold. Second myth: Vitamin C supplements will stop […]
FORT MYERS Coronavirus facts and myths WINK News is working to keep you informed as more and more disinformation is coming out about COVID-19. We have compiled a list of myths and facts surrounding this coronavirus pandemic. First myth: Coronavirus is mutating into a stronger strain This is NOT true. -Scientists say at this point coronavirus is not mutating much and […]
FORT MYERS Working from home together More than 150,000 children across Southwest Florida go back to school today—from home. E-learning presents many challenges not only for students but for parents as well—but the school district is doing what they can to make it as easy as possible. WINK News Corey Lazar breaks down how his family of three is managing work […]
Golisano’s first in-hospital service dog A trip to the hospital can be an overwhelming experience for anyone, but especially for children. Golisano Children’s Hospital is using an innovative and furry new solution to help patients make it through procedures and cope with being in the hospital. Erika Zalecky, a child life specialist with the children’s hospital, is here with Dorian, […]
FORT MYERS Do weighted blankets really help you sleep better? Weighted blankets are a cool new trend that comes with a dream-like promise — to help you sleep better at night. If you do a quick search you will find hundreds of different products online. Bryan Chapman of Cape Coral says he was extremely skeptical, but now his wife, their young son, and himself all […]
FORT MYERS Is cutting cable for streaming services really saving you money? This holiday season you may be looking to cut your cable and switch to streaming television. People we spoke to say they paid more than $100 a month for cable and internet, so we calculated the cost to see if converting to streaming services really save you money. Streaming television does come with one time […]
FORT MYERS How to properly clear your devices before selling them A quick way to make cash during the holidays is to sell some of your old devices, but if you don’t delete all your information the correct way, you could put yourself in danger. One local person, Eric Decker, sells his devices online all the time, but he says he is aware of the risk. […]
CAPE CORAL Nor-Tech custom boats expand manufacturing in Cape Coral If you are on the water this summer, you may be amazed if you come across a custom-made Nor-Tech boat, which is built right here in Southwest Florida. These high quality custom boats that cost around $600,000 may become more recognizable in Florida waters with the expansion of the company here in Cape Coral. “Today’s boats […]