CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
Single-member vs. at-large voting debate intensifies in Lee County Three members of Southwest Florida’s state Legislature delegation hosted a public forum May 1 at Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District, established by the state in 2015.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Prescription drug shortages lead to higher prices There are currently more than 250 medications on the nation’s drug shortage list, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The organization says 2023 marked the worst year for shortages in about a decade.
Mental health resources to help children Here are some resources to help you navigate the mental health system when it comes to help for children. Park Royal Park Royal does not have in-patient options for youth; however, the facility’s launched a new intensive outpatient program for 14 to 17-year-olds. It typically last several weeks or months, and offers three to five […]
NAPLES Video: FWC releases bobcat after rehab stint at Naples Zoo Wildlife officials released a bobcat back into the wild after recovering from a broken leg at Naples Zoo for eight weeks.
Single-member vs. at-large voting debate intensifies in Lee County Three members of Southwest Florida’s state Legislature delegation hosted a public forum May 1 at Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District, established by the state in 2015.
LEE COUNTY Teen accused of shooting at a deputy, injuring another teen to be charged as an adult A teenager accused of shooting at a Lee County Sheriff’s deputy and injuring a teen in Lehigh Acres is now being charged as an adult. Eusebio Montoya, 18, is accused of shooting and injuring a 16-year-old speaking with a deputy in a car in Lehigh Acres. The deputy wasn’t hurt. Montoya was 17 during the […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte man gets Civil War era tombstone of baby Gideon back to family A tombstone discovered in Southwest Florida that dates back to the Civil War is back where it belongs. WINK News first brought you this story in 2020. A SWFL man discovered the tombstone in his backyard months after purchasing his house. Now, WINK News is speaking to the family of the child to whom the […]
WINK NEWS New study directly links human activity to red tide in Southwest Florida According to a new study, red tide and human activity can now be linked. The researchers linked blooms in Charlotte Harbor and surrounding coastal areas to nitrogen flowing from the Caloosahatchee River, Lake Okeechobee and areas upstream of the lake. This report puts to rest the notion that people do not contribute to red tide. […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police body cameras getting an upgrade The Fort Myers police’s body camera system is getting an upgrade. Now, if a police officer pulls out a gun or taser, their body camera will automatically start recording. Fort Myers police said it’s about transparency and security. If someone makes a misconduct allegation when it comes to an officer using his or her gun, […]
FORT MYERS Lee County Next Gen 911 services now active with picture and video ability On the 35th anniversary of 911 in Lee County, leaders announced the Next Generation 911 technology for improved location services when placing a 911 call is now active. The upgrade will also mean that residents and visitors soon will be able to send pictures and video through text-to-911 services to help emergency responders. By providing […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Airline staffing problems leaving passengers stranded Several airlines are experiencing staffing issues and that is leaving some passengers stranded or not going on their trips at all. One airline is doing what it can to change this trend. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Allegiant Air needs to hire people and fast. So, the company has partnered with CareerSource to hold […]
WINK NEWS Expert discusses how difficult it would be to hold President Putin accountable for war crimes Thousands of people have been killed since the start of the war in Ukraine. Thus many world leaders, including President Biden, say Russian President Vladimir Putin is committing war crimes and that he must be held accountable. For more than six weeks, the world has watched in horror as cities have been reduced to just […]
COLLIER COUNTY Child comes home with mark on arm after coming from Collier day care A mother is outraged after her child returned home from day care with a mark on his body. The mom’s initial reaction was to believe that what happened had an innocent explanation, but now she thinks something else is going on and wants to know what. Her little boy came home from day care with […]
CAPE CORAL 9-year-old with autism arrested, accused of pouring bleach on parent’s face A 9-year-old boy was arrested after pouring bleach on his parent’s face. A Cape Coral arrest report shows the incident happened on Friday when a parent went to pick up the child during a custody exchange. The child, who is described as having high-functioning autism, did not want to leave with the parent, the arrest […]
PORT CHARLOTTE 82-year-old woman, dog die after Port Charlotte house fire An 82-year-old woman and a dog have died following a house fire in Port Charlotte early Monday morning. According to Charlotte County Fire and EMS, firefighters received a call about a fire at a home on Francis Drive around 12:45 a.m. on Monday. Upon arrival, crews found a major fire burning through the house’s roof. […]