Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 monthsFMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
Paul Fleming expanding Lake Park Diner, PJK restaurant concepts Lake Park Diner co-owners Smith Organics and Paul Fleming Restaurant Group anticipate 50 locations of what will be a Naples-based chain.
New construction, business growth continues near Punta Gorda Airport Development surrounding the Punta Gorda Airport continues to grow with 2.5 million square feet already developed and 1.5 million square feet planned, according to Charlotte County Economic Development Director Dave Gammon.
AREA SHELTERS AND REFUGES OF LAST RESORT CHARLOTTE COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (941) 833-4000 charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/ PLEASE NOTE: Do not depend on a particular shelter or refuge. Sites may, or may not, be opened depending on the size of the storm and the predicted landfall area. *All Charlotte County shelters are pet-friendly. PORT CHARLOTTE Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave. […]
After the Storm Though the storm may have passed, many dangers can remain in its wake. During this clean-up and repair period, your primary focus should be on keeping yourself safe, as well as ensuring that your family, friends, neighbors and emergency workers also remain safe.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
Paul Fleming expanding Lake Park Diner, PJK restaurant concepts Lake Park Diner co-owners Smith Organics and Paul Fleming Restaurant Group anticipate 50 locations of what will be a Naples-based chain.
New construction, business growth continues near Punta Gorda Airport Development surrounding the Punta Gorda Airport continues to grow with 2.5 million square feet already developed and 1.5 million square feet planned, according to Charlotte County Economic Development Director Dave Gammon.
AREA SHELTERS AND REFUGES OF LAST RESORT CHARLOTTE COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (941) 833-4000 charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/ PLEASE NOTE: Do not depend on a particular shelter or refuge. Sites may, or may not, be opened depending on the size of the storm and the predicted landfall area. *All Charlotte County shelters are pet-friendly. PORT CHARLOTTE Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave. […]
After the Storm Though the storm may have passed, many dangers can remain in its wake. During this clean-up and repair period, your primary focus should be on keeping yourself safe, as well as ensuring that your family, friends, neighbors and emergency workers also remain safe.
CAPE CORAL Veteran patients missing appointments, Cape VA clinic lacking resources The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs in Cape Coral says it is unable to provide transportation services to doctor appointments from its clinic due to lack of volunteers and donations that help provide necessary resources. Vietnam Bubba Schneider is someone who depends on these services for his health. He reflected on his time in the […]
NORTH NAPLES Hurricane Irma haunts North Naples mobile home neighbors facing eviction At least 40 neighbors in a senior community are on edge because they only have days to comply with a notice or be evicted. They say the eviction notice is a residual nightmare of Hurricane Irma. And there are details for the required time frame to make repairs that only adds to neighbor’s confusion. Neighbors […]
WHISKEY CREEK Whiskey Creek neighbors upset about unsightly vacant home People living in a Lee County neighborhood are tired of looking at a home near them they say is unkempt and has a history of mold and rat infestation. The owner of the home recently moved and left behind a house in need of a response. The Whiskey Creek neighborhood in Lee County is known […]
FORT MYERS Lack of transparency in the investigations of the Fort Myers Police Dept A lack of transparency as Fort Myers police officers are sitting at-home on administrative leave. Despite the ongoing investigation, we know little about what is going on. Neither does the Fort Myers City Council Members. Johnny Streets, a Fort Myers city councilman and former Fort Myers Police Dept. officer, is frustrated with the lack of […]
FORT MYERS JROTC instructor accused of pushing Fort Myers Senior High School student, district denies claims A freshman at Fort Myers Senior High School said her JROTC instructor pushed her on the first day of school. The freshman, who requested anonymity, said her first week of classes were not what she expected. “So he comes to me, puts his arm around me and physically pulls me to come to where he […]
FORT MYERS New free service alerts property owners of potential property fraud Lee County property owners can now sign up for a new free service to alert themselves of potential property fraud, Clerk Linda Doggett announced today. Property Fraud Alert emails notifications to subscribers within 48-hours whenever a lien, deed, mortgage or other land record with their registered name on it has been recorded into the Clerk’s […]
FORT MYERS More developments coming to Fort Myers along Ortiz Avenue A growing section of Fort Myers will soon have more development — a Topgolf entertainment complex and a new gas station are among the newcomers. This construction is happening along Ortiz Avenue in Fort Myers. A road-widening project is among other major developments to this section. WATCH the video above for the full story by […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral firefighters undergo ‘turbo draft’ training Cape Coral fire crews had a special training on Thursday to speed up the process of getting water from nearby canals to putting out flames. It comes a day after a family’s home was left in ruins and the death of three dogs inside it. The training addressed a serious question: how do Cape Coral […]
NORTH CAPE CORAL North Cape Coral lacks city water, hydrants to battle fires Firefighters struggled to find water to put out the flames at a NW Cape Coral home Wednesday. It took more than 15,000 gallons of water to put out the house fire. So many because the Cape called for extra tankers to come in and supply a continuous flow of water. “We didn’t see the fire […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Police investigate an officer’s missing personnel file information An officer for Marco Island Police Dept. says somebody took parts of his personnel file. Now, the department is bringing in outside help to investigate. Marco Island is a beautiful place with a low crime rate. That is what brought Drew Richard MaGuire to the area, after contributing 30 years to law enforcement in New […]