Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day oneMan arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024.
Boy’s journey of overcoming short bowel syndrome The road can be long and difficult for children born with short bowel syndrome. Rare and sometimes fatal, the best shot at good quality of life involves a transplant.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new council eliminates stipend on day one People in Cape Coral are getting what they voted for: the new city council members were just sworn in, and they eliminated the stipend.
LEHIGH ACRES Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash with motorcyclist in Lehigh Acres A man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist on Tuesday night.
Latest details on fatal Alligator Alley crash ; 1 killed According to the arrest report, a man told troopers he got a minivan from a pastor but did not get permission to take it out because he left in the middle of the night
Enforcing state law on street camping in Punta Gorda More than a month since the new state law banning sleeping in public places went into effect the city of Punta Gorda voted on if an ordinance change was needed.
Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” A man returned to his unfinished Cape Coral home to find it’s been violated and vandalized. Cape Coral police are searching for the suspect.
SWFL organizations putting donated money to good use 41 Southwest Florida organizations are still in shock about the millions of dollars they received from philanthropist Tom Golisano.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online.
NAPLES Salvation Army of Collier County kicks off annual Christmas toy drive The Salvation Army of Collier County has kicked off its annual Christmas toy drive, and you won’t have to travel far to get involved.
Record Store Day Black Friday: Where to go in SWFL Record Store Day Black Friday is approaching quickly, and if you’re not looking for a new TV or a video game console, go to your local record store, as they will have exclusive deals to expand your record collection.
Manasota Key residents concerned over new development on the island Residents of a small island community are expressing their concerns about potential changes to their neighborhood.
FORT MYERS Resident reacts to plan for new Amazon facility in Fort Myers Amazon has paid $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build a new warehouse. A resident who lives by the property said she has reservations about the facility.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Woman accused of stealing from Kate Spade outlet A Cape Coral woman has been arrested for grand theft after she was allegedly caught on camera shoplifting at a Kate Spade store in Estero.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers basketball player returns to the court after two years Fort Myers High School basketball player Karsten Schafer played his first game in two years Tuesday night after having a spinal surgery.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 20, 2024.
Boy’s journey of overcoming short bowel syndrome The road can be long and difficult for children born with short bowel syndrome. Rare and sometimes fatal, the best shot at good quality of life involves a transplant.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY 150-acre brush fire in Charlotte County Charlotte County Fire and EMS is battling a brush fire. This is happening near Dubarry Avenue and Callaway Street in Englewood East. Fire crews said a home was in danger but that has subsided. Todd Dunn, Charlotte County Fire and EMS said that 10 acres of residential space were impacted, and at 140 least acres […]
IMMOKALEE Collier County deputies say teacher put video camera in elementary school bathroom A teacher with Collier County Public Schools is in hot water. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office says an investigation determined that the teacher put a video camera in a bathroom at Pinecrest Elementary School in Immokalee. Diego Alberto Rojas-Pulido is facing one count of video voyeurism – offender 24 or older and victim under 16. […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Submerged vehicle spotted near Fort Myers Beach A person was taken to the hospital after a vehicle was found submerged on Fort Myers Beach. This happened just before 9 p.m. Fort Myers Beach Fire District told WINK News that it responded to a call about a submerged vehicle at the end of Estrellita Drive. One person was transported to a Lee Health […]
FORT MYERS FMPD needs your help identifying a man they believe helped steal a car The Fort Myers Police Department needs your help identifying a subject they believe had a hand in stealing a car. Police say the man pictured here was involved in stealing a car from a 7-Eleven this month. FMPD says it happened in the early morning hours of Friday, April 8. The 7-Eleven is located at […]
LEE COUNTY Caught on camera: Car goes up in flames along I-75 Just before 10 p.m., fire crews responded to a car on fire along I-75. This was near the Golden Gate Parkway exit in Collier County. You can see firefighters fighting the flames as they grow.
COLLIER COUNTY Child hit, seriously injured in Collier County crash A young girl was hit and injured in Collier County. This happened at about 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 34-year-old Naples man was driving west in his car along Coronado Parkway. As he approached Hunter Road, he changed lanes. FHP says a 12-year-old girl was trying to cross Coronado Parkway. […]
PUNTA GORDA Help Punta Gorda police find the owner of a dog The Punta Gorda Police Department needs your help finding the owner of this dog. Punta Gorda PD found this dog, known as “Gram,” swimming in a canal near Via Venice. Officers now need your help finding the owner of this dog. If you know the person(s) that own this doggo, you are being asked to […]
COLLIER COUNTY St. Matthew’s House opens shelters as temperatures drop St. Matthew’s House opened its cold weather shelters on Saturday night for those looking to get out of the cold. These are the only 2 emergency shelters in Collier County. Campbell Lodge is located at 2001 Airport Road South in Naples and Immokalee Friendship House is located at 602 W Main Street in Immokalee. St. Matthew’s […]
FORT MYERS Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for trafficking cocaine The Lee County Sheriff’s Office announced on Saturday that a drug bust led to a man being sentenced to 15 years in prison. WINK News first brought you this story when it unfolded back in 2018. Lee County deputies arrested two people for cocaine possession after finding the drugs in their car during a traffic […]
FORT MYERS Fowler Street closed as FMPD investigates fatal crash The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating a deadly crash. FMPD says a pedestrian was hit and killed. This happened near the intersection of Fowler Street and Edison Avenue in Fort Myers. Fowler Street will be shut down from Edison Ave. to Lafayette Street for an undisclosed amount of time as officers investigate. This is […]