Man dies in construction-related accident in Hendry CountyPrecautionary boil water notice in effect for Fort Myers Beach
HENDRY COUNTY Man dies in construction-related accident in Hendry County A man has died after a construction-related accident early this morning at a South Florida Water Management project area in Hendry County.
FORT MYERS BEACH Precautionary boil water notice in effect for Fort Myers Beach A Precautionary boil water notice is in effect for all residents of Fort Myers Beach due to a water main break on Estero Boulevard.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners accept $22.7M state grant for water management project at Larry Kiker Preserve The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to accept a $22.7 million Resilient Florida Grant for a water management project.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners vote to adopt Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a resolution adopting the Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
FORT MYERS Accused prowler arrested after deputies find cell phone and ID at Lee County crime scene Deputies have arrested a man after discovering his cell phone and driver’s license at the scene where they responded to calls about a suspicious person.
FORT MYERS Precautionary lockdowns for 2 Fort Myers schools have been lifted The Lee County School District has lifted its precautionary lockdowns on two Fort Myers schools early Tuesday morning.
Car engulfed in flames on West Villages Parkway in Sarasota A head-on collision that ended in a fire occurred on River Road, south of West Villages Parkway, in Sarasota County.
Caloosahatchee Bridge faces traffic delays due to FDOT project Motorists on the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers faced severe traffic delays due to the Florida Department of Transportation pedestrian walkway project.
31 endangered Florida panthers killed in 2024; breaks record for most deaths in a year A grim record has been broken, as another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL ‘Keep the Wreath Green’ fire safety campaign underway in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Fire Department has launched its 12th annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
the weather authority Cool weather with abundant sunshine this Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures, with abundant sunshine expected this Tuesday afternoon.
Better Business Bureau alerts public to rise in fake pet ads The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the rise of fraudulent pet adoption schemes during the holiday season.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond A Fort Myers family is heartbroken they will never get see their little boy running around smiling again after he drowned in Lee County.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
Page Field Opportunities await in Lee County’s Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program Lee County will soon have a new civil air patrol squadron, but they need people interested in joining to make this happen.
HENDRY COUNTY Man dies in construction-related accident in Hendry County A man has died after a construction-related accident early this morning at a South Florida Water Management project area in Hendry County.
FORT MYERS BEACH Precautionary boil water notice in effect for Fort Myers Beach A Precautionary boil water notice is in effect for all residents of Fort Myers Beach due to a water main break on Estero Boulevard.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners accept $22.7M state grant for water management project at Larry Kiker Preserve The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to accept a $22.7 million Resilient Florida Grant for a water management project.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners vote to adopt Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve a resolution adopting the Lee County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
FORT MYERS Accused prowler arrested after deputies find cell phone and ID at Lee County crime scene Deputies have arrested a man after discovering his cell phone and driver’s license at the scene where they responded to calls about a suspicious person.
FORT MYERS Precautionary lockdowns for 2 Fort Myers schools have been lifted The Lee County School District has lifted its precautionary lockdowns on two Fort Myers schools early Tuesday morning.
Car engulfed in flames on West Villages Parkway in Sarasota A head-on collision that ended in a fire occurred on River Road, south of West Villages Parkway, in Sarasota County.
Caloosahatchee Bridge faces traffic delays due to FDOT project Motorists on the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers faced severe traffic delays due to the Florida Department of Transportation pedestrian walkway project.
31 endangered Florida panthers killed in 2024; breaks record for most deaths in a year A grim record has been broken, as another endangered Florida panther has been slain by a vehicle on Interstate 75 in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL ‘Keep the Wreath Green’ fire safety campaign underway in Cape Coral The Cape Coral Fire Department has launched its 12th annual “Keep the Wreath Green” fire safety campaign.
the weather authority Cool weather with abundant sunshine this Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures, with abundant sunshine expected this Tuesday afternoon.
Better Business Bureau alerts public to rise in fake pet ads The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about the rise of fraudulent pet adoption schemes during the holiday season.
FORT MYERS Boy with autism drowns in Fort Myers pond A Fort Myers family is heartbroken they will never get see their little boy running around smiling again after he drowned in Lee County.
NAPLES Man arrested for sex crimes with underage girl on Naples Pier A Naples man has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor on the Naples Pier.
Page Field Opportunities await in Lee County’s Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program Lee County will soon have a new civil air patrol squadron, but they need people interested in joining to make this happen.
CLEWISTON Man arrested after officers say he robbed a Clewiston bank Clewiston police have arrested the man they say robbed a bank on Tuesday morning. At 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, the Clewiston Police Department responded to First Bank after reporters that a man had robbed the bank. This First Bank is located at 300 East Sugarland Highway. The teller says the man demanded money and implied […]
BONITA SPRINGS Brush fire in Bonita Springs grows, splits in two A fire that sparked in Bonita Springs on Saturday continues to burn on Sunday. Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District confirmed to WINK News that they are working to contain a 120-acre brush fire. This is happening near the intersection of Vincent road and Sand Road. The fire split in two on Saturday, and […]
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island asking residents for input in new survey The City of Marco Island is asking its residents for input in a new survey. City leaders say they’re conducting the comprehensive citizen survey for important feedback from residents. The survey is supposedly customized with specific services and programs provided by the City of Marco Island. They even hired a professional surveying company to conduct […]
MARCO ISLAND Bomb squad investigation along North Collier Blvd. on Marco Island The Collier County Sheriff’s Office and Marco Island Police Department are conducting a bomb squad investigation on Marco Island. According to the sheriff’s office, this is happening at 1095 N Collier Blvd. This is near a Publix, located at 1089 N Collier Blvd. This is a breaking news story, and WINK News will update it […]
FORT MYERS Meet & greet with authors ahead of the Southwest Florida Reading Festival People got the chance to meet and speak with several acclaimed authors ahead of Saturday’s Southwest Florida Reading Festival. WINK News anchor Amanda Hall emceed the event known as ‘An Evening With The Authors’. It features authors like Kate Quinn, who is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Avid readers, like Carol […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County expanding rent and utility assistance program Collier County has allocated more than $7 million of the American Rescue Plan Act to help with housing affordability. This money is going to help residents with rent, mortgage, and utilities. To qualify for assistance, you’ll need proof of Collier County residency, proof that COVID-19 caused financial strain, and proof that your income is between […]
LEE COUNTY LCSO investigating ‘warrant scams’ The Lee County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of a new scheme to steal their money. They say that crooks call Lee County residents asking for large sums of money to resolve warrants. Suspects supposedly call victims and pose as high-ranking officials within the sheriff’s office. The caller later requests cash deposits and gift cards as […]
FORT MYERS 1 injured, 1 in custody after a shooting at Fort Myers apartment building The Fort Myers Police Department confirmed there was a shooting at an apartment building. This happened in the 2800-block of Grand Ave. in Fort Myers. Police say all parties have been accounted for and that there is no threat to the public. One person is in police custody following this shooting. And, a victim did […]
WINK NEWS FEMA launches text feature to find shelter after a natural disaster The Federal Emergency Management Agency is making it easier to find shelter after a natural disaster. FEMA is launching an updated version of its text feature. Now, All you have to do is text the word shelter and your zip code to 4-3-3-6-2. Then FEMA will send you a list of shelters within 200 miles […]
WINK NEWS The Smithsonian Museum wants your Disney photos The Smithsonian team at the National Museum of American History is working on a new project that you can be a part of. If you’ve gotten an autograph from a famous character or posed in front of Cinderella’s castle, they want to see them. The museum is looking for images that capture your experience as […]