CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County classrooms Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County classrooms Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
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 […]