Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher JordanFGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut
FORT MYERS Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher Jordan The NAACP and Jordan’s family said this isn’t the end for them
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
FORT MYERS Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher Jordan The NAACP and Jordan’s family said this isn’t the end for them
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Man breaks glass window in downtown Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department needs your help identifying a man who they say smashed a window and it was all caught on camera. According to FMPD, the man in the hat and the and black shirt was in downtown Fort Myers on Halloween night. The man got into a verbal altercation with another patron […]
HENDRY COUNTY 2 women killed in Hendry County crash Two women died Friday afternoon in a crash in Hendry County. This crash happened just after noon on Friday, November 5 near the intersection of State Road 82 and Calumet Road. According to Florida Highway Patrol, two women in a Honda CRV were traveling west on SR-82. They were in the outside lane. A man […]
LEE COUNTY Details on how a gator attack victim got away WINK News recently learned how a 60-year-old man who was attacked by an alligator back in August was able to get away. We told you about this when it happened on August 23. William Simmons had three alligator bites: one on the arm, one on his stomach and one on his chest. Investigators say that […]
DESOTO COUNTY DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office arrests teen after school threat posted to social media The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office investigated a threat of violence at a school and has since arrested a suspect. According to social media posts made, a “school shooting” was referenced DCSO said. The sheriff’s office says it is working closely with the FBI to confirm the validity of these threats of violence. The sheriff’s office […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Young girl dies after being hit by car in North Fort Myers A 5-year-old girl has died in the hospital after being hit while riding her scooter. This happened near the intersection of Castleview Drive and Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers just before 5 p.m. on Saturday. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 91-year-old man was traveling north on Castelview Dr. in an SUV. The 5-year-old […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Woman on golf cart hit and killed in North Fort Myers A woman on her golf cart was hit and killed Friday afternoon in North Fort Myers. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the 59-year-old woman was leaving a 7-Eleven gas station located along Littleton Road in North Fort Myers. This was near the intersection with North Cleveland Avenue (US-41). A 56-year-old man driving a pickup truck […]
TICE Person in critical condition after being hit by a train A person is now in critical condition after being hit by a train in Tice. This happened near the intersection of New York Drive and Seminole Street in Tice. Florida Highway Patrol says the pedestrian was hit by a Seminole Gulf Railway Train. The person was transported to Lee Memorial Hospital and is in critical […]
WINK NEWS 2021 Fall Festival and Halloween events in Southwest Florida Halloween is here, which means everyone is looking for fun activities. Below is a list of spooky activities for you and your family to enjoy. Ongoing Farmer Mike’s U Pick Fall Festival and Haunted Corn Maze. The 7th annual fall festival and corn mazes. Includes food truck, hayrides, paintball, and more. Farmer Mike’s U Pick, […]
NAPLES 2021 Naples International Film Festival starts this week The Naples International Film Festival begins this week. The festivities begin on October 21 and runs through October 24. The opening and closing night ceremonies along with other events will be held at Silverspot Cinema or Norris Garden. The opening ceremony begins at 6 p.m. on the 21st and tickets start at $39. If you […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Bicyclist dies after south Fort Myers crash A bicyclist has died after a fatal crash in south Fort Myers. This happened near the intersection of Winkler Road and South Lake Circle in Lee County. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 26-year-old woman was driving her car north on Winkler Rd. A male on a bike was also heading north on Winkler. The […]