ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
Exclusive: Interview with woman who survived 11 fentanyl overdoses Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that in 2020 they seized nearly two thousand grams of fentanyl. In 2023, that number jumped to over 8,000.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
Police: Cape Coral man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, kills fish named ‘Bean’ A man has been arrested after police said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, damaged her property and killed her pet fish.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
FORT MYERS Accusations of animal abuse at Lee County shelter An animal activist group said a local animal shelter is failing to find homes for stray pets, among other complaints.
PORT CHARLOTTE Court hearing held for Trails End Drive murder suspects Two suspects in the Trails End Drive murders were meant to appear in court on Tuesday.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
NEW YORK (AP) Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday at Donald Trump’s hush money trial, describing for jurors a sexual encounter the porn actor says she had with him in 2006
Despite SUV crash into Pastrami Dan’s, plans for 50th continue The popular local eatery reopened May 7 after being temporarily closed since a woman drove a Toyota Rav4 SUV into the side of the restaurant on the morning of May 3.
ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
Exclusive: Interview with woman who survived 11 fentanyl overdoses Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that in 2020 they seized nearly two thousand grams of fentanyl. In 2023, that number jumped to over 8,000.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
Police: Cape Coral man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, kills fish named ‘Bean’ A man has been arrested after police said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, damaged her property and killed her pet fish.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
FORT MYERS Accusations of animal abuse at Lee County shelter An animal activist group said a local animal shelter is failing to find homes for stray pets, among other complaints.
PORT CHARLOTTE Court hearing held for Trails End Drive murder suspects Two suspects in the Trails End Drive murders were meant to appear in court on Tuesday.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
NEW YORK (AP) Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday at Donald Trump’s hush money trial, describing for jurors a sexual encounter the porn actor says she had with him in 2006
Despite SUV crash into Pastrami Dan’s, plans for 50th continue The popular local eatery reopened May 7 after being temporarily closed since a woman drove a Toyota Rav4 SUV into the side of the restaurant on the morning of May 3.
Dry Weekend Ahead Happy Saturday SW Florida! Your weekend is looking nice out there, with highs in the 70s, and a mixture of sun & clouds. Winds will be a bit breezy out the NW, with wind gusts of 20-25 mph this afternoon, though winds will lighten tomorrow. Heading into the work week, weather looks to stay dry […]
WINK NEWS Beautiful Sunday ahead Happy Sunday, Southwest Florida! A gorgeous day is ahead, with mostly sunny skies and highs soaring into the mid-80s. Perfect weather if you want to go to the beach or check out spring training! High pressure will continue to dominate the region through midweek, keeping our weather warm and sunny, though we’ll become breezy by […]
Spring-like weekend ahead Happy Saturday, Southwest Florida! A gorgeous and Spring Like weekend is ahead, with lots of sun, and highs soaring into the mid-80s. Perfect weather if you want to go to the beach & or check out Spring Training! High pressure will continue to dominate the region through midweek, keeping our weather warm & sunny, though […]
WINK NEWS Sunny breeze for Sunday Happy Sunday, Southwest Florida! After a cool start, your Sunday is looking fantastic with lots of sunshine, and highs climbing into the mid-70s! Otherwise, expect breezy conditions for today, with wind gusts as high as 30 mph possible. Breezy conditions will persist for the next several days, before calming down late week.
Soggy Start To The Weekend Happy Saturday, Southwest Florida!After a beautiful Friday, rain returns to the forecast today! A Gulf low will push across Florida today, with it, scattered showers will spread across the area. The best chance for rain is this afternoon, into the early overnight hours. A rumble of thunder can’t be ruled out, but severe weather is […]
WINK NEWS Record heat possible Sunday Happy Sunday, Southwest Florida! Record breaking heat is possible once again today as a hot area of high pressure continues to dominate our weather. Temperatures will soar into the upper 80s, putting record highs in jeopardy. Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds. Only a stray shower is possible inland later today. The good […]
WINK NEWS The heat is on this weekend! Happy Saturday, Southwest Florida! The heat is on this weekend, as a hot area of high pressure builds across the Sunshine State. High temperatures will soar into the upper 80s, putting record highs in jeopardy. Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds. Only a stray shower is possible over the next couple of days. […]
WINK NEWS Next front arrives Monday Happy Sunday, Southwest Florida! After a cool start, today looks to be warmer with highs back in the upper 70s! Otherwise, expect a mixture of sun and clouds, and a stiff easterly breeze throughout the day, with gusts approaching 20-30 mph. Our next cold front arrives Monday night. Ahead of the front, a surge of […]
FORT MYERS Cooler weekend ahead Happy Saturday Southwest Florida! A gorgeous weekend is ahead for the area, with lots of sun for your Saturday, and partly cloudy skies for your Sunday. Thanks to the cold front that pushed across the area yesterday evening, highs will only reach the lower to mid-70s today. Tonight looks cool again with widespread 50s across […]
WINK NEWS Wet start to Valentine’s Day Happy Valentine’s Day, Southwest Florida! After a wet start this morning, expect the rest of the day to be drier, with a mixture of sun and clouds for the rest of the day. An isolated shower or storm can’t be ruled out, especially north. There is a very low chance that one of these storms […]