Arcadia woman arrested for threatening DCSO sergeantBonita Springs man accused of having child-like sex doll
ARCADIA Arcadia woman arrested for threatening DCSO sergeant An Arcadia woman is in jail for threatening to blow up a DeSoto County sergeant’s home. The sergeant is now pressing charges for her threat.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man accused of having child-like sex doll A man from Bonita Springs was arrested earlier this week after allegedly possessing a sex doll that resembled a child.
FORT MYERS Man pleads guilty to possessing loaded gun during Fort Myers traffic stop A man with previous felony convictions has pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded firearm and ammunition during a Fort Myers traffic stop.
NORTH PORT Lockdown lifted at Imagine School after ammunition found on school bus The North Port Police Department is investigating after ammunition was found on an Imagine School bus, which has led to the school’s lockdown.
FORT MYERS Publix teams up with Harry Chapin to fight hunger September is Hunger Action Month, and Publix is partnering with the Harry Chapin Food Bank to help the Southwest Florida community.
ARCADIA 2 men accused of sexual misconduct with Arcadia student Two men were arrested last week after they allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a young student in Arcadia.
New Naples dining venue faces city scrutiny The local business venture at 1200 Central Ave. was the subject of more than three hours of discussion during the Sept. 4 meeting of City Council.
ESTERO Brotherly Bond: 2 FGCU soccer players display great synergy While born in different parts of Brazil, two Florida Gulf Coast University soccer players have developed a bond that cannot be easily broken.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms this Thursday as a trough of low pressure lingers across the state.
WINK Investigates: Beattie Development in debt for more than $11 million WINK News has obtained new documents from the City of Cape Coral confirming the possibility of criminal charges against Paul Beattie.
cape coral Hand grenade found inside Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department and LCSO bomb squad responded to the scene located on SW 38th Street, near Surfside Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon.
Lee County school superintendent candidates debate over hot button issues Candidates competing for the Lee County School Superintendent title faced off and discussed issues and possible solutions.
southwest florida Former State Senator pushes for state-wide animal abuse registry We are hearing from a former Florida Senator who says Erick Canoura could’ve been stopped before he came to Lee County.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Man breaks into mini-golf course A man has been arrested after he was caught on camera stripping and breaking into a minigolf course.
PUNTA GORDA Support local veterans with Pet for a Vet fundraiser It is a win-win for vets and soon-to-be pets. Our sister radio station, WINK 96-9, is hosting its annual Pet for a Vet fundraiser.
ARCADIA Arcadia woman arrested for threatening DCSO sergeant An Arcadia woman is in jail for threatening to blow up a DeSoto County sergeant’s home. The sergeant is now pressing charges for her threat.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man accused of having child-like sex doll A man from Bonita Springs was arrested earlier this week after allegedly possessing a sex doll that resembled a child.
FORT MYERS Man pleads guilty to possessing loaded gun during Fort Myers traffic stop A man with previous felony convictions has pleaded guilty to possessing a loaded firearm and ammunition during a Fort Myers traffic stop.
NORTH PORT Lockdown lifted at Imagine School after ammunition found on school bus The North Port Police Department is investigating after ammunition was found on an Imagine School bus, which has led to the school’s lockdown.
FORT MYERS Publix teams up with Harry Chapin to fight hunger September is Hunger Action Month, and Publix is partnering with the Harry Chapin Food Bank to help the Southwest Florida community.
ARCADIA 2 men accused of sexual misconduct with Arcadia student Two men were arrested last week after they allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a young student in Arcadia.
New Naples dining venue faces city scrutiny The local business venture at 1200 Central Ave. was the subject of more than three hours of discussion during the Sept. 4 meeting of City Council.
ESTERO Brotherly Bond: 2 FGCU soccer players display great synergy While born in different parts of Brazil, two Florida Gulf Coast University soccer players have developed a bond that cannot be easily broken.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms this Thursday as a trough of low pressure lingers across the state.
WINK Investigates: Beattie Development in debt for more than $11 million WINK News has obtained new documents from the City of Cape Coral confirming the possibility of criminal charges against Paul Beattie.
cape coral Hand grenade found inside Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department and LCSO bomb squad responded to the scene located on SW 38th Street, near Surfside Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon.
Lee County school superintendent candidates debate over hot button issues Candidates competing for the Lee County School Superintendent title faced off and discussed issues and possible solutions.
southwest florida Former State Senator pushes for state-wide animal abuse registry We are hearing from a former Florida Senator who says Erick Canoura could’ve been stopped before he came to Lee County.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Man breaks into mini-golf course A man has been arrested after he was caught on camera stripping and breaking into a minigolf course.
PUNTA GORDA Support local veterans with Pet for a Vet fundraiser It is a win-win for vets and soon-to-be pets. Our sister radio station, WINK 96-9, is hosting its annual Pet for a Vet fundraiser.
WINK NEWS 6 SWFL lawmakers running unopposed in upcoming Florida House, Senate elections There are no challengers in sight for six Republicans in Florida House and Senate races here in Southwest Florida. The Southwest Florida lawmakers running unopposed are: Naples Republican Senator Kathleen Passidomo Port Charlotte Republican Representative Michael Grant North Fort Myers Republican Representative Spencer Roach Cape Coral Republican Representative Michael Giallombardo Naples Republican Representative Bob Rommel […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS SWFL teachers train on controversial civics and government classroom standards Teachers are gathering at Florida SouthWestern State College for training on the state’s revised civics and government standards. Teachers unions around the state are questioning the new civics curriculum that they say is forcing kids to learn conservative ideology and Christian values at school. The Florida Department of Education is hosting 10 three-day professional training […]
CAPE CORAL Gov. DeSantis signs prescription drug executive order at Cape Coral High Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed an executive order at Cape Coral High School to increase prescription drug transparency in Florida. “I’ll be signing an executive order to ensure that we have reforms in place in the state of Florida to hold pharmacy benefit managers accountable, and to drive transparency in prescription drug costs,” said DeSantis. […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY 7 suspects still wanted in Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office’s “Operation Poisonous Fruit” The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested four of the people who were on the run after their large drug operation at the end of June. In total, 58 people have been arrested in what the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is calling “Operation Poisonous Fruit.” The operation is a massive drug bust six months in […]
NAPLES Learning drowning prevention to help save lives The children who drowned on the Fourth of July at Lake Como on the FGCU campus were 7 and 12 years old. A statement from the university on Wednesday said Lake Como is not meant for public use and that the waterfront has been closed since May. Learning drowning prevention is an important skill for […]
WINK NEWS California’s governor runs anti-DeSantis ad in Florida There’s a new political advertisement targeting Governor Ron DeSantis. The ad is not from another state politician but courtesy of California Governor Gavin Newsom. In the ad, Newsom asks Floridians to fight against DeSantis and invites them to move to his state. “It’s independence day, let’s talk about what’s going on in America,” says Newsom […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Children die after drowning incident at FGCU, university president says Two children, a boy and girl, are dead after they drowned at a Florida Gulf Coast University lake on the Fourth of July. FGCU President Mike Martin confirmed the deaths in a message to the campus community. The children were found at FGCU’s Lakefront Beach. “Yesterday we experienced a tragic event on campus as two […]
PINE MANOR Neighbors in Pine Manor still wait for info from LCSO on recent incident New video shows the moment the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Team swarmed a Lee County neighborhood. It happened on Fifth Avenue in Pine Manor on Thursday. Neighbors in the area still have questions, but they do agree they are sick of crime. The neighborhood has been called the pejorative nickname of “crime manor.” Four […]
BONITA SPRINGS Man speaks after being hit by a car in Bonita Springs, info on car sought A woman says her boyfriend was the victim of a hit-and-run at a gas station in Bonita Springs on Monday. In the video above, you see a white car with a black top convertible top pulling away from a gas station. It looks innocent at first, but then the front end of the car hits […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Airline travel for Fourth of July could prove tricky Flight cancellations and delays are already starting to stack up ahead of this holiday weekend. The number of travelers during the Fourth of July is expected to reach pre-pandemic levels. At Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Delta flies the most. They are expecting “challenges.” They are allowing passengers the option to change flights ahead of […]