CAPE CORAL Another attempt to discuss Jaycee Park shot down Yet again, the Cape Coral City Council shot down an attempt to discuss Jaycee Park and its changes.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
Backlash over new state law banning kids from social media From body image issues to bullying and, even worse, depression and suicide.
orlando Gov. DeSantis appoints Ashley Moody for Florida Senator Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Attorney General Ashley Moody the next Florida Senator, replacing Marco Rubio.
sanibel Volunteer Expo to be held at Sanibel Community House; nearly 50 organizations in attendance The City of Sanibel is set to hold its Volunteer Expo, an event with nearly 50 organizations aiming to give back to the community.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
CAPE CORAL Another attempt to discuss Jaycee Park shot down Yet again, the Cape Coral City Council shot down an attempt to discuss Jaycee Park and its changes.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
Backlash over new state law banning kids from social media From body image issues to bullying and, even worse, depression and suicide.
orlando Gov. DeSantis appoints Ashley Moody for Florida Senator Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Attorney General Ashley Moody the next Florida Senator, replacing Marco Rubio.
sanibel Volunteer Expo to be held at Sanibel Community House; nearly 50 organizations in attendance The City of Sanibel is set to hold its Volunteer Expo, an event with nearly 50 organizations aiming to give back to the community.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
FORT MYERS FDLE issues Missing Child Alert for young siblings last seen in Fort Myers A Missing Child Alert has been issued Wednesday morning for a pair of young siblings last seen in Fort Myers. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, 2-month-old Genesis Barrios and 2-year-old Yazmin Barrios were last seen in the 1800 block of Maravilla Avenue. Genesis was last seen wearing a long-sleeve blue onesie, Yazmin […]
FORT MYERS Lee County Commissioner Frank Mann has died at 80 Lee County Commissioner Frank Mann died early Tuesday morning at his home in Alva at the age of 80. Mann’s family asked that everyone help maintain and enhance the quality of life in Lee County by preserving its beauty, one of Mann’s missions. The Lee County Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday during their regularly […]
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers woman warned after dog left outside for days Lee County Domestic Animal Services is investigating after a dog was left chained to a tree at a North Fort Myers home for more than a week. The woman who lives at the Ixora Drive home does not own the dog, but she was given several warning citations by an animal services officer. The dog […]
CAPE CORAL Child found wandering alone in Cape Coral, mother facing child neglect charge A baby in a diaper was found unsupervised, roaming the streets of Southwest Florida with their dog. That baby’s mom, Mary Wright, faces a child neglect charge for allowing her toddler to wander the streets of their Cape Coral neighborhood barefoot, wearing only a diaper, while walking with a pit bull. “This child is in […]
FORT MYERS Kierra Russ sentenced to life in prison for Club Blu mass shooting Kierra Russ, the first person brought to trial for the deadly 2016 Club Blu mass shooting in Fort Myers, was sentenced to life in prison on Monday afternoon. Russ was the first of five suspects to go to trial in connection to the Club Blu shooting. In May, a jury found her guilty of two […]
FORT MYERS Lee County family shares story after their 7-year-old son dies from bacterial meningitis A little boy in Southwest Florida died only days after getting bacterial meningitis. Theo Filus was only in first grade when he contracted it, and doctors have no idea how. Pictures, drawings, and letters still lay on top of Theo’s bed. His mother can’t bear to move them. “He was autistic. He’s beautiful. He has […]
COLLIER COUNTY Concerns after a dog gets shot at Naples Dog Park The dog that was shot at Naples Dog Park will be ok. WINK News reported Sunday, that a dog was shot and taken to the vet at the dog park. Even if the dog is going to be ok, dog owners who frequent the park are feeling a bit uneasy. Bill Schaffner who goes to […]
FORT MYERS Mental health experts stress the importance of childhood mental health counseling The Texas school shooting is taking a toll on students in Southwest Florida, and across the country. Mental health experts are stressing the importance of counseling. The mental pain is especially prevalent for the survivors in Uvalde, Texas who will have to live with these memories for the rest of their lives. A moment like […]
HENDRY COUNTY Divers search canal along US-27 in Hendry County for evidence in Bee Love homicide A massive underwater search took place in Hendry Country on Wednesday as authorities searched a canal to look for evidence in the homicide of Bee Love. Love was a 23-year-old transgender woman who was found burned in her vehicle in the Harlem Heights neighborhood of Clewiston in Sept. of 2019. The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office […]
PUNTA GORDA FGCU professor identifies smelly substance floating on water near Gilchrist Park The water at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda has piles of gunk floating on top of it, creating a smelly situation. WINK News grabbed a sample from the water and took it to Florida Gulf Coast University to get it assessed. We first learned about the stuff floating in the water when a WINK News […]