Convicted double murderer Wade Wilson to receive sentencing, faces death penaltyScattered storms will impact your Tuesday afternoon and evening
CAPE CORAL Convicted double murderer Wade Wilson to receive sentencing, faces death penalty Convicted double murderer Wade Wilson is set to appear in court for his sentencing, facing the death penalty following the jury recommendation.
the weather authority Scattered storms will impact your Tuesday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking scattered storms along with hotter afternoon temperatures throughout this Tuesday.
At least 1 dead after crash in North Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed one person in North Fort Myers on Monday night.
FORT MYERS BEACH Neighbors react after deadly gas leak from pool heater kills two Two men died at a Fort Myers Beach home on Saturday after a report from Teco Gas confirmed a disconnected pool pump caused gas to leak into the house.
FORT MYERS Father of double-murderer speaks out Justice will soon be served. The family and friends of these two women have spent the last four years waiting for their killer to be sentenced.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Inside look at memorial honoring Hurricane Ian victims At least 149 people died when Hurricane Ian washed onto southwest Florida’s shores almost two years ago. Now, a group of people in Fort Myers wants to honor those we lost.
At least one person injured in crash on I-75 near MM 117 The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a crash that occurred on I-75 South in Lee County on Monday evening.
BONITA SPRINGS Neighbors want answers for Bonita Beach repairs It has been almost two years since Hurricane Ian battered southwest Florida. While a few areas are still recovering, questions remain surrounding a popular beach resort.
NAPLES Former Naples star DB Devin Moore ready for junior season with Gators Former Naples defensive back Devin Moore is ready for his junior season playing for the Florida Gators.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS What’s the future of the old News Press building in Downtown Fort Myers? Fort Myers city leaders are discussing what to do with the old news press building. The city bought the building back in 2019 to turn it into a new police headquarters.
Week 1 Band Performances Check out some of the Week 1 performances by our high school bands across Southwest Florida.
CAPTIVA Fight over increased building heights and density continues on Captiva Island It has been an ongoing battle between fired-up residents, a resort and Lee County, all over building heights.
The journey to homeownership as mortgage rates continue to fluctuate Buying a home can be one of the most significant financial decisions in a person’s life. As mortgage rates continue to fluctuate, both homebuyers and mortgage brokers are navigating a complex landscape.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County School District addresses safety concerns at bus stops A child getting hit at a school bus stop last week highlights the need for safe school bus stops.
Collier County restaurant owners taking care of homeless cats The owner of L’appetito in Naples said he’s been caring for the cats hanging out around his restaurant for decades.
CAPE CORAL Convicted double murderer Wade Wilson to receive sentencing, faces death penalty Convicted double murderer Wade Wilson is set to appear in court for his sentencing, facing the death penalty following the jury recommendation.
the weather authority Scattered storms will impact your Tuesday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking scattered storms along with hotter afternoon temperatures throughout this Tuesday.
At least 1 dead after crash in North Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed one person in North Fort Myers on Monday night.
FORT MYERS BEACH Neighbors react after deadly gas leak from pool heater kills two Two men died at a Fort Myers Beach home on Saturday after a report from Teco Gas confirmed a disconnected pool pump caused gas to leak into the house.
FORT MYERS Father of double-murderer speaks out Justice will soon be served. The family and friends of these two women have spent the last four years waiting for their killer to be sentenced.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Inside look at memorial honoring Hurricane Ian victims At least 149 people died when Hurricane Ian washed onto southwest Florida’s shores almost two years ago. Now, a group of people in Fort Myers wants to honor those we lost.
At least one person injured in crash on I-75 near MM 117 The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a crash that occurred on I-75 South in Lee County on Monday evening.
BONITA SPRINGS Neighbors want answers for Bonita Beach repairs It has been almost two years since Hurricane Ian battered southwest Florida. While a few areas are still recovering, questions remain surrounding a popular beach resort.
NAPLES Former Naples star DB Devin Moore ready for junior season with Gators Former Naples defensive back Devin Moore is ready for his junior season playing for the Florida Gators.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS What’s the future of the old News Press building in Downtown Fort Myers? Fort Myers city leaders are discussing what to do with the old news press building. The city bought the building back in 2019 to turn it into a new police headquarters.
Week 1 Band Performances Check out some of the Week 1 performances by our high school bands across Southwest Florida.
CAPTIVA Fight over increased building heights and density continues on Captiva Island It has been an ongoing battle between fired-up residents, a resort and Lee County, all over building heights.
The journey to homeownership as mortgage rates continue to fluctuate Buying a home can be one of the most significant financial decisions in a person’s life. As mortgage rates continue to fluctuate, both homebuyers and mortgage brokers are navigating a complex landscape.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County School District addresses safety concerns at bus stops A child getting hit at a school bus stop last week highlights the need for safe school bus stops.
Collier County restaurant owners taking care of homeless cats The owner of L’appetito in Naples said he’s been caring for the cats hanging out around his restaurant for decades.
FORT MYERS First day of testimony in Club Blu trial for Kierra Russ A reluctant witness testified on Wednesday that she saw the men allegedly involved in the Club Blu shooting leave a home prior to the shooting with a ton of guns. The woman, who WINK News is not identifying, sobbed during her witness testimony as she told jurors she was present at a home where the […]
FORT MYERS Jury selected in first Club Blu trial, opening statements to begin on Wednesday The fight for justice for the families of two teens killed in a shooting continues. Kierra Russ is the first of five defendants who will face a jury in the deaths of Stef’An Strawder and Sean Archilles, who were killed in the 2016 Club Blu shooting that injured 14 others. It took about six hours […]
FORT MYERS Notebook with passwords topic of hearing for man accused of sexual battery A Cape Coral man charged with seven counts of sexual battery of a minor and one count of sexual battery and kidnapping was in court Monday for a discovery hearing. 67-year-old Douglas Skoczek was arrested in December for what detectives call a brutal attack on a 30-year-old woman he met on a dating app. Detectives […]
CAPE CORAL Man arrested, accused of climbing through 14-year-old’s window to have sex arranged through Snapchat A man has been arrested after being accused of climbing through a 14-year-old’s bedroom window and crawling into their bed. Cape Coral Police say they responded to a call where a male suspect, Christian Matthew Kimbrough, 18, rode his bicycle to the child’s house before climbing into the bedroom of the victim through a window […]
FORT MYERS Shortage of court reporters affecting trials, including Club Blu trial, in Lee County A high-profile trial is about to get underway in Lee County, but defense attorneys are worried because there is a shortage of court reporters. Kierra Russ is one of five people accused in the 2016 Club Blu shooting that killed Stef’An Strawder, 18, and 14-year-old Sean Archilles as well as injured dozens. Tajze Battle, Derrick […]
FORT MYERS What textbooks were deemed inappropriate by the Florida Department of Education? More than 50 math textbooks were rejected by the state of Florida’s Department of Education. It’s the longest list of rejected math textbooks in state history. The Florida Department of Education decided the material in the books does not meet its standards. On Thursday, the department shared a few examples of the offending texts on […]
WINK NEWS State Board of Education rejects 41% of math textbooks School districts and their teachers are scrambling to check their lesson plans after dozens of books were banned for being inappropriate. The State Board of Education has a list, and 41% of math textbooks aren’t allowed in schools. Lee County School Board member Gwyn Gittens said the focus should be directed toward the students. And […]
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida student performs heartfelt song he wrote for uncle with cancer A Southwest Florida student wrote a song for his uncle, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, and performed it in front of his family and classmates. Christopher Rosario realized by age nine that he had a gift. He could sing. At age 11, his uncle enhanced his talent when he taught him how to strum […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS MW Horticulture owes thousands in unpaid invoices for fires over the years, being sued by DEP A lawsuit has been filed by the State Department of Environmental Protection against MW Horticulture. That lawsuit was filed last year but the case remains open. And, the facility is getting fined for all of the recent fires. But, the co-owner of MW Horticulture said she won’t be paying the fines. As for the lawsuit, […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Businesses concerned about health impacts as MW Horticulture fire burns for 4th day Businesses and commuters are sick of the smoke as a mulch fire burns at MW Horticulture in south Fort Myers for the fourth day. Fire crews have been working around the clock to contain the flare-ups. Business owners are concerned because this smoke is pushing away customers. They are also concerned about the health of […]