Advocates urge safety measures for retention ponds after boy drownsNaples Winter Wine Festival kicks off
FORT MYERS Advocates urge safety measures for retention ponds after boy drowns The tragic drowning of a little boy in Fort Myers is starting a conversation.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off Wine, music and making a difference! On Tuesday evening 40 couples joined together to kick off the 25th annual Naples Winter Wine Festival.
PUNTA GORDA Blue Angels returning for 2025 Florida International Air Show The Blue Angels will finally return for the first time in over 12 years to next year’s Florida International Air Show at Punta Gorda Airport.
Lee County Commissioners discuss LCSO Budget and Sheriff Marceno federal investigation In light of recent investigations into Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, a Lee County Commissioner proposed a change at Tuesday’s commissioner’s meeting that would separate the county budget from the sheriff’s. This potential change is a long way from being implemented because it isn’t necessarily a proposal, but more like the beginning steps of one. […]
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers cheerleaders push for Nationals with community’s help The North Fort Myers Pop Warner cheer team has the talent to compete on the biggest stage but lacks the money.
Victim identified in Charlotte County shooting A victim has been identified after a shooting on Nasturtium Drive early Monday morning.
Advanced care for lung cancer patients in Lee County The outlook for lung cancer is typically not good, mostly because it’s often picked up in late stages. However, Lee Health hopes to change that trajectory by launching a new advanced care center focusing on lung disease.
CHARLOTTE PARK After the storm: Harbor Belle RV Resort faces a slow path to recovery Here on WINK News, we have told you about the devastation at the Harbor Belle RV Resort in Charlotte Park and how, for months, many people did not have power.
New K-9 honors fallen Fort Myers officer A Fort Myers police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice serving southwest Florida gets a unique honor.
Websites to help you avoid charity rip-offs The holiday season is a popular time for people to open their wallets and make donations to charities, but how can you be sure your money is going to the right place?
Southwest Florida celebrates Giving Tuesday It’s a day of giving to the ones who need it the most. Giving Tuesday is the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell developers plead their case against Fort Myers Beach To build up and out or to not. That is the debate going on right now on Fort Myers Beach. The Pink Shell wants to expand on the island.
NAPLES Naples football set for first state semifinal appearance in six years The Naples Golden Eagles are the lone Southwest Florida football team still standing in the drive to the 305.
FSW FSW volleyball celebrates history with third straight national title The FSW volleyball team became the first team ever to win three straight NJCAA national titles at the Division I level.
FORT MYERS Police report reveals how child with autism got out of house before drowning in Fort Myers pond A police report has been released revealing new details on how a 7-year-old boy with autism was able to leave his home before drowning in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Advocates urge safety measures for retention ponds after boy drowns The tragic drowning of a little boy in Fort Myers is starting a conversation.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off Wine, music and making a difference! On Tuesday evening 40 couples joined together to kick off the 25th annual Naples Winter Wine Festival.
PUNTA GORDA Blue Angels returning for 2025 Florida International Air Show The Blue Angels will finally return for the first time in over 12 years to next year’s Florida International Air Show at Punta Gorda Airport.
Lee County Commissioners discuss LCSO Budget and Sheriff Marceno federal investigation In light of recent investigations into Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, a Lee County Commissioner proposed a change at Tuesday’s commissioner’s meeting that would separate the county budget from the sheriff’s. This potential change is a long way from being implemented because it isn’t necessarily a proposal, but more like the beginning steps of one. […]
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers cheerleaders push for Nationals with community’s help The North Fort Myers Pop Warner cheer team has the talent to compete on the biggest stage but lacks the money.
Victim identified in Charlotte County shooting A victim has been identified after a shooting on Nasturtium Drive early Monday morning.
Advanced care for lung cancer patients in Lee County The outlook for lung cancer is typically not good, mostly because it’s often picked up in late stages. However, Lee Health hopes to change that trajectory by launching a new advanced care center focusing on lung disease.
CHARLOTTE PARK After the storm: Harbor Belle RV Resort faces a slow path to recovery Here on WINK News, we have told you about the devastation at the Harbor Belle RV Resort in Charlotte Park and how, for months, many people did not have power.
New K-9 honors fallen Fort Myers officer A Fort Myers police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice serving southwest Florida gets a unique honor.
Websites to help you avoid charity rip-offs The holiday season is a popular time for people to open their wallets and make donations to charities, but how can you be sure your money is going to the right place?
Southwest Florida celebrates Giving Tuesday It’s a day of giving to the ones who need it the most. Giving Tuesday is the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell developers plead their case against Fort Myers Beach To build up and out or to not. That is the debate going on right now on Fort Myers Beach. The Pink Shell wants to expand on the island.
NAPLES Naples football set for first state semifinal appearance in six years The Naples Golden Eagles are the lone Southwest Florida football team still standing in the drive to the 305.
FSW FSW volleyball celebrates history with third straight national title The FSW volleyball team became the first team ever to win three straight NJCAA national titles at the Division I level.
FORT MYERS Police report reveals how child with autism got out of house before drowning in Fort Myers pond A police report has been released revealing new details on how a 7-year-old boy with autism was able to leave his home before drowning in Fort Myers.
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 […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS MW Horticulture fire burns for third day in south Fort Myers Fire crews continued battling the flames at MW Horticulture in south Fort Myers on Tuesday. The fire has been burning at the facility along Old US-41 since Sunday. On Tuesday, the firefighters began to handle the fire better, but its smoke is still filling the air. Alexis McLellan is the public information officer for San […]
CAPE CORAL Man at Cape Coral Walmart suspected of using demo cellphone for drug deals Cape Coral police are investigating after a man was allegedly found conducting drug deals on a demo cellphone in a Walmart on Wednesday afternoon. According to a CCPD incident report, the “suspicious circumstance” happened at the store at 1619 Del Prado Blvd. S. The report states a man entered the store with his own tool […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Suspect in custody amid shooting investigation on Glendale Avenue in Port Charlotte A suspect is in custody as Charlotte County deputies investigate a shooting on Glendale Avenue in Port Charlotte early Wednesday morning. Ralph A. Marok, 58, faces a charge of shooting into a vehicle or dwelling and criminal mischief under $200 in damage. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, callers notified dispatch they could hear […]
FORT MYERS Republicans target Disney World over its stance on ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law Disney World is getting backlash from the Republican party and its supporters over its stance on the Parental Rights in Education law. The law, commonly referred to as the “Don’t Say Gay” law, bans any instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity that is not age-appropriate for students, according to state standards. For grades K […]
PUNTA GORDA Investigation underway to determine cause of fire in Punta Gorda’s Emerald Pointe community After a massive fire in Punta Gorda, seven homes and a boat were destroyed. Flames and smoke shot into the sky from the Emerald Pointe community on Wednesday. The fire quickly spread thanks to winds that gusted to 25-30 miles an hour. MORE: Fire destroys 7 townhomes and a boat in Punta Gorda’s Emerald Pointe […]
WINK NEWS Senator Rick Scott announces his 11-point plan to ‘Rescue America’ A Florida senator says he has a plan to ‘Rescue America.’ Senator Rick Scott laid out his 11-point plan that has both parties concerned. Democrats are concerned about everything in his plan, from having all kids say the pledge of allegiance to defending the family, attacking social security, Medicare and Medicaid, and everyone paying some […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Nine dogs die of parvovirus in Port Charlotte home; investigation underway Charlotte County Animal Control is investigating the death of at least nine puppies, all found at a Port Charlotte home. According to a report, the agency was tipped off on March 11 by someone who called and said they saw six dead puppies in the home’s backyard. The dogs died from a parvovirus outbreak, according […]