FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors to protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
DeSantis responds to question on possible Sheriff Marceno suspension Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed calls for the suspension of Lee County’s sheriff amid an FBI investigation into his office.
Annette’s Beach Book Nook celebrates grand reopening on Fort Myers Beach From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Annette Stillson finally will be celebrating the grand reopening of the new-look Annette’s Beach Book Nook.
Punta Gorda renowned media artist finds safe haven for work Former businessman and artist David Sussman, known for his photography on canvas and coffee-table photography books, has found a safe, flood-proof homestead after he lost several homes and studios to hurricanes.
Mugshot released of man accused of injuring deputy then leading multi-county chase The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has released the mugshot of Fritzson Paul, the man accused of leading deputies on a multi-county chase stemming from a carjacking.
FORT MYERS FDOT hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Caloosahatchee River Bridge sidewalk project The Florida Department of Transportation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Caloosahatchee River Bridge and the New Sidewalk Project.
Fort Myers Council explores possible locations for new City Hall When the city of Fort Myers builds a new City Hall, it’s most likely to remain downtown at then current site.
Tim Aten Knows: Plans advance for second Costco store Costco Wholesale Corp. is moving ahead with plans for a second store in Collier County on the southeast corner of Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard, immediately north of Physician Regional Medical Center-Collier Boulevard.
naples Naples Winter Wine Festival holds online auction for charity The Naples Winter Wine Festival is set to hold its 10th annual online auction, raising funds for the Naples Children & Education Foundation and donating all proceeds.
the weather authority Clouds and isolated rain for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain showers and increased cloud coverage that may impact your Friday afternoon plans.
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.
Charlotte County Man killed in deputy-involved shooting; Charlotte deputies say he pointed gun at them The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting, which killed a man they said pointed a gun at them.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors to protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
DeSantis responds to question on possible Sheriff Marceno suspension Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed calls for the suspension of Lee County’s sheriff amid an FBI investigation into his office.
Annette’s Beach Book Nook celebrates grand reopening on Fort Myers Beach From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Annette Stillson finally will be celebrating the grand reopening of the new-look Annette’s Beach Book Nook.
Punta Gorda renowned media artist finds safe haven for work Former businessman and artist David Sussman, known for his photography on canvas and coffee-table photography books, has found a safe, flood-proof homestead after he lost several homes and studios to hurricanes.
Mugshot released of man accused of injuring deputy then leading multi-county chase The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has released the mugshot of Fritzson Paul, the man accused of leading deputies on a multi-county chase stemming from a carjacking.
FORT MYERS FDOT hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Caloosahatchee River Bridge sidewalk project The Florida Department of Transportation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Caloosahatchee River Bridge and the New Sidewalk Project.
Fort Myers Council explores possible locations for new City Hall When the city of Fort Myers builds a new City Hall, it’s most likely to remain downtown at then current site.
Tim Aten Knows: Plans advance for second Costco store Costco Wholesale Corp. is moving ahead with plans for a second store in Collier County on the southeast corner of Rattlesnake Hammock Road and Collier Boulevard, immediately north of Physician Regional Medical Center-Collier Boulevard.
naples Naples Winter Wine Festival holds online auction for charity The Naples Winter Wine Festival is set to hold its 10th annual online auction, raising funds for the Naples Children & Education Foundation and donating all proceeds.
the weather authority Clouds and isolated rain for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain showers and increased cloud coverage that may impact your Friday afternoon plans.
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.
Charlotte County Man killed in deputy-involved shooting; Charlotte deputies say he pointed gun at them The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting, which killed a man they said pointed a gun at them.
HENDRY COUNTY Mother seeks justice for daughter killed at Brown Sugar Festival A mother is looking for justice after her daughter was gunned down at Clewiston’s Brown Sugar Festival in May. Evereonna Sankey’s life was cut short by a bullet at 20 years old. Her sister was also shot, said Evereonna’s mother Teresa Sankey. Evereonna’s sister performed CPR on her but it took an ambulance 30 minutes […]
NORTH MORT MYERS One of bald eagle Harriet’s eggs has a pip, ready to hatch People across Southwest Florida, and the world, are tuning in to the live Southwest Florida Eagle Cam to keep a sharp eye on the bald eagle nest in North Fort Myers. Sunday morning a pip could be seen in one of the eggs, indicating it’s ready to hatch. Harriet the bald eagle laid two eggs […]
FORT MYERS 9-year-old girl gives up birthday presents to gather presents for kids at Golisano Children’s Hospital A nine-year-old girl helped Santa this year by delivering a heap of Christmas gifts to Golisano Children’s Hospital. On Raegan Banker’s ninth birthday, she didn’t ask for the gifts she wanted. “Reagan just decided that because her birthday was so close to Christmas that she didn’t need her presents and that there were other kids […]
CAPE CORAL Doctors say holidays can be dangerous for addicts as Cape Coral police see an increase in overdoses The Cape Coral Police Department says they’ve seen an uptick in a dangerous, and tragic statistic. An increase in drug arrests in recent weeks and drug overdoses skyrocketing this year. WINK News spoke with a police officer about a father and son who both overdosed Wednesday night and a doctor who said this time of […]
FORT MYERS Online trend leads to threats of school violence nationwide A viral threat is circulating across the nation on social media, threatening violence in schools Friday. Officials say the threats are not credible, but parents are still concerned. It started as a way for kids to get out of school but has mutated into something much more severe, and students will face hefty consequences for making […]
FORT MYERS Thursday meeting on controversial new development near Pine Lakes Country Club Families in a planned Fort Myers community are worried that changes caused by a new development planned nearby will create safety and traffic issues, so they’re meeting Thursday to hash out their concerns. Pine Lakes Country Club is the area in question, just west of US-41 and north of Del Prado Boulevard North. Residents are […]
LEHIGH ACRES Arson investigation for car fire in front of Lehigh Acres home A car that burst into flames in front of a home in Lehigh Acres early Wednesday morning is now being investigated as arson. The Lehigh Acres Fire Department responded to the fire in front of a home near the corner of Pine Lane and Pine Court around 4:10 a.m. No one was in the 2002 […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Southwest Florida hotels staying ahead of supply chain issues Your holiday travel plans may fall victim to supply chain disruptions, as hotels across the country can’t keep things in stock. But the impact is barely noticeable at some Southwest Florida hotels that have stayed on top of ordering necessary items well in advance. The Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina, located at 275 Estero […]
FORT MYERS Woman survives crashing under tractor-trailer in Fort Myers A driver was taken to the hospital after her SUV became stuck under a tractor-trailer following a crash in Fort Myers Tuesday morning. At around 6:30 a.m., the Fort Myers Fire Department arrived at the scene of the accident at Winkler Avenue and Evans Avenue. FMPD crews, assisted by the South Trail Fire District and […]
FORT MYERS SWFL food banks cope with rising food costs As the cost of food rises nationally, Southwest Florida food banks are seeing more people turning to them for help. But the food banks themselves are having a hard time keeping food on the shelves. The Midwest Food Bank located at 5601 Division Drive in Fort Myers is budgeting $50,000 extra in 2022 just to […]