Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
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 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.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
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 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.
LEE AND COLLIER COUNTIES Large retail stores stay closed on Thursday, shoppers stay home LEE COUNTY Several big retail chains stayed closed this Thanksgiving. So, many shoppers also stayed home. WINK News reporter Emma Heaton trekked across Lee County and didn’t see the same lines we typically see ahead of the Black Friday mad dash. Four people were lined up on Thursday night at the Best Buy at Page […]
WINK NEWS Operation Santa helping families in need put gifts under the tree Many parents are struggling to afford much of anything this holiday season, but the United States Postal Service’s Operation Santa is there for families in need. The program helps get presents under the tree for kids who might not get much else and it’s really easy. It all starts with a letter your child writes […]
CAPE CORAL Concerns that Dalmatians are part of string of dog thefts in Cape Coral A devastated dog owner is searching for answers after Dalmatian puppies were stolen from her Cape Coral home. The puppies’ mother can’t stop looking for them. Now, there is concern that these dogs being stolen were part of a string of dog thefts. Mercedez Fernandez says someone stole all six of her Dalmatian puppies from […]
CAPE CORAL Restaurants try to balance online vs in-person ordering as they adapt to change The pandemic changed the ways we eat as much as any part of our lives, and while delivery services like DoorDash or Uber Eats have helped customers, they are also putting a strain on in-person services. Money is flowing freely when it comes to mobile orders, but not so much business as a whole? With […]
CAPE CORAL SWFL COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids 5 to 11 continue Monday Parents can get their children 5 and older vaccinated against COVID-19 Monday. The first school clinic for this age group is open from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hector Cafferata Elementary School, located at 250 Santa Barbara Blvd. N. in Cape Coral. At Monday’s clinic, and at clinics throughout the week, children can get […]
FORT MYERS Snowbird influx brings supply and demand challenges to SWFL Things are getting much busier this time of year in Southwest Florida, and the lack of workers in many industries creates further complications. What are the best strategies for consumers and business owners? It helps to remember this isn’t just happening in Florida, it’s happening everywhere. And though it may be frustrating to deal with […]
FORT MYERS Annual boat show sails into Fort Myers bigger than ever The annual boat show comes to downtown Fort Myers Thursday, and organizers expect 2021 to be an even bigger hit than the previous year. From small skiffs and motor yachts from Centennial Park all the way through the Calusa Convention Center and out to the Yacht Basin, there are over 600 boats representing over 130 […]
FORT MYERS LCSO cracking down on drunk driving as holidays approach The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is holding a press conference Tuesday morning to discuss efforts to stop impaired driving, which regularly ramps up heading into the holiday season and rose nationwide last year. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers and Mothers Against Drunk Driving will also be there. Trish Routte, coordinator of SWFL Crime Stoppers, says the […]
FORT MYERS Travel ban lifted for 33 foreign countries, SWFL expects surge of visitors Expect longer commutes, longer wait times at your favorite restaurants and more seasonal residents coming to Southwest Florida, as the U.S. lifts pandemic travel restrictions on 33 foreign countries Monday. It means we can expect to see more faces from around the globe, good news for our economy—in 2019, Germany and Canada each accounted for […]
FORT MYERS Patrons and business owners enjoy WINK Taste of the Town Many people headed to Centennial Park in Fort Myers to enjoy some of the best food Lee County has to offer. At WINK Taste of the Town, not only is their food and music but some of the proceeds go to Cameo of Lee County that helps serve low-income seniors in Southwest Florida. There are […]