Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing motherCharlotte County Sheriff’s office investigating deputy-involved shooting
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County Sheriff’s office investigating deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Englewood on Friday night.
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.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County Sheriff’s office investigating deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Englewood on Friday night.
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.
COLLIER COUNTY Former volunteer basketball coach arrested for having sex with teen A former basketball coach once arrested for sending sexual images to young boys has now been arrested for having sex with one. Brandon Stetson, 28, was arrested on Tuesday by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. He faces charges of sexual assault of a victim of 16 or 17 years of age, promoting a sexual performance […]
ESTERO Robbery suspect killed in LCSO deputy-involved shooting has been identified The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy shot and killed a robbery suspect after he tried to attack a deputy on Corkscrew Commons Drive in Estero. The sheriff’s office said the deputy involved in the shooting is OK. Sheriff Carmine Marceno said in a press conference on Sunday that the suspect was a 30-year-old […]
PUNTA GORDA Florida International Air Show returns to Southwest Florida The 2021 Florida International Air Show took off on Saturday in Punta Gorda. Scott Farnsworth is a pilot. “I’m looking forward to inspiring the crowd with what we believe to be the most dynamic civilian jet aerobatic team that’s available,” Farnsworth said. This year the air show featured C-17s. Farnsworth has been flying in air […]
LEE COUNTY Details released in Thursday’s I-75 carjacking Two women and a child were in a car and a woman was assaulted. She was then forced to drive around the man that carjacked them. WINK News went to the victim’s home today and attempted to talk to Milagros Chirinos. She didn’t want to go on camera. She just recalls “they were trying to […]
CAPE CORAL Family supporting child with cancer A family is staying strong for their son and brother since he’s been in and out of the hospital for the past few years. 9-year-old Adyn Pickett was diagnosed with cancer at just four years old. Adyn’s family says that while this journey has been tough, they will always support him in his fight. It’s […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Roar Offshore powerboat races begin Powerboats competing in Roar Offshore revved up their engines on Saturday. While the boats took over the water, thousands of people lined the shores of Fort Myers Beach to catch the action. Many people like that the action is right in front of them. Rose Larkin works with the Marin Rescue Task Force. “It is […]
FORT MYERS US-41 road project in Fort Myers a nuisance for nearby businesses Small businesses nearby say the road project on a stretch of US-41 in Fort Myers has caused many headaches. Drivers also say it’s a mess. Everyone we spoke Friday to who has been affected by it hopes the project wraps up soon. “It’s impacting us on a daily basis,” said Romulo Contra, who works for […]
LEE COUNTY Husband battles COVID in hospital for nine months before coming home A Southwest Florida family is now celebrating after one family member comes home from the hospital. A man spent nine months battling COVID-19, beat the odds and now has an emotional homecoming. His wife was by his side during the entire journey. Doctors and nurses say they’ve been reminded of mortality throughout this pandemic but […]
WINK NEWS SWFL man on vacation in Nashville attacked, hospitalized for 2 weeks Nashville police are looking for the suspects who attacked a Southwest Florida man while he was on vacation — leaving Paul Calero of Lee County bruised, beaten and unconscious. Surveillance video shows the four suspects just after the attack. They were walking around as if nothing happened, and you can see one laughing as two […]
CAPE CORAL A boy’s childhood wish is granted A young boy had a wish and on Sunday his wish came true. Cody Luft has always had a love for animals. They made him happy and, growing up, he needed all the happiness he could get. Erica Luft is Cody’s mother. “Just having that comfort in the love of an animal and to be […]