LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico RoadCharlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
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.
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.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
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.
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.
LEE COUNTY Memorial held for third LCSO employee that died from COVID-19 complications The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of another employee due to COVID-19 complications. And, on Saturday, a memorial was held for Wyvett Moore. Moore was a mother, a friend and a wife. Gerriahya Moore is Wyvett’s daughter. “Words can’t explain how much I love you, how much you mean to me,” she […]
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida honors the lives lost on 9/11 Brian Sheehan now lives in Southwest Florida but 20 years ago, he was a New York City police officer who witnessed a plane crash into the World Trade Center. “I pointed to the World Trade Center and said that sight will never get old and that’s when the first plane hit,” Sheehan said. Sheehan was […]
NAPLES 5th Ave businesses want to hire people in downtown Naples Help wanted signs could be seen in the windows of businesses on 5th Avenue S in downtown Naples Friday. It seems like nearly every business on the street is looking to hire, especially after an uneventful job fair. The hope was jobs and job seekers would meet and strike a deal at an event held […]
PAHOKEE New technology being used to prevent blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee New technology is working to prevent thick, blue-green gunk from growing in our vital water. The system is up and running to treat dangerous algae blooms. A machine called a nanobubble generator is working in Pahokee Marina at Lake Okeechobee Thursday. It’s being used to help prevent another water crisis. The machine releases tiny oxygen […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers fire crews respond to vehicle crash One person was transported to the hospital with injuries after a crash in Fort Myers early Sunday. The Fort Myers Fire Department said they responded to the crash at 4:36 a.m. on Forum and Ravello Boulevard. Upon arrival, units found a vehicle that had crashed into a light pole. WINK News spoke to a man […]
NAPLES Couple cleans up Naples Pier A couple took it upon themselves to clean up an important part of their community, not only for themselves but for others. Ray Erickson works at the Naples Pier and says he doesn’t notice many people taking the time to clean. Erickson works with the pier’s outreach and wildlife center. “Nobody cares, so by picking […]
CAPE CORAL A look at security after suicide at Cape Coral Hospital Thursday, a man walked into the emergency room at Cape Coral Hospital with a gun before committing suicide, so we looked into the security that is used there. Lee Health would not share a response with us about the security inside the emergency room, and Cape Coral Police Department said it didn’t know what might […]
LEE COUNTY CenturyLink site running smoother after Nomi Health makes some changes After days of long lines, things are moving smoothly at the CenturyLink testing site. The Nomi Health site opened on Aug. 27 but has been beset by long lines and waits even for people who have made appointments. Mardysseus Dickey is one of the people who waited for hours to get a COVID-19 test even […]
LEE COUNTY Long lines at CenturyLink COVID-19 test site regardless of appointment People have been experiencing long lines at Nomi Health’s drive-thru COVID-19 test site at CenturyLink Sports Complex in Lee County. Some people say they have waited hours for testing. The drive-thru site at CenturyLink is supposed to handle both drivers with appointments and those who just decide to show up. So far, people say there’s […]
CAPE CORAL Booths at Cape Coral Farmer’s Market destroyed by Ida’s outer bands As Hurricane Ida made its way past Southwest Florida on Saturday, it still left behind some damage. More than 60 vendor booths at the Cape Coral Farmer’s Market were destroyed. Some business owners say this is the worst damage they’ve ever seen. While vendors have managed to clean up some of what Hurricane Ida’s outer […]