Procession for Charlotte County sergeant killed in line of dutyHousing planned on site of closing Fort Myers junkyard after $2.8M public-private deal
PUNTA GORDA Procession for Charlotte County sergeant killed in line of duty A procession will commence Friday following the funeral and honors for the Charlotte County sergeant who was killed in the line of duty.
Housing planned on site of closing Fort Myers junkyard after $2.8M public-private deal On Dec. 17, Megen Construction bought 5 acres for $1.25 million, including 3312 Edison Ave. and 2419 Henderson Ave.
Mayon Asian American Restaurant opens in Charlotte County For his fourth eatery, Chris Lansdale wanted to do something different.
LEE COUNTY Sarasota man pleads guilty to attempting to engage in sexual activity with minor in Lee County A Sarasota man has pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual activity with a minor from Lee County.
PUNTA GORDA CCSO memorial vehicle now on display for community to pay respects to fallen sergeant The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office memorial vehicle, once assigned to the late deputy Sgt. Mike Wilson, has been staged to memorialize fallen deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police Department closes multiple cases after traffic stop arrest The Cape Coral Police Department has made an arrest in recent criminal investigations involving theft and property damage.
Domestic terrorism charges considered in Trump’s Florida assassination attempt State Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced her office will pursue domestic terror charges on the second man to try to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump.
FORT MYERS Lee County to open parking lot on County City Annex on Hendry Street as public paid parking Lee County will open the parking lot at the County City Annex to be used as paid public parking beginning next year.
20-year-old man killed following head-on crash in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred between a car and truck in Charlotte County.
FORT MYERS Trial begins for Uber driver accused of rape An Uber driver accused of raping a woman after allegedly chasing her down following her arrival at her home is set to appear in court for his trial.
the weather authority Isolated rain, storms mainly inland on this Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms that are expected throughout Wednesday, starting in the afternoon and lasting into the evening.
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.
OCHOPEE Caught on Camera: TikTok video shows Ochopee airboat crash A new video has been released that shows the moments before, during, and after two airboats collide in the Everglades.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral to install school zone speed cameras to enhance safety The City of Cape Coral is stepping up efforts to protect students by installing speed cameras in 16 school zones during the 2025 school year.
$578M initiative for I-75 congestion relief in Lee and Collier counties The Moving Florida Forward Initiative is dedicating $578 million to congestion relief on Interstate 75 from Golden Gate Parkway in Collier County to Corkscrew Road in Lee County.
PUNTA GORDA Procession for Charlotte County sergeant killed in line of duty A procession will commence Friday following the funeral and honors for the Charlotte County sergeant who was killed in the line of duty.
Housing planned on site of closing Fort Myers junkyard after $2.8M public-private deal On Dec. 17, Megen Construction bought 5 acres for $1.25 million, including 3312 Edison Ave. and 2419 Henderson Ave.
Mayon Asian American Restaurant opens in Charlotte County For his fourth eatery, Chris Lansdale wanted to do something different.
LEE COUNTY Sarasota man pleads guilty to attempting to engage in sexual activity with minor in Lee County A Sarasota man has pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual activity with a minor from Lee County.
PUNTA GORDA CCSO memorial vehicle now on display for community to pay respects to fallen sergeant The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office memorial vehicle, once assigned to the late deputy Sgt. Mike Wilson, has been staged to memorialize fallen deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Police Department closes multiple cases after traffic stop arrest The Cape Coral Police Department has made an arrest in recent criminal investigations involving theft and property damage.
Domestic terrorism charges considered in Trump’s Florida assassination attempt State Attorney General Ashley Moody has announced her office will pursue domestic terror charges on the second man to try to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump.
FORT MYERS Lee County to open parking lot on County City Annex on Hendry Street as public paid parking Lee County will open the parking lot at the County City Annex to be used as paid public parking beginning next year.
20-year-old man killed following head-on crash in Charlotte County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred between a car and truck in Charlotte County.
FORT MYERS Trial begins for Uber driver accused of rape An Uber driver accused of raping a woman after allegedly chasing her down following her arrival at her home is set to appear in court for his trial.
the weather authority Isolated rain, storms mainly inland on this Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain and storms that are expected throughout Wednesday, starting in the afternoon and lasting into the evening.
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.
OCHOPEE Caught on Camera: TikTok video shows Ochopee airboat crash A new video has been released that shows the moments before, during, and after two airboats collide in the Everglades.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral to install school zone speed cameras to enhance safety The City of Cape Coral is stepping up efforts to protect students by installing speed cameras in 16 school zones during the 2025 school year.
$578M initiative for I-75 congestion relief in Lee and Collier counties The Moving Florida Forward Initiative is dedicating $578 million to congestion relief on Interstate 75 from Golden Gate Parkway in Collier County to Corkscrew Road in Lee County.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County Fair returns with COVID-19 precautions The Charlotte County Fair is returning but with a few changes to adapt to the pandemic. The fair has nixed indoor shows and will have hand sanitizing stations available for visitors. “We know it’s been tough because of the COVID,” said John Mahshie, board treasurer of the Charlotte County Fair Association. “What we’re doing is […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY 5 cases of COVID-19 variant reported in SWFL New data from the Centers for Disease Control shows Florida and California have reported the most known cases in the United States of a mutated and likely more contagious strain of the coronavirus. A CDC map shows that as of Thursday, Florida had 92 cases of the B.1.1.7 variant that emerged in Britain in September. […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte veteran forms the MAGA Patriot Party A Port Charlotte veteran has filed paperwork to create his own political party. James Davis organized the MAGA Patriot Party after he and other registered Republicans became disappointed with government leaders over the years. His MAGA Patriot Party will support another presidential run from Donald Trump no matter his future affiliation, Davis said. Davis said […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Iguanaland coming to Southwest Florida soon Ty Park has long dreamt of opening up a park dedicated to reptiles. Soon his dream will come true as he plans to open the largest reptile zoo in the world, right in Southwest Florida. “I bought this place in 2007 to just raise animals and do conservation work for reptiles,” said Park, president of […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman turns 100, celebrates with social distancing A Port Charlotte woman is hitting a milestone during a pandemic. Ginger Jones turned 100 on Monday and despite not having a huge celebration due to COVID-19, she still got together with her family. It’s the laugh that’s gotten Jones through all 100 years. “I feel fine. And I can’t hardly believe that I reached […]
ENGLEWOOD Community steps up, tries to help Englewood man get kidney Since WINK News introduced you to Sandy Bilsky on Monday, a dozen potential kidney donors have reached out. While this does provide him with some hope, his fight is far from over. 2021 is a year filled with promise for Sandy Bilsky. “All of a sudden I had this rush of ‘hey, this is really […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Woman killed in murder suicide was a retired Charlotte County school district teacher A woman killed by her husband Wednesday morning was a retired Charlotte County Schools teacher. Susan Harris, who lived on Great Falls Terrace in Port Charlotte, was shot and killed by Allyn Harry Harris, 70, as she sat in the driver’s side of a vehicle parked at the couple’s home. Allyn Harry Harris, who was […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Deputies: Barricaded man, 70, in Port Charlotte kills self after killing woman A 70-year-old man who barricaded himself in a Port Charlotte home after he shot and killed a woman has killed himself, deputies say. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office identified the man on Thursday as Allyn Harry Harris. The scene unfolded just before 10:30 a.m. at a home on Great Falls Terrace. Deputies say Harris, while […]
NORTH PORT North Port Police Dept sends officers to DC for Inauguration Day Thousands of law enforcement officers are ready for an inauguration unlike any other, as 25,000 National Guard troops have deployed to Washington D.C. to protect everyone at the ceremony for the incoming president and those in the city. Officers nationwide are there for reinforcement after the U.S. Capitol riot that took place. The response includes […]
ENGLEWOOD Englewood man who has saved lives now needs his own lifesaver One hero needs a hero of his own to help save his life. Sandy has been honored not once, but twice for saving the lives of others. Now, he’s in need of a kidney and hopes someone can extend the same grace to him that he did to others. Sandy Bilsky is a hero to […]