Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to registerExclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Multiple units fighting structure fire in Cape Coral Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
Genesis of Naples breaking ground on new car dealership A genesis—or new beginning—is under way for Genesis of Naples. The local franchise plans to break ground this summer on a new and expanded luxury auto dealership in North Naples.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Multiple units fighting structure fire in Cape Coral Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
Genesis of Naples breaking ground on new car dealership A genesis—or new beginning—is under way for Genesis of Naples. The local franchise plans to break ground this summer on a new and expanded luxury auto dealership in North Naples.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Small victory for neighbors near proposed Charlotte Harbor apartments development Neighbors like Nancy Plymale say there’s a lot to love about the quiet Charlotte Harbor neighborhood of Tala Lakes. A nearby 7.5 acres plot of land is currently zoned for five units per acre. That’s up to 37 homes. But a developer wants to fit up to 15 units in just one acre. James Swallow […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda Airport to see big changes with $6 million in grants The Federal Aviation Administration will allocate $6 million in grants to improve the Punta Gorda Airport with more flights and a new tarmac. The new tarmac will be built for general aviation planes. It will move the parking of private and charter planes to the north end of the airport. It makes room for more […]
WINK NEWS How to prevent porch pirates getting your gifts this holiday season With the holidays approaching, it’s a wonderful time of year for gathering in good cheer with friends and family. It’s also a perfect time for porch pirates to swipe packages meant for loved ones off people’s doorsteps. With the likelihood that many people are expecting packages as the holidays approach, there are steps people can […]
ENGLEWOOD BEACH Englewood Beach Waterfest drives international tourism Tourism is essential to the Southwest Florida economy, but the industry took a hit last year because of red tide. In fact, Englewood Beach had to cancel an event affiliated with its annual Waterfest. But this year, the show will go on. Speedboat racers are on the fast track, vying for a world championship title […]
PUNTA GORDA FTC ranks Charlotte County 26th in the nation for fraud cases; here’s how to protect yourself Be on the lookout for scams, especially as we get closer to the holidays! In Charlotte County alone, hundreds of people are victimized every year. Bob Laurie answers dozens of calls a day. A recent one, supposedly from Amazon, calling to report a fraudulent $400 purchase through his account. “I was thinking about it, and […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County animal shelter holds rescue puppy lottery, dozens of families adopt Dozens of families in Southwest Florida now have a new family member! Several dogs rescued from horrific conditions got to go to their new forever homes Tuesday. The dogs arrived at the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County. Out of the 350 recovered from a puppy mill in Tampa, 53 went to the shelter. It […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Rescued from horrible conditions, 350 dogs look for ‘fur-ever’ homes More than 350 dogs, rescued from a Tampa breeding facility with horrible conditions in September, are now looking for their forever homes. Some 20 to 30 were living in just one cage. Soon, 50 of these dogs will arrive at the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County for a lottery adoption this weekend. A fresh […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Suspect in home invasion shot by homeowner, calls 911 A suspect in a home invasion was shot by the homeowner during a physical struggle Thursday evening on the 100 block of Strasburg Drive in Port Charlotte. The suspect, identified as Jessica Gutzler, 40, fled the scene but later called 911 asking for medical assistance. She was taken into custody for medical treatment at that […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda bridge project creates safer path for cyclists, pedestrians A path in a Charlotte County community comes to a stop and is marked with an end trail sign. For years, this pushed bicyclists and pedestrians onto a bridge traveling just a few feet from cars. The new project should make trips safer and more enjoyable. A new pedestrian bridge is being constructed to cross […]
ENGLEWOOD EAST Englewood firefighter EMTs given new bulletproof, protective gear The Englewood Fire District in Charlotte County is equipping its firefighter emergency medical technicians with bulletproof gear to defend against situations where stray bullets could hit them. Firefighter EMT Spencer Heldenbrand said he gets an adrenaline rush each time he responds to a call. “That’s just what the job is about,” Heldenbrand said. “That’s why […]