Man accused of stealing ATV from DeSoto County campgroundFort Myers hospital offers free autism screening for young children
Man accused of stealing ATV from DeSoto County campground A man has been arrested after allegedly driving an ATV that was reported stolen last year in DeSoto County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers hospital offers free autism screening for young children Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is offering free monthly autism spectrum disorder screenings for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years.
FWC rescues 30 sea turtles from cold waters amid freezing temperatures Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers recently braved icy waters to rescue around 30 sea turtles.
Clarifying our style referencing the president’s name in stories WINK News has received multiple emails from viewers concerned about our approach to referring to President Donald Trump, both on-air and online, only by his last name on second reference.
Southwest Florida International Airport JetBlue begins nonstop travel from RSW to Manchester, NH The Southwest Florida International Airport has announced JetBlue will begin nonstop service to Manchester, New Hampshire.
Winkler & Gladiolus farmland sells for $19.97M, to become apartments One of the few pieces of farmland left on Gladiolus Drive in south Fort Myers has sold and will join its neighboring properties as being developed to become part of the surrounding suburbia.
Village Council seeks to put Estero sports park on fast track Village of Estero’s sports park took another step forward Jan. 22 when village leaders unanimously approved the master plan.
Lee County and partners activate Cold Weather Outreach Plan Lee County Government is coordinating with several of its partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week.
Fort Myers man arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from FHP The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a Fort Myers man accused of reckless driving and possession of illegal substances.
Man arrested for DUI manslaughter following fatal El Jobean Bridge crash The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of DUI manslaughter following a fatal crash on the El Jobean Bridge in Charlotte County.
the weather authority Light showers with clouds and chilly temperatures this Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking light showers along with chillier and cloudier conditions expected throughout this Thursday.
Sanibel Prescribed burns to be considered in Sanibel; aims to protect against wildfires Residents of Sanibel may soon notice smoke rising from the island, but there is no cause for alarm.
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.
FORT MYERS FGCU staff honored by Lee County NAACP for response to hate crime The Lee County NAACP honored Florida Gulf Coast University for fighting hate with love. Professor Dr. Peter Ndiangui’s home was vandalized.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
Man accused of stealing ATV from DeSoto County campground A man has been arrested after allegedly driving an ATV that was reported stolen last year in DeSoto County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers hospital offers free autism screening for young children Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is offering free monthly autism spectrum disorder screenings for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years.
FWC rescues 30 sea turtles from cold waters amid freezing temperatures Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers recently braved icy waters to rescue around 30 sea turtles.
Clarifying our style referencing the president’s name in stories WINK News has received multiple emails from viewers concerned about our approach to referring to President Donald Trump, both on-air and online, only by his last name on second reference.
Southwest Florida International Airport JetBlue begins nonstop travel from RSW to Manchester, NH The Southwest Florida International Airport has announced JetBlue will begin nonstop service to Manchester, New Hampshire.
Winkler & Gladiolus farmland sells for $19.97M, to become apartments One of the few pieces of farmland left on Gladiolus Drive in south Fort Myers has sold and will join its neighboring properties as being developed to become part of the surrounding suburbia.
Village Council seeks to put Estero sports park on fast track Village of Estero’s sports park took another step forward Jan. 22 when village leaders unanimously approved the master plan.
Lee County and partners activate Cold Weather Outreach Plan Lee County Government is coordinating with several of its partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week.
Fort Myers man arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from FHP The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a Fort Myers man accused of reckless driving and possession of illegal substances.
Man arrested for DUI manslaughter following fatal El Jobean Bridge crash The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of DUI manslaughter following a fatal crash on the El Jobean Bridge in Charlotte County.
the weather authority Light showers with clouds and chilly temperatures this Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking light showers along with chillier and cloudier conditions expected throughout this Thursday.
Sanibel Prescribed burns to be considered in Sanibel; aims to protect against wildfires Residents of Sanibel may soon notice smoke rising from the island, but there is no cause for alarm.
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.
FORT MYERS FGCU staff honored by Lee County NAACP for response to hate crime The Lee County NAACP honored Florida Gulf Coast University for fighting hate with love. Professor Dr. Peter Ndiangui’s home was vandalized.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell has revealed new details regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road last week.
PUNTA GORDA Aerospace program at Punta Gorda Airport could bring hundreds of jobs A new million dollar project could bring more jobs to Southwest Florida. Soon, you could see an aerospace program coming to the Punta Gorda Airport. “I see wins all over the Place,” said Pamella Seay, chairman at the Charlotte County Airport Authority. The number of jobs and students at the Punta Gorda Airport may soon […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY ‘Stop the Bleed’ program trains school employees to respond in an emergency L.A. Ainger Middle School teacher Cindy Galeone is an expert on U.S. history and is working on learning new skills. To keep students safe during emergencies, teachers and staff in Charlotte County are taking part of the “Stop the Bleed” emergency training program. It was created after the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting to keep […]
ENGLEWOOD Preventing intense fires starts with educating kids, teenagers Intense fires may become a more common sight this time of the year. They spark faster and burn longer in the dry heat. With no lightning, they are likely started by people. That is why Charlotte County has a program for kids and teenagers to teach them about fire safety. “Just straight over that way […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Crews control brush fire south of Englewood in Charlotte County Crews are controlling a large fire near Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park south of Englewood in Charlotte County Sunday. Battalion Chief Don Pasick of Englewood Area Fire Control District said crews responded to the fire around 3:11 p.m. Wind caused the fire to quickly spread over about 8 acres of brush, but it remains […]
COLLIER COUNTY Suspects attempt car break-in at Collier County gated community Two suspects were caught on home surveillance attempting to break into a car in a gated community. It is confirmed suspects got into at least on vehicle at a Marbella Lakes home in Collier County. One homeowner at the gated community caught two suspects failing to break into their car. But the recording shows them […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Grant, community donations fund life-saving animal treatments Thanks to new tech and a full-time veterinarian, the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte does not turn away animals for being sick or disabled. Erika Jackson, a WINK News reporter, went to the shelter in Charlotte County to check out what makes it all possible.
PUNTA GORDA Neighborhood in dispute over rezoning of an industrial site A neighborhood’s battle brewing over the business operating in Charlotte County. A roofing company owns the home. People living nearby said they do not want it here and the company is breaking the rules. Kuykendall Roofing sits steps away from a motel, an old shopping center and a couple hundred feet from the Seminole Lakes […]
PUNTA GORDA Veterans gazebo completed in Punta Gorda in time for Memorial Day Emotions ran high at Memorial Day remembrance in Charlotte County Monday. Loved ones gathered at the Southwest Florida Vietnam Memorial Wall and the new veterans gazebo finished at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda in time for the day’s events. Watch the video above for the full report by Erika Jackson.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Incoming EM Director Fuller pushes hurricane season preparedness Hurricane season is less than two weeks away and responders are not taking any chances. Charlotte County Emergency Management trains year round but is focusing on hurricane preparedness this week as the agency transitions into new leadership. The Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center works non-stop throughout a storm to keep you and your family safe. […]
Port Charlotte Deputies investigate home invasion robbery in Port Charlotte The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating what they call a “home invasion type robbery” of a resident on the 3100 Block of Conway Blvd. in Port Charlotte. An initial report indicates that 2 men knocked on the door of a home in that area and posed as utility workers. They told the resident […]