Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village DriveJake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
Florida House releases $76.1 billion spending plan for year TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The Florida House is proposing a nearly $76.2 billion spending plan for this year. The House released its proposed budget early Friday. The Senate’s full spending plan is expected to be released later in the day. The rival plans are expected to be as much as $5 billion apart. That’s because […]
Southwest Florida Reading Festival arrives tomorrow FORT MYERS, Fla. – She’s making quite the name for herself over love affairs with famous men, author Nancy Horan is one of the guest authors at tomorrow’s reading festival. This free annual Festival incites a passion for reading. Renew your interest in reading as the festival authors are announced. Hear an author speak at […]
Real estate matters during March Madness FORT MYERS, Fla. – March Madness is the buzz of the sports world right now, but did you know there is another type of March Madness taking place right here in our real estate market? March is the last full month of the “selling season” which means many buyers are feeling the pressure of buying […]
Fort Myers Pro Rodeo show FORT MYERS, Fla. – Some of the best in rodeo are coming right here to Southwest Florida this weekend. Last year the pro rodeo show sold out, and this year they plan on making it bigger and better. Margo Crowther and rodeo clown himself Robbie Hodges joined WINK in the studio. You can catch the […]
Fitness Friday FORT MYERS, Fla. – Stretching is an important component of living a healthy lifestyle that is often overlooked as something that isn’t beneficial. Guys especially are guilty of neglecting stretching and instead focusing solely on pumping up their muscles. Stretching can improve flexibility, reduce pain, aid in muscle recovery, and even treat injuries! Allowing your […]
104-year-old Texas woman loves Dr. Pepper FORT WORTH, Texas- A North Texas woman has had one of her priorities for much of her 104-years of life. Elizabeth Sullivan says she doesn’t need the advice of real doctors. So she keeps another doctor close by. “People try to give me coffee for breakfast, well I’d rather have a Dr. Pepper,” Sullivan says. […]
Lowry Park Zoo welcomes baby clouded leopard TAMPA, Fla. – The Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa is welcoming its newest arrival — a baby clouded leopard. The little guys is only 10 days old and is the first baby for the zoo’s 4-year-old clouded leopard pair. The species is endangered, so the baby who doesn’t have a name just yet, is being […]
Texas ready to dump high school steroids testing program AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas appears likely to shelve its high school steroids testing program that state officials once touted as a model for the rest of the country. Even those who pushed for the program in 2007 call it a colossal misfire. The state spent $10 million testing more than 63,000 public school students […]
Meet the author of popular ‘Dexter’ novels at SWFL Reading Festival FORT MYERS, Fla.- After more than a decade of slashing and slicing, the popular “Dexter” novels are coming to an end. This summer, New York Times bestselling author Jeff Lindsay will publish his eighth and final “Dexter” novel. Fans can meet Lindsay this weekend at the Southwest Florida Reading Festival. WINK News spoke one-on-one with […]
Multimillion dollar expansion approved for Lee Memorial Health Systems LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A new multimillion dollar expansion plan could ease long wait times at Lee Memorial Health System. Patients tell WINK News they’ve spent hours in emergency rooms waiting to be seen and waited even longer to be put into a bed. The expansion will add 275 more beds that will be ready for […]