Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 monthsFMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
Paul Fleming expanding Lake Park Diner, PJK restaurant concepts Lake Park Diner co-owners Smith Organics and Paul Fleming Restaurant Group anticipate 50 locations of what will be a Naples-based chain.
New construction, business growth continues near Punta Gorda Airport Development surrounding the Punta Gorda Airport continues to grow with 2.5 million square feet already developed and 1.5 million square feet planned, according to Charlotte County Economic Development Director Dave Gammon.
AREA SHELTERS AND REFUGES OF LAST RESORT CHARLOTTE COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (941) 833-4000 charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/ PLEASE NOTE: Do not depend on a particular shelter or refuge. Sites may, or may not, be opened depending on the size of the storm and the predicted landfall area. *All Charlotte County shelters are pet-friendly. PORT CHARLOTTE Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave. […]
After the Storm Though the storm may have passed, many dangers can remain in its wake. During this clean-up and repair period, your primary focus should be on keeping yourself safe, as well as ensuring that your family, friends, neighbors and emergency workers also remain safe.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
Paul Fleming expanding Lake Park Diner, PJK restaurant concepts Lake Park Diner co-owners Smith Organics and Paul Fleming Restaurant Group anticipate 50 locations of what will be a Naples-based chain.
New construction, business growth continues near Punta Gorda Airport Development surrounding the Punta Gorda Airport continues to grow with 2.5 million square feet already developed and 1.5 million square feet planned, according to Charlotte County Economic Development Director Dave Gammon.
AREA SHELTERS AND REFUGES OF LAST RESORT CHARLOTTE COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (941) 833-4000 charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/ PLEASE NOTE: Do not depend on a particular shelter or refuge. Sites may, or may not, be opened depending on the size of the storm and the predicted landfall area. *All Charlotte County shelters are pet-friendly. PORT CHARLOTTE Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave. […]
After the Storm Though the storm may have passed, many dangers can remain in its wake. During this clean-up and repair period, your primary focus should be on keeping yourself safe, as well as ensuring that your family, friends, neighbors and emergency workers also remain safe.
MINNEAPOLIS Super Bowl 2018 expected to be coldest on record Even by Minnesota standards, Super Bowl Sunday will be shivering. The predicted kickoff temperature is just nine degrees. “I have three shirts on and a coat,” said one fan. Kevin Smith, who is part of the Super Bowl host committee, said there is a plan for fans who didn’t prepare for cold. “We have a […]
CALIFORNIA “Missing” California woman spotted on “The Bachelor” TV show A 22-year-old woman listed on in California’s missing persons database was “found” on the TV show “The Bachelor” two months after being reported missing. According to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Fresno native Rebekah Martinez’s mother reported her missing on Nov. 18, 2017. The mother told deputies that she had last talked to her daughter […]
FORT MYERS Clinics prepare for huge weekend turnout for free flu shots The Center for Disease Control says one out of every 14 visits to the doctor is for flu-like symptoms. That’s the highest level since the Swine Flu pandemic in 2009. Officials are encouraging people to get the flu shot, but they want to avoid what happened in Collier County last weekend—long lines and not enough […]
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. Remodeling ‘nightmare’ for some customers of Bonita Springs Floor Covering One month after a WINK News Call for Action investigation exposes remodeling nightmares, more customers come forward complaining about the same company. More Customers Complain Since our story on Bonita Springs Floor Covering aired, five more people came forward to complain about the company and one more person filed a lawsuit. “I wouldn’t recommend them […]
Deep Creek Charlotte County woman takes action after pit bulls attack her husband, dogs Susan Greer is taking action after two pit bulls attacked her husband and dogs while they were out on a walk along Aegean Court. Greer’s husband and dogs survived the attack back in November, but not without serious injuries. “My husband had 16 puncture wounds and lacerations, my female dog had 22 punctures wounds. She […]
Cape Coral Controversy surrounds PTSD bill for first responders A group is pushing for a bill that would compensate first responders for wages lost during treatment for post traumatic stress disorder. Under current law, first responders must have a physical injury to qualify for workers’ compensation, according to WTSP. HB 227 has already received some pushback from the Florida League of Cities, a group that represents […]
Naples Death of man found in Naples lake ruled as accidental drowning The death of a 25-year-old man found floating in a lake was ruled as an accidental drowning, according to the Naples Police Department. A passerby found the body of Jacques L. Saintil Jr. in a lake around 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 29 near the Naples Municipal Airport, police said. Saintil Jr. was the passenger in a […]
FORT MYERS FDOT working to alleviate congestion along busy Fort Myers interchange The Florida Department of Transportation has a new plan to ease traffic troubles in a well-traveled area of Fort Myers. The interchange between I-75 and Corkscrew Road around Miromar Outlets gives plenty of drivers headaches. Anyone who has driven through the area knows how busy it can get. But not FDOT has a plan to […]
CAPE CORAL Police cracking down on speeding after child hit on Cape Coral street Police are focusing on speeding in one Cape Coral neighborhood after a car ran over a little boy. Dash cam video caught the car driving wildly out of control after it hit the child. It happened around two weeks ago. Cape police say they’ve focused on traffic patrols in the neighborhood after the incident. A […]
Should the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday? A new survey shows that 72 percent of hiring managers think the Monday after the Super Bowl should be a paid national holiday. Why? Because more than 25 percent of polled employees admitted to skipping work the day following a major sporting event, including the NBA Finals and World Series, according to the survey. Robin […]