The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekendPolice: 2-year-old accidentally shot by 4-year-old
SANIBEL The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekend Businesses on Sanibel and Captiva told WINK News they’re ready for the wave of tourism.
PORT CHARLOTTE Police: 2-year-old accidentally shot by 4-year-old Currently, police can’t confirm the gender of either child involved. They also can’t confirm if the children are related.
The Weather Authority: Here’s what to expect for your Memorial Day weekend Hot and humid weather for your holiday weekend. The UV index will be an 11!
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres neighbor accuses construction company of mistakenly tearing up lot Along 27th Street West in Lehigh Acres, neighbors knew it was only a matter of time before the lots next to them were developed.
FORT MYERS ECS softball celebrates first state championship Evangelical Christian School honors state champion softball team with parade on campus.
SANIBEL Sanibel hosts annual hurricane seminar to prepare for upcoming season With a very active Atlantic hurricane season ahead, they’re not taking anything for granted.
Teen’s killer out of jail after 8 months A teenager charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend is now out of jail after serving less than a year.
Miles apart: local mother hopes to reunite brothers from Haiti to the U.S. The process of adopting a child is different for everyone, but Michelle Reed’s passion has always been to adopt children into her family.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers Richards Building goes in foreclosure An update on the historic Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers: it’s going into foreclosure.
PORT CHARLOTTE How is Sunseeker Resort impacting Port Charlotte? What is a resort that saw five years of delays, pushback and more doing to the community that it sits in?
FORT MYERS Construction takes over bus stops on Ortiz Avenue Construction workers, bull dozers and cars zipping by are what is found on Ortiz Avenue. Bus stops in construction can also be found.
Near crash reveals more about dangers of State Road 31 On Friday, we learned about how often deputies in Charlotte County catch people going way faster than they should.
Wireless pacemaker transforms heart care Traditional versions are bulky and need two long wire leads connected to an implanted battery.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Businesses beaten down by lack of downtown Fort Myers foot traffic Traffic is getting worse on Southwest Florida roads, and downtown Fort Myers, one of the most popular areas in the region, is having some issues with foot traffic.
SANIBEL The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekend Businesses on Sanibel and Captiva told WINK News they’re ready for the wave of tourism.
PORT CHARLOTTE Police: 2-year-old accidentally shot by 4-year-old Currently, police can’t confirm the gender of either child involved. They also can’t confirm if the children are related.
The Weather Authority: Here’s what to expect for your Memorial Day weekend Hot and humid weather for your holiday weekend. The UV index will be an 11!
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres neighbor accuses construction company of mistakenly tearing up lot Along 27th Street West in Lehigh Acres, neighbors knew it was only a matter of time before the lots next to them were developed.
FORT MYERS ECS softball celebrates first state championship Evangelical Christian School honors state champion softball team with parade on campus.
SANIBEL Sanibel hosts annual hurricane seminar to prepare for upcoming season With a very active Atlantic hurricane season ahead, they’re not taking anything for granted.
Teen’s killer out of jail after 8 months A teenager charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend is now out of jail after serving less than a year.
Miles apart: local mother hopes to reunite brothers from Haiti to the U.S. The process of adopting a child is different for everyone, but Michelle Reed’s passion has always been to adopt children into her family.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers Richards Building goes in foreclosure An update on the historic Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers: it’s going into foreclosure.
PORT CHARLOTTE How is Sunseeker Resort impacting Port Charlotte? What is a resort that saw five years of delays, pushback and more doing to the community that it sits in?
FORT MYERS Construction takes over bus stops on Ortiz Avenue Construction workers, bull dozers and cars zipping by are what is found on Ortiz Avenue. Bus stops in construction can also be found.
Near crash reveals more about dangers of State Road 31 On Friday, we learned about how often deputies in Charlotte County catch people going way faster than they should.
Wireless pacemaker transforms heart care Traditional versions are bulky and need two long wire leads connected to an implanted battery.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Businesses beaten down by lack of downtown Fort Myers foot traffic Traffic is getting worse on Southwest Florida roads, and downtown Fort Myers, one of the most popular areas in the region, is having some issues with foot traffic.
Second man found guilty in Hendry party bus rape LABELLE, Fla. A second man was convicted Friday in the 2013 rape of a 16-year-old girl on a party bus. Joshua Dale Bryan, 22, faces up to 60 years in prison, the state attorney’s office said. A sentencing hearing is set for Oct. 5. He was found guilty of two counts of sexual battery on […]
New judge in place for trial in North Naples murders NAPLES, Fla. A new judge has been assigned to a high-profile murder case just days before it’s scheduled to go to trial. Judge Frederick Hardt granted a motion Friday to recuse himself from the trial of Mesac Damas, who’s accused of killing his wife and five children by slitting their throats in 2009 at their […]
UF leaves door ajar for white nationalist speech on campus GAINESVILLE, Fla. White nationalist Richard Spencer may end up speaking at the University of Florida after all. The school says it didn’t mean to “permanently” bar Spencer last month when it rejected an application filed by the organization he leads, the Tampa Bay Times reports. An attorney for Spencer warned the university Thursday of a […]
Nurse refuses blood test on unconscious patient; gets cuffed SALT LAKE CITY (AP) A Utah police officer’s body camera video shows a hospital nurse being handcuffed after refusing to draw blood on an unconscious patient. The video taken at University Hospital in Salt Lake City shows nurse Alex Wubbels calmly explaining to Salt Lake detective Jeff Payne that she couldn’t draw blood on a […]
Florida House bill targets bullying in senior communities TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (The News Service of Florida) Dubbed the “Stand Up for Seniors Act,” a newly filed House bill would seek to prevent residents of 55-or-older communities from bullying and harassing other residents. Rep. Emily Slosberg, D-Boca Raton, filed the bill (HB 123) for consideration during the 2018 legislative session, which starts in January. Under […]
Gas prices surge higher as drivers rush to fill their tanks ATLANTA (AP) Gasoline prices rose several cents overnight amid continuing fears of shortages in Texas and other states in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey’s strike on the Gulf Coast. The national average for a gallon of regular gas rose in one day from $2.45 Thursday to $2.52 Friday, the American Automobile Association reported. In Fort […]
Iowa teacher fired for showing up drunk arrives at court drunk DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) A woman convicted of being drunk at a preschool where she was employed appeared in court drunk, records show. Angela Hircock, 43, of Winterset, was charged in March with child endangerment after co-workers told police and the Iowa Department of Human Services they suspected she was intoxicated when she came to […]
Collier County tourist tax hike kicks in Friday NAPLES, Fla. Tourists will pay more to visit Collier County starting Friday. A hike that takes the county’s tourist tax from 4 percent to 5 percent kicks in with the start of September. It funds an amateur sports complex planned for the City Gate property near Interstate 75 and Collier Boulevard. It’ll also go toward beach […]
Immigrants battle deportation fears in Harvey’s aftermath HOUSTON (AP) Alain Cisneros walked past thousands of cots filled with storm victims at the Houston convention center holding up a poster with the words, “Do you have questions?” written in Spanish in bold black letters. He pulled up a chair next to a woman from Honduras and tried to deliver a reassuring message as […]
Storm chances greater Friday, Saturday than on Sunday, Monday FORT MYERS, Fla. Rain chances will be higher Friday and Saturday than they will be on Sunday and Monday as Labor Day Weekend begins. Showers and storms will work their way from inland communities westward to the coast Friday afternoon, WINK meteorologist Zach Maloch said. Those will linger into the evening. The best chance for rain […]