Locals react to the Trump and Biden debate In Southwest Florida, the first presidential debate is still fresh on many people’s minds, and opinions differ on which candidate did better.
NORTH FORT MYERS Injured eagle found on busy road in North Fort Myers Eagles have a special place here in southwest Florida. Whether it’s the Southwest Florida eagle cam nest that many tune into during eagle mating season or eagles being cared for and rehabilitated by CROW.
The Weather Authority Beryl strengthens to first major hurricane of 2024; reaches Category 4 The Weather Authority is tracking is tracking three tropical systems.
NAPLES Suspect arrested after leading police on chase A suspect has been arrested after leading Collier County deputies on a chase overnight.
SANIBEL Hurricane Preparedness for RV and Trailer Homes The city of Sanibel has released new information for RV and trailer owners for hurricane season.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Increased chances for showers and storms in the afternoon and evening Temperatures will be a couple of degrees cooler due to cloud cover.
Tracking domestic violence calls in Collier County Domestic violence: it’s one of Collier County’s best-kept secrets.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
IMMOKALEE Jaguars RB D’Ernest Johnson hosts football camp in Immokalee Jacksonville Jaguars RB D’Ernest Johnson returned to his hometown of Immokalee for football camp.
CAPE CORAL Locals gather to protect Jaycee Park We will not quit: that is what people are saying who don’t want Jaycee Park in Cape Coral to change.
Lee County Domestic Animal Services hosts Check the Chip event What is more important than keeping your family together? Lee County Domestic Animal Services made keeping track of all your family members easier on Saturday with their Check the Chip event.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Voyeurism, theft, and chatroom predator This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features: Vouyerism, a retail theft ring, and an online predator.
BUCKINGHAM Lee County deputy suffers head injury after getting hit by a car Lee County Deputy injured after being hit by a car while working a crash scene.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Classic Southwest Florida summer day Bring on the heat! It’s going to be a typical SWFL summer day with scattered storms and temperatures reaching the mid-90s.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria business faces constant flooding due to rain Years of hard work were ruined by a leaky roof that destroyed merchandise and covered the floor in water.
Locals react to the Trump and Biden debate In Southwest Florida, the first presidential debate is still fresh on many people’s minds, and opinions differ on which candidate did better.
NORTH FORT MYERS Injured eagle found on busy road in North Fort Myers Eagles have a special place here in southwest Florida. Whether it’s the Southwest Florida eagle cam nest that many tune into during eagle mating season or eagles being cared for and rehabilitated by CROW.
The Weather Authority Beryl strengthens to first major hurricane of 2024; reaches Category 4 The Weather Authority is tracking is tracking three tropical systems.
NAPLES Suspect arrested after leading police on chase A suspect has been arrested after leading Collier County deputies on a chase overnight.
SANIBEL Hurricane Preparedness for RV and Trailer Homes The city of Sanibel has released new information for RV and trailer owners for hurricane season.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Increased chances for showers and storms in the afternoon and evening Temperatures will be a couple of degrees cooler due to cloud cover.
Tracking domestic violence calls in Collier County Domestic violence: it’s one of Collier County’s best-kept secrets.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
IMMOKALEE Jaguars RB D’Ernest Johnson hosts football camp in Immokalee Jacksonville Jaguars RB D’Ernest Johnson returned to his hometown of Immokalee for football camp.
CAPE CORAL Locals gather to protect Jaycee Park We will not quit: that is what people are saying who don’t want Jaycee Park in Cape Coral to change.
Lee County Domestic Animal Services hosts Check the Chip event What is more important than keeping your family together? Lee County Domestic Animal Services made keeping track of all your family members easier on Saturday with their Check the Chip event.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Voyeurism, theft, and chatroom predator This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features: Vouyerism, a retail theft ring, and an online predator.
BUCKINGHAM Lee County deputy suffers head injury after getting hit by a car Lee County Deputy injured after being hit by a car while working a crash scene.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Classic Southwest Florida summer day Bring on the heat! It’s going to be a typical SWFL summer day with scattered storms and temperatures reaching the mid-90s.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria business faces constant flooding due to rain Years of hard work were ruined by a leaky roof that destroyed merchandise and covered the floor in water.
Residential development brings traffic concerns to Lee County FORT MYERS, Fla. As construction begins for two new communities near Lakes Regional Park, nearby residents have voiced concerns over the increased congestion along Gladiolous Drive.
Motorcyclist killed in Glades County hit-and-run crash MOORE HAVEN, Fla. An 18-year-old motorcyclist was killed following a hit-and-run crash on County Road 720 near Shawnee Farms Road early Friday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The wreck took place around 11:06 a.m. Chase McNeal, of Clewiston, was traveling north in the northbound lane of County Road 720 while the other vehicle was […]
FMPD deputy chief, equipment to be voted on Monday FORT MYERS, Fla. A deputy police chief, on-call legal adviser and new equipment are among items city leaders will vote on during Monday’s city council meeting. The proposed additions, outlined in a city council meeting agenda, are among recommendations outlined in a highly critical report detailing the Fort Myers Police Department’s challenges, including ineffective leadership and […]
‘The right direction’ or ‘secret stuff’? NFL player, former chief react to FMPD audit FORT MYERS, Fla. Nate Allen believes an audit highly critical of the Fort Myers Police Department should serve as a community wake-up call. Dennis Eads believes the report is a mix of truths, opinions and “sour apples.” Both men, one whose false arrest led to the other becoming police chief, are uniquely tied to the […]
Cancer-stricken 5-year-old’s photo used in charity scam, family claims (CNN) It’s hard enough to have a 5-year-old son battling brain cancer. But when Kelly Incandela learned that a woman apparently was going around Brooklyn in New York City fraudulently asking for donations for a funeral for her son, sadness quickly morphed into something else. “At first I was heartbroken… then I got angry,” Incandela […]
LIVE NOW: Rep. Francis Rooney holds town hall meeting in Cape Coral CAPE CORAL, Fla.Rep. Francis Rooney speaks to constituents at at First Baptist Church of Cape Coral Friday afternoon. Similar events held by Republican lawmakers across the country have been protested.
Caught by tech: Suspect arrested for Naples HS threat NAPLES, Fla. An 18-year-old who allegedly used a cell phone to call in a threat to Naples High School on Thursday was nabbed thanks to the very same device. Grayson Alexander Barry, of Indies Way in Naples, will face a charge of “threat to bomb – false report bomb explosive weapon mass destruction.” Barry remained in the […]
Tacos & other tasty treats expected at 93X Taco Fest FORT MYERS, Fla. Thousands are expected to come together to indulge in the 93X Taco Fest, which will take place on March 12 at Centennial Park. Jay Johnson of Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon stopped by the WINK News studio to give a tasty preview of what to expect at the event.
SWFL Reading Festival labeled one of nation’s top events FORT MYERS, Fla. The state’s largest one-day reading festival is quickly approaching. The Southwest Florida Reading Festival brings top tier authors to Fort Myers every March. WINK News sat down with festival coordinator Margie Byers and cartoonist Doug Macgregor to learn more about the event. Byers says the large turnout every year is why the festival […]