Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truckFGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
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.
Police find missing Cape Coral man CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Cape Coral police found a missing man safe and sound late Sunday evening. Authorities were searching for a 19-year-old Alexander Ambugey, who was off his medication and usually carries a pocket knife, the Cape Coral Police Department said earlier in the evening. A helicopter was being used in the search, WINK […]
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits central Oklahoma https://twitter.com/StephenNehrenz/status/795461577147355136 CUSHING, Okla. (AP) – A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has shaken central Oklahoma, causing damage to some structures. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake struck at 7:44 p.m. CST, with an epicenter located one mile west of Cushing, about 50 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The USGS initially stated it was a magnitude 5.3 […]
Earnhardt pulled over for speeding to NASCAR race FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – Dale Earnhardt Jr. is still driving fast, even though he has been sidelined from the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series because of a concussion. Earnhardt was pulled over for speeding while driving to Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday morning before the AAA Texas 500. His fiancee, Amy Reimann, who was in […]
Deputies: Pasco County landlord robs tenants for late rent NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. (CNN) — A landlord upset over late rent tied up two tenants and threatened to have them shot if they tried to escape, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office said. Lynn Vineyard, 60, is accused of barging into the trailer in his backyard where the tenants live and demanding that they give […]
‘Bikers for Babies’ raises $160,000 to fight premature births FORT MYERS, Fla. — About 1,600 motorcyclists revved their bikes along a path between Collier and Lee counties Sunday in an effort to raise money to help premature babies. The Bikers for Babies rally exceeded last year’s fundraising total even before it began, said event chairwoman Samatha Scott, who estimated Sunday that they’d brought in […]
Wikileaks emails show Chicago mayor used personal domain CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel used personal email accounts and a personal email domain to communicate with government officials and political figures, according to a published report based on hacked emails posted by WikiLeaks. Emanuel’s personal account information turned up among the thousands of emails from John Podesta, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s […]
Man facing cocaine charge tries to bite Collier deputy GOLDEN GATE, Fla. — A man arrested for cocaine possession tried to bite a deputy who was attempting to stop him from breaking loose from his handcuffs, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said. Marvin Josue Simon-Perez, 33, is facing charges for resisting arrest as well as drug possession and is in jail on $5,000 bond. […]
Deputies rescue ill sea turtle off Cayo Costa CAYO COSTA, Fla. — A sick and injured 300-pound sea turtle was taken to the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife after it was spotted in the Gulf of Mexico about two and a half miles offshore from Cayo Costa. Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies who were called to the scene said the turtle was […]
FBI: No charges against Clinton after new email review CLEVELAND (AP) – Lifting the cloud he placed over Hillary Clinton, FBI Director James Comey said Sunday there is no evidence in newly discovered emails to warrant criminal charges against the Democratic presidential nominee – just two days before Americans choose their 45th commander in chief. Comey’s move capped an extraordinary chapter in the bitter, […]
Cool Cruisers showcase classic cars in SWFL ESTERO, Fla. — A local organization hopes to impress incoming snowbirds and car enthusiasts alike by displaying classic cars at their events. Cool Cruisers of Southwest Florida’s event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month at Lakeside at Miromar Outlets in Estero. Cool Cruisers of Southwest Florida has […]