Chaotic lake getting fence and securityWhat we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
Cape Police, bomb squad detonate 9 pipe bombs UPDATE: Cape Coral Police confirm they detonated 9 pipe bombs in the 4500 block of NW 27th Street, after they were found in a golf bag. Sergeant Dana Coston says this could have been a very dangerous situation. “When you’re talking about explosive materials they can expand thousands of feet per second, they are incredibly […]
Popular island caught in owner, state tug of war LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A popular spot for boaters on the Caloosahatchee River is in the middle of a heated tug of war between the property owners and the state. The island is right across from Jasper’s Bait Shop; it’s called Big Shell Island. The hotspot often plays host to anyone out on the water. There […]
WINK News Investigates: Use of unapproved radar guns LEE COUNTY, Fla.- New information in the WINK News exclusive investigation revealing unapproved radar guns used for years in Southwest Florida. WINK News broke the news last week that the unapproved radar called the Python II has been being used as far back as 2004 and that nearly 52,000 speeding tickets have been issued by […]
Citizen Police Academy: Cop cars, boats and K9s FORT MYERS, Fla.- Driving 101 with the Fort Myers Police Department, means we are in the driver’s seat. Yes, they put WINK News behind the wheel of a cop car. First, we learned the obstacle course. Then, we learned vehicle pursuits, aka, catching the bad guy. Sergeant Enrico Doro said, “When we start driving with […]
Estero Fire Rescue shows WINK News the challenges they face when responding to a call ESTERO, Fla.- Only WINK News is getting an inside look at how crews respond to medical emergencies. WINK News spent the day with Estero Fire Rescue and found out, one of the most challenging situations crews run into when going to a call is the other drivers on the road. “It’s almost like that fire […]
Lee County man accused of raping stepdaughter testifies in court LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A full day of testimony took place Wednesday in the retrial of a man accused of raping his stepdaughter over the course of six years. Richard McDade was convicted in 2011, but it was thrown out because prosecutors played illegal recordings from the alleged victim. The accuser, Brenda Salais, was questioned on […]
New demands in controversial drawing investigation LEE COUNTY, Fla. – There’s new demands for students to be investigated for a controversial drawing. It shows a noose around the neck of the new North Fort Myers High School baseball coach. The woman who allegedly drew the picture is now on leave from her job at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Two students […]
New food program targets the elderly who are hungry LEE COUNTY, Fla.- The Harry Chapin Food Bank and its partner agencies are promoting a new effort to get food to senior citizens in need. The bank will deliver 30-pound boxes of food to those over 60, and living in poverty. The goal is to reach 2,400 elderly people in Lee and Collier Counties. The […]
Go behind the scenes of Cape Coral Public Works CAPE CORAL, Fla. – In honor of National Public Works Week, the City of Cape Coral is opening their doors to the public and showing off what they do. From large vehicle and equipment demos to information and educational displays, unique tools, even an “equipment rodeo” obstacle course, it all takes place Wednesday morning from […]