The Weather Authority: Sun, clouds, humidity, rain – it’s all in your weekend forecastChaotic lake getting fence and security
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Sun, clouds, humidity, rain – it’s all in your weekend forecast Saturday afternoon will be hot and humid, with a mix of sun and clouds.
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.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Sun, clouds, humidity, rain – it’s all in your weekend forecast Saturday afternoon will be hot and humid, with a mix of sun and clouds.
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.
Citizen Police Academy: ‘Shoot’ or ‘don’t shoot’ firearm training FORT MYERS, Fla.- Facing life or death, would you pull the trigger? WINK News continues to take you behind the badge, training with Fort Myers Police Department officers. You might be surprised to learn, that a gun is not a police officer’s best weapon. In fact, police records show that out of 140 FMPD officers, only five […]
Lee Memorial Health System asks for breast milk donations LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Breast milk can make a huge difference in a baby’s life, but sometimes mothers have a hard time producing it on their own. WINK News found out Lee Memorial Health System has opened two new breast milk depots, but they need help getting the milk from mothers who can give. “If my […]
FGCU Lands Six All-Conference Selections The FGCU Baseball team placed six players on the Atlantic Sun All-Conference awards list, announced on Tuesday. Junior first baseman and Bishop Verot grad Nick Rivera was a First-Team selection after posting a .360 batting average with a league-leading 67 RBI. Brady Anderson, Jake Noll and Tyler Selesky earned Second Team honors while Matt Reardon […]
LCSO employee on leave as sheriff’s office investigates offensive drawing LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A Lee County Sheriff’s Office employee was placed on administrative leave over a drawing. This is all started after North Fort Myers baseball coach Tavaris Gary posted a photo to Facebook of a drawing depicting him with what appears to be a noose around his neck. A video posted to social media […]
Four charities accused of bilking donors out of millions TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s Attorney General Pam Bondi along with the Federal Trade Commission and law enforcement from every state and the District of Columbia have charged four cancer charities with bilking more than $187 million from donors. CHARITY COMPLAINTS The charities at the center of the federal court complaint are Cancer Fund of America, […]
End of year exams invalid for some courses in Collier County COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- There are more problems with Florida’s new testing system. Collier County is not using end of year tests on final grades in three subjects after the state says the tests are invalid. The State of Florida says it can’t verify the accuracy of tests in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. Therefore, […]
Quarterback Everett Golson transferring to Florida State Former Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson says he is transferring to Florida State, where he will have the chance to replace Jameis Winston. In a statement to Fox Sports, Golson said Tuesday after much consideration he will spend his fifth year of eligibility with the Seminoles. Golson graduated from Notre Dame on Sunday. He will […]
Fort Myers Police investigate early morning business burglary FORT MYERS, Fla.- Fort Myers Police Officers are investigating a break-in this morning at Vapin’ by the Beach on Lee Boulevard right near the Lee County line. The burglary happened early this morning. Officers responded to find a broken window in the front of the business. They tell WINK News items were stolen, but money […]
Treat yourself to a spa day for the children FORT MYERS, Fla. – For the 6th year, SPADA Salon & Day Spa is holding their annual SPADA-thon, in an effort to raise money for the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and the PACE Center for Girls of Lee County. All for just a donation of $5 or a gently worn dress you can […]
Deadly crash closes US 41 in North Fort Myers NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed one and sent two to the the hospital Tuesday Morning. Witnesses tell WINK News that a blue Mustang was traveling at a high rate speed Northbound on US 41 when it struck the drivers side of a silver Honda, killing […]