Rabies tests negative for bat brought to school

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – The health department tells WINK News a bat some kids brought to school did not have any diseases. Charlotte County Animal Control sent the bat to a lab in Tampa after five kids found a live bat on their way to school, picked it up and brought it with them. The […]

Mounting concerns over dangerous Cape Coral intersection

CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Hector Posada knows all too well the dangers of the intersection at Del Prado Boulevard and Southeast 44th Street in Cape Coral. About a year ago, he says he and his sister were on 44th trying to cross Del Prado, when… “Apparently there was a car coming in ’cause cars speed […]

Avoiding scams when trying to find work

The economy may be getting better, but there are still plenty of people looking for work. Before you rush to take a job offering big pay for little work, you may want to take a second to see if it is a scam. According to postal inspectors, at least 120 people were conned into thinking […]

Race to raise money for FMB 4th of July fireworks amps up

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- With under two months until the Fourth of July, the race to raise money for a popular Fort Myers Beach fireworks show is on. Only WINK News talked to a business owner who is challenging the community to pay up. “I do have a check for $1,000 to go towards the […]

Short summer break for some Southwest Florida schools

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – School is almost out for summer, but not for as long as some have hoped. The Charlotte County School District will start classes two weeks ahead of schedule in August. By beginning school early, students will be able to take their finals before winter break. In the past, finals would be […]

Local attorney arrested on fraud, theft warrant

FORT MYERS, Fla.- A high-profile attorney is behind bars Friday night. J Patrick Buckley is accused of defrauding a client of more than $50,000. He was taken into custody Thursday. His bar license was suspended earlier this year after he was accused of diverting client’s money held in trusts for his personal use. WINK News […]

Fresh Blues, cold Brews and award winning BBQ

NAPLES, Fla. – For the 5th consecutive year you can eat some of the freshest blue crab, enjoy cold beer and bite into some award winning BBQ, all with a gorgeous backdrop surrounded by live music. The free Blues, Brews & BBQ festival kicks off on Friday May 8th at 4:00 p.m. with live music […]

Pope to visit notoriously violent Bolivia prison in SA trip

VATICAN CITY (AP) – Pope Francis will visit a notoriously violent prison in Bolivia, a flood-prone shanty in Paraguay and a home for the elderly in Ecuador during his July 5-12 visit to South America. The Vatican on Friday released the itinerary for Francis’ second visit to his home continent, a jam-packed, three-nation whirlwind featuring […]