Rare tropical system could form off Florida’s Atlantic coastConstruction on Little Pine Island Bridge continues
Rare tropical system could form off Florida’s Atlantic coast It’s unusual for a June storm to develop in the Atlantic and make landfall from the east.
MATLACHA Construction on Little Pine Island Bridge continues If you’re taking a trip to Matlacha this week, you might begin to see some traffic back ups.
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO deputies investigating attempted carjacking The Lee County Sheriffs office is investigating a scene they say was an attempted carjacking.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Road rage and drug trafficking This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features road rage, drones, and drugs.
NORTH FORT MYERS Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp kicks kids off to good start School’s out for summer, but on Saturday morning, more than 300 kids learned what it takes to be a football player at the annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp.
NORTH NAPLES Water contaminating some Southwest Florida gas tanks With the record amount of rain we received, some people in Southwest Florida have struggled with an issue that isn’t visible to the eye, like street flooding.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A bit drier today; not a bad day to head out on the boat A great day to celebrate dad. Drier weather with temps topping out in the low 90s under mostly cloudy skies.
NAPLES FC Naples debuts club name, crest and colors FC Naples, the USL League One soccer club, debuted its name, crest and colors Saturday morning.
NAPLES Fire rescue exhibit gives children firefighter experience Children learned how to put out fires from real-life firefighters and got tips on how to stay under the flames with the help of Tank the K9.
PORT CHARLOTTE New video: Search continues for Metro Diner tip jar thief Someone stole a tip jar meant to help a mom with her baby in the NICU. Now, the restaurant is asking for help finding the guy who did it.
FORT MYERS Right lane cleared on Edison Bridge after hit-and-run crash The Fort Myers police department has confirmed this is a hit-and-run crash, and there are no reported injuries at this time.
CAPE CORAL The Weather Authority’s Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt speaks at Cape Coral Hurricane Expo Meet Matt Devitt, pick up a WINK Hurricane Guide and rain gauge at the Cape Coral Hurricane Expo.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms, mostly cloudy skies, below averages temperatures Signs of improvement in your weekend weather forecast, but some lingering tropical moisture means scattered storms.
FORT MYERS Businesses struggling to stay open in downtown Fort Myers Snowbird season is over, traffic is a mess from the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure and the new parking system isn’t exactly perfect in downtown Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH New numbers show open hotel rooms in parts of Lee County are low Lee County released new data this week on how different areas in the county are bouncing back after Ian by looking at how many hotels have reopened since the storm.
Rare tropical system could form off Florida’s Atlantic coast It’s unusual for a June storm to develop in the Atlantic and make landfall from the east.
MATLACHA Construction on Little Pine Island Bridge continues If you’re taking a trip to Matlacha this week, you might begin to see some traffic back ups.
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO deputies investigating attempted carjacking The Lee County Sheriffs office is investigating a scene they say was an attempted carjacking.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Road rage and drug trafficking This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features road rage, drones, and drugs.
NORTH FORT MYERS Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp kicks kids off to good start School’s out for summer, but on Saturday morning, more than 300 kids learned what it takes to be a football player at the annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp.
NORTH NAPLES Water contaminating some Southwest Florida gas tanks With the record amount of rain we received, some people in Southwest Florida have struggled with an issue that isn’t visible to the eye, like street flooding.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A bit drier today; not a bad day to head out on the boat A great day to celebrate dad. Drier weather with temps topping out in the low 90s under mostly cloudy skies.
NAPLES FC Naples debuts club name, crest and colors FC Naples, the USL League One soccer club, debuted its name, crest and colors Saturday morning.
NAPLES Fire rescue exhibit gives children firefighter experience Children learned how to put out fires from real-life firefighters and got tips on how to stay under the flames with the help of Tank the K9.
PORT CHARLOTTE New video: Search continues for Metro Diner tip jar thief Someone stole a tip jar meant to help a mom with her baby in the NICU. Now, the restaurant is asking for help finding the guy who did it.
FORT MYERS Right lane cleared on Edison Bridge after hit-and-run crash The Fort Myers police department has confirmed this is a hit-and-run crash, and there are no reported injuries at this time.
CAPE CORAL The Weather Authority’s Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt speaks at Cape Coral Hurricane Expo Meet Matt Devitt, pick up a WINK Hurricane Guide and rain gauge at the Cape Coral Hurricane Expo.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms, mostly cloudy skies, below averages temperatures Signs of improvement in your weekend weather forecast, but some lingering tropical moisture means scattered storms.
FORT MYERS Businesses struggling to stay open in downtown Fort Myers Snowbird season is over, traffic is a mess from the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure and the new parking system isn’t exactly perfect in downtown Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH New numbers show open hotel rooms in parts of Lee County are low Lee County released new data this week on how different areas in the county are bouncing back after Ian by looking at how many hotels have reopened since the storm.
Man who sued Aaron Hernandez due to testify in murder trial FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) – A man who sued Aaron Hernandez over being shot in the face in Florida is due to take the stand in the former New England Patriots player’s murder trial. But prosecutors will not be allowed to ask Alexander Bradley Wednesday about the shooting, which happened a few months before the […]
DC activists to protest at offices of Rubio, Cruz WASHINGTON (AP) – Activists seeking greater autonomy for the District of Columbia are planning to drop in on members of Congress they accuse of improper meddling in local affairs. The nonprofit D.C. Vote is organizing the protests on Wednesday. Among the senators the group plans to visit are Republicans Ted Cruz of Texas and Marco […]
Panama City bans beach alcohol during spring break PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) – The Panama City Beach council has approved an emergency ordinance banning drinking on the beach and in parking lots through the end of spring break. The action was taken Tuesday, shortly after the Bay County Commission took a similar action. The bans are in effect through April 18. The […]
Ward 3 Fort Myers City Council Seat goes to a runoff election FORT MYERS, Fla. – The special election for the Fort Myers City Council seat in Ward 3 will now go to a runoff election. Terolyn Watson received 41 percent of the votes while Levon Simms, who currently holds the seat, received 31 percent of the votes. Since neither of them received a 50 percent majority […]
Church accepting donations for funerals, following deadly Glades County crash GLADES COUNTY, Fla.- The National Safety Transportation Board is in Southwest Florida, to investigate a tragic church van crash. Eight people were killed and 10 others were injured in the crash around 12:30 a.m. Monday. It happened on State Road 78/US 27 in Glades County. The outpouring of support is now stretching across the state […]
Arrest made in Fort Myers homicide FORT MYERS, Fla.- Police have made an arrest in the homicide of 17-year-old Ismael Torres. Jddarrian Irons, 24, was arrested for second degree murder and robbery with a firearm. The United States Marshal’s Fugitive Taskforce located Irons in room 17 at the Green Wave Motel located at 4523 Palm Beach Boulevard. Irons was taken into custody […]
New hotel could arrive soon in downtown Fort Myers Beach FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- A big project is gearing up on Fort Myers Beach. WINK News is uncovering plans for a proposed hotel along Estero Boulevard. The group who bought the property says they want to redevelop downtown Fort Myers Beach. While specific plans have not been revealed, Tuesday was their official first meeting with […]
City of Naples wants to spend $300,000 on new parking meters NAPLES, Fla. – It’s your money and Naples wants to spend $300,000 on new parking meters. City leaders say spending big bucks on solar powered meters will bring in even more money for the city. There’s a lot of items to remember when you’re headed to the beach; from chairs to sunblock, coolers to towels, […]
Newman docked 75 points, Childress Racing fined for manipulated tires CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – NASCAR levied harsh penalties against Ryan Newman’s race team Tuesday after determining Richard Childress Racing manipulated the tires Newman used at Auto Club Speedway in California. There had been rampant speculation throughout the Sprint Cup garage that teams were drilling tiny holes in their tires to allow air to escape during […]