FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional playHomes For Our Troops grants veteran new home
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
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 five 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.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
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 five 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.
FMPD investigates homicide near Edison Mall FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating an apparent shooting death near the Edison Mall. Around 4:30 a.m. Saturday, FMPD responded to a call of a man down on the sidewalk in front of the 3700 block of Broadway Avenue. The man was pronounced dead on the scene, and police cordoned […]
Navy Seal shoots weapons training videos in Bonita Springs BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- The sound of bullets could be heard coming from Bonita Springs Friday afternoon, but WINK News found out, there’s nothing to worry about. U.S. Navy Seal John David Williamson and his production team are in town, shooting “how to” movies for weapons training. Williamson currently teaches anti-terrorism tactics with the U.S. State […]
3rd ranked Mariner beats 5th ranked Gibbs as Hunter goes over 2,000 points Mariner senior Rodney Hunter scored 27 points to lead Mariner over Gibbs (St. Petersburg), 68-58 at Mariner High School. The Columbia commit went over 2,000 career points in the process. “When I look back on it I feel like it will be greater then it is right now. Right now I’m thinking about winning a […]
New Immokalee Football Coach Opens Up About Second Chance COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- Last week, Immokalee High School named offensive coordinator Dale More as their new head football coach. He was over the moon. “It was very exciting for me,” said More. “It’s what you coach for.” That’s because his new gig wasn’t just a job — it was a second chance. Before coming to […]
North Naples jewel thieves caught on camera NAPLES, Fla.- Surveillance video captured perfect pictures of two men who created an elaborate plan to steal jewelry in North Naples. Wednesday, two men waltzed into Paradise Jewelers. They acted friendly, mingled with both managers and even discussed custom jewelry. When they finally made a purchase, they pulled out a perfectly made credit card and […]
Wounded Warrior takes on a new battle, on the ball field BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- WINK News introduces you to a softball player with a lot of heart. The Marine is on a traveling softball team made up of Wounded Warriors. WINK News sat down with Josh Wege, just a day before the first game of the season. They are being called America’s favorite team! The guys […]
Wounded Warrior softball tournament returns to Southwest Florida BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- A day full of softball and excitement is set for Saturday, as the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team will take on first responders in Lee County. The tournament is expected to draw thousands and you’re invited to come out and take in all the action, cheering on your favorite team. As both […]
Seminar on macular degeneration arrives in SWFL People at least 50 years old are at risk of Macular Degeneration. That’s a disease that affects vision and can be very frusturating. There is a free seminar at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa. It is on Saturday, Jan. 17th,