FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debutExpert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
IMMOKALEE Strong storms cause wind damage in Immokalee, power outages reported Powerful storms leading to flood advisories and severe thunderstorm warnings have been impacting Southwest Florida for most of Thursday.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
IMMOKALEE Strong storms cause wind damage in Immokalee, power outages reported Powerful storms leading to flood advisories and severe thunderstorm warnings have been impacting Southwest Florida for most of Thursday.
LEE COUNTY Lee schools superintendent talks back to school changes, safety Students and parents are getting ready to head back to classrooms in Lee County, and there are some changes compared to last year. The COVID-19 restrictions are gone, which means parents are allowed back on campus. They can now join their kids in the classroom or in the lunch room. This year, parents can sign […]
WINK NEWS Family remembers girl who accidentally shot herself with cousin’s ghost gun Family members of a girl who accidentally shot herself in the face with a ghost gun are telling their story. Destiny Padilla’s mother and grandmother are heartbroken but also angry after the accident. Destiny’s family says she was playing with the gun in a home that wasn’t supposed to have firearms. Andrew Byrd admitted to […]
LEE COUNTY LCSO seeks RPO against teen who built ghost gun used in death of 17-year-old girl A risk protection order has been filed against an 18-year-old who was arrested in January for having a gun. The teen, Andrew Byrd, has admitted to building a different gun known as a ghost gun. That ghost gun was used by a 17-year-old girl who accidentally shot herself in the face. The Byrd family is […]
COLLIER COUNTY Woman evicted from her apartment for missing payments while in hospital A woman was evicted from her apartment complex for missing payments while in the hospital. Barbara Mosher said she was kicked out for being late on rent and despite getting help from a local rental assistance program but the complex still won’t let her stay. Mosher said all her stuff including pictures, heirlooms, furniture, and […]
FORT MYERS Lee County teachers weigh in on gender support plan Lee County school board members and support staff cheered on teachers as they welcomed them during a special event on Wednesday morning. This comes as the district considers changes to a policy like requiring a signed form if a student wants to change their gender identity at school. WINK News spoke with three first-year teachers […]
FORT MYERS Lee schools’ plan would require students to ask parents before changing pronouns The Lee County School Board discussed a plan that would require parental notification if a student wants to change their pronouns, and name, or use a bathroom that matches their gender identity. Lee County schools are considering a so-called voluntary form students would need to fill out if they wanted to change their gender identity […]
PUNTA GORDA Needing answers, judge pushes ruling for former officer Lee Coel manslaughter charges Former officer Lee Coel will stay on probation, for now, after shooting Mary Knowlton during a police demonstration in Punta Gorda. The judge decided to push the ruling into the future because she wasn’t sure if it was in her power or jurisdiction to terminate Coel’s probation. What makes it tricky for the judge is […]
PUNTA GORDA Emerald Pointe condo owners still paying HOA fees on burned down homes The owners of homes in Emerald Pointe Community that burned down four months ago are still paying HOA fees for those homes. Although the insurance company has paid the Condo Association $1.9 million, the residents said they haven’t received any of the insurance money but are still paying the HOA fees. Not only are their […]
CAPE CORAL Some in Cape Coral are glad the yacht club improvements have been delayed Construction is on hold at the Cape Coral Yacht Club, so people are still enjoying it this summer. The yacht club was supposed to close in April to allow the improvements to begin, but the project has stalled without permits. Some people in Cape Coral are happy with the delay. They’re glad the Army Corps […]
ARCADIA Body cam shows moments after vehicle strikes day care in Arcadia Video released by the State Attorney’s Office shows the moments after a vehicle slammed into an Arcadia day care, killing one girl and injuring another. The March 16 crash at Imagination Station Learning Center on State Road 70 killed 4-year-old Maleena Valdez and led to the arrest of 18-year-old Kiara Morant, who is accused of […]