FORT MYERS BEACH Little League is back on Fort Myers Beach The crack of the bat is something these little league players never thought they’d get to see again here on Fort Myers Beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. released from jail The aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. have been released Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Salad Knife, Fish, and Shooting Update This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife-wielding customer, a fish named ‘Bean,’ and an update on a double shooting.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler said to expect a warm weekend, but there is a present for Mom on Sunday – lower humidity.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
FORT MYERS Mom celebrates first Mother’s Day with cancer-free daughter We have one of the best weekends ahead, a time to celebrate mothers everywhere, and as any mother knows, celebrating with your family matters most.
Glades County Should commissioners have to live in the District they represent? WINK Investigates why one commissioner doesn’t The Glades District 1 Commissioner was elected while living in that district. He has since moved. What does that mean for his position?
FORT MYERS Boats stuck since Hurricane Ian being removed from Centennial Park area Boats that have been stuck since Hurricane Ian are in the process of being removed from a messy yard next to Centennial Park and Joe’s Crab Shack.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of waving knife at Metro PCS workers in Cape Coral Two women try to help a customer and end up fearing for their lives. One man started waving a seven-inch knife in the faces of two Metro PCS workers.
FORT MYERS BEACH Little League is back on Fort Myers Beach The crack of the bat is something these little league players never thought they’d get to see again here on Fort Myers Beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. released from jail The aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. have been released Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Salad Knife, Fish, and Shooting Update This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife-wielding customer, a fish named ‘Bean,’ and an update on a double shooting.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler said to expect a warm weekend, but there is a present for Mom on Sunday – lower humidity.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
FORT MYERS Mom celebrates first Mother’s Day with cancer-free daughter We have one of the best weekends ahead, a time to celebrate mothers everywhere, and as any mother knows, celebrating with your family matters most.
Glades County Should commissioners have to live in the District they represent? WINK Investigates why one commissioner doesn’t The Glades District 1 Commissioner was elected while living in that district. He has since moved. What does that mean for his position?
FORT MYERS Boats stuck since Hurricane Ian being removed from Centennial Park area Boats that have been stuck since Hurricane Ian are in the process of being removed from a messy yard next to Centennial Park and Joe’s Crab Shack.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of waving knife at Metro PCS workers in Cape Coral Two women try to help a customer and end up fearing for their lives. One man started waving a seven-inch knife in the faces of two Metro PCS workers.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to prohibit year-round liveaboards at Laishley Marina, making residents move Six years ago David and Kris Nichols gave up their 3,400 square-foot home in Colorado, bought a boat and sailed into a slip at the Laishley Marina in Punta Gorda. It became their home until now. “Everything is so good, I wonder what bad could possibly happen,” David Nichols said. The couple and more than […]
ESTERO Body of kayaker found in Estero River ID’d as 19-year-old Lehigh Acres man A teen is dead after a tandem kayak ride on the Estero River went wrong on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, they were called to a boating accident at around 12:30 p.m. after two people fell into the river. One person was able to swim to shore but the […]
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man arrested for lewd behavior on flight from Newark to Boston A Bonita Springs man was arrested Sunday for being accused of performing a lewd act aboard an aircraft in-flight from Newark to Boston on Friday. Donald Edward Robinson, 76, was charged by criminal complaint with one count of lewd, indecent and obscene acts while in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the U.S. Robinson was arrested […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Arrest made in peeping Tom cases in Lee County; man accused of recording children in fitting rooms Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said his agency arrested a man wanted in a peeping Tom case. The man, identified as 29-year-old Dalton Matheson, was caught using a cell phone to record a 12-year-old girl and a 4-year-old girl who were trying on clothes at a retailer in south Fort Myers on Wednesday. He was […]
FORT MYERS Man suspected of filming girls in changing room at Goodwill, Walmart in custody The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said it has a man in custody suspected of filming young girls as they tried on clothes inside a Fort Myers Goodwill changing room. The incident happened on Saturday morning at the store at 4650 Challenger Boulevard. The man is also a suspect in a peeping Tom incident that occurred at […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Caught on Camera: 2 Charlotte County deputies, good Samaritan save man from burning car A pair of Charlotte County deputies and a good Samaritan were seen in a dashcam video saving a man trapped inside a burning car early Saturday morning. Their bravery is unmatched. The deputies and one good Samaritan did what most do not; run toward danger. WINK News spoke with one of the deputies who pulled […]
WINK NEWS Diocese of Venice warning of church scam Wannabe crooks are trying to take advantage of churchgoers. The Diocese of Venice is warning about a scheme where people are pretending to be priests in hopes of getting your donations. People are texting or calling churchgoers and even adding the person’s name to the messages. The final touch is a signature from a priest. […]
PUNTA GORDA What’s next for neighbors in the Emerald Pointe community after fire Families are having to pick up the pieces after a horrific fire destroyed seven homes and a boat at Emerald Pointe in Punta Gorda. They say they’re getting through it by helping each other. One woman took fire victims to breakfast. Another person helped call their family members. They’re all determined to help each other […]
CAPE CORAL A woman accused of stabbing a man is shot by police at least five times Police shot a woman who they say had just stabbed a man, refused to cooperate with orders and pointed a gun at Cape Coral police officers. This happened in Cape Coral along the 800 block of SW 47th Terrace, near the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Cape Coral Parkway. This is is right behind a […]
BONITA SPRINGS High fire danger continues for Southwest Florida after Bonita Springs brush fire Southwest Florida is once again in the red for high fire danger. This is a day after a brush fire in Bonita Springs had people concerned they might have to evacuate. On Monday, firefighters were back out there hoping to extinguish any new hot spots. It’s so dry out that a single spark could reignite […]