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Fort Myers is asking residents to help shape its future by updating its comprehensive plan, which has not been revised since 2008.
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Fort Myers is asking residents to help shape its future by updating its comprehensive plan, which has not been revised since 2008.
The debate over the size of a popular resort on Captiva Island continues, with concerns now extending beyond just building heights.
Spring break in Southwest Florida is in full swing, with Fort Myers Beach buzzing with thousands of tourists.
The roads on Colonial Boulevard are notorious for traffic congestion and crashes, but there might be hope on the horizon.
The Lee County Port Authority board met Monday to discuss the future of the RSW Terminal Expansion Project, which has encountered significant delays.
An active shooter situation is a terrifying prospect, but preparation is key.
Estero Boulevard from Crescent Street to Matanzas Pass has officially been reopened for motorists in Fort Myers Beach.
The long-awaited roundabout at the bottom of the Matanzas Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach is now open.
Food banks play a crucial role in ensuring that hardworking individuals don’t go hungry. However, WINK News has learned that this task might become more challenging.
After only one year leading the Eagles, FGCU head women’s basketball coach Chelsea Lyles is stepping down.
The FSW Buccaneers women’s basketball team is playing in the NJCAA Tournament for the first time since 2020.
New technology from virtual reality video games and popular apps like GPS is making its way into operating rooms, transforming the way surgeries are performed.
Families of children with disabilities, this is for you.
Not everyone gets a second chance, but the Lee County Board of Port Commissioners granted it to the original companies contracted to build the Terminal Expansion Phase One project at Southwest Florida International Airport. The project is now more than four years behind schedule and hundreds of millions of dollars over budget.
A Fort Myers Police Department K-9 helped police find a drug-filled car.
Fort Myers is asking residents to help shape its future by updating its comprehensive plan, which has not been revised since 2008.
The debate over the size of a popular resort on Captiva Island continues, with concerns now extending beyond just building heights.
Spring break in Southwest Florida is in full swing, with Fort Myers Beach buzzing with thousands of tourists.
The roads on Colonial Boulevard are notorious for traffic congestion and crashes, but there might be hope on the horizon.
The Lee County Port Authority board met Monday to discuss the future of the RSW Terminal Expansion Project, which has encountered significant delays.
An active shooter situation is a terrifying prospect, but preparation is key.
Estero Boulevard from Crescent Street to Matanzas Pass has officially been reopened for motorists in Fort Myers Beach.
The long-awaited roundabout at the bottom of the Matanzas Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach is now open.
Food banks play a crucial role in ensuring that hardworking individuals don’t go hungry. However, WINK News has learned that this task might become more challenging.
After only one year leading the Eagles, FGCU head women’s basketball coach Chelsea Lyles is stepping down.
The FSW Buccaneers women’s basketball team is playing in the NJCAA Tournament for the first time since 2020.
New technology from virtual reality video games and popular apps like GPS is making its way into operating rooms, transforming the way surgeries are performed.
Families of children with disabilities, this is for you.
Not everyone gets a second chance, but the Lee County Board of Port Commissioners granted it to the original companies contracted to build the Terminal Expansion Phase One project at Southwest Florida International Airport. The project is now more than four years behind schedule and hundreds of millions of dollars over budget.
A Fort Myers Police Department K-9 helped police find a drug-filled car.
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I joined the WINK News team in June 2020. I am a general assignment reporter, soaking in more than just sunshine every single day!
I started my reporting career in Panama City Beach, Florida, at WJHG/WECP. There, my love for storytelling expanded as I learned the true impact of great journalism.
Four months into my time in the Panhandle, Hurricane Michael ravaged the area, showing me the importance of local news and the crucial need for journalism after a devastating event. My reporting helped people get the resources they needed after the storm, such as food, clothing, and shelter.
Given my experience covering a major storm, Hurricane Ian was like deja vu. Immediately after the storm, I knew how crucial it was to tell the stories of survival and connect people with the right resources to rebuild their lives.
The best feeling in the world is when my stories can bring a helping hand to someone in need.
My time in Southwest Florida has led me to cover various topics. From being a lead reporter on the Gabby Petitio case to covering the highly anticipated Florida elections, but not before navigating the challenges of reporting during a global pandemic.
There's a reason why I'm soaking up more than just sunshine! Every day I am lucky to learn something new about the environmental, political, and deeply personal stories of the Sunshine State.
Awards and Recognition
My work in the field led me to win a Florida Associated Press award for my coverage after Hurricane Michael.
I've emceed nearly half a dozen community staple events.
I have been written up in the Florida State University Nomadic Nole magazine for my accomplishments as a proud Seminole alumnus.
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I enjoy cooking and trying new recipes! I also have an aloe plant I’m really trying to keep alive. More than anything, I love getting outdoors and exercising with my dog Maggie Mae.
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I love just being down south! I love the warm weather, the beaches, and being near friends and family.
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The Hanson Street Extension will soon open, extending the road east to connect with Ortiz Avenue at a new roundabout. The road cuts through the middle of Fort Myers city-owned Eastwood Golf Course. Andy Gundell was born and raised in Fort Myers and knows the roads well. He’s an assistant golf pro at the golf […]
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