Successful sea turtle hatchings on Sanibel IslandMan connected to Fort Myers homicide investigation held without bond
SANIBEL Successful sea turtle hatchings on Sanibel Island Thousands of baby sea turtles have hatched and are making their way to their forever home on Sanibel Island, marking the end of a successful nesting season.
FORT MYERS Man connected to Fort Myers homicide investigation held without bond A 45-year-old man appeared in court charged in connection to an incident that happened on Colonial Boulevard near Ortiz Avenue.
Five SWFL high school volleyball teams to states Five Southwest Florida high school volleyball teams are heading to Winter Haven to compete for a state championship.
Officials discuss concerns about amendments passing As millions of Floridians vote on two major amendments dealing with abortion and marijuana, some officials are raising concerns about how lawmakers can change or alter an amendment once it’s passed.
LELY Game of the Week: South Fort Myers Wolfpack at Lely Trojans The South Fort Myers Wolfpack and the Lely Trojans will battle it out Friday night in our WINK News week 11 Game of the week.
CAPE CORAL How to help burrowing owls displaced after hurricanes Unlike us humans who can repair our homes and clear debris after a hurricane, burrowing owls can’t do that work themselves.
PUNTA GORDA Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda to reopen after Hurricane Milton If you’re looking to do some early holiday shopping in Charlotte County on Friday, Fisherman’s Village is reopening its doors just in time.
Miracle Moment: Nurses dress up NICU babies for Halloween It’s time for Miracle moment, and boy do we have a Halloween treat.
FORT MYERS End of daylight saving time can affect your health It doesn’t matter that it still feels like summer, the days are about to get longer as we head towards winter.
Charlotte County Driver in fatal Charlotte crash found guilty of vehicular homicide On Wednesday, a jury concluded that the driver involved in a Charlotte County two-vehicle fatal crash back in Sept. 21, 2023 was guilty of vehicular homicide.
CLEWISTON Clewiston Police: toddler dies from accidental gunshot wound New information has been released about the 2-year-old Clewiston boy who died from a single gunshot wound.
New FEMA disaster recovery center in Charlotte County For those looking for help with hurricane recovery efforts, a new FEMA disaster recovery center has opened its doors in Charlotte County.
Red tide found off the coast of SWFL counties Red tide has begun to appear in the Southwest Florida area from Tampa and Sarasota, with high concentrations in Charlotte County.
New shopping center coming to Punta Gorda at Jones Loop Road A new retail mall is planned along Jones Loop Road in Punta Gorda following a developer’s $6.1 million purchase of 18 acres.
ALVA 3 life sentences for Anne Lang, Alva woman guilty of DUI manslaughter Anne Lang, the woman found guilty on three counts of DUI manslaughter and three counts of vehicular homicide, will be back in court for sentencing.
SANIBEL Successful sea turtle hatchings on Sanibel Island Thousands of baby sea turtles have hatched and are making their way to their forever home on Sanibel Island, marking the end of a successful nesting season.
FORT MYERS Man connected to Fort Myers homicide investigation held without bond A 45-year-old man appeared in court charged in connection to an incident that happened on Colonial Boulevard near Ortiz Avenue.
Five SWFL high school volleyball teams to states Five Southwest Florida high school volleyball teams are heading to Winter Haven to compete for a state championship.
Officials discuss concerns about amendments passing As millions of Floridians vote on two major amendments dealing with abortion and marijuana, some officials are raising concerns about how lawmakers can change or alter an amendment once it’s passed.
LELY Game of the Week: South Fort Myers Wolfpack at Lely Trojans The South Fort Myers Wolfpack and the Lely Trojans will battle it out Friday night in our WINK News week 11 Game of the week.
CAPE CORAL How to help burrowing owls displaced after hurricanes Unlike us humans who can repair our homes and clear debris after a hurricane, burrowing owls can’t do that work themselves.
PUNTA GORDA Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda to reopen after Hurricane Milton If you’re looking to do some early holiday shopping in Charlotte County on Friday, Fisherman’s Village is reopening its doors just in time.
Miracle Moment: Nurses dress up NICU babies for Halloween It’s time for Miracle moment, and boy do we have a Halloween treat.
FORT MYERS End of daylight saving time can affect your health It doesn’t matter that it still feels like summer, the days are about to get longer as we head towards winter.
Charlotte County Driver in fatal Charlotte crash found guilty of vehicular homicide On Wednesday, a jury concluded that the driver involved in a Charlotte County two-vehicle fatal crash back in Sept. 21, 2023 was guilty of vehicular homicide.
CLEWISTON Clewiston Police: toddler dies from accidental gunshot wound New information has been released about the 2-year-old Clewiston boy who died from a single gunshot wound.
New FEMA disaster recovery center in Charlotte County For those looking for help with hurricane recovery efforts, a new FEMA disaster recovery center has opened its doors in Charlotte County.
Red tide found off the coast of SWFL counties Red tide has begun to appear in the Southwest Florida area from Tampa and Sarasota, with high concentrations in Charlotte County.
New shopping center coming to Punta Gorda at Jones Loop Road A new retail mall is planned along Jones Loop Road in Punta Gorda following a developer’s $6.1 million purchase of 18 acres.
ALVA 3 life sentences for Anne Lang, Alva woman guilty of DUI manslaughter Anne Lang, the woman found guilty on three counts of DUI manslaughter and three counts of vehicular homicide, will be back in court for sentencing.
FORT MYERS McGregor Reserve residents fed up with poor water quality, say what the city is doing just isn’t enough Homes with dirty, unusable water and no signs of improvement. People in McGregor Reserve are afraid to shower or even cook in the conditions and it’s been this way for months. Mary Stavley’s happy place is her beautiful home in McGregor Reserve. “I have friends here, I love the neighborhood, I love my area I […]
WINK NEWS FL GOP, Dems oppose Amendment 3 that would change state’s primary system Floridians can vote to change the state’s primary system for good. An amendment on the ballot in November would allow registered voters to cast a ballot regardless of party. Florida Republicans and Florida Democrats are opposed to Amendment 3. “It’s misleading,” said Gabriele Spuckes, the chair for the Democratic Party of Lee County. “It really […]
LEE COUNTY Thousands of boaters to join parades for Trump, Biden this Labor Day weekend Labor Day weekend is upon us and so is a very busy day on the water. On Saturday, many people came out to show support for their presidential candidate. Both President Trump and former Vice President Biden supporters launched their boat rallies from Horton Park in Cape Coral. Another Trump parade was held at the […]
FORT MYERS Boaters to hit the water to show support for presidential candidates Expect traffic delays and crowded waterways this weekend, not just because of Labor Day, but because of boat parades planned for both presidential candidates. “Any busy weekend where the weather is nice, everybody’s out,” said Emily Locicero. Locicero has been chartering boats for 20 years, so she’s expecting it to be a bit hectic this […]
FORT MYERS Is your child prepared to go back to school? The countdown to the new school year is just hours from running out. For the last few weeks you have worked hard to get your child ready to return to the classroom amid the pandemic. But you may still have some concerns about if your child is prepared. Beyond the usual crayons, pencils and notebooks, […]
FORT MYERS DeSantis working to assist unemployed with additional benefits, extended eviction moratorium Many of you are out of work as a result of the pandemic and have relied on $600 a week unemployment checks to help you make ends meet. But more financial support is on the way. Losing that check was a crushing blow for tens of thousands of people in Southwest Florida. State unemployment benefits […]
LEHIGH ACRES Help sought in solving Aug. 14 shooting death of Lehigh Acres teen An 18-year-old was shot and killed Aug. 14 in a Lehigh Acres home, and authorities are hoping the public can help find the person who did it. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers said Friday that Lee County Sheriff’s Office detectives responded in the early morning hours to a shooting at a home on 56th Street West. […]
FORT MYERS Hendry County man volunteers to help those affected by Hurricane Laura; how you can help Howling winds, flying debris — we know the feeling. “My wife and I live in a fifth wheel RV so we don’t sit them out anymore. We get out of town when they come to Fort Myers,” said Red Cross volunteer, Bill Roy, of Hendry County. But this time as Hurricane Laura grew in the […]
BONITA SPRINGS Tipsy Cow owners buy trailer to keep their business afloat. Now that trailer is missing. Jim and Andy Palmisano say that owning their ice cream shop, The Tipsy Cow, is a dream come true. “It‘s been a dream to own my own place so this is obviously, with working with dad and whatnot, it’s been great,” Andy said. But the onset of the coronavirus pandemic made it difficult for the […]
LEHIGH ACRES Voters in Lehigh opt for a new way to pay for fire district When a fire breaks out, seconds are crucial. Getting to the scene and putting it out becomes the number one priority. “A few years back we had a 400-acre brushfire and unfortunately, we lost four houses in that fire,” said Lehigh Acres Fire Chief Robert DiLallo. DiLallo said thanks to the voters, he and his […]