Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanupMan accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Man accused of driving into ‘That BBQ Place’ on Matlacha asks for new attorney Cody Curtis, the man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, is asking for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temperatures Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonal highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving Boston was joined by members of the Lehigh Senior High School Football team to help deliver 800 turkeys to those in need.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sand, sweat, and precision: Final day of sculpting on Fort Myers Beach Sunday was the final day of the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Illegal gun possession, Kate Spade theft and deadly crash This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a gun possessed by a person with felony convictions, a Kate Spade thief and a man arrested for causing a crash that killed a man on Alligator Alley.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead and 1 critically injured in double shooting in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral got good news from FEMA; the 25% flood insurance discount is staying in place for the next three years.
Cool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday The Weather Authority says Sunday started off even slightly cooler than Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across the area.
CAPE CORAL Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Man accused of driving into ‘That BBQ Place’ on Matlacha asks for new attorney Cody Curtis, the man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, is asking for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temperatures Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonal highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving Boston was joined by members of the Lehigh Senior High School Football team to help deliver 800 turkeys to those in need.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sand, sweat, and precision: Final day of sculpting on Fort Myers Beach Sunday was the final day of the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Illegal gun possession, Kate Spade theft and deadly crash This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a gun possessed by a person with felony convictions, a Kate Spade thief and a man arrested for causing a crash that killed a man on Alligator Alley.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead and 1 critically injured in double shooting in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral got good news from FEMA; the 25% flood insurance discount is staying in place for the next three years.
Cool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday The Weather Authority says Sunday started off even slightly cooler than Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across the area.
CAPE CORAL Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
NAPLES The City of Naples is cashing in on your parking tickets It’s a lot easier for people like Marilyn Newlyn to social distance on the Naples Shoreline compared to just a few weeks ago when Miami-Dade closed their beaches. “So many people came over here and I’m a diabetic and don’t want to take chances,” Newlyn said. To keep those from the east coast coming over, […]
WINK NEWS Trump signs executive orders to lower costs of prescription drugs Helping you make ends meet, the president signed four executive orders Friday aimed at cutting the costs of prescription drugs. Especially during the pandemic, this can help keep families afloat and reduce worry about the burden of their life-saving medication. A student we spoke to, who has diabetes, says he spends thousands of dollars a […]
WINK NEWS SWFL voter unhappy Byron Donalds campaign used misleading caller ID You look at your phone and see a call from Capital One. You might answer it. But it might not be the bank on the other side. Bryon Donalds is a Republican candidate for Congressional District 19. His campaign for Congress says it hosted a telephone town hall with voters and used numbers that used […]
COLLIER COUNTY Oakes Farms refuses to require masks at business locations in Collier County Masks are now required in Collier County, but at least one business says it won’t follow the order. Some people say they are “disgusted” at the business’ reaction. Alfie Oakes, the owner of Oakes Farms in Collier County, has made it clear he is against many things surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, and he is against […]
MARCO ISLAND Drainage issues cause flooding in Marco Island neighborhood Heavy rain is flooding streets on Marco Island, and the standing water is so bad that vehicles are having to be towed out of it. It isn’t the first time this has happened and residents are getting frustrated. Neighbors said knee-deep water covered Barfield Drive for hours, pulled a mailbox out of the ground and […]
NAPLES Collier County commissioners pass mask mandate after heated public input Collier County commissioners passed a mask mandate Tuesday by a vote of 3-2 during an emergency meeting to reconsider last week’s failed ordinance. Commissioner Penny Taylor, who on July 14 voted against the mandate, requested the board reconsider requiring face coverings in public places, such as government buildings and businesses. The mandate goes into effect […]
NAPLES Home sales on the rise in Collier County A mixture of falling home prices, low-interest rates, below three percent to be exact, and the famous sunshine are all contributing to the rise in home sales in Collier County. This is good news for consumers and realtors alike. “Homes that have been on the market for years without any attention or direction are suddenly […]
COLLIER COUNTY FDOH in Collier County warns of door-to-door COVID test solicitations The Florida Department of Health in Collier County said Thursday that there are people soliciting neighborhoods offering COVID-19 home test kits for a fee. “This is not something that DOH employees would be doing, this is not something local health providers would be doing as well; we believe this is a scam,” said Kristine Hollingsworth […]
COLLIER COUNTY Weight setting in for some after Collier County votes down mask mandate Nearly 24 hours after Collier commissioners voted down a mask mandate, the weight of that decision is setting in for some. No masks are required, but some businesses have signs on their doors saying you should wear one anyway. Three commissioners prefered leaving the mask decision to individual businesses like this one and want to […]
NAPLES Isolation increasing risk of dementia, Naples Senior Center says Florida has reported more than 10,000 cases of COVID-19 seven times in the past two weeks. Four of those days were all in a row, from this past Friday through Monday. Southwest Florida added 613 more cases Monday, bringing its total cases since March to more than 20,000. More positive cases are especially bad news […]