Officers searching for alleged Racetrac arsonistPushing for changes at Lee County Domestic Animal Services
FORT MYERS Officers searching for alleged Racetrac arsonist The Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed an early morning fire at a gas station was arson.
FORT MYERS Pushing for changes at Lee County Domestic Animal Services The Lee County Domestic Animal Services is responding to a letter listing concerns and allegations at the shelter.
Miracle Moment: Kinsley Vitiello Three-year-old Kinsley Vitiello loves to play dolls and dance her heart out with her big sister Aubrey.
CAPE CORAL Low canals and dried-up wells: Why does Cape Coral keep building? In a city with more canals than Venice, Waterfront living isn’t hard to find.
BONITA SPRINGS Students turn old treasure into gems for Mother’s Day An array of fine gems and jewels all for a mother’s heart. With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, one Bonita Springs marketing company is helping students think outside the box.
FORT MYERS BEACH Woman sees potentially suspicious charge on her account after parking at Fort Myers Beach Jennifer parked in the parking lot across from Lynn Hall Memorial Park, paid with a QR code and went to visit friends for lunch.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers DL balancing spring practice and shot put regionals North Fort Myers defensive lineman James Johnson is balancing spring football practice and going for a regional title in the shot put.
IMMOKALEE Training day for Folds of Honor donors and special guests On Wednesday, high-ranking veterans of the navy seals and other special operations conducted six different training scenarios.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Non-profit makes teddy bears for families of fallen officers Having a loved one in law enforcement means there is always a fear that they may not come home.
CAPE CORAL People fighting to lower the cost of playing pickleball in Cape Coral The price of playing on these courts is putting people in a pickle. The Lake Kennedy Racquet Center has yet to open, but there are a lot of concerns.
NORTH FORT MYERS Parents say their children are still waiting for winnings after Lee County takes over SWFL AG Expo Children in the 4-H program who raise animals say they’re still waiting to receive the money they won in early March.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024.
San Carlos Park Man at center of WINK News investigation now charged with drugging, molesting child After a years long WINK investigation, Dwayne Staron was arrested and convicted of grand theft. Now he and his wife, Theresa Staron, are both behind bars.
FORT MYERS Police: Man caught at Clemente Park with AR pistol, ski mask and black latex gloves A 19-year-old man has been arrested after officers found an AR pistol, all-black clothing, a ski mask and black latex gloves in his backpack.
PUNTA GORDA FHP investigating hit-and-run with injuries after crash at mm 170 on I-75 Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash with injuries on Interstate 75 southbound at mile marker 170 in Punta Gorda.
FORT MYERS Officers searching for alleged Racetrac arsonist The Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed an early morning fire at a gas station was arson.
FORT MYERS Pushing for changes at Lee County Domestic Animal Services The Lee County Domestic Animal Services is responding to a letter listing concerns and allegations at the shelter.
Miracle Moment: Kinsley Vitiello Three-year-old Kinsley Vitiello loves to play dolls and dance her heart out with her big sister Aubrey.
CAPE CORAL Low canals and dried-up wells: Why does Cape Coral keep building? In a city with more canals than Venice, Waterfront living isn’t hard to find.
BONITA SPRINGS Students turn old treasure into gems for Mother’s Day An array of fine gems and jewels all for a mother’s heart. With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, one Bonita Springs marketing company is helping students think outside the box.
FORT MYERS BEACH Woman sees potentially suspicious charge on her account after parking at Fort Myers Beach Jennifer parked in the parking lot across from Lynn Hall Memorial Park, paid with a QR code and went to visit friends for lunch.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers DL balancing spring practice and shot put regionals North Fort Myers defensive lineman James Johnson is balancing spring football practice and going for a regional title in the shot put.
IMMOKALEE Training day for Folds of Honor donors and special guests On Wednesday, high-ranking veterans of the navy seals and other special operations conducted six different training scenarios.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Non-profit makes teddy bears for families of fallen officers Having a loved one in law enforcement means there is always a fear that they may not come home.
CAPE CORAL People fighting to lower the cost of playing pickleball in Cape Coral The price of playing on these courts is putting people in a pickle. The Lake Kennedy Racquet Center has yet to open, but there are a lot of concerns.
NORTH FORT MYERS Parents say their children are still waiting for winnings after Lee County takes over SWFL AG Expo Children in the 4-H program who raise animals say they’re still waiting to receive the money they won in early March.
Southwest Florida Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 8, 2024.
San Carlos Park Man at center of WINK News investigation now charged with drugging, molesting child After a years long WINK investigation, Dwayne Staron was arrested and convicted of grand theft. Now he and his wife, Theresa Staron, are both behind bars.
FORT MYERS Police: Man caught at Clemente Park with AR pistol, ski mask and black latex gloves A 19-year-old man has been arrested after officers found an AR pistol, all-black clothing, a ski mask and black latex gloves in his backpack.
PUNTA GORDA FHP investigating hit-and-run with injuries after crash at mm 170 on I-75 Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run crash with injuries on Interstate 75 southbound at mile marker 170 in Punta Gorda.
COLLIER COUNTY How schools, parents are handling at-home learning for special needs students Homeschooling can be hard, especially for parents who have never done it before. But what about parents of special needs children? They’re used to their children getting special one-on-one instruction. Now, they have a Chromebook instead. ”Sophie would be one of the ones that would be considered at risk; she has a lot of other […]
NAPLES NCH stops drive-thru testing as patients left waiting for results NCH Healthcare System is stopping all drive-thru testing for the coronavirus because it’s running out of supplies. The announcement that they’ll only test inside the hospital comes as one woman said she’s still waiting for her test results after more than a week. “I need to know if I exposed a large number of extremely […]
NAPLES Naples fire chief asks governor to act now and issue ‘shelter in place’ order The Naples fire chief wrote an email to the governor Monday morning voicing his concerns for public safety, saying it keeps him up at night and that the rules need to get stricter in order to save lives. Chief Pete DiMaria says first responders have worked hard to enforce the tighter restrictions for social distancing, […]
NORTH NAPLES Volunteers help feed migrant worker families in North Naples We’re all in this together, as we fight a global health crisis. That’s why some volunteers and organizations are putting their stress aside to give back to the working, migrant community. Educators and volunteers at St. John’s Evangelist Church in North Naples spent their day teaching students a very difficult life lesson about the coronavirus […]
MATLACHA Matlacha fishermen still open for business amid coronavirus crisis Store shelves may be empty, but local fishermen want you to know there’s still plenty of fish in the water. Matlacha charter boat captains are getting in on it and you can too! WINK News’ Gina Tomlinson shows you how the Pine Island Seafood Market in Matlacha is trying to survive the coronavirus crisis with […]
NAPLES Naples Senior Center volunteers helping seniors during coronavirus isolation People helping people during the coronavirus crisis. The Naples Senior Center is closing Wednesday, but officials there say they won’t let their seniors down. Lots of them depend on the center to socialize and even to eat. One volunteer is helping them find hope in moments of darkness. ”These volunteers are going way above their […]
NAPLES Naples Senior Center quiet as it closes its doors due to coronavirus concerns It’s normally a place buzzing with excitement for older folks, but now, the Naples Senior Center is a ghost town. Just another fallout of the coronavirus, the center, designed to keep seniors from feeling alone, is shutting its doors. Some people even rely on the center to eat. “Granted, I don’t want to get the […]
NORTH NAPLES Witness to deadly boat crash near Vanderbilt Beach speaks We spoke to the witness of a swimmer-involved boat crash in Collier County. We told you about the deadly boat crash that killed swimmer Onofrio Sozio, 57, in the water near Vanderbilt Beach recently. A video was taken moments after investigators say the boat’s driver threw the swimmer a life jacket and took off. “The […]
NORTH NAPLES Collier deputies, firefighters team up to keep you safe at the beach Spring break is here and the beaches in Collier County are packed. Deputies say it makes it tougher to respond to emergencies, so they’re teaming up with firefighters for your safety on the sand and in the water. Recently a swimmer was struck by a boat. To get to that swimmer quickly, first responders used […]
COLLIER COUNTY NCH awaits patient’s coronavirus test results after other tests negative NCH Healthcare System in Collier County confirms one patient tested negative for coronavirus (COVID-19), and NCH also confirms another patient is awaiting test results back for the virus Tuesday. It’s welcome news for residents of Collier County and all in the Southwest Florida region, but people we spoke to in Collier County remain alert. “It’s […]