WINK Neighborhood Watch: Fraud, Pedophilia and Sexual BatteryThe Weather Authority: Mostly sunny skies and above-average heat
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Fraud, Pedophilia and Sexual Battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a ballet bamboozle, a sting operation and sexual assault.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Mostly sunny skies and above-average heat Most of Southwest Florida will be rain-free, hot, and sunny today.
FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard opens for Memorial Day weekend On Saturday, the new business opened its doors to the public.
FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say
PORT CHARLOTTE CCSO: 2-year-old boy shot in the hand by 4-year-old Charlotte County Fire-EMS said they treated the two-year-old boy, who had a gunshot injury to the hand.
NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay players NCAA and Power Five conferences agree on settlement that will allow schools to pay student athletes and share revenue.
FORT MYERS Placing flags to honor the fallen on Memorial Day weekend This weekend is much more than just a backyard barbecue and some time off work. It allows us to remember our nation’s heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
SANIBEL The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekend Businesses on Sanibel and Captiva told WINK News they’re ready for the wave of tourism.
The Weather Authority: Here’s what to expect for your Memorial Day weekend Hot and humid weather for your holiday weekend. The UV index will be an 11!
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres neighbor accuses construction company of mistakenly tearing up lot Along 27th Street West in Lehigh Acres, neighbors knew it was only a matter of time before the lots next to them were developed.
FORT MYERS ECS softball celebrates first state championship Evangelical Christian School honors state champion softball team with parade on campus.
SANIBEL Sanibel hosts annual hurricane seminar to prepare for upcoming season With a very active Atlantic hurricane season ahead, they’re not taking anything for granted.
Teen’s killer out of jail after 8 months A teenager charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend is now out of jail after serving less than a year.
Miles apart: local mother hopes to reunite brothers from Haiti to the U.S. The process of adopting a child is different for everyone, but Michelle Reed’s passion has always been to adopt children into her family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Fraud, Pedophilia and Sexual Battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a ballet bamboozle, a sting operation and sexual assault.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Mostly sunny skies and above-average heat Most of Southwest Florida will be rain-free, hot, and sunny today.
FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard opens for Memorial Day weekend On Saturday, the new business opened its doors to the public.
FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say
PORT CHARLOTTE CCSO: 2-year-old boy shot in the hand by 4-year-old Charlotte County Fire-EMS said they treated the two-year-old boy, who had a gunshot injury to the hand.
NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay players NCAA and Power Five conferences agree on settlement that will allow schools to pay student athletes and share revenue.
FORT MYERS Placing flags to honor the fallen on Memorial Day weekend This weekend is much more than just a backyard barbecue and some time off work. It allows us to remember our nation’s heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
SANIBEL The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekend Businesses on Sanibel and Captiva told WINK News they’re ready for the wave of tourism.
The Weather Authority: Here’s what to expect for your Memorial Day weekend Hot and humid weather for your holiday weekend. The UV index will be an 11!
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres neighbor accuses construction company of mistakenly tearing up lot Along 27th Street West in Lehigh Acres, neighbors knew it was only a matter of time before the lots next to them were developed.
FORT MYERS ECS softball celebrates first state championship Evangelical Christian School honors state champion softball team with parade on campus.
SANIBEL Sanibel hosts annual hurricane seminar to prepare for upcoming season With a very active Atlantic hurricane season ahead, they’re not taking anything for granted.
Teen’s killer out of jail after 8 months A teenager charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend is now out of jail after serving less than a year.
Miles apart: local mother hopes to reunite brothers from Haiti to the U.S. The process of adopting a child is different for everyone, but Michelle Reed’s passion has always been to adopt children into her family.
LEHIGH ACRES Fourth-grader saw teen use pepper spray at school dance We are learning how investigators tracked a 14-year-old student down in the days after pepper spray went off at a school dance. One student we spoke to said said he’ll never forget. We have the video showing the moment the spray went off at G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School in Lehigh Acres. “She put it […]
CAPE CORAL 8-year-old gives investigators the clues to his dad’s arrest A veteran was run down in front of an 8-year-old. On Wednesday night, we are learning that the child gave investigators the clues that ultimately led to his dad’s arrest. A new full booking report states Brian Ryerson talked to his friend about “a felony.” Then, Ryerson said he was afraid he would lose his […]
CAPE CORAL Simultaneous break-ins at owner’s computer liquidation stores Glass shattered and a door left in shambles. That is what Fernando Beltran found at his computer store after coming back from a family vacation. ”When I looked in, I basically ran out of air,” Beltran said. “I knew everything that was there for us to make a living was just gone.” Thousands of dollars […]
LEE COUNTY Metro Pkwy reopens after crews repair power lines Things are moving a little better along a busy Lee County road. All northbound lanes of Metro Parkway are back open after power lines fell on the road Friday. Crews finished fixing the power lines. Earlier, drivers were stuck in a mess trying to navigate around the roadblock. Lee County Deputies said a construction vehicle […]
FORT MYERS Lee County gas stations must install anti-skimmer devices by July 1 Punta Gorda, Cape Coral and now all of Lee County. Commissioners passed an ordinance Tuesday that requires all gas pumps to have a lock on the front to prevent crooks from stealing your information. People we spoke with said they are pleased for the extra protection at the pump. Using a credit or debit card […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral community members unhappy with city’s trip to China Neighbors say they had no idea an expensive trip that will send city leaders on a trip overseas was approved. The City of Cape Coral plans to spend about $17,000 to send city council members to China. There seems to be no record of the trip approval in any of the agenda details over the […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral City Council to discuss road improvements for pedestrians Adding sidewalks to the roads throughout Cape Coral would cost the city more than $2 billion. That’s just one option city leaders plan to talk about next week. Parents say these changes need to happen, or they are out. Cape Coral City Council plans to discuss possible road improvements at its meeting Monday “We’re going […]
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers woman’s dogs survive cane toad scare A neighbor’s dogs recently came into contact with a poisonous amphibian. Lindsey Lagasse of North Fort Myers was in for a scary shock when her pet dogs started showing signs that something wasn’t all right. Her pups had come in contact with a 4-pound cane toad. “One had a seizure,” Lagasse said. “The other one […]
LEHIGH ACRES Masked man attempted to carjack a Lehigh Acres woman A normal day quickly turned into a nightmare for one Lehigh Acres woman. While sitting in her car getting ready to leave for work, a masked man tries to carjack her on Laurelwood Drive. The woman’s husband says she was sitting in the driver’s seat when the man demanded she get out of her car. […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Green slime along the Caloosahatchee River concerns neighbors Not what you want to see in our waterways. Algae, which is floating down the Caloosahatchee River. The WINK News drone spotted some of it near the Edison Bridge in North Fort Myers Tuesday. Now, many neighbors fear a repeat of last year’s water crisis. ”Last year you couldn’t see two inches into the water,” […]