Two local golf pros recount memories from PGA ChampionshipMan accused of driving 102 mph faces homicide charges for Lehigh Acres crash
Two local golf pros recount memories from PGA Championship Two local golf pros, Jeremy Wells and Evan Bowser, recount the memories they made playing in the PGA Championship.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of driving 102 mph faces homicide charges for Lehigh Acres crash Maxcimiliano Rodriguez, who faced vehicular homicide charges, had his first appearance in court on Thursday.
WINK NEWS Lessons learned and how to apply them this 2024 hurricane season Hurricane season is approaching, so now is the time for Southwest Floridians to gear up and protect themselves against potential storms.
Brown pelican found on Marco Beach with possible red tide poisoning A brown pelican was found on a Marco Island beach last week, showing signs of red tide toxicosis.
Charlotte County single-family home, condo prices increase in April There was an uptick in April median and average prices for single-family homes in the Charlotte County real estate market despite rising inventory levels.
GiGi’s Ice Cream shop thrives in Punta Gorda GiGi’s Ice Cream shop opened in January at 311 W. Marion Ave. in downtown Punta Gorda and since has built a strong local following.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN Taiwan scrambles jets, puts forces on alert as China calls new war games “powerful punishment” for the island Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new president took office this week. China’s military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence.
Country House Restaurant expands into Golden Gate Country House Restaurant launched a new location May 23 at 11985 Collier Blvd. on the eastern edge of Golden Gate.
WINK NEWS Thomas Stein appears in court in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case; waives right to speedy trial One of the teenagers allegedly involved in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old girl appeared before a judge this morning.
Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel owner applies for demolition permit In addition to the five-story hotel at 300 W. Retta Esplanade, there is a two-story addition, which shares a common wall with the now-closed Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill.
FORT MYERS Osprey statue stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on an Osprey statute stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tropical Disturbance reported in the Greater Antilles The Weather Authority has been tracking an area of showers and thunderstorms in the Caribbean, and now the National Hurricane Center is also monitoring it.
LABELLE Lehigh Acres man dies after crash on State Road 80 in Hendry County A 58-year-old man from Lehigh Acres died after a crash in Hendry County on State Road 80.
CAPE CORAL 2 evacuated from Cape Coral house fire The Cape Coral Fire Department responded to a house fire that forced two people out on Thursday morning.
Nokomis Arrest made in Sarasota shooting that killed a Port Charlotte man The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for the Sunday shooting that killed a man from Port Charlotte.
Two local golf pros recount memories from PGA Championship Two local golf pros, Jeremy Wells and Evan Bowser, recount the memories they made playing in the PGA Championship.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of driving 102 mph faces homicide charges for Lehigh Acres crash Maxcimiliano Rodriguez, who faced vehicular homicide charges, had his first appearance in court on Thursday.
WINK NEWS Lessons learned and how to apply them this 2024 hurricane season Hurricane season is approaching, so now is the time for Southwest Floridians to gear up and protect themselves against potential storms.
Brown pelican found on Marco Beach with possible red tide poisoning A brown pelican was found on a Marco Island beach last week, showing signs of red tide toxicosis.
Charlotte County single-family home, condo prices increase in April There was an uptick in April median and average prices for single-family homes in the Charlotte County real estate market despite rising inventory levels.
GiGi’s Ice Cream shop thrives in Punta Gorda GiGi’s Ice Cream shop opened in January at 311 W. Marion Ave. in downtown Punta Gorda and since has built a strong local following.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN Taiwan scrambles jets, puts forces on alert as China calls new war games “powerful punishment” for the island Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new president took office this week. China’s military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence.
Country House Restaurant expands into Golden Gate Country House Restaurant launched a new location May 23 at 11985 Collier Blvd. on the eastern edge of Golden Gate.
WINK NEWS Thomas Stein appears in court in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case; waives right to speedy trial One of the teenagers allegedly involved in the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old girl appeared before a judge this morning.
Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel owner applies for demolition permit In addition to the five-story hotel at 300 W. Retta Esplanade, there is a two-story addition, which shares a common wall with the now-closed Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill.
FORT MYERS Osprey statue stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on an Osprey statute stolen from Lakes Regional Park in Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tropical Disturbance reported in the Greater Antilles The Weather Authority has been tracking an area of showers and thunderstorms in the Caribbean, and now the National Hurricane Center is also monitoring it.
LABELLE Lehigh Acres man dies after crash on State Road 80 in Hendry County A 58-year-old man from Lehigh Acres died after a crash in Hendry County on State Road 80.
CAPE CORAL 2 evacuated from Cape Coral house fire The Cape Coral Fire Department responded to a house fire that forced two people out on Thursday morning.
Nokomis Arrest made in Sarasota shooting that killed a Port Charlotte man The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for the Sunday shooting that killed a man from Port Charlotte.
CAPE CORAL Community fundraiser supports Cape Coral family of 8-year-old killed A community came together to raise money for a family whose 8-year-old daughter was killed in a hit-and-run involving a red pickup truck. Layla Aiken will killed Monday while she waited for the school bus during dark morning hours in Cape Coral. She was a student at Trafalgar Elementary School. Friends, family and neighbors came […]
NORTH PORT Known sexual offender accused of touching girls at a pool sought on new charges Police are searching for a known sexual offender out of jail on bond in North Port Wednesday afternoon. Timothy Rice, 41, was arrested at the Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park pool in Englewood Friday after a parent said he squeezed her daughter’s butt and asked for a kiss. Rice has since bonded out of […]
CAPE CORAL Army Corps takes public input on Lake Okeechobee releases Marvin Postema is far from the only one angry with the Army Corps of Engineers after dealing with the nasty and smelly algae that ended up in his Cape Coral canal last summer. ”Didn’t hardly want to come out on even the lanai because it smelled so bad,” Postema said. Bill Steinke, a local realtor, […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers bar back in spotlight after nearby brawl Fists and bodies go flying in a brutal brawl. One woman is seen being stomped in video captured of the fight. Fort Myers police say it all stemmed from Fly Lounge, a place on thin ice with FMPD. On Thursday, Fort Myers Police Department responded to a brawl that happened at a 7-Eleven on Colonial […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral neighbors worried about drone recording children in neighborhood Neighbors in Cape Coral are buzzing about who could be watching them from the sky. They say a mysterious drone is flying around their homes off Gleason Parkway and Skyline Boulevard in Cape Coral. And they’re worried about who’s on the other end of the controls. “I don’t know if he’s a pedophile,” Bo Hulse […]
FORT MYERS FMPD seeks identities of alleged Robert E. Lee statue vandals The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men who they say were involved with damaging the bust of General Robert E. Lee in downtown Fort Myers. The bust of Lee was found lying face down, torn from its plinth at the intersection of First Street and Bay Street on March […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County sheriff arrests two for theft of more than $20K A woman’s goodwill was taken advantage of by a couple of drifters. She lost thousands of dollars in jewelry to a homeless man and woman she let stay in her home. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested David Lee Harmon, 55, and Samantha Labbe, 28 on drug charges and grand theft charges among others after they […]
CAPE CORAL Two kids arrested for attempted break-in in Cape Coral At least six kids were witnessed attempting to break into a neighbor’s house in Lee County. Two of the young suspects were arrested by police for their actions. Police were able to identify one of the suspects, who left homework with their name written on it in a backpack left at the scene. On Thursday, […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County school board plans to approve teacher salary increase Teachers in Lee County turned out to demand more money. And it worked — almost. Teachers told WINK News they are struggling to support their families. Some are even living with roommates to get by and still digging up dollars to pay for school supplies on their own, but they said a decision made by […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Clumps of red, slimy drift algae lining Fort Myers Beach Giant clumps of red, slimy gunk piling up on Fort Myers Beach, just in time for Spring Break. Some people who flew hundreds of miles to relax on the beach are staying away. “We haven’t been down to the beach too much,” said Rick Wagner, a Fort Myers Beach resident. “Just came down to see […]