Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truckFGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
Cancer concerns heighten safety precautions at Lehigh Fire Department Lehigh Acres Fire Fighter has battled with fire many times and came out on top, now he hopes to do the same thing with his latest battle, and it doesn’t involve flames. Lehigh Acres Fire Chief, Robert Dilallo was 30 years old when doctors diagnosed him with cancer. “They basically said you know, this type […]
FORT MYERS Hope Scholarship helping bullied students find safe learning environments Bullying victims often suffer in silence, but now, a scholarship is helping students relocate to safer learning environments. The Hope Scholarship gives students the opportunity to transfer to private schools, and fundraising is open to the public. Seventh grader Mariah Pavichevich is one student benefiting from the scholarship, living a happier life at a school […]
FORT MYERS New DOH grant funds AEDs & “Stop the Bleed” kits in Lee County Lee County is using a new $90,000 grant from the State Department of Health to purchase more medical supplies including automated external defibrillators or AEDs. Emergency responder Paul Rapp says as the county continues to grow, it is imperative they prepare for emergency situations. “The longer it takes for you to get an AED or […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Woman almost kidnapped at North Fort Myers gas station A woman was almost kidnapped at a North Fort Myers gas station after a stranger asked for a cigarette. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s report, a woman and her boyfriend were at the Circle K gas station on Bayline Drive. A man driving a U-Haul asked the woman for a cigarette, and when she […]
New clean-up tactic aims to keep algae from flowing into canals Residents in Cape Coral are still dealing with the blue-green algae that is plaguing canals. “The smell of the blue green algae would just take your breath away,” said Denise Clements, who lives on one of the canals affected by the toxic algae. Clements neighborhood is now one of the two test sites for a […]
FORT MYERS Rebuild Florida program helping those with Irma damage A new state resource to help those stuck with Hurricane Irma damage opened it’s doors in Fort Myers this week. The program, Rebuild Florida, was launched by the Department of Economic Opportunity, and connects those in need of repairs with federal assistance. The Mayor of Fort Myers welcomed the new Rebuild Florida center in downtown […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County project to reduce nitrogen levels in Powell Creek Lee County just took a big step towards reducing nitrogen levels in Powell Creek. Residents say nitrogen and phosphates leaking into the Caloosahatchee River is part of the larger water quality problem. Many say that after this summer’s red tide and blue-green algae, enough is enough. “We definitely do need a plan, because this thing […]
BONITA SPRINGS Construction worker arrested after breaking into woman’s apartment, kissing her A construction worker is behind bars after breaking into a woman’s home in the middle of the night Saturday. Despite living in a gated community with a gate guard and security cameras, Castaneda Gustavo Alvarenga was able to get into a woman’s apartment. The woman woke up to Alvarenga standing at her bedside, just inches […]
PINE ISLAND Harry Chapin opens mobile food pantry on Pine Island Those taking a hit from the water quality crisis are now headed home with some extra help thanks to the Harry Chapin emergency food bank that opened on Pine Island Friday. Many who make their living from the water are struggling amid red tide and blue-green algae, losing business during the already-slow summer months. “Bookings […]
PUNTA GORDA ISLES Punta Gorda homeowners meet with contractor over seawall repairs Homeowners in Punta Gorda Isles were left with damaged seawalls after Hurricane Irma and one year later, they are dealing with slow construction. Neighbors are sick of dealing with torn up backyards, broken pipe lines and damaged curbing. MORE: Work ramps up even more to repair Punta Gorda seawalls from Hurricane Irma damage The contractor, Duncan […]