Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher JordanFGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut
FORT MYERS Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher Jordan The NAACP and Jordan’s family said this isn’t the end for them
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
FORT MYERS Family and NAACP continue fighting for justice for Christopher Jordan The NAACP and Jordan’s family said this isn’t the end for them
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball players ready for NCAA Tournament debut FGCU softball players are ready to play in their first NCAA Tournament game against No. 4 Florida.
FORT MYERS Expert weighs in on ‘justified’ police shooting of Christopher Jordan We spoke with Dr. David Thomas – a forensic studies professor from FGCU and a former officer – who supports the idea of officer-involved shooting investigations going to a grand jury.
West Palm Beach 360-degree storm documentation: A closer look at Hurricane Ian’s aftermath At the Governor’s Conference exhibit hall, Dylan Faraone, Regional Director of Mosaic, showcased his work using a 360-degree camera mounted on his car to document the aftermath of major storms, including Hurricane Ian’s impact on southwest Florida.
GAINESVILLE FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville for NCAA Tournament FGCU catcher Neely Peterson returns to Gainesville, where she fell in love with the sport again playing for Santa Fe College.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
CAPE CORAL Suspect in custody after a North Fort Myers family loses everything in a fire Their investigation led them to the area of Hancock Bridge Parkway in Cape Coral. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a suspect from the Bogart Drive incident is in custody.
FORT MYERS Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down roads on Fowler and Winkler Ave. Fort Myers Police Department has confirmed that a motorcyclist has died in a crash on Fowler and Winkler Avenue on Thursday.
Sarasota How well does a diverging diamond really work? The Sarasota diverging diamond is located at Interstate 75 and University Parkway. It was put in to alleviate heavy traffic.
FORT MYERS RSW experiencing terminal expansion delay Lee County commissioners gave us an update on the RSW terminal expansion project, which is long overdue. Now we know why.
IMMOKALEE National Weather Service surveys storm damage in Immokalee The National Weather Service in Miami concluded after a survey the damage wasn’t from a tornado. It was from a downburst of straight-line wind between 60 – 70 mph.
SANIBEL Sanibel considering e-bike changes Biking is almost as common as driving on Sanibel, and the city’s Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee wants to keep that trend going.
CAPE CORAL Family of victim sues Lee County School District, claiming it failed to protect student Family sued Lee County School District for failing to keep their student safe.
CAPE CORAL Former Cape Coral teacher who sent inappropriate pictures to student reaches plea deal Reynolds’ plea agreement includes 12 years in prison followed by an additional 96 months of probation.
BONITA SPRINGS 12 vehicle crash shuts down all lanes of I-75 near MM 116 Bonita Springs firefighters are working the scene. Tow trucks are helping to get the affected vehicles off the road.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach churches band together to protect community A fatal stabbing in January has left some on Fort Myers Beach nervous about their security. Deputies said Adam Soules killed the director of Fort Myers Beach Public Library at the facility. Beach Baptist Church is among six local church congregations who hope they can stop violence like the incident that caused Dr. Leroy Hommerding’s […]
HENDRY COUNTY Scam caller poses as Hendry County Sheriff’s Office According to Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, people in the area are receiving scam telephone calls from a number posing as the sheriff’s office Saturday. Callers advised HCSO they are receiving phone calls from phone number 863-674-4060, and caller ID identified that number as the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office. The caller is a male suspect, who is identifying […]
CAPE CORAL Power Restored: Boat strikes power lines in Cape Coral Cape Coral Police Department is on scene where a sailboat has struck power lines in the canal of the 5300 block of Bayside Court in Cape Coral. Police say to avoid the area. The canal and area around the boat crash is blocked due to possible lines down in the water. According to CCPD, power […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Victims identified in fatal North Fort Myers crash Two people are confirmed dead in a two-vehicle crash Saturday. Florida Highway Patrol is responding to the crash on State Road 31 and Fox Hill Road in North Fort Myers. According to the FHP press release, driver Rita Jo Matz, 67, from Summerfield died from the crash. Passenger Barbara S. Gates, 73, from Elwin, Illinois […]
COLLIER COUNTY All lanes reopened after Collier County crash on I-75 Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash at mile maker 61 on I-75 southbound in Collier County on the Alligator Alley portion of the interstate Saturday. FHP and assisting authorities are on scene. All lanes are reopened after the crash. Trust WINK News to update you as more information becomes available.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for Jan. 31 Fort Myers shooting On Friday, the US Marshall’s Service working with Fort Myers Police Department’s Gang Suppression Unit arrested Joseph Anthony Ferguson, 21, in relation to the shootings that took place on Henderson Avenue on Thursday, Jan. 31. The scene law enforcement responded to was near Franklin Park Elementary School. Three people were injured at the time of […]
FORT MYERS Black history museum unveils new exhibit in Fort Myers The Williams Academy Black History Museum unveiled a new exhibit honoring the oldest predominantly black churches in Fort Myers, all more than a century old. Lee County Black History Society told WINK News about how the museum tells its own story Friday.
CAPE CORAL Accused drunk driver crashes car into Cape Coral home A couple was startled when they woke up to a loud crash at their home, waking them up form sleep. When they looked to see what the source was, a car was inside their home. This has happened more than once at this exact home. Cape Coral Police Department arrested Jason Estes after he drove […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Bus stop safety concerns after boy chased in North Fort Myers On Thursday, it was reported a man chased after a boy in North Fort Myers after he got off the bust at his stop. Law enforcement is still working to identify and find the suspect. Lee County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect would only face a misdemeanor charge upon arrest Friday. The boy got off […]
NAPLES Sportscaster Warner Wolf arrested for vandalizing sign in Naples One man known for his famous voice faces charges after defacing a community sign. The signage is missing letters. It used to say Classics Plantation Estates, but a man is accused of ripping the word plantation off the sign back in November 2018. Former sportscaster Warner Wolf turned himself in to Collier County Sheriff’s Office […]