Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanupMan accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Man accused of driving into That BBQ Place on Matlacha asks for new attorney Cody Curtis, the man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, killing a patron, is asking for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temperatures Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonal highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving Boston was joined by members of the Lehigh Senior High School Football team to help deliver 800 turkeys to those in need.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sand, sweat, and precision: Final day of sculpting on Fort Myers Beach Sunday was the final day of the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Illegal gun possession, Kate Spade theft and deadly crash This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a gun possessed by a person with felony convictions, a Kate Spade thief and a man arrested for causing a crash that killed a man on Alligator Alley.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead and 1 critically injured in double shooting in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral got good news from FEMA; the 25% flood insurance discount is staying in place for the next three years.
Cool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday The Weather Authority says Sunday started off even slightly cooler than Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across the area.
CAPE CORAL Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Man accused of driving into That BBQ Place on Matlacha asks for new attorney Cody Curtis, the man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, killing a patron, is asking for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temperatures Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonal highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving Boston was joined by members of the Lehigh Senior High School Football team to help deliver 800 turkeys to those in need.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sand, sweat, and precision: Final day of sculpting on Fort Myers Beach Sunday was the final day of the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Illegal gun possession, Kate Spade theft and deadly crash This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a gun possessed by a person with felony convictions, a Kate Spade thief and a man arrested for causing a crash that killed a man on Alligator Alley.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead and 1 critically injured in double shooting in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral got good news from FEMA; the 25% flood insurance discount is staying in place for the next three years.
Cool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday The Weather Authority says Sunday started off even slightly cooler than Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across the area.
CAPE CORAL Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
Coconut Point Mall, Waterside Shops to close due to coronavirus pandemic Simon Property Group is closing its malls nationwide because of the coronavirus pandemic. Coconut Point Mall will close most retail stores Wednesday at 7 p.m. and is expected to be closed until March 29. Several retailers inside malls around the country had already announced their stores would be closing, including Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Gap and […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County schools to distribute Chromebooks to students who need them The School District of Lee County will be distributing Chromebooks to elementary school students who need a computer for distance learning. Students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade will be assigned a Chromebook if they don’t have access to a computer at home. “Nothing replaces face-to-face; nothing replaces hands-on learning,” said Dr. Jeff Spiro, the […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man arrested in fatal shootings of neighbor, dog A Fort Myers man was arrested late Sunday in the shooting deaths of a neighbor and the neighbor’s dog. Luis Anthony Walker, 45, has been charged with homicide, aggravated assault with a weapon, and killing an animal. Lee County deputies said Monday that Walker was walking his four dogs through the parking lot of Lago […]
LEE COUNTY Southwest Florida man self-quarantines after Caribbean cruise A Southwest Florida man has self-quarantined after returning from a week-long Caribbean cruise and experiencing symptoms associated with the coronavirus. Coughing and a scratchy throat are alarming symptoms right now, especially if you’ve just returned from vacation. For one Southwest Florida man, his ideal vacation became a nightmare once he got home. Nik Pietanze said […]
FORT MYERS Harry Chapin Food Bank prepares for possible increased demand The coronavirus is putting a strain on people around the United States, with many being forced to stay home from work and school, places they depend on for paychecks and meals. The Harry Chapin Food Bank is trying to get ahead of that. While they haven’t yet seen an increase in demand for help, they […]
FORT MYERS Leader of Lee County drug ring sentenced to life in federal prison A Lehigh Acres man who led a drug distribution ring out of North Fort Myers was sentenced to life in federal prison on Thursday. Tony Wilson Jr., 31, was charged with conspiring to distribute cocaine base (crack cocaine), heroin, and fentanyl; distribution of fentanyl; and possessing multiple firearms as a convicted felon. He entered a guilty […]
North Fort Myers man sentenced to 15 years in fatal DUI crash A North Fort Myers man will spend 15 years in prison for killing a woman in a 2018 DUI crash. Kenneth Lee Archer, 39, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of DUI manslaughter. His sentence also includes lifetime revocation of his driver’s license, along with $7,000 in fines and court costs. Archer must also attend […]
CLEARWATER Sea turtle released on Clearwater Beach after flipper amputation, rehab Olivia the sea turtle has returned to the sea after recovering from a boat strike. Clearwater Marine Aquarium released the juvenile green sea turtle on Wednesday at Clearwater Beach after months of rehabilitation – and an amputation. Dr. Shelly Marquardt said Olivia was found floating offshore by a boater near John’s Pass on June 2, […]
FMPD: Search called off for battery thief after battery returned Fort Myers police called off the search for a man they believed stole a car battery on Monday. Police said the man was seen on surveillance video taking a battery out of a vehicle parked outside RedBone’s Bar and Grill at 3604 Palm Beach Blvd. FMPD said Wednesday the search for the man was called […]
TALLAHASSEE Florida activates price gouging hotline amid coronavirus outbreak Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody activated the state’s price gouging hotline on Tuesday amid shortages of key products related to the coronavirus. The hotline was activated following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ emergency declaration on Monday in response to 14 confirmed cases across the state, including two in Lee County and one in Charlotte County. The emergency […]