Deadline approaching for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and HeleneMan wanted for stealing over $7K in items from Fort Myers business
Deadline approaching for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene Floridians affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene have just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance, with the deadline set for Jan. 7, 2025.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing over $7K in items from Fort Myers business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing over $7,000 in items from a Fort Myers business.
Pedestrian killed in collision with vehicle on CR 951 in Collier County A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on County Road 951, south of Naples Lake Boulevard.
FORT MYERS RSW Airport’s parking lots filling fast ahead of busy travel week If you have a flight on Monday, prepare to be surrounded by many people.
the weather authority Sun & clouds and warmer-than-average this Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and dry Monday afternoon, with a mixture of sun, clouds, and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
Deadline approaching for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene Floridians affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene have just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance, with the deadline set for Jan. 7, 2025.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing over $7K in items from Fort Myers business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing over $7,000 in items from a Fort Myers business.
Pedestrian killed in collision with vehicle on CR 951 in Collier County A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on County Road 951, south of Naples Lake Boulevard.
FORT MYERS RSW Airport’s parking lots filling fast ahead of busy travel week If you have a flight on Monday, prepare to be surrounded by many people.
the weather authority Sun & clouds and warmer-than-average this Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and dry Monday afternoon, with a mixture of sun, clouds, and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
BONITA SPRINGS Protesters voice concern over development on Old 41 in Bonita Springs Dozens of protesters are voicing their concern for proposed apartments along Old 41, just north of the Imperial River in Bonita Springs. The group wants to alert the public about the proposal they’re taking matters into their own hands. Their problem is, in March, the Barron Collier company presented their development proposal for two 4-story […]
MARCO ISLAND Man turns himself in to Marco Island police after killing seagull with shovel A man has turned himself in and faces an animal cruelty charge after Marco Island police say he struck a seagull with a shovel in November. On Nov. 5, 2021, the Marco Island Police Department began investigating a report of animal abuse that occurred in the South Beach area of Marco Island. It was reported […]
NAPLES Naples police union reaches salary deal with the city, increasing officer pay The first step toward a new future for Naples Police Department officers, those officers have pushed for higher wages and better benefits for months, and now they could finally see a change. The union is hopeful this is a step forward for the department. Although they didn’t get everything they wanted, they hope the salary […]
NORTH NAPLES Car break-ins on the rise; Collier deputies remind public to lock their vehicles Lock it or lose it. Deputies are reminding residents to lock their vehicles in order to protect their belongings. WINK News tagged along with Collier County deputies in North Naples as they searched for unlocked vehicles. Car break-ins investigated by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office have soared from last year to this year. In 2021, […]
FORT MYERS SWFL veterans welcomed home after Honor Flight An honor flight full of Southwest Florida heroes returned from the trip of a lifetime on Saturday. The veterans spent the day in Washington DC, seeing memorials that honor their dedication to our country. The honor flight landed at RSW with a large group of people waiting, ready to welcome them home. For many, this […]
EAST NAPLES East Naples hosts US Open Pickleball Championship with record $100K prize A record number of athletes came to Community Park in East Naples for the largest Pickleball event, The 2022 Minto US Open. Nearly 3,000 players will compete in more than 5,000 matches for the US Open pickleball crown. According to the Minto US Open pickleball website, the athletes are competing for a record $100,000 dollar […]
GOLDEN GATE 19-year-old woman dies in Golden Gate shooting A 19-year-old woman was shot and killed in Golden Gate on Wednesday night. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was taken to North Collier Hospital with a gunshot wound to her stomach. She was later flown to a hospital in Lee County where she died. Deputies said the investigation led them to […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County schools relying on publisher appeals after district approved books rejected by state The Collier County school board has decided how to handle the sticky textbook situation they have ended up in. The state rejected the seven math books approved by the school district. The school board is putting its faith in two publishers who wrote math textbooks that the state rejected. Mcgraw Hill and Savvas are appealing […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County parents to get say in which textbooks their kids learn from Parents in Collier County will soon get their say in the book battle over textbooks rejected by the state. The school district is set to hold a special meeting on Tuesday to discuss the books. Emotional learning and racial theory are among some of the topics not making the cut in the Department of Education’s […]
LEHIGH ACRES Possible puppy thief caught on cam taking 5-month-old American bully A puppy is thought to have been stolen from a front yard in Lehigh Acres and Crime Stoppers is looking for your help to identify a possible suspect. A man is seen in surveillance footage carrying the 5-month-old American bully puppy away from the home and putting it into an SUV before driving away. The […]