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.
NAPLES City of Naples considers making changes to parking ordinance to help with increase in neighborhood street parking The City of Naples is taking a look at its current parking ordinance as some advocate to get rid of street parking altogether. Naples Police Chief Tom Weschler says there are dangers to street parking. The road should have enough room for traffic to go in both directions, but cars parked on both sides of […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County McDonald’s remains closed a week after video showing rats in the kitchen A Collier County McDonald’s has been closed for a week after a video circulated on social media showing a rat infestation in the kitchen. Seven days may seem like a long time to get rid of rats, but a pest control company said it is not unusual. They said it’s a lengthy and expensive process. […]
NAPLES Demolition of the Naples Beach Hotel is underway The Naples Beach Hotel is finally coming down, and something big is going up in its place. There will be a Four Seasons Resort with hundreds of hotel rooms. Now that demolition is underway, WINK News reporter Jennifer Morejon met with people who are choosing to cling to the memories. Others say they’re looking for […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County McDonald’s still closed after rat infestation A video of rats infesting a Southwest Florida McDonald’s has made its way across social media. That McDonald’s is along Pine Ridge Road near I-75 in Collier County. But on Friday that restaurant is still closed. The State Department of Business and Professional Regulation sent an investigator to McDonald’s on Friday, but he didn’t make […]
COLLIER COUNTY Caught on Camera: Rats take over a McDonald’s in Collier County Rats were caught on camera running around a McDonald’s in Collier County. Video of the rats has since been circulating on social media. There are signs posted at that location saying it is closed until further notice. No one wants to see a rat anywhere. Especially not at the McDonald’s drive-thru. “We pulled up to […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh resident upset at Amazon delivery driver for handling of package When expecting a package there are typical concerns of porch pirates. But for one Lehigh Acres neighborhood, they now have to worry about careless delivery drivers. One driver launched a package out of his truck’s driver-side window. It was caught on camera in the area of Arthur Avenue. Brian Keller said he checked the app […]
NAPLES Naples police union fighting for better pay and benefits for officers First responders are fighting for change so they can better protect you. The Naples Police Department is experiencing an officer shortage. And the ones who are still on the job say they need better pay and benefits. Naples city leaders met with the police union on Tuesday to discuss possible solutions. The Fraternal Order of […]
NORTH NAPLES 911 dispatcher getting the spotlight in Collier County These normally unsung heroes during emergencies are getting the spotlight this week. These are the dispatchers on the other side of 911 calls who play a vital role in saving lives. You might remember when Collier County deputies got on scene just in time to save a maintenance worker who’d been trapped by a lawnmower […]
NAPLES Naples Police Department experiencing officer shortage The Naples Police Department is struggling to recruit more officers to live and work in an expensive community. NPD is short at least nine officers, and others could be on their way out in search of better opportunities. People in Naples are now worried that crime will rise if there aren’t enough officers. The police […]
WINK NEWS New partnership is providing free mental health care to veterans Veterans are taking their own lives at an alarming rate and experts say the problem is not slowing down. A new partnership will provide a place to treat veterans and families dealing with mental illness for free. More than 100,000 people in Southwest Florida will be able to take advantage of this program. There are […]