GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman pleads guilty to PPP loan fraud, accused of using money for a pool Saving ten jobs during the pandemic is what one woman claimed on her application for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. Now, She has entered a plea deal for lying about how many employees she had and how she used the money. Federal prosecutors say after Liliana Gonzalez got a PPP loan for close to […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Man arrested for sexually assaulting one of his employees in Charlotte County Charlotte County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man who they say sexually assaulted one of his employees while on a job site. The sheriff’s office says, Amilcar Matute-Turcios, 31, is an unlicensed business owner and was working on a home Puerta Drive when he sexually assaulted an employee. WINK News spoke with the couple who […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police warn of compromised bank accounts that start with a simple text The Cape Coral Police Department is warning of a text message that looks like it’s from your bank. Cape PD has received several reports of banks accounts getting compromised from Suncoast Credit Union. People who bank with Suncoast are discovering that crooks have gained access to their bank accounts. This is because the text messages […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council closes door on relocating Vietnam-era helicopter to veteran’s memorial The future of a Huey helicopter that means a lot to Charlotte County veterans is unclear after the Punta Gorda City Council voted not to allow further discussions about relocation. The Vietnam-era medivac helicopter stands tall outside the Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda. Its owner and several veterans want to move it to the […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Brush fire temporarily forces evacuations from homes in South Gulf Cove community A brush fire prompted the evacuations of some homes in the South Gulf Cove community in Charlotte County Thursday afternoon. The fire, in the area of Sand Domingo Boulevard, Calumet Boulevard, and Hebron Road was fast-moving, according to a county spokesman. The sheriff’s office evacuated homes as needed based on the movement and weather conditions. […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral dancing in a new street on Wednesday nights after a push for safety A plan to keep people safe while dancing in the streets has a Wednesday night tradition in Cape Coral taking place in a new spot. Every Wednesday night, people dance to Dancing in the Streets on Southeast 47th Terrace in front of Cork Soakers in downtown Cape Coral. Police have moved the dancers to a […]
ARCADIA Vigil held to remember little girl killed in crash, support her family People gathered on Friday night to remember a little girl’s life that was taken too soon. Four-year-old Maleena Valdez died on Wednesday after an SUV crashed into the play area of her daycare in Arcadia. The tragedy has majorly affected the people who live in this community. So, they honored Maleena and her family with […]
LEHIGH ACRES Deputy shot, suspect killed in deputy-involved shooting on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy-involved shooting on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres that left an officer injured. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno confirmed that a deputy was shot in the shoulder but is expected to be OK. The sheriff says the suspect is dead. The sheriff said he’s thanking God that his […]
WINK NEWS Insurance fraud in Florida is causing your homeowner’s insurance rates to climb A duo was arrested for a roofing scheme targeting people after Hurricane Irma. They are accused of promising people a new roof without having to pay a deductible if they submit a full roof replacement claim to their insurance company. This kind of fraud, experts say, is driving up insurance rates for everyone in Florida. […]
NORTH PORT Gabby Petito’s parents launch allegations against Laundrie family in new lawsuit A new lawsuit from the parents of Gabby Petito says that Brian Laundrie told his parents he’d killed his fiance. The couple made national headlines when Gabby disappeared in Wyoming, and Brian returned to North Port without her. What many thought was a perfect couple left their families fighting in court after her murder and […]