What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. DaySouthwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok ban affects 170M users, including Southwest Florida residents TikTok users in the United States are facing a sudden disruption as the app is currently unavailable.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok ban affects 170M users, including Southwest Florida residents TikTok users in the United States are facing a sudden disruption as the app is currently unavailable.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
Louisiana man dies while swimming off Upper Captiva LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies have identified the 65-year-old man who died Friday afternoon while swimming off Upper Captiva. Deputies found the body of Vincent Anzalone from Shreveport, Louisiana in the water Friday evening. Authorities were called to the area around 4 p.m. for a missing swimmer. Deputies said six people had anchored their boat […]
NY police investigate possible sighting of escaped killers LINDLEY, N.Y. (AP) – New York State Police are investigating a possible sighting of the two convicted killers who escaped from an upstate New York prison two weeks ago. In a news release posted late Friday, State Police say two men fitting the description of inmates David Sweat and Richard Matt were seen a week […]
Charleston church to reopen for service Sunday CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The historic black church where nine people were killed will re-open for a Sunday service, and the FBI said it was reviewing a manifesto purportedly written by the suspected gunman. The website linked to Dylann Roof surfaced online Saturday and contained photos of him holding a burning American flag and standing […]
Fire under investigation at recycling plant in DeSoto County DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. – Fire crews worked a massive fire at a recycling plant in DeSoto County and now the state fire marshal is investigating. WINK News confirmed the fire happened at Allied Recycling on US 17 in Arcadia. Crews were called to the blaze around 3 p.m. Sunday. The manager of the plant told […]
Thousands without power in Lehigh Acres LEE COUNTY, Fla. – A severe thunderstorm blew through Southwest Florida Sunday night knocking out power to 3,000 customers. LCEC spokesperson, Karen Ryan, told WINK News 3,000 homes lost power around 8 p.m. due to the weather. Crews were able to restore power to the majority of the homes within 15 minutes. However, as of […]
Orlando tourism agency targets social media for advertising ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – Orlando’s chief tourism agency says it is launching a new marketing campaign centered on collecting the memories from tourists The Orlando Sentinel reports Visit Orlando announced the global effort Sunday at the U.S. Travel Association IPW convention. The campaign began Sunday, but the agency won’t officially begin advertising for it until August. […]
Senate meets as Patriot Act provisions set to expire WASHINGTON (AP) – A midnight deadline drew near for senators meeting in an extraordinary Sunday session to extend surveillance programs, but a lapse seemed unavoidable and intelligence officials worried about giving terrorists greater freedom to operate. Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, a presidential candidate, has made clear he planned to force the expiration of […]
Funnel cloud spotted in Bonita Springs BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – Several WINK News viewers sent pictures Saturday night reporting a funnel cloud in Bonita Springs. This picture was taken Bob Bramblet around 7:30 p.m. WINK News Meteorologist Scott Zedeker confirmed a funnel cloud was spotted in the Bonita Springs area earlier Saturday night. Lee Control also confirmed to WINK News they […]
President signs disaster declaration for Texas ROSENBERG, Texas (AP) – The seemingly ceaseless rain has ended in North Texas and Oklahoma, but residents in the greater Houston area warily eyed the swollen Brazos River and the skies, which threatened to drop up to 5 additional inches of rain late Saturday afternoon and evening. At least 31 people have been killed in […]
Live chat now available for concealed weapons applicants TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida residents who have a concealed weapon license can now get immediate help online. FreshFromFlorida.com added a new live chat function for customer assistance for those who are applying for a concealed weapon license. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services assists thousands of concealed weapons applicants and license holders each […]