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.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
DeSantis responds to question on possible Sheriff Marceno suspension Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed calls for the suspension of Lee County’s sheriff amid an FBI investigation into his office.
Annette’s Beach Book Nook celebrates grand reopening on Fort Myers Beach From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Annette Stillson finally will be celebrating the grand reopening of the new-look Annette’s Beach Book Nook.
Punta Gorda renowned media artist finds safe haven for work Former businessman and artist David Sussman, known for his photography on canvas and coffee-table photography books, has found a safe, flood-proof homestead after he lost several homes and studios to hurricanes.
Mugshot released of man accused of injuring deputy then leading multi-county chase The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has released the mugshot of Fritzson Paul, the man accused of leading deputies on a multi-county chase stemming from a carjacking.
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.
NAPLES Jay Leno comedy show coming to Southwest Florida One of the most famous comedians in the world is coming to Southwest Florida.
SOUTH NAPLES Collier neighbors anticipating second Costco location Members of a community are waiting for one of the most popular wholesale stores, but there is something standing in the way.
AVE MARIA Caught on camera: Massive gator seen in front of Ave Maria home A massive alligator was seen using a walking path in front of an Ave Maria home, and it was all caught on camera.
NCAA approves plan to pay women’s basketball tournament teams In a historic unanimous vote, the NCAA approves of a plan to pay women’s basketball teams that compete in March Madness.
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers announces Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival The City of Fort Myers invites the public to the 21st anniversary of the Caloosahatchee Celtic Festival in downtown Fort Myers.
MATLACHA Neighbors protest delay in repairs to Matlacha Pass Bridge People are set to take the streets and protest the delay in repairs to the Matlacha Pass Bridge.
Port Authority postpones talk of RSW’s $346M, four-year delayed terminal expansion Lee County and Port Authority Commissioner Brian Hamman finally had a public forum to get some answers on why a construction project went more than $346 million over budget and will be more than four years behind schedule to complete.
DeSantis responds to question on possible Sheriff Marceno suspension Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed calls for the suspension of Lee County’s sheriff amid an FBI investigation into his office.
Annette’s Beach Book Nook celebrates grand reopening on Fort Myers Beach From 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Annette Stillson finally will be celebrating the grand reopening of the new-look Annette’s Beach Book Nook.
Punta Gorda renowned media artist finds safe haven for work Former businessman and artist David Sussman, known for his photography on canvas and coffee-table photography books, has found a safe, flood-proof homestead after he lost several homes and studios to hurricanes.
Mugshot released of man accused of injuring deputy then leading multi-county chase The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has released the mugshot of Fritzson Paul, the man accused of leading deputies on a multi-county chase stemming from a carjacking.
Helicopter crashes into Orlando home, killing one person ORLANDO, Fla. (WKMG) – Orlando Fire Department officials confirmed that one person is dead after a helicopter crashed into a home on Alameda Street in Orlando Sunday. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m., 2 miles west of the Orlando Executive Airport. Police said the helicopter, a Robinson R44, crashed into the guest house, which is in […]
Two people killed in tanker truck crash on Interstate 75 COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – Two people were killed early Sunday morning after a truck towing a fuel tanker trailer ran into a pick-up truck on Interstate 75. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the accident happened at 4 a.m. on I-75 at mile marker 65. Troopers said a truck hauling a fuel tanker trailer hit the […]
Boil water notice in effect for area east of Country Club Blvd. CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A boil water notice is in effect for a large block along Country Club Boulevard, after a 12-inch line broke Saturday night. City crews have repaired the line and service has been restored. Homes located east of Country Club, south of SE 15th Street, north of Veteran’s Parkway, west of SE […]
People stuck on ride at Lehigh Acres Spring Festival LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. – Around 8 p.m. witnesses told WINK News a carnival ride was stuck in the air, trapping riders. The ride, known as the Power Surge was stuck in the air for more than an hour Saturday night. Fire fighters used a ladder to rescue the passengers on the ride. Fortunately, no one […]
Fort Lauderdale police lose job over racist video FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Officials say four Fort Lauderdale police officers have lost their jobs following an investigation into a racist video and text messages. Police Chief Frank Adderley said during a news conference Friday that the officers didn’t engage in criminal conduct, but their behavior was inexcusable. Officials say the case came to […]
Lee County deputies search for missing man LEE COUNTY, Fla. – The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find 24-year-old Edward Charles Harris. Deputies said Harris may be in danger. He talked to his mom Friday afternoon and made statements, which indicated he may be in trouble. Harris is often in the North Fort Myers area and is […]
Woman arrested for smearing dog poop on neighbor BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) – A Boca Raton woman has been charged with smearing dog poop on her neighbor after police say the two got into a fight because the neighbor’s dog defecated in her yard. Amy Goldberg, 57, was released Thursday after being charged with battery on a person 65 years or older. According […]
Police: Man who attacked New Orleans airport had explosives KENNER, La. (AP) – Authorities say the machete-wielding man who was shot at New Orleans’ international airport after trying to attack passengers and security agents was carrying explosives at the time. Sheriff Newell Normand said suspect Richard White, who was shot three times by a security agent late Friday after approaching a security checkpoint spraying […]
Lockdown lifted at HealthPark Medical Center FORT MYERS, Fla. – A lockdown at Health Park Medical Center has been lifted. The hospital went on lockdown at around 8:30 p.m. after reports of an active shooter on the loose. At 9:15 p.m. a hospital spokesperson told a WINK News crew on scene that the lockdown had been lifted, and they were no longer […]
20-year-old arrested for reportedly shooting Ferguson police officers CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) – A 20-year-old charged Sunday with shooting two police officers watching over a demonstration outside the Ferguson Police Department attended a protest there earlier that night but told investigators he wasn’t targeting the officers, officials said. St. Louis County Prosecutor Robert McCulloch said Jeffrey Williams told authorities he was firing at someone […]