Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing motherCharlotte County Sheriff’s office investigating deputy-involved shooting
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.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County Sheriff’s office investigating deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Englewood on Friday night.
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.
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.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County Sheriff’s office investigating deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Englewood on Friday night.
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.
Coast Guard rescues man off Sanibel coast SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. – A 70-year-old man, his daughter and his grandson were rescued seven miles west of Sanibel Saturday. Rescue crews received a call from a crew member at 2:30 p.m. saying a man had been injured and needed help. The three were on a 65-foot charter fishing boat at the time. The three […]
Road closures for Sunday’s Edison Festival of Light Junior Parade FORT MYERS, Fla. – Fort Myers Police will be closing roads near downtown Fort Myers Sunday afternoon for the Edison Festival of Light Junior Parade. The closures will begin at noon and will shut down the off-ramp of the Caloosahatchee Bridge leading into downtown. All streets north of Second Street to River Street, and between Jackson […]
Fire destroys home in San Carlos Park SAN CARLOS PARK, Fla. – A fire Saturday morning destroyed a family’s home. The fire broke out at a duplex in the 7400 block of Love Road. A family of four lived in the home but was not there at the time. Family members told WINK News their dog was killed in the fire. They […]
Denmark on high alert after attack at free speech event COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – At least one gunman opened fire Saturday on a Copenhagen cultural center, killing a man in what authorities called a likely terror attack against a free speech event featuring an artist who had caricatured the Prophet Muhammad. The shooting, which also wounded three police officers, came a month after extremists killed […]
Ukraine President orders cease fire KIEV, Ukraine (AP) – The cease-fire period for fighting in Ukraine began one minute after midnight Sunday, but there are no immediate indications of whether either side in the conflict that has killed more than 5,300 people is observing it. Under an agreement struck last week, Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatist rebels are to begin […]
Healthcare website experiencing problems as deadline looms WASHINGTON (AP) – The Obama administration said some people trying to sign up for health insurance ahead of a looming deadline are getting snagged by technical difficulties. Administration spokeswoman Katie Hill said some have not been able to get their income information electronically verified. That is crucial because the amount of financial assistance to help pay […]
Teen killed in Fort Myers shooting FORT MYERS, Fla. – Fort Myers police have confirmed a 19-year-old man is dead after a shooting in a driveway Saturday. Police said the teen was shot around 10 a.m. near the intersection of Dora and Ford Streets in the Southward Village Community. Neighbors told a WINK News crew they heard around four or five […]
Growing number of children at risk of catching measles LEE COUNTY, Fla. – WINK News uncovered a growing trend in the number of parents choosing to not vaccinate their children. Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated the number of measles cases to 121. The disease has now spread to 17 states and Washington, D.C. The CDC has reported the majority of […]
Attorney General: increase in scam, claiming to be legal authorities TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- In the last week, the Attorney General’s office has received 20 complaints of scammers impersonating the OAG or other legal authorities. The OAG said the scammers are trying to obtain money or personal and financial information from consumers. They remain anonymous by altering the caller identification, so it appears as if the call […]
Body of missing man found near Jewell Key COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – The body of a missing man was found Sunday afternoon just ten miles from where the boat capsized. A spokesperson with the Everglades National Park confirmed the missing man was 70-year-old Frederick James Thompson from Minnesota. According to the Coast Guard, Thompson and his friend were out on the canoe Friday […]