WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 5 Check out scores from the high school football field all across southwest Florida in week five.
Report traffic violations with CCSO’s ZOOM hotline The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the community to know about a resource they have to save lives. It’s called the ZOOM Traffic Hotline.
Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealed On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office interviewed at least one more mom who sent her daughter to a daycare now under investigation for child abuse.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers Businesses around Fort Myers Beach have been anxiously waiting to hear whether or not they’re in the clear. FEMA said that all trailers and shipping containers that can’t be easily moved had to be off the island by Nov. 18.
Bear tears up car in Collier County A WINK News viewer from Collier County sent video of the damage after a bear destroyed their Dodge Durango.
PORT CHARLOTTE 17-year-old accused of murder to be tried as an adult A 17-year-old accused of killing his mother has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.
Naples World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran is celebrating a huge milestone. Alfon Larson is celebrating his 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Home and garden show this weekend in downtown Fort Myers It’s time to spruce up your home with a taste of the outdoors. This weekend is the 28th annual home and garden show in downtown Fort Myers.
Collier man arrested on multiple counts of child porn possession and transmission According to the Collier County Sheriff’s office, a Collier man is facing over four counts of possession and transmission of child sex abuse material.
New procedure to help ease rib pain You don’t have to be a top athlete to know the pain of a broken rib. Millions of people have experienced breaking or fracturing a rib or even several ribs.
FORT MYERS Music walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers It’s the third Friday of the month, so that means it’s time for Music Walk!
FORT MYERS 2 women critically injured; active deputy presence on Montgomery Ave. in Tice A heavy police presence has been reported on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens first of eight SWFL locations Southwest Florida’s first of a planned eight Potbelly locations opened Sept. 20.
Pet for a Vet surpasses fundraiser goal, nearly $29k donated The Pet for a Vet fundraiser held by WINK News’ sister radio station, 96.9 WINKFM, easily surpassed its goal of $15,000.
Expert: Bank of America’s minimum wage increase is positive for SWFL banking industry Bank of America is raising its hourly minimum wage to $24 for full-time and part-time employees. This could be good news for the banking industry and customers in general, Florida Gulf Coast University Assistant Professor of Economics Krishna Regmi said.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 5 Check out scores from the high school football field all across southwest Florida in week five.
Report traffic violations with CCSO’s ZOOM hotline The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the community to know about a resource they have to save lives. It’s called the ZOOM Traffic Hotline.
Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealed On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office interviewed at least one more mom who sent her daughter to a daycare now under investigation for child abuse.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers Businesses around Fort Myers Beach have been anxiously waiting to hear whether or not they’re in the clear. FEMA said that all trailers and shipping containers that can’t be easily moved had to be off the island by Nov. 18.
Bear tears up car in Collier County A WINK News viewer from Collier County sent video of the damage after a bear destroyed their Dodge Durango.
PORT CHARLOTTE 17-year-old accused of murder to be tried as an adult A 17-year-old accused of killing his mother has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.
Naples World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran is celebrating a huge milestone. Alfon Larson is celebrating his 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Home and garden show this weekend in downtown Fort Myers It’s time to spruce up your home with a taste of the outdoors. This weekend is the 28th annual home and garden show in downtown Fort Myers.
Collier man arrested on multiple counts of child porn possession and transmission According to the Collier County Sheriff’s office, a Collier man is facing over four counts of possession and transmission of child sex abuse material.
New procedure to help ease rib pain You don’t have to be a top athlete to know the pain of a broken rib. Millions of people have experienced breaking or fracturing a rib or even several ribs.
FORT MYERS Music walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers It’s the third Friday of the month, so that means it’s time for Music Walk!
FORT MYERS 2 women critically injured; active deputy presence on Montgomery Ave. in Tice A heavy police presence has been reported on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens first of eight SWFL locations Southwest Florida’s first of a planned eight Potbelly locations opened Sept. 20.
Pet for a Vet surpasses fundraiser goal, nearly $29k donated The Pet for a Vet fundraiser held by WINK News’ sister radio station, 96.9 WINKFM, easily surpassed its goal of $15,000.
Expert: Bank of America’s minimum wage increase is positive for SWFL banking industry Bank of America is raising its hourly minimum wage to $24 for full-time and part-time employees. This could be good news for the banking industry and customers in general, Florida Gulf Coast University Assistant Professor of Economics Krishna Regmi said.
Sony’s “The Interview” sells out in Bonita LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Moviegoers flocked to the two theaters in Southwest Florida showing ‘The Interview’ Christmas Day. The Prado in Bonita Springs sold-out the 10 p.m. showing. Meanwhile, dozens of people WINK News spoke with said the movie was as hilarious as they expected. “I thought it was hilarious. Seth Rogen puts out good […]
Family safe after sailboat wrecks in rough seas NAPLES, Fla. – A family headed back to shore near Doctors Pass Christmas Eve was stranded for a short time, after strong winds pushed their sailboat into the rocks. Dana Castro said he was out with his wife and three other family members sailing Wednesday when the crash happened. Castro said they were headed back to shore, […]
Police warn of thieves shopping while you’re out shopping LEE COUNTY, Fla. – During the holiday season, police have reminded shoppers to take extra precautions while shopping at stores or online. Cape Coral police Sgt. Dana Coston told WINK News one common crime this time of year is car burglaries. Coston said 90-percent of car burglaries reported in the city involve cars with unlocked doors. […]
Hostages held in downtown Sydney SYDNEY, Australia (CBSNews.com) – A hostage situation was unfolding in downtown Sydney on Monday morning, as an apparent gunman entered a cafe and later a black flag with white Arabic writing could be seen in the window, according to multiple reports. The Australian is reporting that eight hostages are being held inside the cafe by a […]
Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of Auburn football player AUBURN, Ala. (AP) – Police say they’ve arrested a 22-year-old man in the fatal shooting of Auburn football player Jakell Lenard Mitchell. Auburn Police Capt. Will Matthews issued an agency statement Sunday afternoon that said Markale Deandra Hart of Camp Hill, Alabama, has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with murder. Police add […]
SWAT responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Police and SWAT were in a Cape Coral neighborhood Sunday afternoon to respond to a person barricaded in a home. Around noon, police were called to the area of 2600 NE 7th Ave. Police sent an alert to the neighborhood. There was no threat to people in the area; however, police did say […]
Several flights cancelled or diverted from RSW LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Several flights in and out of Southwest Florida International Airport were diverted or cancelled Sunday night due to lighting problems on the runway. RSW spokesperson Victoria Moreland told WINK News the “edge lights” on the runway are not operating properly. Those lights are what pilots use to help direct them while landing. […]
Fort Myers man in critical condition after hitting construction truck LEE COUNTY, Fla. – An 88-year-old North Fort Myers man is in critical condition after he ran into the back of a construction truck. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened at US 41 and Lake Fairways Boulevard 7:30 p.m. Saturday. John Ragen was driving south on US 41 when he hit a tack […]
Toddler killed by dogs in Citrus County CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – A 2-year-old boy was killed after he was attacked by dogs in the backyard of a home Saturday afternoon. According to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office they were called to a home in the 8300 block of North Bloom Point in Crystal River around 4:20 p.m. When they arrived, they found […]
Funeral held for former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry WASHINGTON (AP) – Local and national political leaders, prominent clergy and ordinary Washingtonians who got their first jobs as a result of Marion Barry’s programs were among the thousands who gathered Saturday to say goodbye to the man dubbed “Mayor for Life.” Barry died Nov. 23 at age 78. He served four terms as mayor […]