Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool downWeb Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up
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.
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.
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.
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.
Call for Action helps veteran get disability money FORT MYERS, Fla.- Call for Action helped a local veteran get his disability money returned, after hackers redirected his money. On the first of every month, Frank Taylor’s disability compensation from the VA is directly deposited into his bank account. However, on Oct. 1 he never received the money. Call for Action discovered someone had […]
Hundreds participate in the 9th annual Iron Joe Turkey ride NAPLES, Fla. – Hundreds of cyclists gathered Sunday for the 9th annual Iron Joe Turkey ride. However, this year’s ride came with a very important message about safety. Organizers said the roads can be extremely dangerous, especially for cyclists. Less than a year ago, cyclist Stan Lipp said he was side-swiped by a truck on […]
Call for Action uncovers flaw in the VA system FORT MYERS, Fla. – A veteran in Southwest Florida had his account through the VA hacked twice in a matter of two months. Frank Taylor served in the Navy in Vietnam, but today sitting on his own couch talking to WINK News, he said he did not feel safe. Every month, Taylor has his disability […]
FBI warns rental property scams are on the rise LEE COUNTY, Fla. -The FBI said fraudulent advertisements for vacation and rental properties are costing people roughly $92.5 million each year. Valerie Henry and her family live in France. This summer, they booked a vacation to stay at a waterfront home in Cape Coral. Weeks before the vacation was planned, Henry realized the rental home […]
Traffic Alert: Prepare for delayed traffic Sunday morning FORT MYERS, Fla. – Expect partial closures Sunday morning as approximately 1,700 runners participate in the Fort Myers Marathon. The Lee County Sheriff’s office is warning the below list of roads will be delayed. There will be partial closures throughout the day. Drivers will be able to get through, but traffic will be delayed. • West […]
Veterans remember their time overseas during Aviation Day LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Aviation Day at Page Field Airport brings back memories for some veterans. “I was in school at Keesler Air Force Base learning to be a radar mechanic,” said Gerald Holmes. Holmes, who goes by Jerry, served in the Korean War but lives in Cape Coral now. Saturday’s event brought back memories […]
Sophisticated scam demands money or they will cut your power LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Scammers are targeting people in Southwest Florida, but this time they have more information than you would believe. For three years Michele Bell has poured her heart and soul into Happy Tails, a dog grooming business. She’s successful because she knows how to manage her business and money, but recently, she was […]
Keeping aging loved ones safe from scammers FORT MYERS, Fla. – A WINK News Call for Action alert that affects many families of aging parents. We take a look at when an adult’s children should start asking questions and taking over the finances. Honora Precourt says she doesn’t understand how her well-educated father got mixed-up with scam artists. “I discovered it in […]
Dealership pays $2900 after WINK News Investigation ARCADIA, Fla. – A woman reached out to WINK News for help after a local car dealership did not deliver on what she paid for. We stepped in to help get a refund for a woman, who paid for a warranty she found out, she never had. Our investigation put Arcadia Chevrolet Buick in the […]