More than 150 laws will take effect in Florida in July; what to look out forClosing arguments begin in sentencing phase for man who killed five women at a Sebring bank
WINK NEWS More than 150 laws will take effect in Florida in July; what to look out for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled throughout the state during the 2024 legislative session to announce and sign dozens of bills.
WINK NEWS Closing arguments begin in sentencing phase for man who killed five women at a Sebring bank Today, a jury will decide on its recommendation as closing arguments finish in court for the man who executed five women in a Sebring bank.
PORT CHARLOTTE Man accused of fatal hit-and-run in Port Charlotte The Florida Highway Patrol and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Port Charlotte.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Scattered storms move inland this Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered storms moving from the coastal lines and into the inland communities this Wednesday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Collier County Teachers Union to meet and negotiate salaries Collier County teachers brace for their third day of salary negotiations as those living within the area struggle financially.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
NAPLES Voters meet with Collier County candidates It was a packed house at Seed to Table on Tuesday night as Collier County voters met with the candidates running to represent them.
FORT MYERS Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash It has been one year since the tragic crash that took the lives of five teenagers on Top Golf Way in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Locals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation Wade Wilson, the man found guilty of killing two innocent women, has his life in the hands of a jury and judge. In less than two hours on Tuesday – the jury came to their decision.
FORT MYERS Austan Cristiaan talks joining Bishop Verot and first D-1 offers Quarterback Austan Cristiaan talks about joining Bishop Verot for his freshman season and securing his first two D-1 offers.
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS More than 150 laws will take effect in Florida in July; what to look out for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled throughout the state during the 2024 legislative session to announce and sign dozens of bills.
WINK NEWS Closing arguments begin in sentencing phase for man who killed five women at a Sebring bank Today, a jury will decide on its recommendation as closing arguments finish in court for the man who executed five women in a Sebring bank.
PORT CHARLOTTE Man accused of fatal hit-and-run in Port Charlotte The Florida Highway Patrol and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Port Charlotte.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Scattered storms move inland this Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking scattered storms moving from the coastal lines and into the inland communities this Wednesday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Collier County Teachers Union to meet and negotiate salaries Collier County teachers brace for their third day of salary negotiations as those living within the area struggle financially.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
NAPLES Voters meet with Collier County candidates It was a packed house at Seed to Table on Tuesday night as Collier County voters met with the candidates running to represent them.
FORT MYERS Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash It has been one year since the tragic crash that took the lives of five teenagers on Top Golf Way in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Locals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation Wade Wilson, the man found guilty of killing two innocent women, has his life in the hands of a jury and judge. In less than two hours on Tuesday – the jury came to their decision.
FORT MYERS Austan Cristiaan talks joining Bishop Verot and first D-1 offers Quarterback Austan Cristiaan talks about joining Bishop Verot for his freshman season and securing his first two D-1 offers.
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
BONITA SPRINGS Teens OK after getting caught in rough surf off Bonita Springs Beach Three teens in the gulf near Bonita Springs caused a commotion when they tried swimming in rough surf. We know thrill-seekers like being out there in a storm, but it can be dangerous. Luckily those teenagers are OK. The fire department says a parent on the beach called 911 when they spotted the teens nearly […]
LEHIGH ACRES Owner of popular Lehigh Acres hot dog stand shot, hospitalized Kelvis Maiguel, owner of the popular Ceberino’s Hot Dogs & More in Lehigh Acres, was shot on Tuesday, his brother confirms. A post on the hot dog stand’s Facebook page stated, “Our beloved hotdog man Kelvis my son was shot today, I am asking everyone to keep him and our family in prayer. Thank you […]
ESTERO Racist, antisemitic flyers found on cars at Miromar Outlets and Coconut Point Mall An investigation by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is underway after shoppers reported an antisemitic and racist flyer in two popular Southwest Florida spots. LCSO said people are reporting receiving the flyers at Miromar Outlets and at Coconut Point. Nazi swastikas were printed all across the page. Also, hate speech against African-Americans and other groups […]
WINK NEWS Southwest Florida reacts to deadly Texas school shooting Tuesday’s deadly school shooting in Texas is the deadliest since the Parkland shooting in 2018. After the Parkland shooting, Florida acted fast to make changes to improve school safety. The massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School sparked big changes in school safety. In Lee County, doors are now locked from the inside and visitors […]
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO: Arrest made after woman killed at Lehigh Acres home Deputies have arrested a 22-year-old man they say is responsible for the shooting death of a woman in Lehigh Acres. The homicide drew law enforcement to a home in the 1100 block of Truman Avenue shortly after 11 p.m. on Thursday. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said Justin De’Angelo Copland shot a woman in her […]
LEE COUNTY Memorial service for 11 fallen deputies in Lee County held Tuesday The Lee County Sheriff’s Office held a special ceremony Tuesday at the McGregor Baptist Church in the fallen deputies’ honor. The ceremony had a video of the three-gun salute. Other law enforcement officers and some family members of the fallen got a chance to place a rose on a wreath. One by one fallen deputies […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Suspect in custody after police pursuit ends on I-75 An increased police presence at a convenience store in reference to a robbery, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. The incident occurred Sunday night in the 1500 block Chiquita Blvd South. CCPD says this led to a pursuit that ended in the southbound lanes of I-75 near Milemarker 155. CCPD told WINK News that […]
FORT MYERS Pedestrian seriously injured in Fort Myers vehicle crash According to the Fort Myers Police Department, a pedestrian was seriously injured in a vehicle crash Sunday night. The crash took place at the intersection of Fowler Street and Hanson Street. According to FMPD, the pedestrian is an older man who was transported to Lee Memorial in serious condition. This is an active investigation.
LEE COUNTY 18-acre brush fire in Lee County 100% contained A smoke investigation leads to a brush fire discovery in Lee County on Sunday. Vicki Moreland, Chief Communications & Marketing Officer for Lee County Port Authority says the smoke investigation started at Daniels Pkwy. and Paul J Doherty Pkwy. Ryan Mason is the Forest Area Supervisor at Florida Forest Service, and he explains how the […]
CAPE CORAL Celebration and fundraiser in Cape Coral after teen survives rattlesnake bite A celebration and fundraiser in Cape Coral on Saturday after JJ Gerhart was bitten by a rattlesnake in April. He needed blood transfusions, surgeries, and dozens of vials of anti-venom. But today, everyone is here to honor and celebrate JJ and the entire Gerhart family. The event is also to raise money for JJ’s medical […]