Man arrested for leaving dogs outside in heat for days without water in Fort MyersChill Factor Performance looks to market national products in SWFL
FORT MYERS Man arrested for leaving dogs outside in heat for days without water in Fort Myers A man has been arrested after allegedly leaving two dogs outside in the heat for multiple days in Fort Myers.
Chill Factor Performance looks to market national products in SWFL Chill Factor Performance has been operating out of a nondescript, unlabeled industrial warehouse in Fort Myers for more than 15 years.
LEHIGH ACRES Active death investigation at Lehigh Acres home The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation at a home in Lehigh Acres late Monday morning.
HENDRY COUNTY Hendry County lifts burn ban The burn ban on unregulated outdoor fires in Hendry County has been lifted on Monday after a little over a month.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County deputies swarm Lehigh Acres neighborhood Over the weekend, Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies swarmed a Lehigh Acres neighborhood near Lee Boulevard and Gunnery Road.
Judge halts law requiring more extensive financial disclosures from local officials A federal judge ruled that a 2023 state law requiring municipal elected officials and candidates to disclose detailed financial information violates their rights, siding with municipal officials who sued.
downtown fort Myers Downtown Fort Myers businesses see foot traffic decline since bridge closure Since the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure, some businesses in downtown Fort Myers have noticed a decline in foot traffic due to the closure.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee Civic Center brings dinosaurs to Southwest Florida Fathers and their children filled the Lee Civic Center to celebrate the big day with a Jurassic experience.
the weather authority Hotter day ahead with isolated rain this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot but breezy Monday with isolated rain showers expected in the afternoon.
FORT MYERS Truck slams into Fort Myers home, 1 injured The Florida Highway Patrol and the Fort Myers Police Department are investigating a truck crashing into a home on Superior Street.
Rare tropical system could form off Florida’s Atlantic coast It’s unusual for a June storm to develop in the Atlantic and make landfall from the east.
MATLACHA Construction on Little Pine Island Bridge continues If you’re taking a trip to Matlacha this week, you might begin to see some traffic back ups.
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO deputies investigating attempted carjacking The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a scene they are calling an attempted carjacking.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Road rage and drug trafficking This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features road rage, drones, and drugs.
NORTH FORT MYERS Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp kicks kids off to good start School’s out for summer, but on Saturday morning, more than 300 kids learned what it takes to be a football player at the annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for leaving dogs outside in heat for days without water in Fort Myers A man has been arrested after allegedly leaving two dogs outside in the heat for multiple days in Fort Myers.
Chill Factor Performance looks to market national products in SWFL Chill Factor Performance has been operating out of a nondescript, unlabeled industrial warehouse in Fort Myers for more than 15 years.
LEHIGH ACRES Active death investigation at Lehigh Acres home The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation at a home in Lehigh Acres late Monday morning.
HENDRY COUNTY Hendry County lifts burn ban The burn ban on unregulated outdoor fires in Hendry County has been lifted on Monday after a little over a month.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County deputies swarm Lehigh Acres neighborhood Over the weekend, Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies swarmed a Lehigh Acres neighborhood near Lee Boulevard and Gunnery Road.
Judge halts law requiring more extensive financial disclosures from local officials A federal judge ruled that a 2023 state law requiring municipal elected officials and candidates to disclose detailed financial information violates their rights, siding with municipal officials who sued.
downtown fort Myers Downtown Fort Myers businesses see foot traffic decline since bridge closure Since the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure, some businesses in downtown Fort Myers have noticed a decline in foot traffic due to the closure.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee Civic Center brings dinosaurs to Southwest Florida Fathers and their children filled the Lee Civic Center to celebrate the big day with a Jurassic experience.
the weather authority Hotter day ahead with isolated rain this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a hot but breezy Monday with isolated rain showers expected in the afternoon.
FORT MYERS Truck slams into Fort Myers home, 1 injured The Florida Highway Patrol and the Fort Myers Police Department are investigating a truck crashing into a home on Superior Street.
Rare tropical system could form off Florida’s Atlantic coast It’s unusual for a June storm to develop in the Atlantic and make landfall from the east.
MATLACHA Construction on Little Pine Island Bridge continues If you’re taking a trip to Matlacha this week, you might begin to see some traffic back ups.
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO deputies investigating attempted carjacking The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a scene they are calling an attempted carjacking.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Road rage and drug trafficking This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features road rage, drones, and drugs.
NORTH FORT MYERS Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp kicks kids off to good start School’s out for summer, but on Saturday morning, more than 300 kids learned what it takes to be a football player at the annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp.
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 […]