NEW YORK (AP) Here’s what every key witness said at Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Closing arguments are coming After 22 witnesses, including a porn actor, tabloid publisher and White House insiders, testimony is over at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach takes on Memorial Weekend This weekend didn’t just consist of those enjoying the beach. Others were paying tribute to our troops lost.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 dead after crash on SR-82 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle crash between a sedan and an SUV that left two people deceased.
FLORIDA (AP) What’s open and closed on Memorial Day In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.
CAPE CORAL Truck submerged in Cape Coral canal Authorities are responding to a crash investigation after a truck became submerged in a Cape Coral canal.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Fraud, Pedophilia and Sexual Battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a ballet bamboozle, a sting operation and sexual assault.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Mostly sunny skies and above-average heat Most of Southwest Florida will be rain-free, hot, and sunny today.
FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard opens for Memorial Day weekend On Saturday, the new business opened its doors to the public.
FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say
PORT CHARLOTTE CCSO: 2-year-old boy shot in the hand by 4-year-old Charlotte County Fire-EMS said they treated the two-year-old boy, who had a gunshot injury to the hand.
NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay players NCAA and Power Five conferences agree on settlement that will allow schools to pay student athletes and share revenue.
FORT MYERS Placing flags to honor the fallen on Memorial Day weekend This weekend is much more than just a backyard barbecue and some time off work. It allows us to remember our nation’s heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
SANIBEL The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekend Businesses on Sanibel and Captiva told WINK News they’re ready for the wave of tourism.
The Weather Authority: Here’s what to expect for your Memorial Day weekend Hot and humid weather for your holiday weekend. The UV index will be an 11!
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
NEW YORK (AP) Here’s what every key witness said at Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Closing arguments are coming After 22 witnesses, including a porn actor, tabloid publisher and White House insiders, testimony is over at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach takes on Memorial Weekend This weekend didn’t just consist of those enjoying the beach. Others were paying tribute to our troops lost.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 dead after crash on SR-82 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle crash between a sedan and an SUV that left two people deceased.
FLORIDA (AP) What’s open and closed on Memorial Day In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.
CAPE CORAL Truck submerged in Cape Coral canal Authorities are responding to a crash investigation after a truck became submerged in a Cape Coral canal.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Fraud, Pedophilia and Sexual Battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a ballet bamboozle, a sting operation and sexual assault.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Mostly sunny skies and above-average heat Most of Southwest Florida will be rain-free, hot, and sunny today.
FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard opens for Memorial Day weekend On Saturday, the new business opened its doors to the public.
FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say
PORT CHARLOTTE CCSO: 2-year-old boy shot in the hand by 4-year-old Charlotte County Fire-EMS said they treated the two-year-old boy, who had a gunshot injury to the hand.
NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay players NCAA and Power Five conferences agree on settlement that will allow schools to pay student athletes and share revenue.
FORT MYERS Placing flags to honor the fallen on Memorial Day weekend This weekend is much more than just a backyard barbecue and some time off work. It allows us to remember our nation’s heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
SANIBEL The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekend Businesses on Sanibel and Captiva told WINK News they’re ready for the wave of tourism.
The Weather Authority: Here’s what to expect for your Memorial Day weekend Hot and humid weather for your holiday weekend. The UV index will be an 11!
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
LEE COUNTY San Carlos Park Fire Chief reviews inspection findings for MW Horticulture fire The San Carlos Park Fire Chief will review the findings of Friday’s inspection at MW Horticulture after a fire burned there for 10 days in April. The results will not be released until Monday because the public information officer said the chief is still going over the inspection reports. This means the stop-work order would […]
LEE COUNTY Food truck park in Lee County breaks ground The first approved food truck park in Lee County celebrated its groundbreaking ceremony, soon it’ll be known as Rooftop at Riverside. This is a project that Chris Magnus, the founder, says started back in 2019. “The city of Bonita Springs has been really business-friendly. And they’ve done incredible development up and down old 41,” Magnus […]
FORT MYERS 24-year-old dies in kayaking incident on Caloosahatchee River A kayaking incident on the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers left one person dead Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. FWC responded to a report that around 5:30 p.m., a 24-year-old man from Indiana was kayaking before he fell in the water. After first responders arrived, they pulled the man from the […]
ALLIGATOR ALLEY Broward County shooting investigation shuts down Alligator Alley to Collier County Deputies in Broward County responded to a reported shooting on Alligator Alley near mile marker 37 on Saturday. Chief Kane, the battalion chief fire rescue public information officer says the victims were one male and one female, both believed to be in their 60s. According to the report, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 5 […]
SAN CARLOS PARK San Carlos Park home with lawn full of trash frustrates neighbors A big mess at a home in San Carlos Park is getting a lot of attention recently and needs a solution. A couch, chairs, grill, a mattress, and more are piling up outside someone’s front lawn. Daniel Garcia visits the area to see his girlfriend and told us “I feel like that’s a little selfish, […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers pastor says he baptized teen just hours before he was killed A pastor is reacting after witnessing the baptism of a teen just hours before he was shot dead in Fort Myers. WINK News has been following the aftermath of Sunday night’s tragic shooting in Fort Myers all week. Sixteen-year-old De’mari Jackson was killed when he jumped in front of a bullet to save his girlfriend. […]
LEE COUNTY Ukrainian family of 11 arrives in Southwest Florida after escape A Ukrainian family made it to safety in Southwest Florida. That family of 11 landed at Southwest Florida International Airport on Saturday night. WINK News reporter Marcello Cuadra was there as the family walked out of the terminal. Cuadra spoke with the children’s grandparents earlier Saturday, and they said the last time they saw their […]
LEE COUNTY Woman that triggered search off Winkler Road in Lee County has been found A woman who got lost during a nature walk with her husband on Friday was found “stuck in the deepest, marshiest part of the preserve.” Iona McGregor Fire District posted on Saturday that the woman was found at around 11 p.m. after going missing at 4 p.m. near Estero Bay Preserve State Park. Multiple agencies were […]
LEE COUNTY Passengers react to judge voiding federal mask mandate for travel On Monday, a federal judge in Florida reversed the public transportation mask mandate extension. This means that the TSA “will not enforce” the policy at least while they decide if they’ll appeal it. Travelers at RSW had some thoughts about the mandate and its reversal. The first thing everyone sees as soon as they set […]
EAST NAPLES 2 suspects face multiple charges after barricading themselves in East Naples home Two suspects are in custody and face felony charges after one of them threatened a person at gunpoint and both barricaded themselves in an East Naples residence for more than five hours on Sunday night. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Willie X. Jordan Jr., 31, faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly […]