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17-year-old boy arrested after threatening a student with a stolen gun

A 17-year-old boy is now facing charges after deputies say he threatened a student with a gun at South Fort Myers High School on Aug. 11. WINK News spoke with a student who said this made her feel unsafe. But others didn’t even know a student was arrested in the first place. “I was pretty […]

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Family of Immokalee man killed by deputies announce federal lawsuit against CCSO

The family of a 37-year-old Immokalee man that was killed by Collier County Sheriff’s deputies announced a federal lawsuit against the sheriff’s office Thursday. The family of Nicolas Morales said they are suing the department for the use of excessive force and a culture of violence. Morales was killed on September 17, 2020, by deputies […]

City of Cape Coral continues green algae canal cleanup

Crews are cleaning six Cape Coral canals covered with gunky, green algae that won’t go away. The city hired the company to work on the project and they say they’re on track to finish by Friday. The city also said green algae is difficult to remove, which isn’t a miracle solution. This canal system is […]

Bonita springs shooting

Business owner recounts Sunday afternoon shooting in Bonita Springs

A business owner is sharing his story after someone is shot across the street from his restaurant in Bonita Springs. The shooting happened on Old-41 and Wilson Street in Bonita Springs on Sunday afternoon. It was business as usual on Monday. If you didn’t watch the news or live in the area, you probably wouldn’t […]

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Big question for SWFL county leader Brian Hamman’s new job

A county leader will now have a bigger role in shaping the future of the Southwest Florida community. The greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce named Commissioner Brian Hamman as the new President and CEO of the organization. Monday, WINK News spoke to Hamman on how his role as commissioner could impact his role or […]

hit-and-run

Family identifies man killed in hit-and-run on Highland Avenue and Thomas Street

Family identifies man killed in hit-and-run on Highland Avenue and Thomas Street on Saturday morning. Family members said the victim killed is 61-year-old Danny Hand. Fort Myers police are searching for a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash. A pedestrian was struck in the area of Highland Avenue and Thomas Street just after 3:30 […]

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Friends remember Lehigh Acres woman who died in Friday night motorcycle crash

A 25-year-old woman died in a motorcycle crash on Friday night on Parkdale Boulevard and Homestead Road S in Lehigh Acres. The family of Daynna Diaz said she was the one that died in the crash. Florida Highway Patrol said her motorcycle crashed into an SUV that was in front of her that was driving […]

Fatal crash

Lehigh Acres man killed in crash on Joel Boulevard

A deadly crash closed Joel Boulevard in Lehigh Acres for hours Tuesday night while the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was investigating. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 26-year-old Lehigh Acres man died in the crash. Troopers say the 26-year-old was riding his motorcycle south on Joel Boulevard around 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday when a […]

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Nikolas Cruz, Parkland school shooter, sentencing trial begins

A jury will decide if Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland school shooter, will spend his life behind bars or get the death penalty with the sentencing trial starting Monday. The 23-year-old pleaded guilty in October to killing 14 students and 3 staff members on Valentine’s Day in 2018. We’re now hearing about a disturbing video Cruz […]