Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishmentMan accused of driving into ‘That BBQ Place’ on Matlacha asks for new attorney
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Man accused of driving into ‘That BBQ Place’ on Matlacha asks for new attorney Cody Curtis, the man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, is asking for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temperatures Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonal highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving Boston was joined by members of the Lehigh Senior High School Football team to help deliver 800 turkeys to those in need.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sand, sweat, and precision: Final day of sculpting on Fort Myers Beach Sunday was the final day of the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Illegal gun possession, Kate Spade theft and deadly crash This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a gun possessed by a person with felony convictions, a Kate Spade thief and a man arrested for causing a crash that killed a man on Alligator Alley.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead and 1 critically injured in double shooting in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral got good news from FEMA; the 25% flood insurance discount is staying in place for the next three years.
Cool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday The Weather Authority says Sunday started off even slightly cooler than Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across the area.
CAPE CORAL Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
FGCU FGCU volleyball wins fourth straight ASUN Tournament title The FGCU volleyball team beat Lipscomb in three sets to claim the program’s fourth straight ASUN Tournament title.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Man accused of driving into ‘That BBQ Place’ on Matlacha asks for new attorney Cody Curtis, the man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, is asking for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temperatures Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonal highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving Boston was joined by members of the Lehigh Senior High School Football team to help deliver 800 turkeys to those in need.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sand, sweat, and precision: Final day of sculpting on Fort Myers Beach Sunday was the final day of the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Illegal gun possession, Kate Spade theft and deadly crash This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a gun possessed by a person with felony convictions, a Kate Spade thief and a man arrested for causing a crash that killed a man on Alligator Alley.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead and 1 critically injured in double shooting in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral got good news from FEMA; the 25% flood insurance discount is staying in place for the next three years.
Cool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday The Weather Authority says Sunday started off even slightly cooler than Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across the area.
CAPE CORAL Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
FGCU FGCU volleyball wins fourth straight ASUN Tournament title The FGCU volleyball team beat Lipscomb in three sets to claim the program’s fourth straight ASUN Tournament title.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
FORT MYERS Missing 6-year-old Fort Myers girl found safe in Hillsborough County UPDATE: The 6-year-old missing from Fort Myers has been found safe in Hillsborough County, according to the Fort Myers Police Department. A Florida missing child alert has been issued for Dayenna Johnson, 6. Dayenna has been missing for two weeks. Police said she was last seen at the Travelodge on US-41 near Page Field. The […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS LCSO deputy arrested on battery-domestic violence charges A Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested. Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputy Christopher Doughty was arrested for Battery-Domestic Violence. The sheriff says deputies got called to his house overnight for a domestic violence battery investigation. A short time later, Marceno fired Doughty after 14 years with LSCO. Because of Marcy’s law, the sheriff […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Residential impact of flooding in North Fort Myers Some Southwest Florida homeowners are dealing with their backyards flooding every time it rains. This is impacting nearly 20 homeowners in North Fort Myers. They say the flooding is caused by a new development next door. Gary Campbell moved to North Fort Myers to spend his retirement in the warmer weather after living in Missouri. […]
FORT MYERS Shop owner reacts to damages done by Palm Beach Blvd shooting A shop owner’s property was damaged by the shooting on Palm Beach Blvd. The shop owner said he got to his shop at around 7:30 a.m. and noticed one of his windows was broken. He came to the conclusion it was caused by a gunshot. Joaquin Pujols, owner of Hair Magic Beauty Salon said, hearing […]
FORT MYERS A warning for judges, state officials from the Department of Homeland Security A memo from the Department of Homeland Security warns that threats of political violence will likely intensify after the Supreme Court’s ruling. We’re already seeing acts of violence. In Arizona, protestors outside the state capitol were banging on the windows trying to break the glass, according to the Department of Public Safety, a situation that […]
NORTH PORT Parents of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie in court over lawsuit The parents of Gabby Petito and fiance Brian Laundrie were in court in Sarasota County Wednesday. Gabby’s parents are suing the Laundries, claiming they knew Gabby was dead and actually hired a lawyer for Brian before Gabby’s body was found last September. The Petitos also claim the Laundries blocked them on social media. Part of […]
CAPE CORAL Heavy flooding after Monday’s downpour in Cape Coral neighborhoods All of Monday’s rain that swept through Southwest Florida caused heavy flooding in parts of Cape Coral. The four-way intersection on Andalusia Blvd. and East Diplomat Pkwy. seemed to become a river. Todd Schulte, Cape Coral resident said, “I think it’s kind of crazy. I mean, when it rains really bad, like all these cars […]
NAPLES North Naples woman records bear roaming her neighborhood A bear was caught taking a stroll in the Milano community of North Naples Sunday morning. Resident Vanessa Walker said, “We were just pulling in from church from First Naples, and all of a sudden, I just look and this huge bear is coming out from between two houses. It was humongous. I immediately knew […]
CAPE CORAL Lauren Dumolo honored in Cape Coral vigil 2 years after her disappearance A vigil for Lauren Dumolo was held at Four Freedoms Park in downtown Cape Coral on Saturday after she disappeared nearly two years ago. The goal is to reinvigorate the search and encourage people with information to come forward. Sunday, June 19, marked two years since Lauren, a Southwest Florida mother, disappeared while her family […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man arrested, accused of sending harmful messages to teen Twelve people were arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Friday as part of “Operation Child Protector Two”. This was part of an undercover partnership between the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the Auburndale, and Winter Haven Police Departments to catch child predators. Sheriff Grady Judd of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said, “The suspects […]