GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
ENGLEWOOD Man in monkey mask, woman accused of breaking into Englewood coin machine The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says two people are accused of breaking into a coin machine with a sledgehammer over the weekend. Deputies say the man, who was wearing a monkey mask, and the woman broke into a coin machine at a business on South McCall Road in Englewood. The sheriff’s office says they have […]
TICE Man arrested as suspect in hit-and-run on Palm Beach Boulevard in Tice A North Fort Myers man has been arrested as a suspect in a hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian on Palm Beach Boulevard early Sunday morning. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers says the person was crossing Palm Beach Boulevard near Alta Vista Drive in Tice just after 3:30 a.m. Sunday when a dark-colored SUV hit them. Witnesses […]
ORANGE COUNTY 1-year-old from Orlando AMBER Alert found safe An AMBER Alert was sent out to phones around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday for a missing one-year-old out of Orange County. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says the child was found safe. According to the AMBER Alert, the one-year-old was believed to be with 20-year-old Kira Lawson. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says the child […]
IONA Fort Myers motorcyclist dead after collision with car on Iona Road A motorcyclist is dead after colliding with a car on Iona Road on Wednesday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a car driven by a 37-year-old man from Fort Myers was backing out of a driveway on Iona Road, near Omai Court, around 5:45 p.m. A 58-year-old Fort Myers man on a motorcycle was traveling […]
WINK NEWS Red Cross seeking additional volunteers ahead of hurricane season The Atlantic hurricane season is right around the corner, and the Red Cross is asking for the public to step up and help. The organization wants more volunteers to help with disaster relief during the upcoming hurricane season. “Volunteers are at the heart of our mission, representing 90% of our workforce and responding on a […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man found guilty of sexually abusing a child A Cape Coral man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a child under the age of 12 after a three-day trial. Benjamin Perez Rodriguez, 64, was found guilty of sexual battery on a child less than 12 years of age and lewd or lascivious molestation. The state attorney’s office says an investigation was launched […]
FORT MYERS McCollum Hall listed on National Register of Historic Places McCollum Hall in Fort Myers has been recognized for its historical importance by the National Parks Service. The building that stands empty on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The designation means that the building has been deemed worthy of preservation. The National Register of […]
COLLIER COUNTY 26-year-old woman killed in crash on SR-29 in Collier County Florida Highway Patrol says a 26-year-old woman from Immokalee was killed in a crash on SR-29 near the intersection with Oil Well Road on Monday. Troopers say the woman was driving north on SR-29 when she attempted to pass another vehicle. That vehicle began to turn left near the intersection with Oil Well Road and […]
COLLIER COUNTY 2022 primary and general election notices mailed to Collier County voters If you are a voter in Collier County, check your mailbox. The supervisor of elections has mailed the county’s notice of elections to all active registered voters. The notice is a reminder to voters of the upcoming elections and provides you with information about dates, deadlines, early voting locations and instructions to request a vote-by-mail […]
CAPE CORAL Tickets for Cape Coral’s Red White and Boom Fourth of July celebration on sale Tuesday It is almost time to purchase your tickets for Cape Coral’s Fourth of July celebration. Tickets for the BOOM Zone will go on sale on Tuesday. The event takes place at the foot of the Cape Coral Parkway Bridge. from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on July 4th. Cape Coral’s BOOM Zone costs $35 for […]