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.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida Carrabba’s restaurants hosting blood drives Carrabba’s Italian Grills across Southwest Florida are teaming up with OneBlood drive to help save lives. The restaurants are hosting blood drives in from Collier to Charlotte counties. Participants will receive a $10 dining certificate for their next restaurant visit as well as a OneBlood T-shirt and a wellness checkup including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Pedestrian killed in crash with Collier County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle A 19-year-old pedestrian died after he was hit by a Collier County Sheriff’s deputy early Sunday. The crash happened on Santa Barbara Boulevard just south of Hunter Boulevard in Golden Gate, according to Florida Highway Patrol. It happened just after midnight. According to a spokesperson for the Florida Highway Patrol, the 33-year-old Collier County Sheriff’s […]
FORT MYERS Police investigating suspicious death in Fort Myers Fort Myers police are investigating a suspicious death after a welfare check. The department said on Tuesday they were asked to do a welfare check at the home of 55-year-old Anthony Neil Reece. Coworkers became concerned after Reece didn’t show up 2 days in a row for work. And that it was out of character […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County man accused of beating child over stolen necklace A 39-year-old Collier County man was arrested on Thursday after deputies say he attacked a middle schooler. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the arrest stems from an incident in March where Renaldo Arriaga attacked a classmate of a student known to him over a theft. The victim allegedly stole a necklace from a […]
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in Cape Coral after leaving pill bottle behind at scene of burglary A 58-year-old man was arrested after Cape Coral police say he broke into a home and left behind a prescription bottle with his name on it. Samuel Blake Sroufe told police he entered the home because he is homeless and has nowhere to stay, according to police. The incident happened at a home in the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Former recycling plant worker accused of stealing checkbook, cashing $9K in checks A former recycling plant worker was arrested on Wednesday after authorities say he stole thousands after finding a checkbook in the recyclables at this workplace. Kendrick Williamceau, of Collier County, faces a charge of grand theft between $5,000 to $10,000 and fraud, according to jail records. The victim contacted authorities on April 14 after noticing […]
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers man wins $1 million in scratch-off game A North Fort Myers man has won a $1 million prize from a scratch-off game he purchased at Publix. Christopher Engle, 57, was awarded a lump sum of $888,000, according to a news release from the Florida Lottery. He purchased his winning ticket from Publix at 6700 Bayshore Road in North Fort Myers. The retailer […]
COLLIER COUNTY Former Collier County elementary teacher admitted to placing recording device in girl’s bathroom A former Collier County teacher admitted to authorities he installed a recording device in a girl’s bathroom at the school where he taught, according to a criminal offense affidavit. Diego Alberto Rojas-Pulido was booked into Lee County Jail before being transferred to Collier County where he will face a judge on Thursday. The investigation into […]
IMMOKALEE Fire affects 9 people at Immokalee mobile home Nine people, including a child, were impacted by a fire at a mobile home community in Immokalee on Saturday afternoon. The fire happened on S. 4th Street in Immokalee, according to the Florida Gulf Coast to Heartland Chapter of the Red Cross. The Red Cross is providing emergency financial assistance and health and mental health […]
LEE COUNTY LCSO investigating incident near Circle K in south Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight disturbance near a Circle K on San Carlos Boulevard. The incident at the gas station at 17170 San Carlos Boulevard is being described by the sheriff’s office as a shooting, according to their incident page. However, the agency is now calling it a disturbance. The incident […]