2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travelClouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
FORT MYERS Former Charlotte correctional officer guilty of smuggling drugs into prison A Fort Myers man has pleaded guilty to smuggling methamphetamine into Charlotte Correctional Institution while he worked there as a corrections officer. Troy Alexander Cole faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to court documents, Cole was a correctional officer in […]
FORT MYERS Cape Coral man sentenced to 18 years for molesting children he babysat A 53-year-old Cape Coral man will spend 18 years in prison for molesting the children he was supposed to babysit instead. Paul Fitzgerald Moore was found guilty in two separate cases. His prison sentence will be followed by 10 years of sex offender probation and he will be designated a sex offender for life, according […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Authorities searching for tips in disappearance of North Fort Myers man Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking the public for tips on the disappearance of a man who was last seen in October of last year. Travis Fitch, 35, went missing from North Fort Myers and authorities suspect he may have met with foul play, according to Crime Stoppers. He was last spotted riding his bicycle […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County deputies identify residential burglary suspect The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has identified a subject wanted in connection with a residential burglary thanks to assistance from the public. Deputies say the burglary happened on West Lenox Circle on April 7. The photo was captured in the early morning hours of April 8 as the suspect was attempting to get directions out […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY 8 people injured in vehicle crash on State Road 31 in Charlotte County, roadway reopens A vehicle crash on State Road 31 in Charlotte County injured at least eight people and shut down the roadway for medevac helicopters to land. The 2-vehicle crash happened at 9:41 a.m., just south of Bermont Road, according to Charlotte County Public Safety. According to Florida Highway Patrol, one SUV with four passengers and its […]
LEE COUNTY Former Canterbury School teacher arrested for lewd and lascivious behavior on minor A former Canterbury School teacher and assistant lacrosse coach was arrested and accused of sexual contact with a minor Wednesday morning, according to Lee County Jail records. Thomas Deane, who was fired from the school as of the arrest, was booked into jail just before 11 a.m. on lewd and lascivious behavior on a victim […]
COLLIER COUNTY New York man accused of stealing from Waterside Shops in Collier County A 29-year-old Flushing, New York man was arrested on Tuesday after authorities say he and an accomplice stole several thousand dollars worth of merchandise from Saks Fifth Avenue. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Rambo Harna, a convicted felon, and an accomplice attempted to pay for merchandise at the store but then ran away […]
FORT MYERS Lehigh Acres man found guilty for possession of cocaine A 37-year-old Lehigh Acres man was sentenced to five years in prison after a jury found him guilty of possession of cocaine and driving with a suspended license. Danorris Isacc Balkcom was stopped by Lee County deputies after traveling 20 miles over the speed limit on Cleveland Avenue, according to a news release from the […]
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers man arrested, accused of arson A 36-year-old North Fort Myers man has been arrested after, authorities say, he intentionally set fire to his brother’s mobile home. Dustin Cuevas faces a charge of first-degree arson in the crime, according to an arrest report from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The fire occurred on March 29 and damaged a mobile home in […]
HENDRY COUNTY Pedestrian dies in Hendry County hit-and-run crash A 27-year-old man died on State Road 29 in Hendry County early Saturday. The vehicle that struck him fled, authorities said. Troopers said it happened on State Road 29, approaching F Road, just before 4 a.m. An unknown vehicle was traveling north on State Road 29 and a pedestrian was walking in the area of […]