Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort MyersChilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
LOVERS KEY Good Samaritan returns lost car keys, driver’s license and cash found at Lovers Key Forget trying to find a needle in a haystack. Try finding a car key in the Gulf of Mexico. Peter and Michaele Cazares moved to Estero six years ago and promised themselves to go to the beach at least once a week. After a beach theft on vacation years back, the pair began carrying the […]
LEHIGH ACRES American Sign Language teacher moves into her new home A home dedication ceremony for an American Sign Language teacher that used her hand for more than just communication. Audrey Rodriguez, an American Sign Language teacher and mother was looking for a place to call home just a few weeks ago. Rodriguez finally walked into her own home for the first time after putting in […]
SANIBEL Couple spends time helping animals at CROW clinic in Sanibel A couple spends their time helping animals at CROW Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife in Sanibel. Joan and Jim Bajeck have been flying high together for 49 years. “So much dedicated to the environment, it just drew us right to it,” said Jim. The Bajecks first got together in the 1970s after a chance […]
Charlotte County The Weather Authority: Tornado touches down in Charlotte County A confirmed tornado touched down earlier this evening in Charlotte County at Jones Loop Rd and I-75. WINK News, The Weather Authority was first to report and confirm with the National Weather Service. SW FLORIDA TORNADO 🌪️⚠️#BREAKING: Another twister today, this one in Charlotte County at Jones Loop Rd and I-75. Confirmed with @NWSTampaBay after […]
FORT MYERS American Sign Language teacher worked to raise the walls of her own home An American Sign Language teacher uses her hands for more than just communicating. She also used them to raise the walls of her own home. Audrey Rodriguez teaches American Sign Language four nights a week. She keeps a quiet classroom at the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center in Fort Myers. “I like to see […]
FORT MYERS Spirit of ’45 Day is August 14 honoring the date of the official end to World War II The Spirit of ’45 Day is officially August 14 honoring the date known as the official end to World War II on August 14, 1945. Lt. Col. Donald Longer has never spoken about his decorated military career on television until now. At 103 years old, Longer served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam dedicating […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman celebrated with surprise 90th birthday party There is a time to be humble and a time to celebrate. “She told me, ‘mom didn’t want a big party,’” said Tony, who flew in from New Hampshire to celebrate his mom, Mary Cricco. “She’s not good at being in the limelight. So for her to be here like this, for her, it’s oh, […]
CAPE CORAL Veteran’s legacy lives on in downtown Cape Coral at Billy’s Pub A local veteran’s legacy lives on in downtown Cape Coral at Billy’s Pub. Billy Brennan was post commander of Harney Point V.F.W Post 8463. He earned two Purple Hearts in Vietnam and served two tours. “He was all about veterans,” said Mary Jane, Billy’s wife. He came to Cape Coral from Boston, but V.F.W Post […]
NAPLES Inspiring People: Eagle Scout honors scoutmaster in community service project, hospice donation Eagle is the seventh and highest rank a Boy Scout can get. It is so rare only 4% of Scouts ever achieve it. One Naples teen just completed the service project to give him the coveted status. “I think my final count is 37,” says Kieran Lucas. “No, 38. There is an additional one that […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Southwest Florida’s ‘Fairy Pod Mother’ works to protect dolphins, wildlife A blue kayak paddling through San Carlos Bay sometimes means the Fairy Pod Mother is on the water. Monica Lynn moved to her home on the bay from Ohio seven years ago. “Isn’t this place paradise? I mean where can you go to see bald eagles, osprey, manatees, dolphins, rays, sharks, everything,” Lynn said. The […]