NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay playersPlacing flags to honor the fallen on Memorial Day weekend
NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay players NCAA and Power Five conferences agree on settlement that will allow schools to pay student athletes and share revenue.
FORT MYERS Placing flags to honor the fallen on Memorial Day weekend This weekend is much more than just a backyard barbecue and some time off work. It allows us to remember our nation’s heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
SANIBEL The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekend Businesses on Sanibel and Captiva told WINK News they’re ready for the wave of tourism.
PORT CHARLOTTE Police: 2-year-old boy shot in the hand by 4-year-old Charlotte County Fire-EMS said they treated the two-year-old boy, who had a gunshot injury to the hand.
The Weather Authority: Here’s what to expect for your Memorial Day weekend Hot and humid weather for your holiday weekend. The UV index will be an 11!
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres neighbor accuses construction company of mistakenly tearing up lot Along 27th Street West in Lehigh Acres, neighbors knew it was only a matter of time before the lots next to them were developed.
FORT MYERS ECS softball celebrates first state championship Evangelical Christian School honors state champion softball team with parade on campus.
SANIBEL Sanibel hosts annual hurricane seminar to prepare for upcoming season With a very active Atlantic hurricane season ahead, they’re not taking anything for granted.
Teen’s killer out of jail after 8 months A teenager charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend is now out of jail after serving less than a year.
Miles apart: local mother hopes to reunite brothers from Haiti to the U.S. The process of adopting a child is different for everyone, but Michelle Reed’s passion has always been to adopt children into her family.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers Richards Building goes in foreclosure An update on the historic Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers: it’s going into foreclosure.
PORT CHARLOTTE How is Sunseeker Resort impacting Port Charlotte? What is a resort that saw five years of delays, pushback and more doing to the community that it sits in?
FORT MYERS Construction takes over bus stops on Ortiz Avenue Construction workers, bull dozers and cars zipping by are what is found on Ortiz Avenue. Bus stops in construction can also be found.
Near crash reveals more about dangers of State Road 31 On Friday, we learned about how often deputies in Charlotte County catch people going way faster than they should.
NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay players NCAA and Power Five conferences agree on settlement that will allow schools to pay student athletes and share revenue.
FORT MYERS Placing flags to honor the fallen on Memorial Day weekend This weekend is much more than just a backyard barbecue and some time off work. It allows us to remember our nation’s heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
SANIBEL The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekend Businesses on Sanibel and Captiva told WINK News they’re ready for the wave of tourism.
PORT CHARLOTTE Police: 2-year-old boy shot in the hand by 4-year-old Charlotte County Fire-EMS said they treated the two-year-old boy, who had a gunshot injury to the hand.
The Weather Authority: Here’s what to expect for your Memorial Day weekend Hot and humid weather for your holiday weekend. The UV index will be an 11!
WINK NEWS Honoring fallen soldiers at Memorial Day events across Southwest Florida Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres neighbor accuses construction company of mistakenly tearing up lot Along 27th Street West in Lehigh Acres, neighbors knew it was only a matter of time before the lots next to them were developed.
FORT MYERS ECS softball celebrates first state championship Evangelical Christian School honors state champion softball team with parade on campus.
SANIBEL Sanibel hosts annual hurricane seminar to prepare for upcoming season With a very active Atlantic hurricane season ahead, they’re not taking anything for granted.
Teen’s killer out of jail after 8 months A teenager charged with manslaughter after accidentally shooting and killing his girlfriend is now out of jail after serving less than a year.
Miles apart: local mother hopes to reunite brothers from Haiti to the U.S. The process of adopting a child is different for everyone, but Michelle Reed’s passion has always been to adopt children into her family.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers Richards Building goes in foreclosure An update on the historic Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers: it’s going into foreclosure.
PORT CHARLOTTE How is Sunseeker Resort impacting Port Charlotte? What is a resort that saw five years of delays, pushback and more doing to the community that it sits in?
FORT MYERS Construction takes over bus stops on Ortiz Avenue Construction workers, bull dozers and cars zipping by are what is found on Ortiz Avenue. Bus stops in construction can also be found.
Near crash reveals more about dangers of State Road 31 On Friday, we learned about how often deputies in Charlotte County catch people going way faster than they should.
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 […]