Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at WalmartHotter and more humid this Friday afternoon
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
FORT MYERS Neighbors want answers in woman’s death at Fort Myers apartment Monday, a woman was found dead inside a filthy apartment with children inside at Cypress Court Apartments in Fort Myers. Fort Myers Police Department responded to the apartments off Palm Beach Boulevard and Seminole Avenue, where neighbors have concerns and unanswered questions Tuesday about what police reported as a suspicious death investigation. We went to […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor asks city manager to resign Mayor Kevin Anderson confirmed Monday night he has asked City Manager Saeed Kazemi to resign from his role with the city. Anderson cited a lack of credibility, confidence and confidentiality in the city manager. Anderson told us the decision to ask for Kazemi’s resignation has nothing to do with the city manager’s recent salary increase. […]
LEHIGH ACRES Giving is their favorite holiday tradition Giving and receiving gifts is the favorite tradition of many during the holidays. But for one family, it’s the giving that means so much more. With a full house of Christmas decorations and too many toys to count, Angela Castillo gives credit to two things. “Hard work,” Castillo said. “It just truly’s God’s blessing.” Castillo’s […]
FORT MYERS People forced out their homes near downtown Fort Myers after heavy police presence Police cars surrounded homes near downtown Fort Myers and eventually forced neighbors outside early Thanksgiving morning on Cranford Avenue. The person police were looking for, however, managed to get away. Neighbors say they are a bit on edge but are just happy that all of the kids are okay. WINK News spoke to one person […]
FORT MYERS RSW sees drop in holiday travel, more traveling by car It was slow at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) on the afternoon of Thanksgiving Eve. Many people we spoke to had to make hard decisions: to travel or not to travel, to host or not to host. But more people are traveling by car this year, not by air. Everyone we spoke to said they […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man accused of drowning 2 animals, bludgeoning another A man has been arrested after being accused of killing three animals and throwing them into a garbage can. On Monday, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 4500 block of 27th Street SW in Lehigh Acres after receiving a call about animal abuse. A witness said she found Jose Luis Ortiz, 46, covered […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers council members have ideas for saving City of Palms Park Fort Myers officials have differing ideas in mind for what’s next for an old ballpark, but the city has already asked the county to demolish it. Before the wrecking ball swings at the City of Palms Park near downtown, a couple of councilmen want to at least float some new ideas. One believes the city […]
WINK NEWS SWFL Republicans approve of DeSantis leadership during pandemic We looked at critiques from both sides of the aisle regarding Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent leadership in the state during the pandemic. The governor has made three official public appearances in the last 18 days, and he has not answered questions from the press in nearly three weeks. That’s a big change from the beginning […]
FORT MYERS Once-visible DeSantis remains behind closed doors as cases surge People are looking for leadership as COVID-19 runs rampant. Other states are enforcing pandemic restrictions, but Gov. Ron DeSantis is staying behind closed doors. He did, however, get a message out on Thursday, releasing a five-minute video on YouTube where he talked about the promise of COVID-19 vaccines and Florida’s plan to distribute them. He […]
FORT MYERS DeSantis remains quiet as state surpasses 900,000 COVID-19 cases The COVID-19 crisis is getting worse by the day in Florida, with nearly 8,000 new cases reported Wednesday – and still no response from Tallahassee on this most recent surge. WINK News is once again asking where is Gov. Ron DeSantis and his pandemic response in a time when people are looking to their leaders […]