Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in NaplesSaint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
NAPLES Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Naples According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one man is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Sunday night.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers held an ecumenical service on Sunday morning in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok back online after 12 hour ban TikTok is back online after being banned. President-elect Donald Trump said he’ll enact an executive order stalling the ban of the app.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
NAPLES Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Naples According to the Florida Highway Patrol, one man is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Sunday night.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers held an ecumenical service on Sunday morning in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok back online after 12 hour ban TikTok is back online after being banned. President-elect Donald Trump said he’ll enact an executive order stalling the ban of the app.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
FORT MYERS Race for Florida Senate District 27: Rodrigues vs. Brown What started off as a tooth and nail fight to win a state Senate seat has turned quiet after the primary. Republican Ray Rodrigues spent more than half a million dollars in the race. We saw ad after ad before the primary, and now, nothing. Democratic challenger Rachel Brown is mostly unknown. She ran unopposed […]
WINK NEWS Presidential attorneys prepared for possibility of conflict come election results Twenty years ago, the 2000 presidential election ended without a clear winner, and history could repeat itself this year. At that time, the U.S. Supreme court voted 5-4 in favor of stopping a statewide Florida recount that handed the presidency to former President George W. Bush. We spoke to the attorney representing the Democratic ticket […]
WINK NEWS Donalds, Banyai look for last-minute support, feel confident about District 19 bids We spoke to the Republic and Democratic nominees for U.S House Florida District 19 Monday, as both candidates look to gain last-minute support amid early voting and heading into Election Day. Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat Cindy Banyai were recently firing shots at each other online, and Donalds is back in public on the campaign […]
WINK NEWS Sen. Amy Klobuchar campaigns for Biden in Lee County Sen. Amy Klobuchar came to Lee County on Saturday to campaign for former Vice President Joe Biden and running mate Kamala Harris ahead of the November election. The event took place at the Lee County Democratic Executive Committee Office on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. Klobuchar said she understands that Southwest Florida typically leans more […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County supervisor of elections urges voters follow directions for ballot submission Millions of people in Florida are rushing to ensure their ballots are filled out, but some votes won’t count. It’s all because of a mistake many voters are making while filling out their ballot. We looked at what voters need to do to ensure their vote counts. Instructions to make sure your vote counts are […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Ivanka Trump headlines MAGA event in south Fort Myers Ivanka Trump headlined a “Make America Great Again” event in south Fort Myers on Wednesday. She also attended an invitation-only private fundraising event at an undisclosed location in Naples. The remarks at Top Rocker Field at Six Bends were very similar to her speech at the Republican National Convention – and the crowd of about […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayoral candidates confident in their election bids It’s a few weeks away from election day, and he race is on for mayor of Fort Myers. We checked in with both candidates, and both are confident they are going to win. But they’re not taking anything for granted. They are out in the community, talking to people and telling them why they should […]
FORT MYERS President Trump’s Fort Myers visit Friday to focus on senior citizens President Donald Trump is expected to be in Fort Myers Friday, a bit closer to home for everyone in Southwest. He is supposed to be holding an invite-only event at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center — the former Harborside Events Center — downtown. It’s all hands on deck for Florida Highway Patrol, Fort Myers Police […]
FORT MYERS Trump campaign adviser says ‘important to drive enthusiasm’ in SWFL We spoke to one of the president’s top advisors about why they are focusing on Southwest Florida at the end of the week. President Donald Trump is expected to be in downtown Fort Myers sometime Friday. There are still not many details, but we continue to piece them together. Update: Mayor Randy Henderson confirmed President […]
WINK NEWS Better understand amendments on your general election ballot AMENDMENT 5 Homeowners could soon have more money in their pockets. Florida voters will decide next month if the Save Our Homes property tax break will be extended by a year. It allows people to sell their homes, rent for a while and find or build a new home. We looked at Amendment 5 and […]