Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience storeWINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, innapropriate texts and Donut shop debacle
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, innapropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, innapropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
WINK NEWS Rodrigues, Fitzenhagen campaign to prove who’s fit for Florida Senate Campaign attack ads don’t seem to stop ahead of an election. In Southwest Florida candidates, such as Florida House Rep. Ray Rodrigues (Fla-R) and Florida House Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen (Fla-R), are trying to “out-Republican” their opponents. We see their faces on TV, social media and in our mailboxes — the “all-above” approach just days away […]
WINK NEWS CDC director says we could have ‘worst fall’ in US public health history CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield says the United States is at risk of experiencing the worst fall in its public health history due to the coronavirus pandemic. We looked at what the future could hold Thursday if guidelines are not followed by every American. “This could be the worst fall from a public health perspective […]
LEE COUNTY Congressional candidates hit the campaign trail a week before primary With only one week to go to the primary election, you’re probably seeing endless attack ads on TV, but congressional candidates say the one thing that can’t be equaled is talking with people in person. Each candidate has his or her own unique strategies, giving it their all in the final days before the Aug. […]
FORT MYERS SWFL paramedic gets chance to speak at the DNC A Southwest Florida man explained his journey as an immigrant to the United States when he was a child, and his continued fight to remain a contributing member of American society. His efforts have been noticed and he is now expected to have a chance to speak in front of the Democratic Party. Aldo Martinez […]
WINK NEWS Florida mayors push for CARES Act money to be granted directly Mayors all over the state have come together to urge Florida’s U.S. senators to push for more federal grant money. Municipality leaders in Southwest Florida and beyond say they are still in great need of direct assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. In hopes of being heard, 163 Florida mayors signed a letter sent to U.S […]
CAPE CORAL Some in SWFL support dissolving the NRA, saying it’s corrupt and needs work The New York Attorney General made a shocking call Thursday to dissolve the NRA. After an 18-month investigation, she’s suing top leaders for using money on themselves. Some of the allegations against the NRA’s longtime leader, Wayne LaPierre, include $500,000 on trips to the Bahamas, hair and makeup for his wife and a $17 million […]
HENDRY COUNTY Hendry County schools will start the school year online A hard decision made for the safety of your children. Hendry County schools will start the school year online until the pandemic is under control. Hendry County Schools Superintendent Paul Puletti says he did not take this decision lightly. In fact, he feels so much responsibility for students and teachers that his decision’s personal. No […]
LEE COUNTY Exclusive: WINK News one-on-one with Eric Trump President Donald Trump is in some trouble in the swing states, including Florida – if you believe the polls. With that in mind, WINK News reporter Morgan Rynor spoke with Trump’s son, Eric, and Florida’s top Democrat, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, on Tuesday to get their takes on the presidential race. Eric Trump said to […]
CLEWISTON People in Clewiston preparing for Isaias in their own ways Some in Clewiston felt it necessary to prep for Tropical Storm Isaias while others…not so much. “I actually thought it done passed. I was just doing normal shopping,” said Danny Rhinehart. Others out today at the local big box store in Clewiston said they are waiting on direction from WINK News Chief Meteorologist Jim Farrell. […]
CLEWISTON Clewiston shows it’s taking Isaias seriously Isaias may have been downgraded to a tropical storm Saturday evening, but that didn’t stop people in Clewiston from making sure they were prepared. Cruz Martinez never stays when storms come around. “I don’t ever stay, I usually leave.” But this time, she and her family decided to stick it out. “Well, because it’s supposed […]