Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort MyersVictim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
State, hospitals get ready for predicted busy hurricane season amid virus concerns The Atlantic basin has recorded two named storms this year and we aren’t even into hurricane season – but it starts Monday and now is the time to prepare. We’ve seen what hurricanes like Irma can do to our area, and it should serve as a reminder of what could happen in the coming months. […]
LEE COUNTY Lee Health CEO says care won’t suffer as system struggles financially Lee Health said it’s in deeper financial trouble than first reported, but its CEO has promised the quality of health care won’t suffer. The hospital system is cutting labor costs with buyout programs for employees and won’t rule out additional cuts. CEO Dr. Larry Antonucci said that despite the system’s financial troubles, those who depend […]
JACKSONVILLE Gov. DeSantis announces reopening of youth activities with no restrictions At a briefing in Jacksonville Friday morning, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida would be allowing youth activities to reopen with no restrictions. The governor said he believes kids have been stuck inside long enough and that we need to allow them to be kids again, while still keeping them safe. He said he trusts […]
FORT MYERS Relaxing liquor laws could rescue restaurants Bars and some restaurants are still shut down, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t drinking. Many states are loosening liquor laws for restaurants to give them a financial boost, and lawmakers, including Florida’s, are debating if these relaxed laws should remain in place. Florida’s law in particular allows for customers to get alcohol to-go or […]
Trump signs executive order on deregulation in hopes of helping economy President Donald Trump said the coronavirus has attacked our nation’s economy and health, so he signed an executive order Tuesday on regulatory relief. He said it will help support economic recovery. It’s too early to know how the order will affect Southwest Florida, but relaxing regulations has been the president’s practice during the pandemic. For […]
FORT MYERS Rooney misses 52% of House votes so far this year. Reason: coronavirus Where’s Congressman Francis Rooney? Since the first of the year, he has missed 52 percent of votes in the House of Representatives. The last time Rooney went to Washington to cast a vote was Feb. 13. Since then, he has missed nearly 40 votes, so WINK News asked Rooney why he has been absent. In short: […]
FORT MYERS District 19 Democratic candidates debate WINK News hosted a debate for Democratic candidates looking to fill the Congressional District 19 seat, which covers a large area in Southwest Florida. Reporter Morgan Rynor moderated Monday afternoon’s debate on Zoom. WATCH the full debate above.
Restaurants allowed to go to 50% capacity Southwest Florida is now in “full phase one” reopening, which means restaurants can increase capacity to 50 percent with social distancing still in place. Even so, business owners say the move could save them. For the last couple of months, stacks of chairs and empty tables were the norm at Wise Guys Deli in downtown […]
ESTERO What would a Hertz bankruptcy mean for Southwest Florida? Hertz is in deep financial trouble. A new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission questions whether the Estero company can last another year. If it goes bankrupt, it could have a big impact on our community. The rental car giant put Estero on the map. “It’s our brand name. Anyone that hears about Hertz […]
FORT MYERS DeSantis holds a press conference at Gulf Coast Medical Center; elective surgeries to continue Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press briefing Monday at Gulf Coast Medical Center on in south Fort Myers. The big takeaway – elective surgeries are coming back to the hospitals. DeSantis has allowed elective surgeries to continue in counties in Phase I, but lee Health says they’re only getting half the number patients they used […]