Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-insLee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
Hotline for Hurricane Florence information and updates With Hurricane Florence expecting to bring heavy rain and wind to the East coast late Thursday and Friday, people in the path of the storm, or people with family can contact a hotline for information. The Geaux Rescue Hurricane Florence hotline is available for anybody in need of a rescue, whether it be on land or […]
Outdated flood maps shouldn’t determine your flood insurance investment Huge apartment complexes that are popping up across Southwest Florida are completely changing the landscape, specifically they are changing flooding patterns. Experts agree, saying everyone in Florida is in a flood zone. But some flood maps haven’t been updated in years. “After Irma went through, everyone who did not have flood insurance didn’t realize they […]
NORTH PORT Killer at large after 20-year-old found shot to death in North Port A killer is on the run after a 20-year-old was shot and left for dead in Port Charlotte. Tyren Kinard, 20, was found dead in an undeveloped area on Sawyer Circle, according to police. North Port Police Department said they’re still trying to figure out how the body of the victim got there. Police discovered […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres community supporting Irma victims one year later Multiple churches handed out hundreds of baskets of food and other items to those who are still recovering from the storm at a charity even Sunday. A year since Hurricane Irma made landfall in Southwest Florida, some people are still struggling to get by. Santos Garza lost his job as a result of Hurricane Irma. […]
FORT MYERS Two men spotted taking photos of kids near bus stop Two men were spotted taking pictures of kids near a bus stop in Fort Myers just off of Winkler Avenue. Families found out through an email sent by the Green Edge apartment complex to their residents, warning of the incident. WINK News Reporter Morgan Rynor spoke with families about the warning. Watch the full segment […]
LEHIGH ACRES 1 woman dead in Lehigh Acres hit-and-run crash A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday night on Homestead Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 9:20 p.m. on the 1200 block of Homestead Road North, between Plaza Drive and Taylor Lane, according to the FHP. Lorraine Louise Miller, 50, who was homeless, was trying to cross the […]
FORT MYERS Should we trust polls? Gwen Graham was projected to win the Florida Democratic Primary Tuesday night, but Andrew Gillum took the top spot. Polls showed him behind Graham, but it begs the questions: should we trust polls? WINK News reporter Morgan Rynor speaks with experts on the subject. Watch the full segment below.
North Naples Dangerous intersection causing concern on Immokalee Road A dangerous intersection on Immokalee Road, in North Naples is concerning residents due to a high number of crashes. Residents are expressing concern about the complicated intersection, “I always make sure no one is there before I go out,” said resident Francis Brown. “You can see them come down you think they’re going to turn […]
BONITA SPRINGS Libraries are paid off & some Lee County residents could get property tax break Estero resident Audra Garlich loves taking her son to story time at the library. “I think it’s a great resource,” Garlich said. “You know they are always telling us as parents that we need to have our children read more, and read to them, and read with them.” Neighbors said they like to read here […]
FORT MYERS What happened to all the bees? Researcher says algae could be the cause A Florida Gulf Coast university researcher says the blue-green algae is affecting the already suffering bee population. Vice President of the Lee County Farm Bureau Keith Councell says, “Well, what we’re noticing is these bees are actually sick. They have basically what we call dysentery … These bees actually will crawl more than they’ll fly, […]