Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at largeBruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location
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.
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.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for grand theft at North Fort Myers Dollar Tree SWFL Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for committing grand theft at a Dollar Tree in North Fort Myers last week.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from e-coli outbreak due to carrots sold in popular grocery stores The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of e-coli linked to tainted carrots.
FORT MYERS Lee County Library System announces annual Fandom Fest The Lee County Library System is inviting people of all ages to bring cosplay and pop culture fun to its annual Fandom Fest.
FORT MYERS Lee County opens Royal Palms Avenue parking lot for downtown Fort Myers workers Lee County has announced the opening of the Royal Palms Avenue parking lot, which will be used by downtown workers and become paid public parking on nights and weekends.
NAPLES Naples sculptor makes memorable busts for 9 locations You may notice some new, massive statues that have been placed in popular areas around Naples, like Waterside Shops and Maserati Naples.
the weather authority Seasonal Monday with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking seasonal temperatures with an approaching cold front that is expected to bring rain and cooler conditions during the middle of the week.
Volunteers gather for 20th annual Turkey Drop event in Collier County The 20th annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop event is set to begin as organizers seek to mark this milestone anniversary with the goal of over 7,000 turkeys donated.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Deputies investigating death at Collier house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that happened at a house party.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
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.
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.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for grand theft at North Fort Myers Dollar Tree SWFL Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for committing grand theft at a Dollar Tree in North Fort Myers last week.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from e-coli outbreak due to carrots sold in popular grocery stores The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of e-coli linked to tainted carrots.
FORT MYERS Lee County Library System announces annual Fandom Fest The Lee County Library System is inviting people of all ages to bring cosplay and pop culture fun to its annual Fandom Fest.
FORT MYERS Lee County opens Royal Palms Avenue parking lot for downtown Fort Myers workers Lee County has announced the opening of the Royal Palms Avenue parking lot, which will be used by downtown workers and become paid public parking on nights and weekends.
NAPLES Naples sculptor makes memorable busts for 9 locations You may notice some new, massive statues that have been placed in popular areas around Naples, like Waterside Shops and Maserati Naples.
the weather authority Seasonal Monday with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking seasonal temperatures with an approaching cold front that is expected to bring rain and cooler conditions during the middle of the week.
Volunteers gather for 20th annual Turkey Drop event in Collier County The 20th annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop event is set to begin as organizers seek to mark this milestone anniversary with the goal of over 7,000 turkeys donated.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Deputies investigating death at Collier house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that happened at a house party.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Parents save hundreds of books from trash at Crestwell School A school’s abrupt plan to toss out old library books turned some Lee County parents into dumpster divers. April Esposito never imagined she would jump into a dumpster but that’s what she did on Wednesday after her child came home from the Crestwell School. “Our kids are saying ‘mom, they are throwing books,’” Esposito said. […]
LEHIGH ACRES 14-year-old injured in hit-and-run while walking to Lehigh Acres bus stop A 14-year-old child was injured after being hit by a pickup while walking to their school bus stop Tuesday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after the pickup drove off. A report states the teen was walking west along the right side of Golfview Boulevard near Circle Drive Lehigh Acres at 6:20 a.m. The […]
Lee County Lee County Schools looking at support systems for students At a time when outside stressors are impacting all of our kids, the Lee County School District wants to make sure every child knows there’s an adult there who cares about them. The pandemic has changed school is many ways. A major change has been to that one-on-one experience with classmates and teachers. The Lee […]
Fort Myers Nursing students adjust to training during a pandemic The medical field is changing, and that includes nursing school. Nursing students have to make serious changes to the way they learn, mostly consisting of online classes. But while many students across the U.S. are experiencing online classes, it’s especially important for our future nurses to get hands-on experience. At Florida Gulf Coast University, all […]
Lee County Florida receiving 250,000 more vaccine doses A new shipment of 250,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Florida on Monday. If you already got one, or are scheduled to get one, it may feel like you won the lottery, but some haven’t been as lucky. The vaccine is intended for those 65 and older and health care workers on the […]
WINK NEWS Man’s Trump sign vandalized, asks community, nation to move forward together A sign of President Donald Trump was vandalized on a homeowner’s property in Port Charlotte. It showed the president’s face with markings that included a mustache resembling Adolf Hitler’s as well as the word terrorist written across the sign. Tom Millitzer is a supporter of the president. He told us he thinks he was targeted […]
Charlotte County Cape Coral residents line up for 3rd day of vaccine rollout On the third day of COVID-19 vaccinations, the energy continues to grow along with the the lines. Lots of people are eager to get this vaccine. On Tuesday, Bill Taylor of Cape Coral said he planned to stay in the Cape Coral Cultural Park Theater line all night, and that he was willing to do […]
FORT MYERS Gulf Coast Humane Society puts on Christmas celebration for shelter animals It was a Christmas filled with treats, toys and lots of love as the Gulf Coast Humane Society in Fort Myers held its annual giving tree event Friday. Dogs in the Humane Society’s care picked out gifts underneath the Christmas tree, and it was all made possible through donations. Each ornament was made by volunteers […]
FORT MYERS Families enjoy Fort Myers restaurant’s complimentary Christmas Eve lunch Volunteers at a restaurant in Southwest Florida served up 1,000 meals on Christmas Eve to anyone who showed up, no matter his or her circumstance. Those meals were donated by the restaurant’s owners, who have also struggled to operate their small business during a pandemic. We told you about the effort Salty Papa’s Shrimp House […]
FORT MYERS Owner of Fort Myers restaurant gives back despite being hard-hit by pandemic It’s been a tough year for the restaurant industry as a whole. Salty Papa’s Shrimp House in Fort Myers is no exception. But the owner found it in her heart to give to those who are even worse off than she is. Co-owner Vallee Arnett is preparing to feed her neighbors. They’re making turkey, stuffing, […]