Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trialDespite SUV crash into Pastrami Dan’s, plans for 50th continue
NEW YORK (AP) Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday at Donald Trump’s hush money trial, describing for jurors a sexual encounter the porn actor says she had with him in 2006
Despite SUV crash into Pastrami Dan’s, plans for 50th continue The popular local eatery reopened May 7 after being temporarily closed since a woman drove a Toyota Rav4 SUV into the side of the restaurant on the morning of May 3.
NORTH FORT MYERS Heavy police presence on Capitol Street home in North Fort Myers Several Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Myers Fire Department units were seen outside of a home in North Fort Myers.
BONITA SPRINGS Deputies investigating death at Bonita Springs home Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a death at a home in Bonita Springs.
Fifth Third Bank branch to be built on former SunTrust Punta Gorda site According to project plans sent to the city, the current building will be demolished, and a single-story Fifth Third Bank branch will stand in its place. Assuming approval, the branch is expected to open in the second half of 2025, a banks spokesperson said.
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis signs tax relief package for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has renewed the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday among other tax-free incentives for Floridians.
Fort Myers debates future of police review board A new law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will change oversight with local police departments and the citizens they protect.
FORT MYERS Lifting weights brings Bishop Verot’s football team together Football teams are spending their days in the iron paradise as spring practice is on for high school football.
LEHIGH ACRES Traffic signal for Lee Blvd. and Joan Ave. North approved The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved measures to install a traffic signal, new lighting, upgraded drainage, and more.
NORTH FORT MYERS Van catches fire after crash with trailer in North Fort Myers Several crews are responding to a crash that involved a work van and a truck pulling a trailer in North Fort Myers this morning.
CAPE CORAL 2nd teen accused in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case to be arraigned A 16-year-old is facing adult charges for his alleged role in the murder of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller.
the weather authority Hotter and drier day ahead with isolated storms staying inland The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Tuesday morning with inland isolated storms expected in the afternoon.
WINK News Lee County School Board to hold a transportation workshop With one month left for the academic year, parents’ concerns have turned to frustration as buses struggle to get kids to and from school.
Readying for hurricane season with Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Hurricane season is rapidly approaching as Floridians prep for potential storms with the upcoming Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
NAPLES Increasing amount of homeless seniors in SWFL Saint Matthew House told Wink News that 20% of the people they shelter are over 60 years old.
NEW YORK (AP) Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday at Donald Trump’s hush money trial, describing for jurors a sexual encounter the porn actor says she had with him in 2006
Despite SUV crash into Pastrami Dan’s, plans for 50th continue The popular local eatery reopened May 7 after being temporarily closed since a woman drove a Toyota Rav4 SUV into the side of the restaurant on the morning of May 3.
NORTH FORT MYERS Heavy police presence on Capitol Street home in North Fort Myers Several Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Myers Fire Department units were seen outside of a home in North Fort Myers.
BONITA SPRINGS Deputies investigating death at Bonita Springs home Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a death at a home in Bonita Springs.
Fifth Third Bank branch to be built on former SunTrust Punta Gorda site According to project plans sent to the city, the current building will be demolished, and a single-story Fifth Third Bank branch will stand in its place. Assuming approval, the branch is expected to open in the second half of 2025, a banks spokesperson said.
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis signs tax relief package for Floridians Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has renewed the Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday among other tax-free incentives for Floridians.
Fort Myers debates future of police review board A new law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will change oversight with local police departments and the citizens they protect.
FORT MYERS Lifting weights brings Bishop Verot’s football team together Football teams are spending their days in the iron paradise as spring practice is on for high school football.
LEHIGH ACRES Traffic signal for Lee Blvd. and Joan Ave. North approved The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved measures to install a traffic signal, new lighting, upgraded drainage, and more.
NORTH FORT MYERS Van catches fire after crash with trailer in North Fort Myers Several crews are responding to a crash that involved a work van and a truck pulling a trailer in North Fort Myers this morning.
CAPE CORAL 2nd teen accused in Kayla Rincon-Miller murder case to be arraigned A 16-year-old is facing adult charges for his alleged role in the murder of 15-year-old Kayla Rincon-Miller.
the weather authority Hotter and drier day ahead with isolated storms staying inland The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Tuesday morning with inland isolated storms expected in the afternoon.
WINK News Lee County School Board to hold a transportation workshop With one month left for the academic year, parents’ concerns have turned to frustration as buses struggle to get kids to and from school.
Readying for hurricane season with Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Hurricane season is rapidly approaching as Floridians prep for potential storms with the upcoming Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
NAPLES Increasing amount of homeless seniors in SWFL Saint Matthew House told Wink News that 20% of the people they shelter are over 60 years old.
WINK NEWS Report: Floridians with insurance still can’t afford health care Health care is expensive. Last year, Florida was among the top-9 states with the highest premiums and deductibles, and it was one of 42 states where costs where roughly 10% of most peoples’ income. We looked at why health care costs in Florida are among the highest in the country and what can be done […]
LEE COUNTY Fighting food insecurity in Southwest Florida this holiday season We are eleven days from Thanksgiving. Many of us are looking forward to a big meal. But for some, just keeping food on the table on a typical day is a struggle. Families in Southwest Florida experience food insecurity, especially during the holidays. Access to food pantries and community meals can be a lifeline to […]
CAPTIVA Saturday marks 16th and final day of Hobie 16 Classic World Championship Saturday marks the 16th and final day of the Hobie 16 Classic World Championship happening on Captiva. It should prove to be a fun and eventful day for sailing. It’s an event many people have looked forward to because it’s the first time in 35 years this event has occurred in the United States. It’s […]
CAPE CORAL Residents frustrated with the ongoing construction mess surrounding UEP project A years long utility extension project is agitating nearby residents that have to deal with the mess on a daily basis. Since 2017, the utility extension project has been under construction, but it’s days like Friday, where the area can get a little dirty, due to rain. Neighbors say they are over the delays and […]
LEE COUNTY RSW planning security lane updates ahead of the holidays We looked at the financial impact of a major airport project ahead of the holidays. Southwest Florida International Airport is working to open more security lanes before the holidays. This comes as RSW continues to work toward completion of its $170 million airport expansion project. “It is hectic,” Theresa Raedts said. Air travelers like Raedts […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Volunteers, businesses honor vets by cleaning up graves at NFM historic cemetery Veterans Day is in a few days and several volunteers and businesses are joining together through a platform called “Honor Your DNA:” an initiative to clean up historic cemeteries. The goal is to keep headstones clean so we can honor the ones who were laid to rest and with Veterans Day around the corner, it’s […]
CAPE CORAL Bill would extend school hours to ease the burden on working parents It is a little after 4 p.m. – where are your kids? Democrat Sen. Kamala Harris said they should still be in school. Her plan calls for extending the school day by three hours to ease the burden on working parents. Jazmayne Carter said even with the help of her wife, it is hard to […]
FORT MYERS Flu season in Southwest Florida is in full swing, early The increase in reported flu cases in Lee County is nearly ten-fold compared to this time last year. Lee Health reported seeing 145 flu cases last week. Last year, for the same week, they treated only 15 patients for the virus. These new numbers are a grim outlook for the rest of the flu season. […]
NAPLES Experts speak at diabetes conference in Naples Reducing the cost of insulin in Southwest Florida is one of the many issues under discussion in Naples on Sunday at the 5th Annual Diabetes and Wellness Conference. It is an issue affecting millions of people in our state at one of the most comprehensive conferences on diabetes. All proceeds stay locally in Southwest Florida […]
FORT MYERS FGCU opens new mental health counseling center on Friday Access to mental healthcare is changing here in Southwest Florida, starting with a brand new Student and Community Counseling Center at Florida Gulf Coast University that opens at 10 a.m. on Friday. According to Mental Health America, last year Florida ranked 44th for access to mental health care. Lack of services was a big reason […]