Crews on scene of 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village DriveJake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people
ESTERO Crews on scene of 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
ESTERO Crews on scene of 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers crane operating recruiting high school students to the tune of $100K salary Learning how to use these cranes may be the key to some students’ futures. Sims Crane & Equipment Co. went to South Fort Myers High School today to show students how they can get a job after they graduate. Sims crane safety director and head instructor, Bob Berry, wants to teach students what it takes […]
FORT MYERS Victim shot in the stomach, FMPD says A victim in a shooting at the Forum neighborhood in Fort Myers has been taken to the hospital, police say. A person who called 911 Wednesday afternoon said someone was shot in the stomach and he or she is bringing the victim to the hospital, Fort Myers Police Dept. said. FMPD told WINK News there […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS NASCAR driver Ross Chastain drops in at South Fort Myers High School Alva hometown NASCAR racing hero and Florida Gulf Coast University alumni, Ross Chastain, is learning some valuable lessons. He stopped by South Fort Myers High School on Tuesday to learn about its automotive, electrical and welding programs. South Fort Myers High School prides itself on the variety of opportunities it offers students, including a shop […]
SANIBEL ISLAND Ding Darling National Wildlife in Sanibel commemorates its 75th year You can celebrate our environment and one of the most beautiful places in Southwest Florida on Sunday as the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is marking its 75th year. Reporter Nicole Gabe is there with the first look at all the big plans for Sunday. Watch in the video above.
LEE COUNTY Pick it up!: Lee County dog owners caught on camera leaving poo could face big fines It’s a responsibility if you are a dog owner: cleaning up after your pet. But some people around Lee County don’t seem to be doing it, and it can cost you! It’s a sight no one wants to see or, certainly, step in. A dog owner is supposed to clean up after their dog’s mess, […]
FORT MYERS ‘On the Table’ event gets SWFL residents talking about what’s important to them On Thursday at all different hours, people got together at 150 different locations in Southwest Florida to put their issues “on the table.” Coffee shops, offices, even a neighborhood—people of all kinds brought together to talk about what matters to them and what they think we should do to make our hometowns better places to […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Roar Offshore brings in huge revenue for FMB, extends contract for next 20 years The Roar Offshore boat races this past weekend were such a big hit, organizers have agreed to keep them coming back for decades. Over 60,000 people flooded Fort Myers Beach over the weekend for the high powered speed boat races. If you missed out on the event, don’t worry because the races were so successful, […]
NAPLES 5K fundraiser at North Collier park raises awareness for domestic violence Nearly 100 runners helped raise money and participated in the Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence 5K Sunday at North Collier Regional Park in Collier County. The run was organized in effort to bring attention to National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which takes place throughout October, promoting services such as legal services for victims. WINK […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Roar Offshore National Championship powerboat races a boon to business Businesses on Fort Myers Beach are revving their engines full throttle. They’re ready for thousands of people to pack the beach for the Roar Offshore National Championship powerboat races this weekend. The big event is expected to bring tens of thousands of people to Fort Myers Beach, spending millions of dollars through the purchase of […]
LEE COUNTY Sensory path helps kids blow off some steam, but also serves a medical purpose A unique obstacle course where there’s no right or wrong. “Kids get to spin, balance, jump, hop and all kinds of physical movements that get to help them,” said Dolores Loftus. Help them blow off some steam, that is. It’s a new kind of course that is fun, but with a medical purpose. It’s called […]