ESTERO Election for Village of Estero canceled According to Tommy Doyle, the Lee County Supervisor of Elections, the scheduled election for the Village of Estero has been canceled.
LEHIGH ACRES Quan Martin representing SWFL on NFL Championship Sunday Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin, who went to Lehigh Senior High, is representing Southwest Florida on NFL Championship Sunday.
8-story Naples hotel passes first hurdle in approval process An eight-story, dual-brand luxury hotel received unanimous preliminary approval from the Naples Design Review Board, the first hurdle in a yearlong planning process.
Jacksonville Gov. Ron DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville DeSantis will be joined by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Dave Kerner and Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters.
Man accused of stealing ATV from DeSoto County campground A man has been arrested after allegedly driving an ATV that was reported stolen last year in DeSoto County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers hospital offers free autism screening for young children Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is offering free monthly autism spectrum disorder screenings for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years.
FWC rescues 30 sea turtles from cold waters amid freezing temperatures Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers recently braved icy waters to rescue around 30 sea turtles.
Clarifying our style referencing the president’s name in stories WINK News has received multiple emails from viewers concerned about our approach to referring to President Donald Trump, both on-air and online, only by his last name on second reference.
Southwest Florida International Airport JetBlue begins nonstop travel from RSW to Manchester, NH The Southwest Florida International Airport has announced JetBlue will begin nonstop service to Manchester, New Hampshire.
Winkler & Gladiolus farmland sells for $19.97M, to become apartments One of the few pieces of farmland left on Gladiolus Drive in south Fort Myers has sold and will join its neighboring properties as being developed to become part of the surrounding suburbia.
Village Council seeks to put Estero sports park on fast track Village of Estero’s sports park took another step forward Jan. 22 when village leaders unanimously approved the master plan.
Lee County and partners activate Cold Weather Outreach Plan Lee County Government is coordinating with several of its partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week.
Fort Myers man arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from FHP The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a Fort Myers man accused of reckless driving and possession of illegal substances.
Man arrested for DUI manslaughter following fatal El Jobean Bridge crash The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of DUI manslaughter following a fatal crash on the El Jobean Bridge in Charlotte County.
the weather authority Light showers with clouds and chilly temperatures this Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking light showers along with chillier and cloudier conditions expected throughout this Thursday.
ESTERO Election for Village of Estero canceled According to Tommy Doyle, the Lee County Supervisor of Elections, the scheduled election for the Village of Estero has been canceled.
LEHIGH ACRES Quan Martin representing SWFL on NFL Championship Sunday Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin, who went to Lehigh Senior High, is representing Southwest Florida on NFL Championship Sunday.
8-story Naples hotel passes first hurdle in approval process An eight-story, dual-brand luxury hotel received unanimous preliminary approval from the Naples Design Review Board, the first hurdle in a yearlong planning process.
Jacksonville Gov. Ron DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville DeSantis will be joined by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Dave Kerner and Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters.
Man accused of stealing ATV from DeSoto County campground A man has been arrested after allegedly driving an ATV that was reported stolen last year in DeSoto County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers hospital offers free autism screening for young children Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is offering free monthly autism spectrum disorder screenings for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years.
FWC rescues 30 sea turtles from cold waters amid freezing temperatures Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers recently braved icy waters to rescue around 30 sea turtles.
Clarifying our style referencing the president’s name in stories WINK News has received multiple emails from viewers concerned about our approach to referring to President Donald Trump, both on-air and online, only by his last name on second reference.
Southwest Florida International Airport JetBlue begins nonstop travel from RSW to Manchester, NH The Southwest Florida International Airport has announced JetBlue will begin nonstop service to Manchester, New Hampshire.
Winkler & Gladiolus farmland sells for $19.97M, to become apartments One of the few pieces of farmland left on Gladiolus Drive in south Fort Myers has sold and will join its neighboring properties as being developed to become part of the surrounding suburbia.
Village Council seeks to put Estero sports park on fast track Village of Estero’s sports park took another step forward Jan. 22 when village leaders unanimously approved the master plan.
Lee County and partners activate Cold Weather Outreach Plan Lee County Government is coordinating with several of its partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week.
Fort Myers man arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from FHP The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a Fort Myers man accused of reckless driving and possession of illegal substances.
Man arrested for DUI manslaughter following fatal El Jobean Bridge crash The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of DUI manslaughter following a fatal crash on the El Jobean Bridge in Charlotte County.
the weather authority Light showers with clouds and chilly temperatures this Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking light showers along with chillier and cloudier conditions expected throughout this Thursday.
FORT MYERS Local bars worry canceled football season will devastate their already hurting business Saturdays are about to change for many college football fans as the pandemic forced the Big Ten and Pac-12 to postpone all fall sports. While fans are bummed, businesses that are already hurting expect it to get worse. Sports bars like Shoeless Joe’s are used to seeing crowds pile in through the doors to watch […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County school district spending nearly $1M to protect students this year There is now a better look at how much money the School District of Lee County is spending on every one of your children to protect them this year during the pandemic. The district said close to $13 million will be spent. To put that in perspective, that’s about $175 per student. Masks are the […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral city leaders discuss whether or not to remove the Chiquita lock If you’re a boater in Cape Coral, you know the frustration of having to wait behind the Chiquita lock to get into the Gulf. On Monday, city leaders will once again discuss removing the lock, but environmentalists say no way. During the summer, getting through the lock may be easy, but the Chiquita lock is […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health CEO says hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are on the decline People are taking the coronavirus seriously, and Lee Health says all that seriousness is showing. Lee Health says they focused on the tests that were performed and reported the same day to get a better understanding of how the virus is spreading throughout the county. They found that over the past 4 to 5 days […]
FORT MYERS Doctors say COVID-19 patients could experience symptoms long after testing negative Are you dealing with the effects of COVID-19 long after getting the all-clear? More and more people are saying they are still dealing with the symptoms even after testing negative, post contracting the virus. Doctors tell us if you had mild symptoms of the virus you’ll probably have a normal and quick recovery. It’s the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County school leaders meeting to discuss a dress code for the upcoming year Collier County school leaders will decide what can and cannot be on your child’s face mask as they return to campus for the new school year. “Vulgar or disruptive,” those are the two keywords when it comes to how the school can enforce what students can and cannot wear. But when asked to elaborate they […]
FORT MYERS Two men shot at Jones Walker Apartment Complex in Fort Myers Two men were shot overnight at the Jones Walker Apartment Complex on Blount Street in Fort Myers. According to Fort Myers police, the shooting was reported around midnight and a massive police presence responded to the scene. Entry and Exit to the apartment complex have been shut down as officers investigate. Police say the two […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County Emergency Management is making shelter changes as hurricane season ramps up We are about to enter the busiest time of the year for hurricane season as we normally ramp up in August and can stay active through October. Lee County Emergency Management says it plans on some changes over previous years. They are looking into opening additional shelters to help with social distancing, doing health checks […]
FORT MYERS Cape Coral police say domestic violence cases up 33 percent compared to same time last year There’s a startling new number out when it comes to this pandemic, and it has nothing to do with the number of coronavirus cases. The number of domestic violence cases has seen a spike during the pandemic. Cape Coral Police Department says they have been making domestic violence-related arrests every single day, and the numbers […]
FORT MYERS Safety precautions for parents home schooling for the first time We are all looking ahead to going back to school, but for some, that means school at home. Many parents are unsure if they want their child walking back into a classroom this year. One mother we spoke to says she feels her child is safer at home. But more time in the house can […]