WINK News Food prices on the rise ahead of Memorial Day cookouts As we honor those who have fallen in the line of duty on this Memorial Day, many will likely be cooking food on the grill.
FLORIDA (AP) What’s open and closed on Memorial Day In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.
the weather authority Hot and mainly dry for Memorial Day Services The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Memorial Day, with afternoon “feels like” temperatures ranging from 100-105°.
CAPE CORAL 28-year-old Cape Coral man accused of raping 15-year-old girl The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for the alleged rape of a 15-year-old.
WINK NEWS Survey: Florida ranks 3rd in lowest percentage of adult non-swimmers A recent poll by Poolonomics, which surveyed the country, found that Florida has the third-lowest percentage of adult non-swimmers.
NEW YORK (AP) Here’s what every key witness said at Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Closing arguments are coming After 22 witnesses, including a porn actor, tabloid publisher and White House insiders, testimony is over at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach takes on Memorial Weekend This weekend didn’t just consist of those enjoying the beach. Others were paying tribute to our troops lost.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 dead after crash on SR-82 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle crash between a sedan and an SUV that left two people deceased.
CAPE CORAL Truck submerged in Cape Coral canal Authorities are responding to a crash investigation after a truck became submerged in a Cape Coral canal.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Fraud, Pedophilia and Sexual Battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a ballet bamboozle, a sting operation and sexual assault.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Mostly sunny skies and above-average heat Most of Southwest Florida will be rain-free, hot, and sunny today.
FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard opens for Memorial Day weekend On Saturday, the new business opened its doors to the public.
FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say
PORT CHARLOTTE CCSO: 2-year-old boy shot in the hand by 4-year-old Charlotte County Fire-EMS said they treated the two-year-old boy, who had a gunshot injury to the hand.
NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay players NCAA and Power Five conferences agree on settlement that will allow schools to pay student athletes and share revenue.
WINK News Food prices on the rise ahead of Memorial Day cookouts As we honor those who have fallen in the line of duty on this Memorial Day, many will likely be cooking food on the grill.
FLORIDA (AP) What’s open and closed on Memorial Day In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.
the weather authority Hot and mainly dry for Memorial Day Services The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Memorial Day, with afternoon “feels like” temperatures ranging from 100-105°.
CAPE CORAL 28-year-old Cape Coral man accused of raping 15-year-old girl The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man for the alleged rape of a 15-year-old.
WINK NEWS Survey: Florida ranks 3rd in lowest percentage of adult non-swimmers A recent poll by Poolonomics, which surveyed the country, found that Florida has the third-lowest percentage of adult non-swimmers.
NEW YORK (AP) Here’s what every key witness said at Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Closing arguments are coming After 22 witnesses, including a porn actor, tabloid publisher and White House insiders, testimony is over at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach takes on Memorial Weekend This weekend didn’t just consist of those enjoying the beach. Others were paying tribute to our troops lost.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 dead after crash on SR-82 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle crash between a sedan and an SUV that left two people deceased.
CAPE CORAL Truck submerged in Cape Coral canal Authorities are responding to a crash investigation after a truck became submerged in a Cape Coral canal.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Fraud, Pedophilia and Sexual Battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a ballet bamboozle, a sting operation and sexual assault.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Mostly sunny skies and above-average heat Most of Southwest Florida will be rain-free, hot, and sunny today.
FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard opens for Memorial Day weekend On Saturday, the new business opened its doors to the public.
FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say
PORT CHARLOTTE CCSO: 2-year-old boy shot in the hand by 4-year-old Charlotte County Fire-EMS said they treated the two-year-old boy, who had a gunshot injury to the hand.
NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay players NCAA and Power Five conferences agree on settlement that will allow schools to pay student athletes and share revenue.
LEE COUNTY Salvation Army in Lee, Collier counties has fundraising woes The Salvation Army in both Lee and Collier counties has wrapped up its kettlebell season. But unfortunately, it is short thousands of dollars in donations after a late start to the holiday season. Starting six days behind has meant around $100,000 in losses for each Salvation Army location. That capital shortfall, for instance, is the […]
FORT MYERS Ring partners with National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Each year thousands of children are reported missing. To reduce that number, Amazon’s Ring is teaming up with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to get the word out to help get them home to their parents. If a child does go missing, their picture would then be posted directly to a page […]
FORT MYERS TSA expects 42M passengers to travel for the holiday season If you’re leaving home to celebrate the holidays, your patience might be tested at airports this holiday travel season. TSA estimates 42 million passengers to fly this holiday season. That is nearly a four percent increase compared to last year. During this busy time of year, more travelers could see delays in getting through airport […]
FORT MYERS Increased security around Jewish places of worship as Hanukkah begins The Jewish holiday, Hanukkah, begins on Sunday night, but some temples are already having holiday events starting Friday night. Each night of Hanukkah a candle is lit which is meant to signal light being brought in to the world, according to Rabbi Nicole Luna of Temple Beth El. “This is the time of family and […]
LEHIGH ACRES Car ripped apart in crash on Lee Blvd in Lehigh Acres leaving one dead One person died and another person was seriously injured in a crash on Lee Boulevard in Lehigh Acres, Wednesday morning. According to Florida Highway Patrol, Andy Gonzalez, 23, and Roxana Castro, 23, were the victims in the single-car crash. FHP says their car was headed east on Lee Blvd when the vehicle traveled off the […]
CAPE CORAL New EMS station to reduce response times in Cape Coral To make sure rescuers are close enough when your life is on the line, Cape Coral is investing in a new Emergency Medical Service station. The first responders need to hit close to the required nine-minute response time when they go out on calls. In south Cape, they hit that rate 96% of the time, […]
NAPLES Selfie generation faces cosmetic danger over image perfection More people are taking their edited self and trying to make it their real self. But the move could come with danger. Outlets like Instagram and Snap Chat have morphed the way we view the world and ourselves. It is driving us on the constant search for perfection. For Bita Ardakani, who works for the […]
CAPE CORAL Local agencies on board with new training facility for Cape Coral police To help protect you and officers in life and death situations, Cape Coral is pushing for a new tactical training facility in the city. Monday morning, Homeland Security, Department of Justice, and local officials are throwing their support behind the plan to put the facility on Andulusia and Durden Parkway. They want to turn the […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police want new training facility The ability to respond to incidents quickly and forcefully is the reason Cape Coral’s mayor is pushing for a new tactical training facility in the city. They want a gun range so officers can easily train to make life or death decisions. Right now, Cape Coral police department pays $250,000 per year to use a […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Turkey Trot kicks off Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is underway and it starts with the 40th Annual Cape Coral Turkey Trot. This event that bring in thousands of participants benefits Lee County programs that promote health awareness. Registration for the event begins at 6 a.m.