Morning showers move out for your Wednesday afternoon plansDemolition begins on Bimini East properties
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Morning showers move out for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking Wednesday morning showers, then chillier conditions remain throughout the afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the city of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
2 southwest Floridians involved in January 6 attack pardoned and commuted by President Trump Two men involved in the January 6th attack are now back in southwest Florida, thanks to a series of pardons from President Trump.
ESTERO Local teen golfer to play at Augusta National One drive at a time, 14-year-old Jesus Bethencourt is doing something most only dream of: playing at Augusta National.
AI traffic cameras helping Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes Artificial intelligence has been helping the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes.
ESTERO SWFL siblings start official Pickleball World Cup Hercilio and Miranda Cabieses love pickleball so much they make it their mission to share it with the world.
MARCO ISLAND Proposal to bring in police cameras to Marco Island Marco Island city leaders are considering a proposal for police officers to wear body cameras. The idea aims to modernize the department and increase trust with citizens.
FORT MYERS Increasing deportation raises concerns for migrant workers in SWFL With the fear of mass deportations and raids many are wondering whether any will happen here. Any mass deportations could adversely affect construction and agriculture.
Lee County schools survey parents on classroom phone restrictions Lee County Schools is considering changes to its student code of conduct regarding the use of wireless communication devices during the school day.
NAPLES New NCH technology to destroy tumors NCH is upping its cancer-fighting game by becoming the first in Florida to acquire a new technology designed to destroy tumors.
FORT MYERS Alliance for the Arts to host 39th annual All Florida Juried Exhibition The Alliance for the Arts will be hosting the 39th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit.
ESTERO FGCU softball coach David Deiros to retire after 2025 season FGCU softball head coach David Deiros will retire from coaching at the end of the 2025 season.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Morning showers move out for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking Wednesday morning showers, then chillier conditions remain throughout the afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the city of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
2 southwest Floridians involved in January 6 attack pardoned and commuted by President Trump Two men involved in the January 6th attack are now back in southwest Florida, thanks to a series of pardons from President Trump.
ESTERO Local teen golfer to play at Augusta National One drive at a time, 14-year-old Jesus Bethencourt is doing something most only dream of: playing at Augusta National.
AI traffic cameras helping Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes Artificial intelligence has been helping the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes.
ESTERO SWFL siblings start official Pickleball World Cup Hercilio and Miranda Cabieses love pickleball so much they make it their mission to share it with the world.
MARCO ISLAND Proposal to bring in police cameras to Marco Island Marco Island city leaders are considering a proposal for police officers to wear body cameras. The idea aims to modernize the department and increase trust with citizens.
FORT MYERS Increasing deportation raises concerns for migrant workers in SWFL With the fear of mass deportations and raids many are wondering whether any will happen here. Any mass deportations could adversely affect construction and agriculture.
Lee County schools survey parents on classroom phone restrictions Lee County Schools is considering changes to its student code of conduct regarding the use of wireless communication devices during the school day.
NAPLES New NCH technology to destroy tumors NCH is upping its cancer-fighting game by becoming the first in Florida to acquire a new technology designed to destroy tumors.
FORT MYERS Alliance for the Arts to host 39th annual All Florida Juried Exhibition The Alliance for the Arts will be hosting the 39th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit.
ESTERO FGCU softball coach David Deiros to retire after 2025 season FGCU softball head coach David Deiros will retire from coaching at the end of the 2025 season.
FORT MYERS BEACH Seniors still trying to schedule vaccinations as eligible age lowers More of you can start booking a COVID-19 vaccination appointment starting Monday, with the eligible age group expanding to 50 and up. This means another 2.8 million Floridians can get vaccinated after just one week of 60 and older being the eligible range. This also means even more people are vying for the slots, even […]
FORT MYERS Florida PTA pushes for Gov. DeSantis to waive standardized testing It’s been a difficult year for our children, and now teachers and parents are worried standardized testing will hurt them more. That’s why the Florida Parent Teacher Association is pushing Governor Ron DeSantis to waive the testing. The big concern is that, if these tests are enforced and the grades are not waived, it can […]
FORT MYERS Collier County Emergency Medical Services reveals new, upgraded helicopter Collier County Emergency Medical Services will unveil a brand-new medevac helicopter with much-needed upgrades Thursday morning. One big reason for the new vehicle is the lack of trauma centers within Collier County. “When patients are severely injured, it is very important that we get them to the appropriate level of care,” said Tabatha Butcher, Collier […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police welcome new K-9s The Cape Coral Police Department is welcoming a trio of new members to its ranks, all of them with four legs. The CCPD has been short three K-9s for a few months, and it says these new additions are much-needed to keep Cape Coral and its officers safe. Each of the dogs — named Draco, […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police investigate death after traffic stop A death investigation is underway after a woman was found dead inside a car Thursday morning in Cape Coral. The Cape Coral Police Department says an officer was on a traffic stop at about 4 a.m. at Del Prado Boulevard and Savona Parkway when a vehicle pulled up behind his patrol car. The driver approached […]
FORT MYERS How Lee County teachers feel about getting COVID-19 vaccine priority Teachers in Florida are moving to the front of the line for COVID-19 vaccinations, so if you are 65 or over, you may be waiting longer than normal to book your appointment. The prioritization extends to any school staff and any licensed child-care providers. Lee County teachers told WINK News this is a moment they […]
FORT MYERS Lee County Schools launching new after-school programs to help students’ grades The Lee County School District is launching two new programs to help our children struggling with their grades. One program is called Connect with Lee. It’s for any student K-12, and they don’t necessarily have to be struggling to take part in it. The program will be after school, for any student who has questions […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County inmates receiving job training through new program A new program at the Charlotte County Jail will allow inmates to receive workplace training twice a week for six weeks. During that time, they will focus on basic job skills for management, retail and internships. Inmates with an education are 40% less likely to end up back in jail, and 20% of that accounts […]
FORT MYERS Church coalition vaccinating underserved communities Black and Hispanic people are less likely to visit centrally located sites to get a COVID-19 vaccine, due to factors ranging from a lack of transportation to a lack of trust in the government. So now churches in our community have created a partnership to help ease anxieties. They are targeting certain zip codes, specifically […]
LEHIGH ACRES Arson confirmed in fire at Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres A fire that tore through the Family Dollar in Lehigh Acres early Friday morning has been labeled as arson. The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a fire at the Family Dollar on 3519 Lee Blvd. around 1 a.m. The fire districts for South Trail, Fort Myers and Tice also responded, as […]