Florida Senate bill could increase speed limit on interstates, turnpikesPleasant start to Spring with some evening showers
Florida Senate bill could increase speed limit on interstates, turnpikes Senate Bill 462, could soon raise speed limits on Florida’s turnpikes and interstates from 70 to 75 miles per hour.
The Weather Authority Pleasant start to Spring with some evening showers The Weather Authority is tracking a breezy Thursday with isolated rain expected, culminating into a pleasant beginning of Spring.
wink news Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up Mar. 20 While construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen, in this web-exclusive feature, knows the best way to traverse the roadways.
Cyclist and dog hit by car in Charlotte County A routine bike ride in Charlotte County turned into a nightmare for Raymond Weiler and his dog, Tater after a crash.
Byron Donalds talks campaign goals for Florida governor race in 2026 U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is gearing up for his campaign to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026.
CAPE CORAL 5th rendition of Punk Prom to be hosted at Nice Guys Pizza in Cape Coral Punk Prom, the annual gathering of the local alternative scene, has found a new home.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for March 19, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for March 19, 2025. This is a weekly WINK News segment.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda council approves ICE partnership amid community debate Punta Gorda’s City Council made a decisive move by unanimously approving an agreement between the local police department and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
FORT MYERS Leaders and lawmakers respond to FMPD ICE vote in Fort Myers A tied 3-3 vote in the Fort Myers City Council meeting stopped the FMPD from assisting ICE and set off a political powder keg.
BABCOCK RANCH Palmetto Landing seniors feel misled by DR Horton on hurricane safety Residents of Palmetto Landing are raising concerns over construction issues with their homes built by DR Horton.
FORT MYERS Community shows support for councilwoman after vote against ICE agreement A group gathered at a community meeting in Fort Myers to support City Councilwoman Darla Bonk, who voted against an agreement allowing ICE training for FMPD officers.
FORT MYERS BEACH Spring break chaos: Teen’s ear bitten off in Fort Myers Beach fight A violent altercation on Fort Myers Beach has resulted in an 18-year-old facing serious charges.
SANIBEL Sanibel study seeks 400 volunteers to unravel red tide health impacts A new study aims to solve the mystery surrounding red tide, and scientists are seeking 400 volunteers to participate.
NAPLES Naples residents concerned over NOAA cuts affecting hurricane forecasts Concerns are rising in Naples about recent NOAA workforce cuts and their potential impact on the upcoming hurricane season.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new water taxi offers scenic escape from Fort Myers Beach traffic Beachgoers in Cape Coral have a new way to avoid Fort Myers Beach traffic and enjoy a scenic trip at the same time.
Florida Senate bill could increase speed limit on interstates, turnpikes Senate Bill 462, could soon raise speed limits on Florida’s turnpikes and interstates from 70 to 75 miles per hour.
The Weather Authority Pleasant start to Spring with some evening showers The Weather Authority is tracking a breezy Thursday with isolated rain expected, culminating into a pleasant beginning of Spring.
wink news Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up Mar. 20 While construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen, in this web-exclusive feature, knows the best way to traverse the roadways.
Cyclist and dog hit by car in Charlotte County A routine bike ride in Charlotte County turned into a nightmare for Raymond Weiler and his dog, Tater after a crash.
Byron Donalds talks campaign goals for Florida governor race in 2026 U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is gearing up for his campaign to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026.
CAPE CORAL 5th rendition of Punk Prom to be hosted at Nice Guys Pizza in Cape Coral Punk Prom, the annual gathering of the local alternative scene, has found a new home.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for March 19, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for March 19, 2025. This is a weekly WINK News segment.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda council approves ICE partnership amid community debate Punta Gorda’s City Council made a decisive move by unanimously approving an agreement between the local police department and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
FORT MYERS Leaders and lawmakers respond to FMPD ICE vote in Fort Myers A tied 3-3 vote in the Fort Myers City Council meeting stopped the FMPD from assisting ICE and set off a political powder keg.
BABCOCK RANCH Palmetto Landing seniors feel misled by DR Horton on hurricane safety Residents of Palmetto Landing are raising concerns over construction issues with their homes built by DR Horton.
FORT MYERS Community shows support for councilwoman after vote against ICE agreement A group gathered at a community meeting in Fort Myers to support City Councilwoman Darla Bonk, who voted against an agreement allowing ICE training for FMPD officers.
FORT MYERS BEACH Spring break chaos: Teen’s ear bitten off in Fort Myers Beach fight A violent altercation on Fort Myers Beach has resulted in an 18-year-old facing serious charges.
SANIBEL Sanibel study seeks 400 volunteers to unravel red tide health impacts A new study aims to solve the mystery surrounding red tide, and scientists are seeking 400 volunteers to participate.
NAPLES Naples residents concerned over NOAA cuts affecting hurricane forecasts Concerns are rising in Naples about recent NOAA workforce cuts and their potential impact on the upcoming hurricane season.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s new water taxi offers scenic escape from Fort Myers Beach traffic Beachgoers in Cape Coral have a new way to avoid Fort Myers Beach traffic and enjoy a scenic trip at the same time.
LEE COUNTY Sheriff Carmine Marceno addresses incident after deputy pulled over, taken home Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno sat down exclusively with Investigative Reporter Peter Fleischer to provide answers about why an off-duty deputy was driven home instead of to jail.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral family warns of unlicensed contractor Thousands of dollars of cash paid and not a bit of work done. That’s what one Cape Coral grandmother is dealing with as she tries to recover from Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS Former Hendry Sheriff’s Office deputy charged in brutal arrest caught on bodycam The United States Attorney’s Office has announced charges in a federal civil rights investigation of a Hendry County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
ISLES OF CAPRI Isles of Capri voting precinct open after major Ian damage The heart of a tiny SWFL community has reopened just in time to host voters for election season.
Lee Schools delays safety presentation A presentation to discuss school safety at the Lee County School District has been cancelled, leaving questions unanswered while disciplinary data and safety concerns grow.
The future of baseball spring training in Lee County The iconic phrase “Take me out to the ballgame” has lost meaning as baseball attendance and television ratings have noticeably dropped in recent years.
Port Charlotte couple finally gets Ian-damaged power equipment cleaned up Wires dangling low to the ground and damaged power poles leaning over their yard: It’s a scary sight that one Port Charlotte couple had to stare at every day since Hurricane Ian.
Do students, faculty feel safe at Lee County Schools? District survey finds mixed results Survey data says students and some faculty members felt unsafe in their learning and teaching environments.
Lehigh looking for help: Latest data shows issues inside, outside the classroom Attacks and fighting to go along with low test scores; FLDOE data paints a concerning picture in Lehigh Acres.
Hop on! LeeTran ridership down, but driving toward bright future Lee County public transit is seeing less than half the ridership it got 10 years ago.