IMMOKALEE ROAD 3 injured in deadly crash on Immokalee road The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a deadly crash on Immokalee road.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
IMMOKALEE ROAD 3 injured in deadly crash on Immokalee road The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a deadly crash on Immokalee road.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
LEE COUNTY Lee County school district discusses safety and security at workshop The coronavirus is likely changing the way your child is educated this year, but The School District of Lee County says keeping students safe and secure is still a top priority. We learned more about what’s in store to keep students safe in classrooms for the upcoming school year during a Lee County School Board […]
FORT MYERS Smartphone apps have access to things you copy and paste to your clipboard Most of us are pretty good with using a smartphone — moving information around to pay bills, enter credit card numbers and copy passwords and photos we have no intention of sharing. However, you may want to think twice about doing all of that. Every time anyone copies and pastes to the clipboard, apps like […]
FORT MYERS Scammers are claiming Medicare will pay for your COVID-19 test If you are told you can have a COVID-19 test and Medicare will pick up the cost, beware — it could be a scam. Many of you are either on or know someone on Medicare. Scammers are on the hunt, promising COVID-19 tests and claiming they’ll pick up the cost. It’s just not true and […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda police focus on education of mask mandate in city One reason why some cities and counties in Southwest Florida have decided against a mandatory mask ordinance is enforcement. Our Safety & Security Specialist found out how a city in Southwest Florida is handling its mask mandate. The City of Punta Gorda passed a mask mandate recently, and the next step is ensuring the public […]
FORT MYERS Two Most Wanted Wednesday fugitives captured from tips by you Two more suspects featured on Most Wanted Wednesday have been captured and are now behind bars. Raymond Gulla was wanted for violating parole on drugs charges, but he was picked up after Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers received tips from viewers like you. [CAPTURED] Raymond Gulla (DOB 5/29/87) – He had a felony VOP in Lee […]
FORT MYERS Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; July 22 This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers […]
FORT MYERS Attorney General’s Office launches ‘Scams at a Glance’ website to help you identify scammers What’s real and what’s a scam? There’s a new tool that can help you figure it out. Scammers love Southwest Florida — a large population of retirees with time on their hands and often far away from their loved ones. But a little information can help turn the tables on those would-be scammers. The Attorney […]
FORT MYERS Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; July 15 This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers […]
FORT MYERS Your online shopping habits could make you susceptible to identity theft Identity theft can happen anywhere at any time. At the gas pump, at the grocery store and particularly at online retailers, people can be monitoring your activity and waiting to strike. Floridians are even more susceptible to identity theft, ranking second in the country for losses due to identity theft in 2019. “Last year, 2019, […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY CCSO helping ease fears of loved ones getting lost with Project Lifesaver For some families, the fear that their loved one with dementia or autism may wander off and get lost is real. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is now helping to ease those fears with “Project Lifesaver.” “It is a life-saving equipment that we use in the sheriff’s office to locate people who have wandered,” said […]