Chaotic lake getting fence and securityWhat we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida leaders, activists react to Trump’s police reform plan The push for police reform is working. Protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death are prompting change, and the Fort Myers Police Department reacted positively to the president’s executive order. President Donald Trump believes he is taking the right steps to standardize policing, steps that many law enforcement agencies locally have already adopted. FMPD […]
COLLIER COUNTY Law enforcement on hand in Collier County during protests to keep peace Collier County deputies, firefighters and emergency medical staff were all on the scene at Seed To Table Market on Saturday as hundreds gathered, both in support of and to denounce social media comments made by owner Alfie Oakes. Keeping large quantities of people safe takes a lot of planning. “We just finished a briefing a […]
FORT MYERS Protesters shot at with pellet gun in Fort Myers, one hit in the face At least one person was hit in the face by pellets at the intersection of Winkler Avenue and Colonial Bouvard in Fort Myers Friday evening. Four people were holding signs while protesting near the intersection when a man in a black truck fired shots from a pellet gun at them. The person hit in the […]
FORT MYERS FBI warns of fake mobile banking apps, scammers trying to steal your money Apps are nothing new, but the use of mobile banking apps is surging in popularity — up 50% just this year. During COVID-19, a lot of banks have been closed so people have been switching to their mobile apps. But with that comes certain risks. This week, the FBI put out a warning that cybercriminals […]
FORT MYERS Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; June 10 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 […]
WINK NEWS Antifa doesn’t have clear organization, but FBI closely monitors activity Antifa has a reputation for causing trouble, and individuals who claim to be affiliated with antifa have been reportedly showing up to the recent George Floyd protests nationwide — not to promote change but to spark violence. “Antifa is a movement; antifa is an idea,” said Jim Derrane, a retired FBI special agent. “And certain […]
COLLIER COUNTY Hacker breaks into Collier County NAACP meeting, uses racial slurs and shows pornography A hacker broke into a Collier County NAACP meeting and not only used racial slurs but also showed pornography, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Now, Sheriff Kevin Ramobsk has launched an investigation into the hack. And the FBI is investigating the hack that happened during a Zoom meeting between the NAACP and Collier […]
FORT MYERS Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; June 3 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 FMPD says protests have been peaceful; mobile team ready to keep it that way George Floyd protests in many big cities have turned violent, including in Washington D.C. But protests in Southwest Florida have been peaceful. We spoke to Fort Myers Police Department Monday about what it takes to keep protests peaceful and everyone involved safe. The last few days, there have been some protests in the City of […]
FORT MYERS Three more Most Wanted Wednesday fugitives captured Three more Southwest Florida fugitives featured on Most Wanted Wednesday are now behind bars. [CAPTURED] Sundiata Hill (DOB 10/30/71) – was on the run in Lee County for failing to appear in court after an arrest for fleeing and eluding officers. Deputies said Hill was driving at night with no headlights on when he ran two […]