SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 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.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 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.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS COVID-19 scams rampant nationwide – and in SWFL COVID-19 ripoffs are rampant nationwide and that includes here in Southwest Florida. We talked one-on-one with one of the agencies that crackdown on these cons. It’s called “Operation Stolen Promise” and leading the charge is Homeland Security Investigations. HSI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Micah McCombs oversees the investigations in our area. “We have a […]
WINK NEWS Scammers go after most vulnerable to coronavirus; AARP says spike in fraud Scammers have their sights set on your stimulus money. AARP says it has reports of people losing more than $13 million in the last few weeks because of coronavirus scams. We looked at how you can protect yourself from scammers going after you during the pandemic due to the spread of COVID-19. AARP says there has been a significant spike in calls to its fraud […]
FORT MYERS Beware of scammers trying to get hands on your stimulus money Many people are checking their accounts this week to see if money from the government is arriving, and that means the scammers may soon follow. Everyone is calling the money showing up in your bank account “stimulus money,” but the government doesn’t call it that. So if you get a call or an email from […]
FORT MYERS Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; April 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 […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County deputies adapt to changes on the job during pandemic Law enforcement officers on patrol work independently on the road. And the information they receive before they hit the streets is critical. But, in a time of pandemic, that information is getting delivered a little differently. We received an exclusive look at how Collier County Sheriff’s Office is adapting during the effort to help stop […]
WINK NEWS American shares his experience during Spain’s lockdown It’s been more than a week since the safer-at-home order went into effect in Florida. As health officials brace for a surge in cases, there is hope, that by staying at home, we’re flattening the curve. Just take a look at Spain. We spoke to a former FBI colleague of our Safety & Security Specialist, […]
WINK NEWS SWFL law enforcement agencies protect officers during pandemic The world looks a lot different than it did a few weeks ago. With reports of law enforcement officers dying in other Florida counties from the coronavirus, officer safety is a top priority. We looked at changes being made by law enforcement agencies in Southwest Florida to protect officers during the response to the coronavirus. […]
FORT MYERS Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; April 8 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 […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County man behind bars after making online threats to kill, then buying weapons A Port Charlotte man is behind bars after posting graphic threats online. While he didn’t act on them, law enforcement isn’t taking his comments lightly. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, George Dwyer posted videos on YouTube with threatening messages. Eventually, Google flagged the account and reported him to authorities. Dwyer is charged […]
FORT MYERS Coronavirus scams increase in SWFL; here’s how to protect yourself During this difficult time, there’s a warning for you as scammers are reaching out more and more, trying to get at your money. The Better Business Bureau put together some of the top scams out there. Some are new scams, same old tactics, but always with the goal of separating you from your hard-earned savings. […]