Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
SANIBEL ISLAND Sanibel Police Department is prepared for VIP movement There is VIP movement this weekend in place around Sanibel Island, which can mean flight restrictions and traffic backups. Last time there was VIP movement, Vice president Mike Pence was in town. These types of visits are routine to the small island, but it takes a lot of coordination and preparation to assure a safe […]
FORT MYERS Three years since Diana’s disappearance Three years ago today, was the start of a nightmare for the family of a little girl. Diana Alvarez vanished from her San Carlos Park home in the middle of the night. The only suspect in her disappearance is Jorge Guerrero. A grand jury indicted him with First Degree Murder. But search crews have never […]
FORT MYERS FBI Citizens Academy gives a glimpse into working for the agency Do you have what it takes to be a federal agent? Well, if you do not, then you can still get a glimpse of what being in the Federal Bureau of Investigation is like. The FBI Citizens Academy met at the Port Authority Training Center to learn about the FBI specialty teams and spent time […]
FORT MYERS How to monitor your kid’s devices and social media to keep them safe Kids with electronics can be exposed to dangerous situations such as predators and drugs. So, we looked at ways to keep them safe. Behaviors on social media and smart phones include watching videos, playing games, interacting with friends and even strangers. And that opens the door to potential exploitation. “A genuinely good person doesn’t look […]
WINK NEWS How to identify victims of human trafficking Amid 10 men facing charges for human trafficking in Hernando County, Rich Kolko, safety and security specialist, looked at how our agencies across the state are able to respond to these types of crimes. There are also many resources available to help identify victims and efforts being made to catch those doing this. Watch video […]
WINK NEWS How to stay safe when you travel abroad Safety and security is a big concern for anyone traveling out of the country right now. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security suspended all flights to Venezuela because of an ongoing political crisis. And earlier this week, 21 students and staff from University of Florida were robbed at gunpoint in South Africa. The thieves took […]
WINK NEWS How to protect from scammers stealing paychecks or social security Most of us direct deposit our work or social security checks. But according to Collier County Sheriff’s Office, scammers have found a way to redirect people’s money to their own accounts. We looked at how to recognize if a personal account is being targeted. How it works: An email will get sent to someone that […]
NAPLES How the Collier County Sheriff’s Office is keeping you safe on the water With miles of coastline and water as far as the eye can see, how do local law enforcement agencies keep them secure? With a marine unit. Collier County Sheriff’s Office corporals Todd Byrns and Mike Craig take WINK News Safety and Security Specialist Rich Kolko out on the water to show you how they’re keeping […]
FORT MYERS War veteran uses technology to battle against predators and keep your kids safe From rooting out the enemy overseas, to rooting them out back at home, there’s a new type of ‘hero’ in town working hard to keep kids safe from predators. After five tours serving in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, retired U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Wooten’s military career as a sniper ended with a helicopter […]
LEE COUNTY LCSO helicopter unit is ready for any emergency When moments count, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office takes flight. A full-time helicopter unit is on call 24-hours a day, seven days a week. September 2014 was a tense moment for a mother. She called 911 after getting a call from her husband out on the water that his boat was going down. The helicopter […]