Deadline approaching for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and HeleneMan wanted for stealing over $7K in items from Fort Myers business
Deadline approaching for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene Floridians affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene have just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance, with the deadline set for Jan. 7, 2025.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing over $7K in items from Fort Myers business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing over $7,000 in items from a Fort Myers business.
Pedestrian killed in collision with vehicle on CR 951 in Collier County A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on County Road 951, south of Naples Lake Boulevard.
FORT MYERS RSW Airport’s parking lots filling fast ahead of busy travel week If you have a flight on Monday, prepare to be surrounded by many people.
the weather authority Sun & clouds and warmer-than-average this Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and dry Monday afternoon, with a mixture of sun, clouds, and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
Deadline approaching for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene Floridians affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene have just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance, with the deadline set for Jan. 7, 2025.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing over $7K in items from Fort Myers business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing over $7,000 in items from a Fort Myers business.
Pedestrian killed in collision with vehicle on CR 951 in Collier County A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on County Road 951, south of Naples Lake Boulevard.
FORT MYERS RSW Airport’s parking lots filling fast ahead of busy travel week If you have a flight on Monday, prepare to be surrounded by many people.
the weather authority Sun & clouds and warmer-than-average this Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and dry Monday afternoon, with a mixture of sun, clouds, and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
FORT MYERS The growing need for cybersecurity professionals Most of us cannot live without our cell phones or some sort of computer. And all of this daily technology use is creating a need for people to work in cybersecurity. Employers are looking to fill almost 500,000 of these jobs. WINK News Safety and Security Specialist Rich Kolko talk about why it’s so difficult […]
FORT MYERS BEACH US Customs and Border Protection confronts security threats, protects SWFL’s air and sea borders An elite crime-fighting unit works from both the air and the water. Last week, they were able to move in and arrest a fugitive from Washington state off Fort Myers Beach. Now, Safety and Security Specialist Rich Kolko and video journalist Erik Randlov take you aboard and behind the scenes with these highly trained crime […]
WINK NEWS Boat scams sinking people’s hopes of owning one Many people would love to own their own boat, but those dreams could quickly sink. The deals you see online may not be real. Someone is selling boats on the internet, but the problem is those boats don’t exist. You might see photos of your dream boat, in mint condition and at an amazingly low […]
FORT MYERS Hackers steal ID’s and claim unemployment benefits in victims’ names As if having your personal information being stolen isn’t enough, crooks are using a recent data breach to steal your money. Thieves are collecting unemployment money by using something vital to your everyday life – your driver’s license. Some people received a notice from Geico that there was a data breach and personal information may […]
COLLIER COUNTY North Collier firefighters saving lives on and under water The North Collier Fire & Rescue Department does it all from air, land, and sea – and even under the surface. We’ve all seen the fire truck roll up on a scene, but what about the fireboat? Or firefighting scuba drivers? WINK News Safety & Security Specialist Rich Kolko and Videojournalist Eric Mills saw them […]
WINK NEWS Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; May 19 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 FBI sees spike in cybercrime complainants; Florida among top states The year 2020 wasn’t a banner year unless you were a cybercriminal. The FBI saw a huge spike in online complaints from all types of scams. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) saw a spike in complaints in 2021. The FBI says complaints were up nearly 70% from 2019 to 2020. While it took […]
FORT MYERS As travel picks up, so do scams. Beware of car rental scams You get off the plane, go pick up your luggage and try to go rent a car. No matter where you try and rent a car, there is a shortage. Criminals are using the shortage to empty your bank account and fill up their wallets. The shortage is just another problem created by the COVID-19 […]
WINK NEWS FTC reports huge spike in cryptocurrency investment scams Since October 2020, consumers have reported losing more than $80 million to cryptocurrency investment scams, an increase of more than ten-fold year-over-year, according to a new data analysis from the Federal Trade Commission. In a new consumer protection data spotlight, the FTC breaks down the contents of nearly 7,000 reports received from consumers about these […]
WINK NEWS Watch out for crooks offering illegitimate home contractor bargains With more of us staying home during the pandemic than they might normally, you might have noticed things that need updating. Crooks are aware of that, and they are knocking on people’s doors with deals that are too good to be true. The end result could mean a disaster to your home and your bank […]