Reward increase of $5K for more information on Edison Mall shooter from 2011Precautionary boil water notice issued for neighborhood in Cape Coral
FORT MYERS Reward increase of $5K for more information on Edison Mall shooter from 2011 Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking more information on a suspect wanted for shooting someone at the Edison Mall.
CAPE CORAL Precautionary boil water notice issued for neighborhood in Cape Coral A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for residents in the area of Southwest 5th Avenue following a water main break that briefly halted potable water service.
Blue Sky Restaurant dawns at Magnolia Square in North Naples The family-owned Blue Sky Restaurant opened Dec. 7 in the former space of Franklin Social, a local bar with a limited food menu that closed earlier this year at Magnolia Square on the northeast corner of Goodlette-Frank and Pine Ridge roads.
American Airlines flights operational following brief grounding American Airlines said a “technical issue” disrupted flights nationwide early Tuesday but has since been cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration.
SANIBEL Bigger and better beaches; Sanibel gets fresh sand If you haven’t been to Sanibel lately you might not recognize it. Just in time for the holidays, the island is celebrating bigger, better and more beautiful beaches.
the weather authority Tracking morning fog and afternoon sunshine on Christmas Eve The Weather Authority says it’s Christmas Eve, and Southwest Florida is ushering in Santa with warmth and sunshine.
CAPE CORAL Homeowners bring Christmas cheer to Cape Coral with dazzling light displays We might not have snow but we do have some amazing Christmas lights. If you plan to hit the road with your family and check out the displays, WINK News has you covered.
ST. JAMES CITY Fire takes over trailer in St. James City Authorities responded to a fire in St. James City on Monday evening after flames engulfed a trailer near York Road and Dewberry Lane.
Charlotte County man arrested for shooting person with flare gun A man has been arrested after shooting someone with a flare gun.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County School District approves bus service after mother’s fight The school district said Shannan Santiago’s kids can have a school bus because they live more than two miles away from their school.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral twins together for holidays after congenital heart defect scare Everyone together at home for Christmas. That’s the wish for one Cape Coral family since they were blessed with twins in the spring.
PORT CHARLOTTE Meeting held for future of Beach Park in Port Charlotte Beach Park in Port Charlotte has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton. Last week county leaders held a special meeting to come up with a solution to finally reopen the park to neighbors.
PUNTA GORDA Downtown Punta Gorda restaurant rebuilding after back-to-back storms In downtown Punta Gorda, the back-to-back hurricanes spared no one. For one restaurant, it meant starting over, cutting up the walls and redoing the floors not once but twice.
Valerie’s House offers support to those grieving this holiday season Christmas is considered a magical time for many families, but many also struggle with the loss of a loved one this time of year. Valerie’s House is opening its doors for the holidays to help struggling families deal with that grief.
Local beauty editor impacting community through Beauty Holiday event A local beauty editor turned beauty elf is using her event for the better. Wink news anchor Lindsey Sablan talked to Lindsay Peragallo, founder of Beauty Holiday. With brands such as Mac and CoverGirl, table after table was packed with self-care items at the Beauty Holiday event. It was like the elves quit the toy […]
FORT MYERS Reward increase of $5K for more information on Edison Mall shooter from 2011 Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking more information on a suspect wanted for shooting someone at the Edison Mall.
CAPE CORAL Precautionary boil water notice issued for neighborhood in Cape Coral A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for residents in the area of Southwest 5th Avenue following a water main break that briefly halted potable water service.
Blue Sky Restaurant dawns at Magnolia Square in North Naples The family-owned Blue Sky Restaurant opened Dec. 7 in the former space of Franklin Social, a local bar with a limited food menu that closed earlier this year at Magnolia Square on the northeast corner of Goodlette-Frank and Pine Ridge roads.
American Airlines flights operational following brief grounding American Airlines said a “technical issue” disrupted flights nationwide early Tuesday but has since been cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration.
SANIBEL Bigger and better beaches; Sanibel gets fresh sand If you haven’t been to Sanibel lately you might not recognize it. Just in time for the holidays, the island is celebrating bigger, better and more beautiful beaches.
the weather authority Tracking morning fog and afternoon sunshine on Christmas Eve The Weather Authority says it’s Christmas Eve, and Southwest Florida is ushering in Santa with warmth and sunshine.
CAPE CORAL Homeowners bring Christmas cheer to Cape Coral with dazzling light displays We might not have snow but we do have some amazing Christmas lights. If you plan to hit the road with your family and check out the displays, WINK News has you covered.
ST. JAMES CITY Fire takes over trailer in St. James City Authorities responded to a fire in St. James City on Monday evening after flames engulfed a trailer near York Road and Dewberry Lane.
Charlotte County man arrested for shooting person with flare gun A man has been arrested after shooting someone with a flare gun.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County School District approves bus service after mother’s fight The school district said Shannan Santiago’s kids can have a school bus because they live more than two miles away from their school.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral twins together for holidays after congenital heart defect scare Everyone together at home for Christmas. That’s the wish for one Cape Coral family since they were blessed with twins in the spring.
PORT CHARLOTTE Meeting held for future of Beach Park in Port Charlotte Beach Park in Port Charlotte has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton. Last week county leaders held a special meeting to come up with a solution to finally reopen the park to neighbors.
PUNTA GORDA Downtown Punta Gorda restaurant rebuilding after back-to-back storms In downtown Punta Gorda, the back-to-back hurricanes spared no one. For one restaurant, it meant starting over, cutting up the walls and redoing the floors not once but twice.
Valerie’s House offers support to those grieving this holiday season Christmas is considered a magical time for many families, but many also struggle with the loss of a loved one this time of year. Valerie’s House is opening its doors for the holidays to help struggling families deal with that grief.
Local beauty editor impacting community through Beauty Holiday event A local beauty editor turned beauty elf is using her event for the better. Wink news anchor Lindsey Sablan talked to Lindsay Peragallo, founder of Beauty Holiday. With brands such as Mac and CoverGirl, table after table was packed with self-care items at the Beauty Holiday event. It was like the elves quit the toy […]
FORT MYERS Early voting wrapping up ahead of Election Day People were out casting their votes on Monday, the last day of early voting before Election Day. Lines here for early voting have been picked up throughout the afternoon at Fort Myers Regional Library on Monday as many people say they’re here hoping to avoid even bigger lines ahead of Election Day. Jackie Lou said […]
SAN CARLOS PARK Septic tanks affected in SWFL after Hurricane Ian Septic tanks are all over our community, and many WINK News viewers may have a septic tank at their homes and not even realize it. And because they’re underground, if they get damaged, it could dramatically affect the water quality in Southwest Florida. WINK News spoke with the Southwest Environmental Septic Service, who said, “Everything […]
NORTH NAPLES Details of a couple’s looting spree while their child was left in a car Parents were arrested for looting several houses abandoned because of Ian, but that’s not the worst part. Deputies say the couple left their toddler sleeping in the car while they hit the houses. The child was taken by the Florida Department of Children and Families to a nearby hospital after the Collier County Sheriff’s Office […]
FORT MYERS Ian disaster survivors could claim disaster-related losses on tax returns Some people suffering from huge property losses due to Hurricane Ian may be eligible to claim those losses in their tax return if they could not get reimbursed through their insurance. However, as IRS public affairs and communications specialist Alejandra Castro said, this is on a case-by-case basis. “Taxpayers in a federal disaster area have […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Brewing Company food truck washing clothes for Ian victims for free A food truck in Southwest Florida is being used for more than just serving up hot meals. Instead, Fort Myers Brewing is taking their truck to areas severely impacted by Hurricane Ian and letting people wash their clothes in it. The owner of Fort Myers Brewing Company told WINK News the mobile laundry unit has […]
NAPLES Shelter Options Shoppe facing monetary obstacles while rebuilding An organization that helps people rebuild their lives needs help itself after Hurricane Ian. The shelter, for abused women and children, had to close The Shelter Options Shoppe after the storm. It’s a boutique that offers clothing, accessories, furniture, and more to people who need it. Before they reopen they need to rebuild and to […]
COLLIER COUNTY Some upset over Collier County curfew Collier County still has mandatory curfews in place in some areas almost a month after Hurricane Ian. Collier said on their website the purpose of the curfew is to protect you as they begin the process of recovering from the effects of Hurricane Ian. But areas hit harder than Collier County, and with way more […]
IONA Iona neighborhood upset about debris piles after Ian A small community in Iona is feeling forgotten as debris seems to be picked up all around them but they’re left with a sea of rotting garbage. They say they are frustrated because their neighborhood used to be full of gardens and now all they is debris. The neighborhood is located in the 16000 block […]
NORTH FORT MYERS River’s Edge community in North Fort Myers looking for solution to growing debris pile The River’s Edge community on West North Shore Avenue in North Fort Myers is struggling with an ever-growing pile of storm debris. Nicolas Imbriaco lives in the community and is frustrated and wants to see all the debris gone or at least get an answer as to when it will be. “Two boats came off […]
FORT MYERS Canterbury School students speak with astronauts on the International Space Station Students at the Canterbury School in Fort Myers got the chance to speak with astronauts from the International Space Station on Monday. The school is one of only eight in the entire world that got to speak with ISS astronauts. It was a unique day at school as eleven lucky students got to talk to […]