Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia hosting Phantom Fest, featuring 10 local bands and moreLee County Frito Lay distribution center sells for $33M
ARCADIA Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia hosting Phantom Fest, featuring 10 local bands and more Heard Opera House, a 100-year-old venue in downtown Arcadia, is hosting Phantom Fest. The event will feature 11 local original bands from varying genres.
Lee County Frito Lay distribution center sells for $33M The warehouse is at 9111 Cheetos Circle, which is on the east side of Oriole Road, just north of Alico Road in south Fort Myers and west of Interstate 75.
Punta Gorda seeks state funding for high-water rescue vehicles The Punta Gorda fire and police departments requested the purchase of several vehicles.
CLEWISTON Man arrested for allegedly pulling gun during confrontation at Clewiston Walmart Clewiston Police are investigating what led a man to pull a gun at a Walmart during an altercation.
Former Cape Coral charter school superintendent arrested for child porn possession A former Cape Coral charter school superintendent has been arrested on child pornography possession charges.
IMMOKALEE Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival canceled in Immokalee After months of postponement, Charity Pros announced that the Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival in Immokalee had been canceled.
Bonita springs Lee County man arrested for slashing tires following road rage incident The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of slashing the tires of a vehicle following a road rage incident.
Florida Disaster Recovery center to temporarily close in observance of President Carter The Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center will be closed due to the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of attempting to break into Cape Coral home A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to break into a home in a Cape Coral neighborhood over the weekend.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Coolest afternoon of this winter for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking the coolest afternoon of this winter season as a cold front travels through the Southwest Florida area.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
PORT CHARLOTTE Caught on Camera: Charlotte County deputy SUV rolls over A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was seen rolling over on a road in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers leaders combat low water pressure with 11 new wells On Monday afternoon, WINK News learned why the city limited the amount of water coming out of your faucet.
Park Shore Beach undergoes restoration after hurricanes and erosion A multi-million dollar beach renourishment project is underway in Collier County.
ARCADIA Historic Heard Opera House in Arcadia hosting Phantom Fest, featuring 10 local bands and more Heard Opera House, a 100-year-old venue in downtown Arcadia, is hosting Phantom Fest. The event will feature 11 local original bands from varying genres.
Lee County Frito Lay distribution center sells for $33M The warehouse is at 9111 Cheetos Circle, which is on the east side of Oriole Road, just north of Alico Road in south Fort Myers and west of Interstate 75.
Punta Gorda seeks state funding for high-water rescue vehicles The Punta Gorda fire and police departments requested the purchase of several vehicles.
CLEWISTON Man arrested for allegedly pulling gun during confrontation at Clewiston Walmart Clewiston Police are investigating what led a man to pull a gun at a Walmart during an altercation.
Former Cape Coral charter school superintendent arrested for child porn possession A former Cape Coral charter school superintendent has been arrested on child pornography possession charges.
IMMOKALEE Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival canceled in Immokalee After months of postponement, Charity Pros announced that the Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival in Immokalee had been canceled.
Bonita springs Lee County man arrested for slashing tires following road rage incident The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of slashing the tires of a vehicle following a road rage incident.
Florida Disaster Recovery center to temporarily close in observance of President Carter The Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center will be closed due to the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of attempting to break into Cape Coral home A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to break into a home in a Cape Coral neighborhood over the weekend.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Coolest afternoon of this winter for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking the coolest afternoon of this winter season as a cold front travels through the Southwest Florida area.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
PORT CHARLOTTE Caught on Camera: Charlotte County deputy SUV rolls over A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was seen rolling over on a road in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers leaders combat low water pressure with 11 new wells On Monday afternoon, WINK News learned why the city limited the amount of water coming out of your faucet.
Park Shore Beach undergoes restoration after hurricanes and erosion A multi-million dollar beach renourishment project is underway in Collier County.
COLLIER COUNTY Care violations found at 2 Collier County nursing homes WINK News continues our coverage of violations in nursing homes with two facilities in Collier County.
CAPE CORAL Report: Cape Coral nursing home failed to prevent ulcers and promote healing A 53-page report from the state of Florida calls out Cape Coral nursing home Gulf Coast Village for neglecting some of the most vulnerable in our community.
FORT MYERS FEMA renting out apartments in downtown Fort Myers More FEMA housing is available in Southwest Florida. This time it isn’t a trailer. Instead, FEMA is renting out apartments in a downtown Fort Myers high-rise.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY FEMA: Tranquility Lakes trailer village to open soon for people in need After months of waiting, we can now see trailers meant for people who lost their homes to Hurricane Ian.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral partners with Lee County to launch city-wide scavenger hunt There is a fun new way to explore Southwest Florida’s largest city. It is called Cape Coral Quest. It is a free scavenger hunt app where you search for clues to win prizes.
FORT MYERS Fire breaks out at A&D Scrap Material, cause currently unknown The Fort Myers Fire Department and Lee County EMS responded to a fire at the A&D Scrap Material lot in Fort Myers on Tuesday.
LEE COUNTY Lee County asks residents to conserve water during dry season Lee County asks residents to conserve water as Southwest Florida moves into the dry season. There are several factors leading to this — low rainfall combined with more people in the area after Hurricane Ian. While it’s dry season, some people might think you need to water your lawn more than usual, but that’s not […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s mayor explains why the city manager’s contract won’t be renewed The city manager for Southwest Florida’s largest city is out after scoring only slightly above average on the yearly evaluation. Cape Coral City Council voted against extending Rob Hernandez’s contract on Wednesday. Cape Coral Mayor John Gunter wanted someone exceptional for the city manager role. After Hernandez received a 3.8 out of 5 during his […]
CAPE CORAL Bicyclist killed by pickup truck on Country Club Boulevard in Cape Coral On Tuesday afternoon, a 71-year-old bicyclist was killed after a closed sidewalk forced him into the path of a pickup truck on Country Club Boulevard in Cape Coral. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, Lee Earl Cavanaugh of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, was riding his bike north just before 4 p.m. near the 1400 block of […]
CAPE CORAL Contractor gets $2,500 deposit then ignores Cape Coral clients A couple is asking the police for help after their contractor took their money then, missed appointments, and stopped responding to their calls in Cape Coral. When WINK News first spoke with Luis Hernandez on Tuesday morning, he stated he had nothing to say about the allegations. Later in the afternoon, Hernandez changed his mind […]