Amazon pays $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build new warehouse2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel
Amazon pays $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build new warehouse Even the scaled-back version of a planned Amazon warehouse and distribution facility, the first to be located within Fort Myers city limits, will be a record-setter.
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Amazon pays $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build new warehouse Even the scaled-back version of a planned Amazon warehouse and distribution facility, the first to be located within Fort Myers city limits, will be a record-setter.
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
FORT MYERS Suspect arrested: Wore ‘Jason’ mask, fired gunshots at moving car Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirms it has arrested a shooter involved in a roadway altercation with the driver of another vehicle. Lee County deputies arrested Jason Eugene Tyler Jr., 19, for firing gunshots out of a moving vehicle toward the driver of another vehicle near Charleston Park along Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers Thursday. […]
FORT MYERS SWFL woman hosts dinner for those alone on Christmas This year, a Southwest Florida woman is making an effort to give back, and it’s putting her in the spotlight. Some might say the spirit of Christmas is the sparkling lights, others might say the gifts, and most would probably say it’s family. “Life is meant to be lived in community, not in isolation,” Brendaliz […]
WINK NEWS How to support people with eating disorders during the holidays During the holidays, it seems all people hear about is food, from indulging at Christmas time to setting weight loss goals for the new year. But experts say it does more harm than good for people struggling with an eating disorder. We looked at ways people can change the conversation when it comes to food […]
At-home DNA kits could put military members at risk A warning for military members to stay away from at-home DNA tests was released by the Pentagon, according to a memo obtained by Yahoo News. They say the information collected by these companies could expose sensitive genetic information to outside parties and poses personal and operational risks to service members. Earlier this year, we told […]
FORT MYERS House committee sounds alarm over 5G interference with weather forecasting Faster mobile phone data speeds are coming, but at what cost? Some members of Congress are concerned science is being ignored so 5G can be rolled out. The FCC has been auctioning off access to the 24 GHz band used for 5G since 2018, but scientists say this band is too close to the 23.8 […]
FORT MYERS New state numbers confirm a fraction of doctors responsible for most medical marijuana certifications New numbers from the state show a small number of doctors are writing the majority of medical marijuana certifications. WINK News first revealed this in October, shortly after the Board of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine’s Physician Certification Pattern Review Panel reviewed the first six months of data, from October 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019. […]
FORT MYERS Small business owners reflect on 2018 water quality crisis, see some hope for the future On a breezy day in Sanibel, snowbirds flock to the beaches to relax, catch some fish and find shells. But during the summer, when Southwest Florida relies on locals and tourists to fill the beaches, water quality issues snowball into big problems for small businesses. This time last year, the area was beginning to heal […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers doctor leads state in medical marijuana certifications, explains what’s holding others back Once seen as “slowing minds” and “ruining lives” in the early 20th century, marijuana is back as medicine and erupting into a billion-dollar industry in Florida. “I do believe in this as medicine, 100 percent,” Dr. Gregory Sonn said. In fact, it’s his entire business model. After years of working in palliative and hospice care, […]
LEHIGH ACRES Despite promise of more lighting, student waits at dark bus stop Sunrise may be coming one hour earlier than last week, but for 14-year-old Vinny DeSouza, it did not do much. “I’ll leave the house at 5:10, and then I will get here at like 5:15,” DeSouza said. “Because I’m trying to get here as fast as I can.” Every morning he rides his bike down […]
FORT MYERS 5G technology is coming, and Miami has a warning for Southwest Florida The rush to install 5G, or fifth-generation, wireless technology has turned into a nightmare for one Florida community, and now they have a warning for Southwest Florida. 5G will allow for faster downloads and response times. Unlike previous generations that rely mostly on giant cell towers to work, it uses “small cell” equipment (the kind […]