8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte CountyMemorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
Sheriff’s Office: Teen victim knew suspect in deadly Collier County shooting There is new information on the deadly shooting late Saturday of a teenage girl in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
FGCU FGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title FGCU volleyball looks to secure its fourth straight ASUN Tournament title this week and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders sworn in On Tuesday night, the City of Fort Myers swore in newly elected councilmember Diana Giraldo, who will take over Ward 2 for the next four years.
FORT MYERS Thomas Golisano pledges $85M to SWFL non-profits Christmas came early for non-profit foundations and agencies across Southwest Florida, thanks to Thomas Galisano.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council vacancy application period extended Marco Island City Council members have voted to extend the application period for people interested in filling a vacant seat on the council.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
Sheriff’s Office: Teen victim knew suspect in deadly Collier County shooting There is new information on the deadly shooting late Saturday of a teenage girl in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
FGCU FGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title FGCU volleyball looks to secure its fourth straight ASUN Tournament title this week and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders sworn in On Tuesday night, the City of Fort Myers swore in newly elected councilmember Diana Giraldo, who will take over Ward 2 for the next four years.
FORT MYERS Thomas Golisano pledges $85M to SWFL non-profits Christmas came early for non-profit foundations and agencies across Southwest Florida, thanks to Thomas Galisano.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island City Council vacancy application period extended Marco Island City Council members have voted to extend the application period for people interested in filling a vacant seat on the council.
FORT MYERS SunPass’ Toll-by-Plate customers may soon be hit with a big bill More than seven months since the state tried to upgrade the SunPass system and failed, SunPass is finally collecting on more bills. The upgrade issue caused all kinds of billing delays which saw more than 100 million transactions backlogged in the SunPass system. Those transactions have since been cleared but for Toll-by-Plate customers it’s time to […]
Smelly seaweed doesn’t deter big crowds at Fort Myers Beach There has been a lot of traffic heading towards the Fort Myers Beach. Many people are going for the sand and water, as they soak in the sun during their holiday break. But some visitors encountered something they did not expect. The seaweed at Fort Myers Beach has been clumping near the water’s edge and […]
FORT MYERS Safety steps to follow while setting up new phone Cell phones are some of the hottest gifts this Christmas holiday. But scammer specialist warn that there are some important steps to take before getting rid of your old phone. Not everyone can be a tech genius. “I learned from my nieces and nephews, and teenagers, that’s how I learned to operate the phone in […]
LEHIGH ACRES Hundreds come together for the 13th Rotary Christmas dinner Organizers of the 13th annual Rotary Christmas Dinner at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, expect to have feed roughly between 500 to 600 people Tuesday. But it is the story of two strangers who enjoyed their first Christmas together that demonstrates why the event brings hundreds every year. “I’m here today because ever since my mom […]
Conservation groups sue over the water quality crisis Conservation groups could head to court over the water quality crisis. Three groups, including the Calusa Waterkeeper, have filed an intent to sue the Army Corps of Engineers. The groups said the Corps is not doing enough research before releasing polluted water from Lake Okeechobee into the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie Rivers. Also, water releases are […]
FORT MYERS Comparing Christmas tree prices this holiday season Nothing says the holidays quite like a decorated Christmas tree, but how much would you be willing to pay for the perfect pine? There are multiple types of trees to consider as well as height preference that all determine a tree’s cost, and those prices can vary all over Southwest Florida. MORE: Christmas tree shortage linked […]
NAPLES, Fla. Avoiding Moving Mistakes: One woman says she negotiated for weeks to get her stuff Moving can be emotional. But for one woman, the emotion didn’t come from leaving behind memories; it came from not knowing if she’d ever get her memories back. Jill Ambrose told WINK News she waited more than two months to get her stuff from the movers all because of a fight over the final price. […]
SANIBEL, Fla. Water Crisis Impact: Businesses hope to bounce back as tourists return Red tide and blue-green algae ravaged Southwest Florida’s ecosystem and businesses across the state reported laying off workers and even closing their doors. For now, the fish, birds and tourists are just starting to flock back. “The whole idea of being here is being near the ocean,” said Shari-Lynn Battaglia, visiting from Rochester, NY with […]
FORT MYERS 5G wireless will provide faster cellular service. But how safe is it? From cell phones to laptops to even vacuums, nowadays the world runs on WiFi. And people on the streets of Fort Myers told WINK News they can hardly live without it. “All the time,” Alesha Watchowski told WINK News on her way to grab coffee. “I’m addicted.” Soon, fifth generation wireless technology (5G) will offer […]
FORT MYERS Why millions of dollars set aside to protect Florida schools is going untouched Millions of dollars that could be spent keeping children safe isn’t doing its job. The money, roughly $58 million, is sitting in Tallahassee because it can only be used for one thing: the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program, which allows school districts to arm employees. Aaron Feis was one of 17 students and staff killed […]