Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 monthsFMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
Paul Fleming expanding Lake Park Diner, PJK restaurant concepts Lake Park Diner co-owners Smith Organics and Paul Fleming Restaurant Group anticipate 50 locations of what will be a Naples-based chain.
New construction, business growth continues near Punta Gorda Airport Development surrounding the Punta Gorda Airport continues to grow with 2.5 million square feet already developed and 1.5 million square feet planned, according to Charlotte County Economic Development Director Dave Gammon.
AREA SHELTERS AND REFUGES OF LAST RESORT CHARLOTTE COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (941) 833-4000 charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/ PLEASE NOTE: Do not depend on a particular shelter or refuge. Sites may, or may not, be opened depending on the size of the storm and the predicted landfall area. *All Charlotte County shelters are pet-friendly. PORT CHARLOTTE Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave. […]
After the Storm Though the storm may have passed, many dangers can remain in its wake. During this clean-up and repair period, your primary focus should be on keeping yourself safe, as well as ensuring that your family, friends, neighbors and emergency workers also remain safe.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
Paul Fleming expanding Lake Park Diner, PJK restaurant concepts Lake Park Diner co-owners Smith Organics and Paul Fleming Restaurant Group anticipate 50 locations of what will be a Naples-based chain.
New construction, business growth continues near Punta Gorda Airport Development surrounding the Punta Gorda Airport continues to grow with 2.5 million square feet already developed and 1.5 million square feet planned, according to Charlotte County Economic Development Director Dave Gammon.
AREA SHELTERS AND REFUGES OF LAST RESORT CHARLOTTE COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (941) 833-4000 charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/ PLEASE NOTE: Do not depend on a particular shelter or refuge. Sites may, or may not, be opened depending on the size of the storm and the predicted landfall area. *All Charlotte County shelters are pet-friendly. PORT CHARLOTTE Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave. […]
After the Storm Though the storm may have passed, many dangers can remain in its wake. During this clean-up and repair period, your primary focus should be on keeping yourself safe, as well as ensuring that your family, friends, neighbors and emergency workers also remain safe.
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis wants to create office to investigate election crimes Governor Ron DeSantis says he wants to investigate election crimes and wants to create an investigation unit in Florida. The governor has already set aside $5.7M for this unit in the 2022-2023 budget. Local election officials are now sounding off about this new proposal. Tommy Doyle is Lee County’s supervisor of elections and says he’s […]
FORT MYERS Democratic lawmakers calling for emergency declaration on affordable housing, DeSantis blames Biden Democratic lawmakers are calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency over the lack of affordable housing. Many people in Southwest Florida and across the state are struggling to make ends meet and the increasing rental prices are not helping. William Clemens is one of those people that are seeing a rent […]
FORT MYERS Brett Pleasant receives life in prison in death of Jo Ann Leasure Convicted killer Brett Pleasant has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the death of 77-year-old Jo Ann Leasure. Pleasant spoke during the sentencing hearing on Thursday and said he was innocent. “I don’t know what happened your honor, but it’s not me. that’s all I have to say. Thank you,” Pleasant […]
FORT MYERS Woman thanks God after escaping crash with semi in Fort Myers A mother of five survived a horrific crash with a semi. Savannah Leduc is thanking God for living through the crash at Winkler and Evans avenues. It left her vehicle pancaked underneath the semi. Leduc was driving down Winkler Avenue just after 6 a.m. when her boyfriend called her. She told him she had to […]
WINK NEWS Marco Patriots’ journey to Kentucky to help those in need On Monday, we showed you the Marco Patriots packing up their supplies and leaving Marco Island for Kentucky. There, 74 were killed, and 100 people are unaccounted for after tornadoes ripped through the western part of the state. Now, WINK News shows you how that group’s mission is coming along. Marty Clauson is a man […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco Patriots bringing food to the victims of the Kentucky tornado A group of volunteers from Southwest Florida are headed out to a disaster zone. The Marco Patriots are on a mission to help communities in Kentucky after deadly tornadoes tore apart homes and communities over the weekend. The confirmed death toll in the state is up to 74, but dozens are unaccounted for after the […]
FORT MYERS Report: Teen trapped underneath Surfside could not be saved A 14-year-old girl was reportedly screaming for hours, stuck under the rubble of the collapsed Surfside Towers, according to USA Today. Rescuers tried to save Valeria Barth but were unable to get her out. WINK News spoke to her uncle Sergio Barth as he waited to hear news of her and her two parents, Luis […]
FORT MYERS Brett Pleasant found guilty of second-degree murder in death of Jo Ann Leasure A verdict has been reached in the trial of Brett Pleasant, who is accused of killing a 77-year-old woman in her North Fort Myers home. Pleasant has been found guilty of second-degree murder for Jo Ann Leasure’s death. She was found dead inside of her condo on June 21, 2017. Pleasant didn’t react at first […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Defense rests without calling witnesses in Brett Pleasant murder trial Closing arguments begin on Thursday in the murder case of a 77-year-old devout churchgoer, but Wednesday was another emotional day of testimony. Brett pleasant is accused of beating Jo Ann Leasure to death in her North Fort Myers condo in 2017. The defense hinted that someone else may have committed the crime. The defense doesn’t […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Trial begins for man accused of killing 77-year-old in her North Fort Myers condo in 2017 The trial for a man accused of killing a 77-year-old woman in her North Fort Myers condo in 2017 began on Tuesday. A jury was selected, the prosecution and defense gave opening statements and testimony began. Brett Pleasant is facing charges of second-degree murder and robbery. Prosecutors say he killed Jo Ann Leasure while inside […]