Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change failsCaught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
Candidates challenge Punta Gorda incumbents over land, building regulations A growing grassroots movement has united residents seeking to stem high density and restrict building heights, and three are challenging Punta Gorda City Council members who are up for reelection this year.
Hurricane season is one month away The outlook for the 2024 Hurricane Season is for it be active, potentially even hyperactive.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead after crash on SR 31 and Busbee Rd. in North Fort Myers At around noon Wednesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said a PT Cruiser and a car hauler collided on State Road 31 and Busbee Road, near the Lee/Charlotte County line.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for molesting Lee County child A Florida man will spend the next 25 years in prison for molesting a child in Lee County.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of using stolen credit card from car burglary at Lehigh Acres CVS Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man who allegedly used a stolen credit card at the CVS in Lehigh Acres.
ARCADIA Family of flea market murder victim struggles to find closure The family of a woman who was murdered at an Arcadia flea market continues to seek justice as the accused killer awaits trial.
LEE COUNTY Varsity Lakes Middle School portables receive much-needed improvements WINK News first told you about the concern for conditions of portable classrooms at Varsity Lakes Middle School in April. The portables had chipped cinder blocks, supports were off-center, and window frames were rusted just to name a few things. Construction to fix those issues began in June and is set to finish before school […]
WINK NEWS Community helps in search for Purple Heart family WINK News set off on a search to return a Purple Heart, and since our story first aired, we’ve seen a great number of people step forward, wanting to help. The medal found itself in North Fort Myers eight years ago, stuffed in the cushions of a secondhand sofa. It belongs to Charles W. Crabbe, […]
FORT MYERS Woman recounts lightning strike experience from 2017 just days after teen was struck on Marco Island Over the weekend a teenage boy was struck by lightning on Marco Island. But, this isn’t the first time a person has been struck in Southwest Florida in recent years. Meghan Davidson lost her child when she was nine months pregnant and was struck by lightning in 2017. Now, she’s praying for the best outcome […]
LEE COUNTY Delta Variant could be contributing to increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations Doctors are warning of the quick spread and severity of the Delta Variant of COVID-19. The variant may be stunting our progress as 111 COVID-19 patients now occupy Lee Health Hospitals. This is an increase from Friday when there were only 81 patients. Doctors are encouraging vaccinations as well as one solution. But, those who […]
WINK NEWS SWFL woman helps nonprofit provide meals to first responders at Surfside building collapse As families mourn their losses in the collapse at the Champlain Towers condo in Surfside, first responders take comfort knowing they’re bringing closure to dozens of loved ones through their work. But they couldn’t do it without a special group behind the scenes, giving them a dose of faith. Mercy Chefs is a faith-based, nonprofit […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Medal mystery: North Fort Myers woman searching for family of Purple Heart recipient One woman is on a mission to find a veteran’s family after she was given a one-of-a-kind item found inside a secondhand piece of furniture. The Purple Heart is perhaps the stateliest symbol of American sacrifice. It’s almost inconceivable they so often end up in the most random places, in the most random hands. “It […]
WINK NEWS Many players emerge against Florida’s sports betting compact, including in SWFL There are billions of dollars at stake to bring sports gambling to the Sunshine State, but the owners of a gambling facility in Southwest Florida are among others in the state that want a judge to say all bets are off. There are many players involved in this gambling saga, including, but not limited to, […]
LEE COUNTY Marlin Roofing employee under investigation for damaging roof he was hired to fix You hire a licensed company to fix your home, but instead, the contractor causes more damage – and an affidavit shows an employee did the damage on purpose. The charging document says the employee, TJ McCowan, was caught in the act. The case is so fresh that when WINK News called McCowan, he basically said […]
COLLIER COUNTY Investigation into Collier County dogfighting operation reveals disturbing evidence A man’s now-busted dogfighting operation at a Collier County home turned out to be more than meets the eye. Rafael Jesus Del-Valle-Jomarron’s top-secret operation in an otherwise quiet Golden Gate neighborhood was busted because of a coincidence. Now, we’re learning more about the goings-on and what investigators describe as a disturbing case. “The worst injury […]
WINK NEWS SWFL parents of fallen soldiers have mixed emotions about return of troops in Afghanistan Many loved ones are returning home from the 20-year war in Afghanistan. But for two Southwest Florida families, their children are not among those troops. We spoke to Gold Star Families Friday that told us why leaving Afghanistan is not all good news. “People are saying right now … ‘Your son died for nothing,’” said […]