Cape Coral City Council to discuss repairs for yacht club pierFlames shoot through roof of house in Lehigh Acres
Cape Coral City Council to discuss repairs for yacht club pier The Cape Coral City Council will discuss and possibly decide upon three options to repair the damaged yacht club pier.
LEHIGH ACRES Flames shoot through roof of house in Lehigh Acres Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District said the people inside the house got out okay and no one was injured.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
NAPLES Naples man gets original Bob Ross paintings appraised Bob Ross took this blank canvas in a small studio in Muncie, Indiana, and transformed it into a beautiful masterpiece.
Lee Schools board considers full-day phone bans The biggest talking point in a Lee County School District safety presentation wasn’t about violence or drugs, it was about phones
PORT CHARLOTTE Fallen officer ceremony in Charlotte County commemorates those who lost lives in line of duty The emotional ceremony was held at the William R. Gains Veterans Memorial Park in Port Charlotte.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County couple suspected of drugging and sexually abusing child Neighbors say a home in San Carlos Park was just another house before Tuesday.
PINE ISLAND FDOT asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to busy road The Florida Department of Transportation is asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to the busy road.
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
FORT MYERS Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water bill The Moore’s make ends meet living at The Cove for almost a year.
ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
Exclusive: Interview with woman who shares hope of recovery on National Fentanyl Awareness Day Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that in 2020 they seized nearly two thousand grams of fentanyl. In 2023, that number jumped to over 8,000.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
Cape Coral City Council to discuss repairs for yacht club pier The Cape Coral City Council will discuss and possibly decide upon three options to repair the damaged yacht club pier.
LEHIGH ACRES Flames shoot through roof of house in Lehigh Acres Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District said the people inside the house got out okay and no one was injured.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
NAPLES Naples man gets original Bob Ross paintings appraised Bob Ross took this blank canvas in a small studio in Muncie, Indiana, and transformed it into a beautiful masterpiece.
Lee Schools board considers full-day phone bans The biggest talking point in a Lee County School District safety presentation wasn’t about violence or drugs, it was about phones
PORT CHARLOTTE Fallen officer ceremony in Charlotte County commemorates those who lost lives in line of duty The emotional ceremony was held at the William R. Gains Veterans Memorial Park in Port Charlotte.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County couple suspected of drugging and sexually abusing child Neighbors say a home in San Carlos Park was just another house before Tuesday.
PINE ISLAND FDOT asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to busy road The Florida Department of Transportation is asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to the busy road.
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
FORT MYERS Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water bill The Moore’s make ends meet living at The Cove for almost a year.
ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
Exclusive: Interview with woman who shares hope of recovery on National Fentanyl Awareness Day Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that in 2020 they seized nearly two thousand grams of fentanyl. In 2023, that number jumped to over 8,000.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FORT MYERS Teen finds forever family with his Guardian ad Litem’s daughter A teenager’s adoption was finalized on Wednesday, officially recognized as part of a family, after spending nearly his entire life bouncing around. James Irish, of Fort Myers, was just a few months away from aging out of the foster care system, but at 17 years old, he found his home with a Connecticut couple. Theresa […]
LEE COUNTY Church destroyed by fire helps community and puts own repairs on hold After a church was destroyed in a February fire, they put their own needs on hold as a part of their mission to help the community. They’re continuing to give back even while needing help. This line of people in need of food is no longer unusual, we’ve been seeing it for an entire year. […]
LABELLE A father believes his son’s wheelchair contributed to his death in a crash A father in Southwest Florida believes his son’s death in a recent crash could have been avoided. John Sandefur’s son, 21-year-old Emanuel Sandefur, was killed in a crash last Friday in Hendry County. Emanuel was on track to graduate from college, despite living with Cerebral Palsy. His dad believes that his son’s wheelchair contributed to […]
WINK NEWS Proposed legislation would require certain college major tracks to get Bright Futures money Proposed legislation in the state would change who is eligible for thousands of dollars in college funding for college. Every college campus is made up of a number of college students who are studying a number of different disciplines. “I want to go into forensic psychology,” Kalle Wheat said. “At first, I studied environmental science,” […]
LEE COUNTY Teachers over 50 are hopeful they can receive the COVID-19 vaccine soon Teachers have renewed energy knowing those who are 50 and over will get the COVID-19 vaccine soon. But that won’t take the strain off the parent-teacher relationship. While they understand the pressure so many parents feel, teachers say many parents don’t see their struggle, too. Erica Orjuela said it’s been tough delivering a valuable education […]
FORT MYERS March to a Million Meals: Goal of a million meals surpassed, donations continue An incredible difference has been made in Southwest Florida. On Monday, WINK News reached its goal of raising $400,000 that will go toward a million meals distributed in the community for those who need it. The fundraising drive is for the month of February, but money continues to come in thanks to the community’s generosity. […]
LEE COUNTY Parents are struggling with daycare costs amid the pandemic but assistance could be on its way Parents are struggling to pay for childcare during the pandemic. While many are thankful to still have their jobs, they often don’t have money left to pay for rising daycare costs. Luckily, there is $40 billion dollars in President Biden’s Stimulus plan to help childcare facilities and parents, which includes a tax credit for families. […]
WINK NEWS March to a Million Meals: Wife honors husband who died by raising funds for Harry Chapin Food Bank Some people dedicate their lives to a cause so fiercely their legacy lives on even after death. Steven Mijokovic gave to the Harry Chapin Food Bank with a passion. While he lived, he was an ardent supporter of WINK’s annual Hunger Walk. Mijokovic and his wife Carolyn walked in each hunger walk, except for the […]
WINK NEWS Ash Wednesday: Churches mark the start of Lent differently this year Christians around the globe are marking the start of Lent today, albeit a little differently. It’s Ash Wednesday, the start of six weeks of reflection and repentance leading up to Easter Sunday. Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice, Fla., said he stopped and paused and prated on the decision of when to reopen church, after […]
WINK NEWS Loved ones honor SWFL nurse who died with scholarship fund A frontline hero of the pandemic in Southwest Florida is being honored since his death last year. Loved ones hope his name will be a guiding light for students working to fill similar shoes. Nurse Miguel Martinez, 28, died in the summer of 2020. He worked at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. Martinez’s family […]