Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truckFGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
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.
LEE COUNTY Next steps for Morningstar Baptist Church after fire rips through Flames and smoke shot out of Morningstar Baptist Church Friday afternoon. But through the charred wood and ashes, they were still able to have church Sunday. How does one pastor a church after that church has been burnt? What do you tell your congregation? Dwight Williams is the pastor now put into this difficult situation. […]
WINK NEWS March to a Million Meals: Why do people give? Some people simply give because they can. Bob and Karen Nagy said they watch the news every night and sees the images of people lining up for food drives. “It’s really … heart-wrenching,” Karen said. “We’re the lucky ones. We don’t have to worry about where our next meal is coming from.” That’s why Bob […]
FORTR MYERS Fort Myers faces over $500,000 in fines for sewage in city water Fort Myers leaders are negotiating with Florida Department of Environmental Protection after the City was accused of numerous environmental violations that have it on the hook for upwards of $500,000 in fines. Florida Department of Environmental Protection sent a draft order to the City of Fort Myers because of sewage found in city water. Mayor […]
WINK NEWS Deadly crashes impact the lives of many in SWFL It was a deadly year in 2020 for those on our roads in Southwest Florida. For the first time in three years, more than 100 drivers died in Lee County crashes and a little over 200 crashes total in Southwest Florida counties. The people who make up those statistics are parents, siblings and friends. MORE: […]
FORT MYERS Student Teachers adapting to new learning methods during pandemic The pandemic has changed the way teachers are interacting with students. This also means that student teachers are adapting to a new teaching style. Andrew Martin is teaching right now. “If y’all have any questions or anything let me know,” Martin said. He’s a senior at FGCU who’s going to be a teacher. So now […]
FORT MYERS ArtFest returns to downtown Fort Myers An art festival kicks off this weekend in Southwest Florida, but it will look a little different because of the pandemic. And while it looks different many artists are happy to be participating after the pandemic slowed down their trade. Statues sat still. Drawings got dusty. Bills piled high and money got tight. ArtFest, in […]
WINK NEWS Thursday’s second dose event was last minute, but many people are happy Many Lee County residents who got vaccinated by the Department of Health in Lee County have waited by their phones for a call to schedule their second dose appointment. It never came. “I was a nervous wreck,” said Judy Mathiesen, of Fort Myers. “For four days I had this phone in my hand all the […]
Lehigh Acres Man arrested in high-speed crash that killed 2 Lehigh Acres brothers A man accused of killing two people during a November vehicle crash has a history of aggressive driving. Jeff Efrain Sola-Martinez, 20, was booked into Lee County Jail on Wednesday on two counts of vehicular homicide. The crash happened Nov. 20 on State Road 82, just east of Owen Avenue. The victims in the crash […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island server humbled by $500 tip A Southwest Florida food server has been struggling financially, as many have during the pandemic. But, what he thought was just a five-dollar tip turned out to be so much more. Joey Abramo is happy at work. “We are (here) to serve the people the way we serve the Lord. I’ve got that written on […]
WINK NEWS Elderly couples struggle to get COVID-19 vaccine same time Elderly couples are struggling to get a vaccinated for the coronavirus at the same time. It’s an issue we continue to see for veterans in our area. Those who served can get a vaccines through the VA, but their spouses must find vaccines elsewhere. We met Audrey and veteran Bill Heck at the home they’ve […]