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.
FORT MYERS A life-changing surprise: Some supporters pulled from the crowd to attend the president’s ticketed event A last-minute surprise for people waiting in the heat Friday. People without tickets were pulled out of the crowds to go inside for the president’s event. Some people said it was life-changing. Friday morning, you could not imagine that the energy outside the convention center could build any higher. Then, one-by-one, people started getting pulled […]
FORT MYERS Homeless mother, children now have a roof over their heads thanks to WINK News viewers A homeless mother and her children are off the streets and in a safe place Thursday. The family was living out of a car but then, the community stepped up after hearing their story. “It’s good to know that there are people that still care for people who are not as fortunate,” said Tiffany Hodges. […]
FORT MYERS Lee County providing resources for homeless, like those at Schandler Hall Park Homelessness isn’t something John Clark is proud of nor how he got there. But he got back on his feet with the help of someone near and dear to his heart. Clark said it was difficult to go back to the park he used to live in. “It’s sort of hard. I try to forget […]
One family sleeping in their car reflects a larger trend in SWFL Hundreds of school children in Southwest Florida are homeless. Many of these families say going to school is critical for the survival of homeless children. Across Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties more than 500 kids in public school are homeless. While this number sounds large, it has actually gone down because of the state eviction […]
FORT MYERS Centennial Park officially fenced off to public, homeless community Centennial Park was officially fenced off Friday, not only to the public but to the homeless people who call that place home. So what will happen to those people now that they can’t go there for shelter? Everyone in that camp knew this was coming at some point, but that likely didn’t make it easier […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers continues to fence in Centennial Park, looks for homeless to leave on own terms The City of Fort Myers added more fencing at Centennial Park, as it continues to prepare the park for a year of renovations. We’ve continued to report the impact this this will have on many people experiencing homelessness in the community, who are now struggling to find another place to call home. With lot of […]
FORT MYERS Fences set to go up around Centennial Park prior to construction Centennial Park was set to close Monday for renovations. Now, fences are going up and will leave homeless people displaced. While the city knows people live there, they say it’s unfair to the taxpayers. The fence only goes so far, which means the homeless people who live there may still be able to use the […]
FORT MYERS Homeless savor last few hours before Centennial Park set to close Monday is the last day that Centennial Park will be open. The City of Fort Myers is closing the park for renovations. So the homeless people who sleep there are savoring their last moments. Frank Shaffer isn’t happy that he calls the park home, but he hopes that he’ll survive its closing. “No. Hasn’t been […]
FORT MYERS Parents, are you struggling? You’re not alone Parenting in a pandemic can be a challenge for a lot of reasons, and we’re handling it in many ways. Some experts believe – and some parents say – they need to hear how other parents are coping. Sometimes, an interview can change on a dime, like a recent one, our Reporter Sydney Persing did […]
FORT MYERS The show goes on: FGCU’s band finds a way during pandemic A pandemic doesn’t stop the music. Band students at Florida Gulf Coast University are rehearsing in a socially distanced, safe way: on the third level of a parking garage. WINK News Reporter Sydney Persing got an inside look and tells us how it’s a lot more than just band practice for these kids. WATCH her […]