FDOT to hold news conference regarding Caloosahatchee Bridge projectAuburn running back Brian Battie on ventilator after weekend shooting in Florida, coach says
FORT MYERS FDOT to hold news conference regarding Caloosahatchee Bridge project The Florida Department of Transportation is set to hold a news conference regarding the closure of the Caloosahatchee Bridge project.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Auburn running back Brian Battie on ventilator after weekend shooting in Florida, coach says Auburn running back Brian Battie has been hospitalized following a weekend shooting in Sarasota, Florida, where his brother was killed and three others injured.
nokomis Port Charlotte man killed in park shooting in Sarasota The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that involved a man from Port Charlotte on Sunday.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cooler and less humid morning ahead of a hot afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking dry conditions with high Tuesday afternoon temperatures and isolated showers developing inland.
WINK NEWS Miracle Monday: A home away from home An expecting couple received an unexpected surprise as a family welcomed twins into the world—two months early.
FORT MYERS The future of the Fort Myers yacht basin The Fort Myers yacht basin is lacking in the “yacht” part right now, or any boat for that matter. It’s been that way since Hurricane Ian hit.
VENICE BEACH Diving duo makes prehistoric discovery Half a mile off Venice Beach, deep below the surface of the water, two divers, Blair Morrow and Alex Lundberg, found a sign of prehistoric times buried in the sand.
Commissioner reacts to state attorney ruling in death of Christopher Jordan On Monday, the detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan in his Fort Myers home went back to work.
PORT CHARLOTTE Is Sunseeker Resort losing money? It’s a place designed to bring in people and a lot of money to Charlotte County. The Sunseeker Resort opened on December 15 and features 785 rooms, 20 different food and beverage places, and 60,000 square feet of convention space.
NORTH PORT North and SB lanes shut down near Mile Marker 195 due to brush fire North Port Fire Rescue said to expect significant delays. They recommended drivers take an alternate route.
FORT MYERS Roundabout incoming for Winkler and Challenger intersection A new roundabout is coming to the City of Fort Myers at the intersection of Challenger Boulevard and Winkler Avenue.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach church selling two acres of land Pastor Sean Critser’s congregation voted unanimously on Sunday to sell the front two acres of the church’s property for $4 million.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Boaters at a loss with boat ramp closed There have been no boats coming out of the Punta Rassa boat ramp since 2022, after Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida.
Realtor stops thief trying to steal and sell land Imagine someone pretends to be you and sells your home or land right from underneath you. Deed or property fraud happens more often than you think.
NORTH FORT MYERS Body cam footage of woman and her dog rescued from Prairie Preserve Pines A woman and her exhausted dog fight to survive while trapped in the elements and oppressive Florida heat.
FORT MYERS FDOT to hold news conference regarding Caloosahatchee Bridge project The Florida Department of Transportation is set to hold a news conference regarding the closure of the Caloosahatchee Bridge project.
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Auburn running back Brian Battie on ventilator after weekend shooting in Florida, coach says Auburn running back Brian Battie has been hospitalized following a weekend shooting in Sarasota, Florida, where his brother was killed and three others injured.
nokomis Port Charlotte man killed in park shooting in Sarasota The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that involved a man from Port Charlotte on Sunday.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cooler and less humid morning ahead of a hot afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking dry conditions with high Tuesday afternoon temperatures and isolated showers developing inland.
WINK NEWS Miracle Monday: A home away from home An expecting couple received an unexpected surprise as a family welcomed twins into the world—two months early.
FORT MYERS The future of the Fort Myers yacht basin The Fort Myers yacht basin is lacking in the “yacht” part right now, or any boat for that matter. It’s been that way since Hurricane Ian hit.
VENICE BEACH Diving duo makes prehistoric discovery Half a mile off Venice Beach, deep below the surface of the water, two divers, Blair Morrow and Alex Lundberg, found a sign of prehistoric times buried in the sand.
Commissioner reacts to state attorney ruling in death of Christopher Jordan On Monday, the detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan in his Fort Myers home went back to work.
PORT CHARLOTTE Is Sunseeker Resort losing money? It’s a place designed to bring in people and a lot of money to Charlotte County. The Sunseeker Resort opened on December 15 and features 785 rooms, 20 different food and beverage places, and 60,000 square feet of convention space.
NORTH PORT North and SB lanes shut down near Mile Marker 195 due to brush fire North Port Fire Rescue said to expect significant delays. They recommended drivers take an alternate route.
FORT MYERS Roundabout incoming for Winkler and Challenger intersection A new roundabout is coming to the City of Fort Myers at the intersection of Challenger Boulevard and Winkler Avenue.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach church selling two acres of land Pastor Sean Critser’s congregation voted unanimously on Sunday to sell the front two acres of the church’s property for $4 million.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Boaters at a loss with boat ramp closed There have been no boats coming out of the Punta Rassa boat ramp since 2022, after Hurricane Ian hit southwest Florida.
Realtor stops thief trying to steal and sell land Imagine someone pretends to be you and sells your home or land right from underneath you. Deed or property fraud happens more often than you think.
NORTH FORT MYERS Body cam footage of woman and her dog rescued from Prairie Preserve Pines A woman and her exhausted dog fight to survive while trapped in the elements and oppressive Florida heat.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Fishin Franks’ will be back, owner says “Fishin’ Frank” is close to getting a new building after a fire destroyed his business of 35 years. The Port Charlotte bait and tackle shop owner is determined to get back on his feet. In the long 84 hours since Frank Hommema Jr. lost his life’s work, he has learned a lot about himself. He […]
Trump pays tribute to fallen Cape Coral soldier at Memorial Day event The father of a Cape Coral man who died serving our country said the president’s tribute on Memorial Day was overwhelming. William Eggers said he thought he was dreaming when President Donald Trump said his son’s name at a Memorial Day event at Fort McHenry in Baltimore. He wasn’t dreaming. In fact, he said his […]
FORT MYERS LCSO reminds boaters of safety rules with video as Memorial Day weekend kicks off It’s Memorial Day weekend and many of you will be headed out to go boating on the water. That’s why officials are working to keep you and others safe. Law enforcement knows this will be a busy beach and boat weekend. Early Saturday morning, trailers were already lined up ready to get on the water. […]
NAPLES New walk-up COVID-19 testing site opens in Collier County More than a thousand positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Collier County, and a new walk-up testing site opens Friday in Naples. The South Regional Library site at 8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy., opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. It’s the third day of testing this week in Collier County and a […]
Cape Coral single mom back at work after struggling to feed family during pandemic A Cape Coral woman who struggled to feed her kids after losing her job because of the coronavirus pandemic is back at work. WINK News previously reported on Christine Bowen, a Duval Street employee laid off when the restaurant had to close. Today, Bowen is back at work and feeling positive about reopening. Duval Street […]
Cape Coral gym owner suing Lee County, DeSantis A Cape Coral gym owner, who is also running for city council, is suing Lee County and Gov. Ron DeSantis for shutting down her business during the pandemic. Patty Cummings said they shut her gym, P2 Personal Training, without any restitution. She loves her gym and loves that it’s a small business. “Big businesses start […]
FORT MYERS Some still waiting for COVID-19 test results from state-run site Another 700-plus people were tested Wednesday for COVID-19 at the CenturyLink Sports Complex in south Fort Myers. While that’s good news, the bad news is that none of them know when they’ll get their results. The wait time for results varies from person to person, but for Marlene Lemoine Huie, she’s been waiting six days. […]
LEE COUNTY Almost no wait time at CenturyLink Sports Complex testing site in Lee County If you want to get tested for COVID-19 you can do it today for little to no wait in Lee County. Last week we showed you a video of the drive-thru testing site opened that had cars backed up at the CenturyLink sports complex, and the lines were hours-long. But on Wednesday that was not […]
NAPLES St. Matthew’s House CEO says food insecurity due to pandemic likely to last another 2-3 years The need for food right now is overwhelming. People have been lining up, waiting to get food to feed their families. St. Matthew’s House is working to get the word out about a new location, which is already seeing long lines. Their CEO, Vann Ellison, says with so many people in so much debt, the […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers WWII veteran dies of COVID-19 A simple recruiting sign inspired Carl Godert to join the Merchant Marine at just 18 years old. He would survive the long war and live 97 resilient years. But on May 4, he died of COVID-19. Through it all, Godert had two dreams: making it to 100 and going on an Honor Flight. It was […]