Chaotic lake getting fence and securityWhat we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
FORT MYERS Holocaust survivor understands why atrocities in Ukraine are being compared to the Holocaust The atrocities in Ukraine are now being compared to the horrors of the Holocaust. The mayor of Mariupol, Ukraine, drew the comparison while alleging Ukrainians were being taken into Russia against their will. The Ukrainian president repeated the sentiment in his speech to Israel. There are bombings, bodies on the ground, babies bloodied, and some […]
FORT MYERS Englewood man, donor undergo kidney transplant surgery Sandy Bilsky got his kidney. The Englewood man and his donor, Lori Klein, underwent surgery at Tampa General Hospital on Tuesday. Both their surgeries were a success. Sandy found his donor after former WINK News reporter Erika Jackson began reporting on his search. He drove around town in a car with a sign on the […]
LEE COUNTY FGCU researches studying the impact of microplastics in oysters in Estero Bay The seafood you eat is impacted by plastic pollution. For years, scientists have known this was happening in some bodies of water. New research at FGCU reveals it is also happening in Southwest Florida. Biologists found plastic in oysters in Estero Bay. A single oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day. […]
WINK NEWS Property insurance, housing costs still plague SWFL residents The Florida Legislative session has ended without major legislation to help Floridians who are still struggling to find real relief from rising insurance rates and a lack of affordable housing. With palm trees, green grass and the glow of the Florida sun, homes in the sunshine state are beautiful, but they cost an unbelievable amount […]
TALLAHASSEE Why lawmakers say bills addressing some high profile issues were not passed this legislative session The Florida House and Senate will pass a $112.1 billion budget today to end a legislative session dominated by fierce debates about issues like abortion, the so-called ‘don’t say gay’ bill, and election security. At the same time, several bills addressing hot button issues that did not pass. The 2022 legislative session is over, our […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY A kidney for a hero: Englewood man finds donor after sharing his story Sandy Bilsky had two choices. He could accept his fate or he could fight. The man hailed as a hero by the Coast Guard for risking his life to save others, needed to find his own hero. He needed to find someone who could donate a kidney. No one in his family could give him […]
WINK NEWS DeSantis criticized for berating students for wearing masks; hits back with new campaign video Governor Ron DeSantis is taking his viral moment and turning it into a political campaign. The controversial video showed the governor telling high school students to take their masks off at a press conference, saying, “You do not have to wear those masks, I mean, please take them off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything and […]
TAMPA State, community leaders reacting to Gov. DeSantis telling high school students to take off their masks Southwest Florida state and community leaders are reacting to Governor Ron DeSantis sternly telling teenagers not to wear masks at a press conference on Wednesday. The governor was at the University of South Florida in Tampa to talk about cybersecurity. The CDC still recommends masks for the area because of high community transmission. Reaction to […]
WINK NEWS SWFL and the world coming together on Ash Wednesday to pray for peace in Ukraine As Ukraine battles a Russian invasion, Ukrainians everywhere have asked people to pray. On Ash Wednesday, the holy day of prayer and fasting, Christians all across the world answered. Ukrainian people with families in harm’s way have asked us repeatedly to do one thing for them, pray. “Prayer can do more than the weapon,” said […]
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis announces more than $7M in aid available to tornado victims Those who still are dealing with the impacts of January’s tornadoes can now get help from the state. Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that more than $7.1 million worth of aid from federal funds is available. If you believe you may be eligible, you may contact the CAA serving the county where you live to […]