Serious injuries reported following truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Blvd.Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville
Serious injuries reported following truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Boulevard Road in Lee County.
jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Big warm up with highs back in the 70s this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a huge temperature swing as Southwest Florida shifts from the lower 40s to the low 70s this Friday.
Lehigh Acres Deputies conduct 2 shooting investigations in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a car near Ida Ave S and 30th St SW, Lehigh Acres.
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
Serious injuries reported following truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Boulevard Road in Lee County.
jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Big warm up with highs back in the 70s this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a huge temperature swing as Southwest Florida shifts from the lower 40s to the low 70s this Friday.
Lehigh Acres Deputies conduct 2 shooting investigations in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a car near Ida Ave S and 30th St SW, Lehigh Acres.
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
WINK NEWS Lee County man charged after alligator dies from gunshot wound A Lee County man has been charged after he shot an alligator that later had to be euthanized. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded March 20 to a pond in the Brookshire Lakes community after someone reported an alligator had been shot. The FWC said Andrew Lynn […]
CAPE CORAL Family on the hook for past homeowner’s late utility bills in Cape Coral A family was slapped with an old water bill from the previous homeowners, and now, late fees are piling up. A job transfer brought the Rodriguez family to Cape Coral in last year. “We fell in love with the house; we really did,” Marlen Rodriguez said. They closed on their canal front property in July […]
CAPE CORAL Proposed $50M project would bring apartments, businesses to Bimini Basin in Cape Coral A project that has been years in the making is moving closer to a reality. A proposed Bimini Basin project would bring apartments, stores, a parking garage and a waterfront restaurant to Cape Coral. It still needs financing and development approval by the city. The community redevelopment agency signed off on the letter of intent […]
TICE Fort Myers man dies in Tice crash Tuesday A 73-year-old Fort Myers man was killed in a crash in Tice Tuesday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was driving an SUV north on New York Drive with a 66-year-old woman as a passenger around 8:45 p.m. He lost control of the vehicle, traveling onto the grass shoulder and colliding with […]
LEE COUNTY Door Dash driver says he was followed, attacked by 2 unknown suspects Saturday, two unknown suspects are accused of attacking a Door Dash delivery driver. The driver says two crooks followed him for miles from Fort Myers to Lehigh Acres before one of them punched him. But he says they didn’t get away with anything. Investigators says the attack happened over the weekend just after 7 p.m. […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral shooting turns deadly, investigation continues A man was killed during a shooting in Cape Coral on Tuesday night. The Cape Coral Police Department spent about 12 hours investigating the shooting scene at a home in the 900 block of SE 16 Place on Tuesday night. On Wednesday afternoon, police announced 28-year-old Melson Leyva died after being transported to a hospital. […]
CAPE CORAL Police respond to shooting near Viscaya Pkwy, Del Prado in Cape Coral Police are investigating a shooting that reportedly took place at a Cape Coral home Tuesday night. Cape Coral Police Department established a heavy presence around a house in the 900 block of Southeast 16th Place, around 10 p.m. where at least one person was shot. Investigators were seen entering the home, searching the driveway, and […]
LEE COUNTY Inmate convicted of son’s death argues charges that sent him to prison Inmate Ryan Christian Costello, 42, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being accused of beating his son to death in 2010. He was convicted in 2013, and Monday we learned he is fighting to get back into a courtroom. Costello’s attorney argues he was convicted of something he was never charged with. He […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Mother shares message after drug dealer arrested for daughter’s overdose The state attorney’s office is charging a woman with murder in a drug-overdose death for the first time in Charlotte County. The sheriff’s office arrested Lacey Jayne Shaver, 32, after investigators say she sold drugs to Erin Clevenger before she lost consciousness and died. We spoke to Erin’s mother about what this means for her […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral mourns death of retired firefighter, department’s first female lieutenant Cape Coral Fire Department is mourning the death of a retired Cape Coral firefighter Monday, who served 25 years in the city and also served her country. According to the CCFD Facebook post, retired Lt. Michelle Clore died of an aggressive form of cancer over the weekend. “Lt. Clore’s passing is deeply felt by her […]