Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort MyersVictim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
COLLIER COUNTY SWFL Capitol riot suspect represented by Kyle Rittenhouse’s former attorney A Collier County man arrested for his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol will plead not guilty. Christopher Worrell, 49, has a new attorney. Worrell will be represented by John Pierce. Pierce, a Los Angeles attorney, was part of the defense for Kyle Rittenhouse for a short period of time. Rittenhouse is […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral crash sends 3 to hospital A head-on crash involving three vehicles on Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral sent three people to the hospital Monday morning. All lanes of the parkway have reopened between Santa Barbara and Skyline boulevards after being shut down for about three hours. “I was sitting on my lanai and I heard this bang,” said Joanne Keith. […]
WINK NEWS Confusion lingers for Floridians under 65 who might now be eligible for vaccine K-12 school employees, sworn law enforcement officers and firefighters 50 years and older can start getting the coronavirus vaccine in Florida. But confusion lingers Tuesday among those under 65 who doctors say are extremely vulnerable. The governor announced people at high risk, for example people with cancer or diabetes, can also get the vaccine starting […]
WINK NEWS Floridians under 65 deemed ‘extremely vulnerable’ to COVID-19 eligible for vaccine If you’re a resident under 65 years old in the state of Florida, you will now want to see if you have underlying health conditions that will allow you to get vaccinated for the coronavirus. Those under 65 years old in Florida who are considered “extremely vulnerable” to COVID-19 by a doctor are now eligible […]
CAPE CORAL Family says 15-year-old daughter held at gunpoint during Cape Coral home robbery Cape Coral Police Department is investigating a recently reported armed robbery at a home in Cape Coral. Family members called police after they said an armed man held their 15-year-old daughter at gunpoint while he took money and jewelry from the home in the 1900 block of NE 20th Ave south of Kismet Parkway near […]
LEE COUNTY Suspect leads police on chase from Fort Myers into North Fort Myers A man was arrested Wednesday after authorities say he led them on a chase that started in Fort Myers and ended in North Fort Myers. The Fort Myers Police Department says officers were trying to pull over Rodrick Kanrad Campbell, 24, and he drove away. Police say Campbell backed the vehicle he was driving into […]
FORT MYERS Governor ordering flags half-staff for Rush Limbaugh becomes political controversy Governor DeSantis did, on Tuesday evening, order flags to be lowered to half-staff but this will only be observed at the Palm Beach County Courthouse, City Hall and the State Capitol building from sunrise to sunset. Palm Beach County will refuse this order, according to commissioner Melissa McKinlay. Palm Beach County will not lower its […]
LEHIGH ACRES 15-year-old from Lehigh Acres leads Miami Beach Police on car chase Someone led authorities on a wild chase through the streets of Miami Beach that sent people running for their lives. It turns out the driver was a 15-year-old from Lehigh Acres. Police also say there was a gun in the driver’s seat. Those who live in the neighborhood where the teen is from say they […]
WINK NEWS SWFL remembers Rush Limbaugh’s legacy, personality The voice of American conservatism has died. Rush Limbaugh died Wednesday morning at his home in Palm Beach after a year-long battle with lung cancer. The radio talk show host leaves behind a legacy that few will ever forget. “I must share with you directly that our beloved Rush, my wonderful husband, passed away,” said […]
FORT MYERS Reports of child abuse being investigated at Lee County school An investigation is underway at a Lee County school after three students with special needs were reportedly abused by a teacher and a staff member. Investigators with the Department of Children and Families told the children’s parents that the children were held down during naptime. Lynnette Clavell and Michael Torres are heartbroken. They sent their […]