Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced MondaySunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70sÂ
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
FORT MEYRS LCSO Sgt. Richard Castellon aims to create safer communities with Deputy Dogs program All this week, we’ve introduced you to five finalists for Lee County Officer of the Year, and Saturday night, we will learn who wins the top honor. K9 Kylo, Chance and Mercy work side-by-side with Lee County Sheriff Sergeant Richard Castellon to educate. This dog-loving deputy is making connections in his community, “I quickly saw […]
FORT MYERS Lieutenant Roger Valdivia a finalist for Officer of The Year Lieutenant Roger Valdivia with the Fort Myers Police Department is a finalist for this year’s Officer of the Year award. The 22-year veteran of the department has worked his way up to an administrative position and is in charge of many units in the department, including evidence, fleet, mobile command and crisis negotiation team. Lt. […]
LEE COUNTY Buckingham Exceptional SRO offers food pantry for students in need From patrolling the halls, to stocking the shelves, School Resource Officer Donna Aiossa-McNally does more than keep students at Buckingham Exceptional Student Center safe. She makes sure they don’t go home hungry. “There was a need,” said Aiossa-McNally. “A lot of the families struggle and I’m sure they have a lot of struggles already with […]
FORT MYERS At least one other officer knew about undercover video in J. Rodriguez case Undercover video from a 2013 prostitution sting never mentioned in an official police report—that’s according to an FDLE arrest warrant for Fort Myers Police Captain Jay Rodriguez. However, WINK News discovered otherwise Wednesday. “Normally, if an officer works undercover and he’s using video, that video is then submitted as evidence. This video was never submitted […]
FORT MYERS Lee County Port Authority officer reunites family members from across the world Among the hustle and bustle at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), Lee County Port Authority Officer Sean Adams has met some interesting people, like Ben Carson. But there’s one man he won’t ever forget. “I was working in the terminal, and we got called to the JetBlue ticket counter for a possible irritate, belligerent person,” […]
LEE COUNTY Finalist for Lee County Officer of the Year turns sick kids into superheroes Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Elkady fights crime and puts bad guys away. But, he also hangs up his badge and gun to transform into a real-life superhero, bringing broad smiles to the faces of children. Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Elkady is a hero in more ways than one. From putting nefarious people in Lee County […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Far from Dorian, people enjoy Labor Day weekend on Fort Myers Beach Farther north, wind and cloudy skies are also driving people indoors on Fort Myers Beach. But that was not the case a couple of hours ago. Beachgoers soaked up the sun, enjoying their Labor Day weekend. People on Fort Myers Beach appreciate their good fortune. While they were enjoying a day on the sand, beaches […]
COLLIER COUNTY Hotels in Collier County expect to be booked for Dorian Hotels across Southwest Florida are preparing to receive those evacuating from the east coast of the state to escape impacts from Hurricane Dorian. Hotels off I-75 in Collier County said they are getting lots of guests calling from the east coast, and rooms are filling up fast. Many people will be making their way to […]
FORT MYERS SWFL residents left with hurricane fatigue, no longer under Dorian’s cone Many of you have spent a lot of time, money and energy to prepare for Hurricane Dorian, only to see Southwest Florida spared from the forecast cone. Chances are you waited in line at some point this week, whether that be at a supermarket buying cases of water or a gas station to fill the […]
FORT MYERS SWFL residents preparing for Hurricane Dorian impacts The calm before the storm. More and more people in SWFL are getting ready for Hurricane Dorian. From the most seasoned hurricane veterans like Juan Matos… “I went through Andrew and I lost my house. So that made me ready, so I don’t take chance.” …to the newbies like Deb Cabral. “I got nervous because […]