Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort MyersThe Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
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 […]
LEHIGH ACRES Former Lehigh Senior High School employee arrested for kissing, groping student A former high school employee is accused Tuesday night of kissing and groping a student. The long-time School District of Lee County employee, Jamie Hill, has been arrested at her Lehigh Acres home on Monday for inappropriately touching a student. According to the arrest report, a Lehigh Senior High School student told school administrators Hill […]
LEE COUNTY Magistrate says no evidence to dismiss Sheriff Marceno paternity suit The paternity suit against Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno will go on for now. Marceno’s attorney went to court late Tuesday afternoon to ask a magistrate to dismiss the case. The attorney argued that the woman who filed the suit, Deanna Williams, has not shown up for court and has not made herself available for […]
LEE COUNTY Student resource officers keeping Lee County kids out of trouble School resource officers in Lee County did not get a summer break. They spent their summer helping students stay active and out of trouble – all part of a free summer camp for students. Commander Mike Miller, of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, wants to educate kids, developing important skills while staying active as they […]