The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increasesSenior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Cam: Lehigh Acres neighbors catch a bear rummaging through their trash A woman in Lehigh Acres living on 13th Street SW recorded a bear walking through her neighborhood over the weekend. And it was all caught on cam. FWC advises, if someone sees a bear its best to not approach it and just observe from a distance. Often bears are only in neighborhood for the food, so if […]
FORT MYERS Lee County schools step up security with new attendants More adults will be roaming the hallways, bathrooms and parking lots in Lee County high schools. The additional layer of security at 11 high schools aims to keep teenagers healthy and safe. Among the threats facing students is surging tobacco usage, leading to quadruple the number of offenses compared to two years ago. Along with […]
CAPE CORAL Turning stones into beautiful rocks for a killed 8-year-old’s grieving family A collection of plain stones, only to be turned into something beautiful as people of all ages are volunteering to paint these rocks for Layla Aiken’s grieving family. “Layla loved purple and pink, so a lot is purple and pink,” said Brittany Schwartz, a friend of Layla’s mother. “She loved cats. They are a Boston […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents hope for end to blue-green algae President Donald Trump toured the Herbert Hoover Dike repairs at Lake Okeechobee Friday. People in Southwest Florida are hoping that fixes to the dike infrastructure will help prevent another water quality crisis like the one we saw last year. Thick green gunk plagued canals throughout SWFL, and homes on the water in Cape Coral were […]
CAPE CORAL Community advocates for better bus stop safety after an 8-year-old dies The unimaginable heartache for one Cape Coral family is urging a community into action. “There should be no kids that have lost their life because of this,” Traci Debusman said. “I was heartbroken,” Mari Whitney said. “I have grandkids this age and it just breaks my heart.” The community wants school bus stops to be […]
FORT MYERS Dangerous intersection has a big upgrade to make it safer A Fort Myers intersection with a bad reputation now has a new, possibly safer design. Traffic signals now replace stop signs and temporary flashing lights at Winkler Ave. and Challenger Blvd. It is a design that drivers, such as Cathalen Way, told WINK News was dangerous. “The first time I went through I was hesitant […]
FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers faces push back on its roundabout proposal The community is divided over a roundabout project along the historic McGregor Blvd. at Virginia Ave. “I’m against the roundabout,” Kay Holloway said. “Truly and simply.” “We need this roundabout,” said Randy Krise, owner of Krise Commercial Group. “It’s going to be beautiful.” On one side of the debate, the proposed roundabout by the city is critical […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County bomb squad members train for explosive situations Seven members of Lee County Sheriff’s Office are part of the Southwest Florida Regional Bomb Squad. The agency serves five counties in the state’s region. On Wednesday, WINK News got an exclusive look at bomb squad training with the LCSO squad members. “Not many people other than the military ever get to play with explosives,” […]
FORT MYERS School resource officer helps students with special needs avoid hunger At the end of each school week, many kids across the nation and here in Southwest Florida are not sure their next meal is coming from. During spring break, one school resource officer stepped up to make sure no student goes home hungry. The SRO at Buckingham Exceptional Student Center allows kids with special needs to […]
FORT MYERS Sheriff’s office cracks down on animal abuse after dog’s mouth taped shut A reward for information leading to the arrest of an animal abuser has increased to nearly $17,000. Since his mouth was taped shut and he suffered several injuries, Chance has been adopted. But some animals are not so lucky. Lee County Sheriff’s Office is cracking down on anyone who abuses an animal. Meanwhile, the newest […]