Cold front brings less humid air this Tuesday afternoonCollier County launches pilot program to fend off mosquitoes, diseases
the weather authority Cold front brings less humid air this Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front, which will bring in less humidity and cooler temperatures this Tuesday.
golden gate city Collier County launches pilot program to fend off mosquitoes, diseases The Collier Mosquito Control District is launching a pilot program to use sterilization to target invasive insects in Golden Gate City.
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.
1 woman unaccounted for following Port Charlotte home fire Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a Charlotte County home.
FORT MYERS Man accused of burglarizing several businesses in Fort Myers A crime spree came to an end Sunday night as deputies arrested a man in a bush.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers cross country runner reflects on state championship Fort Myers High School senior cross country runner Masha Dorofeev reflects on her state championship win and committing to UCF.
CAPE CORAL Coyote kills beloved family pet For 16 years, Sarge and his owner, James Stewart were inseparable.
FORT MYERS Local artist AHZUWOP to hold fashion show at tattoo shop A local artist is throwing a fashion show at a tattoo shop, an event that will also feature music performances and an art exhibition.
NAPLES Identity released of body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
FORT MYERS City leaders looking to improve Fort Myers infrastructure with AI When people think of artificial intelligence (AI), they typically think of online apps like Chat GPT but the City of Fort Myers wants to use it to make a real-world difference.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City neighbors create art from hurricane destruction Many who pass through Saint James City see this as just leftovers from a hundred-year storm but not Floyd Cornett.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Children starting the year cancer free Several youngsters are celebrating starting 2025 cancer-free.
FORT MYERS Flood insurance discount up to 20% in Fort Myers Anyone who lives in the City of Fort Myers will be getting a bigger flood insurance discount.
Message from LCEC raises red flag for customers A push from one of Southwest Florida’s power providers to not use your heater as the temperatures drop has raised a red flag for some customers.
FORT MYERS Cutting down on truck traffic on McGregor Boulevard Giant trucks are rumbling on roads meant to connect neighborhoods, and now city leaders want to eliminate trucks from the roads completely.
the weather authority Cold front brings less humid air this Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front, which will bring in less humidity and cooler temperatures this Tuesday.
golden gate city Collier County launches pilot program to fend off mosquitoes, diseases The Collier Mosquito Control District is launching a pilot program to use sterilization to target invasive insects in Golden Gate City.
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.
1 woman unaccounted for following Port Charlotte home fire Firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a Charlotte County home.
FORT MYERS Man accused of burglarizing several businesses in Fort Myers A crime spree came to an end Sunday night as deputies arrested a man in a bush.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers cross country runner reflects on state championship Fort Myers High School senior cross country runner Masha Dorofeev reflects on her state championship win and committing to UCF.
CAPE CORAL Coyote kills beloved family pet For 16 years, Sarge and his owner, James Stewart were inseparable.
FORT MYERS Local artist AHZUWOP to hold fashion show at tattoo shop A local artist is throwing a fashion show at a tattoo shop, an event that will also feature music performances and an art exhibition.
NAPLES Identity released of body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
FORT MYERS City leaders looking to improve Fort Myers infrastructure with AI When people think of artificial intelligence (AI), they typically think of online apps like Chat GPT but the City of Fort Myers wants to use it to make a real-world difference.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City neighbors create art from hurricane destruction Many who pass through Saint James City see this as just leftovers from a hundred-year storm but not Floyd Cornett.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Children starting the year cancer free Several youngsters are celebrating starting 2025 cancer-free.
FORT MYERS Flood insurance discount up to 20% in Fort Myers Anyone who lives in the City of Fort Myers will be getting a bigger flood insurance discount.
Message from LCEC raises red flag for customers A push from one of Southwest Florida’s power providers to not use your heater as the temperatures drop has raised a red flag for some customers.
FORT MYERS Cutting down on truck traffic on McGregor Boulevard Giant trucks are rumbling on roads meant to connect neighborhoods, and now city leaders want to eliminate trucks from the roads completely.
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 […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Sheriff’s office seeks further contact with Punta Gorda cold case tipster Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is seeking further contact with a recent tipster, who shared information related to the cold case of a Punta Gorda woman. The sheriff’s office cold case unit believes information sent in related to Christine Flahive’s disappearance in 1995 is accurate and hope to reach the individual who contacted CCSO. Flahive’s disappearance […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police searching for suspect in attempted abduction Police are searching for a male suspect who tried to force a girl into his car. A Fort Myers neighborhood is on high alert after the attempted abduction in broad daylight, and parents are speaking to their children about staying safe. According to Fort Myers Police Department, a man tried to lure a girl into […]
CAPE CORAL United Methodist denies same sex marriage ban, ordain LGBT clergy Open hearts, open minds and open doors? But how does that motto apply to a church? On Wednesday, United Methodist Church members voted to make sure traditions do not change. But locally, a pastor in Cape Coral has a different outlook. The United Methodist Church is a denomination with deep tradition and its decision this week […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Spring break security seeks to prevent Fort Myers Beach mischief The crowds at Fort Myers Beach are about to get even bigger as spring break season is almost here. Thousands of college and high school students from across the country will descend on the beach for sun and fun. But last year, it got rowdy. Two spring breakers started dancing on the hood of a […]
LEE COUNTY SWFL unknown substance investigations ongoing Workers in hazmat suits are back at a MedExpress in Cape Coral Friday after people were exposed to an unknown substance the day before. On Thursday, a FedEx driver went to the hospital after he came into contact with an unknown substance in the urgent care building parking lot. Hours before, Fort Myers police officers […]
FORT MYERS Second Fort Myers Police Dept. captain under investigation More controversy surrounding the Fort Myers Police Department command staff as another police captain is under investigation. The two officers have more than 40 years of law enforcement experience. Thursday, WINK News confirmed Police Chief Derrick Diggs ordered an administrative investigation on Captain William Newhouse. We got a copy of the letter from the police […]
LEHIGH ACRES Man is suspected of hitting over a dozen mailboxes, avoids a DUI charge A man suspected of drunk driving is accused of going on a joy ride, destroying everything in sight and leaving behind mailboxes littered on the ground in a Lehigh Acres neighborhood. Pasty Courter is among those who are picking up the pieces of their crushed mailbox. She found the fallen mailbox outside her Lehigh Acres […]