Vehicle collides into North Fort Myers homeOff-duty officers hold fundraisers for fallen Charlotte County sergeant
NORTH FORT MYERS Vehicle collides into North Fort Myers home According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a vehicle collided into a home on Williamsburg Drive in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
PUNTA GORDA Off-duty officers hold fundraisers for fallen Charlotte County sergeant There were fundraisers all across the SWFL community to support the family of fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Elio Diaz on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral offers free Wi-Fi at select public parks The City of Cape Coral has announced that free Wi-Fi will be available at selected parks.
fort myers City Takers director speaks on how he helps troubled youth Through love and care for his community, one Southwest Florida man has created a program aimed at helping troubled youths in need.
Some flight cancelations loom over RSW as severe weather approaches parts of US Holiday travel continues for many; however, due to severe weather in the eastern and southern United States, some flights have either been delayed or canceled.
36th critically endangered Florida panther death in 2024; struck by vehicle in Lee County A vehicle in Lee County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida panther, marking the 36th death recorded in 2024.
the weather authority Increasing humidity, rain chances this weekend The Weather Authority is tracking increased humidity and higher rain chances this weekend.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from Milton A Cape Coral homeowner is taking Lee County Electric Cooperative to court after losing their home in Hurricane Milton.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Local barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Pioneer Cuts Barber Shop in Port Charlotte will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from every customer who comes in on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Fire ignites in Cape Coral garage Authorities are responding to a house fire that ignited Friday night at a home in Cape Coral.
NAPLES Ciro Dominguez: wrap up of first year as Naples police chief Chief of Naples Police Department Ciro Dominguez started his law enforcement career at the NPD in 1982.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Where does the money go? $85 Million donation boosts non-profits in SWFL Last month billionaire Tom Golisano gave 41 of our non-profits a total of $85 million.
PORT CHARLOTTE FWC making progress in removing boats; neighbors aren’t convinced Derelict boats are still scattered in places like North Fort Myers, Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda or the Port Charlotte Beach Park.
A look back on some ‘miracle moments’ from 2024 Throughout the year, Wink News anchor Amanda Hall introduced us to dozens of kids persevering through illnesses and injuries. They’re our “Miracle moments.”
Updates on repairs to wall damaged by I-75 plane crash in February A grim reminder of a tragedy that hit Southwest Florida may soon go away.
NORTH FORT MYERS Vehicle collides into North Fort Myers home According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a vehicle collided into a home on Williamsburg Drive in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
PUNTA GORDA Off-duty officers hold fundraisers for fallen Charlotte County sergeant There were fundraisers all across the SWFL community to support the family of fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Elio Diaz on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral offers free Wi-Fi at select public parks The City of Cape Coral has announced that free Wi-Fi will be available at selected parks.
fort myers City Takers director speaks on how he helps troubled youth Through love and care for his community, one Southwest Florida man has created a program aimed at helping troubled youths in need.
Some flight cancelations loom over RSW as severe weather approaches parts of US Holiday travel continues for many; however, due to severe weather in the eastern and southern United States, some flights have either been delayed or canceled.
36th critically endangered Florida panther death in 2024; struck by vehicle in Lee County A vehicle in Lee County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida panther, marking the 36th death recorded in 2024.
the weather authority Increasing humidity, rain chances this weekend The Weather Authority is tracking increased humidity and higher rain chances this weekend.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from Milton A Cape Coral homeowner is taking Lee County Electric Cooperative to court after losing their home in Hurricane Milton.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Local barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Pioneer Cuts Barber Shop in Port Charlotte will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from every customer who comes in on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Fire ignites in Cape Coral garage Authorities are responding to a house fire that ignited Friday night at a home in Cape Coral.
NAPLES Ciro Dominguez: wrap up of first year as Naples police chief Chief of Naples Police Department Ciro Dominguez started his law enforcement career at the NPD in 1982.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Where does the money go? $85 Million donation boosts non-profits in SWFL Last month billionaire Tom Golisano gave 41 of our non-profits a total of $85 million.
PORT CHARLOTTE FWC making progress in removing boats; neighbors aren’t convinced Derelict boats are still scattered in places like North Fort Myers, Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda or the Port Charlotte Beach Park.
A look back on some ‘miracle moments’ from 2024 Throughout the year, Wink News anchor Amanda Hall introduced us to dozens of kids persevering through illnesses and injuries. They’re our “Miracle moments.”
Updates on repairs to wall damaged by I-75 plane crash in February A grim reminder of a tragedy that hit Southwest Florida may soon go away.
Pet Pals: Lola On this week’s Pet Pals segment, WINK News anchor Taylor Petras is introduced to a new adoptable pet, Lola. If you’re looking for a cuddly little pal to add to your home, look no further than adopting Lola at the Gulf Coast Humane Society. This 7-year-old wirehair came from a rough home before she ended […]
Pet Pals: Emeril On this week’s Pet Pals segment, WINK News anchor Taylor Petras is introduced to an adoptable dog named Emeril. Emeril is a 4-year-old lab/terrier mix who would be the perfect addition to any family. He is a friendly, well-behaved dog who has been at the Gulf Coast Humane Society for around a month. Emeril has […]
SURFSIDE Woman remembers friend living on top floor of collapsed Surfside condo One year after the deadly condominium collapse in Surfside, WINK News returned to the site of Champlain Towers South for the vigil held by the families and friends of the victims. One woman remembered her friend who lived on the top floor of the fallen Surfside condo and had been thinking of moving out. Dawn […]
SURFSIDE Man remembers grandmother, 12th victim found after Surfside collapse One year after the deadly condominium collapse in Surfside, WINK News returned to the site of Champlain Towers South for the vigil held by the families and friends of the victims. One man remembered his grandmother, the 12th victim in Surfside to be recovered from the rubble. Michael Noriega, like most of the victims’ loved […]
Pet Pals: Ranger On this weekly Pet Pal segment, WINK News anchor Taylor Petras meets another adoptable pet from the Gulf Coast Humane Society: Ranger. Ranger has been patiently waiting at GCHS for around 3 months. Ranger is an athletic 4-year-old who would love a home with active humans, but he is also known to just lounge around. […]
Pet Pals: Bucky In this weekly Pet Pals segment, WINK News anchor Taylor Petras is introduced to the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s newest adoptable pet, Bucky. Bucky is a handsome brindle terrier looking for his forever home. The 5-year-old dog is described as a “big snuggle-bug” who loves people. Bucky has a lot of love to give to […]
NAPLES Retired police chief living in Naples helps investigate Uvalde shooting The U.S. Department of Justice has tapped a retired police chief living in Naples to help investigate the law enforcement response during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in May. Kristen Ziman got the call from the DOJ just last week. She is one of nine experts enlisted to mount this investigation, and […]
Denny Grimes: Timing in the housing market Realtor.com released its weekly housing market update, and those numbers could influence our local housing market. Denny Grimes with Denny Grimes and team at Keller Williams Realty joins WINK News anchor Taylor Petras to explain how. Watch the full video above.
Pet Pals: Queen On this week’s Pet Pals segment, WINK News anchor Taylor Petras is introduced to adoptable dog Queen. Queen, a 2-year-old terrier mix, is a recent grad of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Cell Dog Program, in which she spent weeks getting hundreds of hours of obedience training. All of her fellow grads have already been […]
FORT MYERS Late ADHD diagnosis helps Southwest Florida woman find her focus in life ADHD, a mental health disorder typically diagnosed in children, wasn’t identified for one Southwest Florida woman until she was in her late 20s. Looking back, she says she now knows she struggled with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder all along. Ashleigh DePalma still remembers the notes on her report cards from her teachers. “‘Ashleigh doesn’t stay […]