Huge warm up as we head into the 70s this WednesdayHeavy police presence reported in Cape Coral neighborhood
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Huge warm up as we head into the 70s this Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking increased temperatures, as Wednesday afternoon highs are expected to be in the lower 70s.
CAPE CORAL Heavy police presence reported in Cape Coral neighborhood The Cape Coral Police Department deployed police and forensics to a scene located on Southeast 5th Place.
FORT MYERS Advocates urge safety measures for retention ponds after boy drowns The tragic drowning of a little boy in Fort Myers is starting a conversation.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off Wine, music and making a difference! On Tuesday evening 40 couples joined together to kick off the 25th annual Naples Winter Wine Festival.
PUNTA GORDA Blue Angels returning for 2025 Florida International Air Show The Blue Angels will finally return for the first time in over 12 years to next year’s Florida International Air Show at Punta Gorda Airport.
Lee County Commissioners discuss LCSO Budget and Sheriff Marceno federal investigation In light of recent investigations into Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, a Lee County Commissioner proposed a change at Tuesday’s commissioner’s meeting that would separate the county budget from the sheriff’s. This potential change is a long way from being implemented because it isn’t necessarily a proposal, but more like the beginning steps of one. […]
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers cheerleaders push for Nationals with community’s help The North Fort Myers Pop Warner cheer team has the talent to compete on the biggest stage but lacks the money.
Victim identified in Charlotte County shooting A victim has been identified after a shooting on Nasturtium Drive early Monday morning.
Advanced care for lung cancer patients in Lee County The outlook for lung cancer is typically not good, mostly because it’s often picked up in late stages. However, Lee Health hopes to change that trajectory by launching a new advanced care center focusing on lung disease.
CHARLOTTE PARK After the storm: Harbor Belle RV Resort faces a slow path to recovery Here on WINK News, we have told you about the devastation at the Harbor Belle RV Resort in Charlotte Park and how, for months, many people did not have power.
New K-9 honors fallen Fort Myers officer A Fort Myers police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice serving southwest Florida gets a unique honor.
Websites to help you avoid charity rip-offs The holiday season is a popular time for people to open their wallets and make donations to charities, but how can you be sure your money is going to the right place?
Southwest Florida celebrates Giving Tuesday It’s a day of giving to the ones who need it the most. Giving Tuesday is the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell developers plead their case against Fort Myers Beach To build up and out or to not. That is the debate going on right now on Fort Myers Beach. The Pink Shell wants to expand on the island.
NAPLES Naples football set for first state semifinal appearance in six years The Naples Golden Eagles are the lone Southwest Florida football team still standing in the drive to the 305.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Huge warm up as we head into the 70s this Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking increased temperatures, as Wednesday afternoon highs are expected to be in the lower 70s.
CAPE CORAL Heavy police presence reported in Cape Coral neighborhood The Cape Coral Police Department deployed police and forensics to a scene located on Southeast 5th Place.
FORT MYERS Advocates urge safety measures for retention ponds after boy drowns The tragic drowning of a little boy in Fort Myers is starting a conversation.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off Wine, music and making a difference! On Tuesday evening 40 couples joined together to kick off the 25th annual Naples Winter Wine Festival.
PUNTA GORDA Blue Angels returning for 2025 Florida International Air Show The Blue Angels will finally return for the first time in over 12 years to next year’s Florida International Air Show at Punta Gorda Airport.
Lee County Commissioners discuss LCSO Budget and Sheriff Marceno federal investigation In light of recent investigations into Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno, a Lee County Commissioner proposed a change at Tuesday’s commissioner’s meeting that would separate the county budget from the sheriff’s. This potential change is a long way from being implemented because it isn’t necessarily a proposal, but more like the beginning steps of one. […]
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers cheerleaders push for Nationals with community’s help The North Fort Myers Pop Warner cheer team has the talent to compete on the biggest stage but lacks the money.
Victim identified in Charlotte County shooting A victim has been identified after a shooting on Nasturtium Drive early Monday morning.
Advanced care for lung cancer patients in Lee County The outlook for lung cancer is typically not good, mostly because it’s often picked up in late stages. However, Lee Health hopes to change that trajectory by launching a new advanced care center focusing on lung disease.
CHARLOTTE PARK After the storm: Harbor Belle RV Resort faces a slow path to recovery Here on WINK News, we have told you about the devastation at the Harbor Belle RV Resort in Charlotte Park and how, for months, many people did not have power.
New K-9 honors fallen Fort Myers officer A Fort Myers police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice serving southwest Florida gets a unique honor.
Websites to help you avoid charity rip-offs The holiday season is a popular time for people to open their wallets and make donations to charities, but how can you be sure your money is going to the right place?
Southwest Florida celebrates Giving Tuesday It’s a day of giving to the ones who need it the most. Giving Tuesday is the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell developers plead their case against Fort Myers Beach To build up and out or to not. That is the debate going on right now on Fort Myers Beach. The Pink Shell wants to expand on the island.
NAPLES Naples football set for first state semifinal appearance in six years The Naples Golden Eagles are the lone Southwest Florida football team still standing in the drive to the 305.
WINK NEWS Woman searches for owner of vintage photo she found at RSW A woman in Southwest Florida discovered someone’s lost possession on the floor at the airport, and she decided to share to what she found on social media with the hope she will find the rightful owner. Carrie Kerskie in Collier County was at South Florida International Airport recently when she discovered a vintage photograph on […]
WINK NEWS A look at whether rising COVID-19 cases will change habits Our coronavirus cases are up almost seven-fold since a month ago in Florida. Meanwhile, we learned Friday RSW broke a travel record for June. That’s before the delta began to spread at a high rate. We looked to see if people are changing their habits and what they think should happen next. “We are seeing […]
COLLIER COUNTY Police: Man arrested for exposing himself to woman near Naples Pier A man was arrested Wednesday after a woman reported he flashed her near the Naples Pier. The Naples Police Department said Juan Carlobos, 45, who has a Texas address, was arrested along Gordon Drive after officers responded to the area of 13th Avenue and the Naples Pier. The victim told police she arrived at the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Lightning in SWFL: House fire caused by possible strike; a teen struck on vacation; a mom advocates for safety A family got out of their home in Golden Gate Estates Monday after a fire ripped through their roof, and investigators are checking to see if lightning sparked it. This comes just days after a Georgia teen vacationing on Marco Island was struck by lightning. A family we spoke to knows all too well about […]
COLLIER COUNTY Report shows high-rent prices making it hard to live in SWFL, much of the state High-rent prices are making it harder for many people to make ends meet in Florida, and that includes Southwest Florida – one of the most expensive areas to rent in the state. According to the 2021 Out of Reach report, an individual would have to make more than $26 an hour to afford housing in […]
COLLIER COUNTY Proposal opens up more Florida Panther land to the public in Collier County There is a plan that could give people further access to wildlife in Southwest Florida. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to add new trails and allow for fishing and hunting for wild turkeys at Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge in Collier County. But this is not a unanimously accepted idea. Some say there is […]
EAST NAPLES Thieves steal $50K in Garmin GPS devices from private boats at East Naples marina Ahead of impacts from Elsa, crooks decided to make off with some pricy equipment from private boats at a marina in Southwest Florida. Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent grand theft at Viage Marina on Bayshore in East Naples, where the owner reported an estimated $50,000 in GPS equipment stolen from 25 private […]
COLLIER COUNTY 18-year-old reels in nurse shark while visiting Vanderbilt Beach An 18-year-old on vacation in Southwest Florida had a memorable catch in our waters during his stay. The excitement from Ryan Swanson can be heard when he reeled in an 8-foot nurse shark in Collier County recently. Swanson says he and he family, who were visiting from Georgia, made the big catch July 1. No […]
NAPLES Naples police: Unknown suspect lit fireworks inside park bathroom, damaged urinal It was a mad dash after an unknown person ignited fireworks in a men’s restroom. A recording captured the explosion moments after they ran out the door. Naples Police Department is searching for the culprit who is accused lighting fireworks that damaged to a public bathroom at Seagate Park in Naples recently. Police say, when […]
WINK NEWS You can save cash while spending during Florida’s ‘Freedom Week’ Your chance to save cash is right around the corner. Beginning Thursday, you will not have to pay sales tax in the state on a wide range of items that will get you outdoors. It’s the first “Freedom Week,” part of a tax package signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in May. You can buy kayaks, […]