CAPE CORAL Understanding water restriction in Cape Coral The city of Canals has water problems again!
SANIBEL Future of the Sanibel Pier Sanibel Island is looking much better since Hurricane Ian, but while the lighthouse is standing tall, the pier isn’t doing too well.
downtown fort myers Large crowds expected for Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival Downtown Fort Myers is on higher alert as this weekend’s 4th Annual Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival is expected to draw large crowds.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral neighborhood growing frustrated over debris piles Pounds of trash and debris are blowing through a Cape Coral neighborhood, through the streets, into canals and every which way.
Inside a Lee County special corrections program More than 3,000 bags of trash, 19 interstate projects, nearly 100 citizen requests and over one hundred truckloads of trash—that’s the work done by nonviolent offenders in Lee County, who are doing their part to make our county more beautiful.
FGCU NCAA implements rules for checking pitchers for foreign substances The NCAA will soon send out an instructional video on in-game foreign substance checks for pitchers.
Surgeon General calls for cancer warnings on alcohol In the new year, there’s a new call to warn Americans about the negative effects of alcohol.
Family of Charlotte deputy killed during traffic stop releases statement The family of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz is breaking their silence.
Southwest Florida battles the Flu Flu cases are skyrocketing in Southwest Florida, making this busy season even more challenging.
FORT MYERS SWFL 19-year-old hurt in New Orleans terrorist attack releases statement One of the young women from Fort Myers hurt during the New Orleans New Year’s Eve attack is speaking out for the first time.
Bonita Bill’s to close Jan. 5 prior to pending $5.5M sale HM Restaurant Group, owners the adjacent Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille and Dixie Fish Co. restaurants, has been named as the buyer.
naples Beloved Naples Zoo giant anteater, Dee Gee, passes away The Naples Zoo is mourning the loss of a beloved male giant anteater who had given nearly 10 years of joy to visitors.
Charlotte County Property Appraiser accepting applications for partial property tax refunds The Charlotte County Property Appraiser is now accepting applications for partial 2024 property tax refunds.
FORT MYERS 2 wanted for stealing an e-bike from Fort Myers business parking lot Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying two men who stole an electric bike.
Hurricane Ian damages in Punta Gorda exceed $6M Multiple city-owned properties were either destroyed or damaged by Category 4 winds.
CAPE CORAL Understanding water restriction in Cape Coral The city of Canals has water problems again!
SANIBEL Future of the Sanibel Pier Sanibel Island is looking much better since Hurricane Ian, but while the lighthouse is standing tall, the pier isn’t doing too well.
downtown fort myers Large crowds expected for Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival Downtown Fort Myers is on higher alert as this weekend’s 4th Annual Fort Myers Seafood & Music Festival is expected to draw large crowds.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral neighborhood growing frustrated over debris piles Pounds of trash and debris are blowing through a Cape Coral neighborhood, through the streets, into canals and every which way.
Inside a Lee County special corrections program More than 3,000 bags of trash, 19 interstate projects, nearly 100 citizen requests and over one hundred truckloads of trash—that’s the work done by nonviolent offenders in Lee County, who are doing their part to make our county more beautiful.
FGCU NCAA implements rules for checking pitchers for foreign substances The NCAA will soon send out an instructional video on in-game foreign substance checks for pitchers.
Surgeon General calls for cancer warnings on alcohol In the new year, there’s a new call to warn Americans about the negative effects of alcohol.
Family of Charlotte deputy killed during traffic stop releases statement The family of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz is breaking their silence.
Southwest Florida battles the Flu Flu cases are skyrocketing in Southwest Florida, making this busy season even more challenging.
FORT MYERS SWFL 19-year-old hurt in New Orleans terrorist attack releases statement One of the young women from Fort Myers hurt during the New Orleans New Year’s Eve attack is speaking out for the first time.
Bonita Bill’s to close Jan. 5 prior to pending $5.5M sale HM Restaurant Group, owners the adjacent Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille and Dixie Fish Co. restaurants, has been named as the buyer.
naples Beloved Naples Zoo giant anteater, Dee Gee, passes away The Naples Zoo is mourning the loss of a beloved male giant anteater who had given nearly 10 years of joy to visitors.
Charlotte County Property Appraiser accepting applications for partial property tax refunds The Charlotte County Property Appraiser is now accepting applications for partial 2024 property tax refunds.
FORT MYERS 2 wanted for stealing an e-bike from Fort Myers business parking lot Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying two men who stole an electric bike.
Hurricane Ian damages in Punta Gorda exceed $6M Multiple city-owned properties were either destroyed or damaged by Category 4 winds.
CAPE CORAL Abandoned Cape Coral sailboat washes up during Hurricane Ian, concerns neighbors The abandoned sailboat with no clear owner has become not only an eyesore but a safety concern to howeowners on the canal.
SOUTH FORT MYERS 3 students arrested for threats of violence at different SWFL schools The school district said the lockdown was lifted quickly and said it was prompted when a student ran from school resource officers.
LEE COUNTY Crime scene tape covering area around Harlem Heights apartment complex Crime scene tape covering a large area outside an apartment complex at the Lago Del Sol Apartments.
LEE COUNTY WINK News Exclusive: sitting down with wife of a dementia patient hit by a train WINK News exclusively sat down with he man’s wife to learn how he’s doing. Debra Smith has been married to her husband, Clifton, for 33 years.
Iona Power restoration progresses at Davis Woods apartment complex in Iona after Hurricane Ian Months have passed since Hurricane Ian, and yet the Davis Woods apartment complex in Iona continues to go without power.
FORT MYERS March to a Million Meals: Gladiolus Food Pantry reopens after Ian Gladiolus Food Pantry is fully reopening its food pantry today after all the damage its building sustained during Hurricane Ian. The building flooded during the storm, and they lost a lot of their food supply, but volunteers were still here the day after, handing out meals. Now their building is finally ready to reopen to […]
ESTERO New water facility proposed for growing Lee County population People near a proposed reclaimed water facility in Estero say it isn’t happening in my backyard. Lee County is looking to build a new facility to accommodate future growth, but neighbors aren’t pleased about it. It’s no secret that Lee County is a growing area, and with more people, there’s naturally more flushing. So a […]
LEE COUNTY Crash with injuries shuts down SB lanes on I-75 near mile marker 128 Tuesday night A crash on I-75 shut down southbound lanes at mile marker 128 Tuesday night. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a crash along with a roadblock is at the southbound Alico Road entrance ramp. There have been injuries reported as a result of the crash. This is a developing story, WINK News will update this with […]
LEHIGH ACRES SR-82 treated like a racetrack by some drivers Three arrests were made in one week, as some drivers continue to treat SR-82 like Daytona International Speedway. Arrests from the past week include racing on highways and/or reckless driving with speeds as high as 130 mph in a 55 mph zone. Recently, a mustang in Lehigh Acres was clocked going 114 mph on SR-82. […]
TALLAHASSEE Civil rights attorney threatens lawsuit against Florida, DeSantis over AP African American Studies course A group is planning a legal shot at Florida for rejecting an advanced placement African American studies course in high schools. They’re targeting Governor Ron DeSantis directly, even though the Department of Education (DOE) struck down the College Board course in its current form. The state found a chapter on black queer studies inappropriate. Despite […]