Former Cape Coral charter school superintendent arrested for child porn possessionHarvest Nights Charity Music Festival canceled in Immokalee
Former Cape Coral charter school superintendent arrested for child porn possession A former Cape Coral charter school superintendent has been arrested on child pornography possession charges.
IMMOKALEE Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival canceled in Immokalee After months of postponement, Charity Pros announced that the Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival in Immokalee had been canceled.
Bonita springs Lee County man arrested for slashing tires following road rage incident The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of slashing the tires of a vehicle following a road rage incident.
Florida Disaster Recovery center to temporarily close in observance of President Carter The Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center will be closed due to the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of attempting to break into Cape Coral home A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to break into a home in a Cape Coral neighborhood over the weekend.
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.
the weather authority Coolest afternoon of this Winter for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking the coolest afternoon of this Winter season as a cold front travels through the Southwest Florida area.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
PORT CHARLOTTE Caught on Camera: Charlotte County deputy SUV rolls over A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was seen rolling over on a road in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers leaders combat low water pressure with 11 new wells On Monday afternoon, WINK News learned why the city limited the amount of water coming out of your faucet.
Park Shore Beach undergoes restoration after hurricanes and erosion A multi-million dollar beach renourishment project is underway in Collier County.
Collier County woman in critical condition after bike hit-and-run A woman is in critical condition after a car hit her while riding a bike on Weber Boulevard in Collier County.
Possible drones spotted in Englewood Neighbors in Englewood, North Port, and Venice are puzzled about what could be in the sky. Some say it’s two planes close to each other. Others say it’s drones.
ESTERO Everblades’ Logan Lambdin works on post-hockey life as a realtor Florida Everblades forward Logan Lambdin works as a realtor away for the ice as a way to prepare for his post-hockey life.
FORT MYERS BEACH Addressing traffic headaches on Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach traffic causes a big annoyance for many beachgoers. The Matanzas pass the bridge to get onto the island and can be backed up, eating into that beach relaxation time.
Former Cape Coral charter school superintendent arrested for child porn possession A former Cape Coral charter school superintendent has been arrested on child pornography possession charges.
IMMOKALEE Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival canceled in Immokalee After months of postponement, Charity Pros announced that the Harvest Nights Charity Music Festival in Immokalee had been canceled.
Bonita springs Lee County man arrested for slashing tires following road rage incident The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of slashing the tires of a vehicle following a road rage incident.
Florida Disaster Recovery center to temporarily close in observance of President Carter The Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Center will be closed due to the National Day of Mourning for President Jimmy Carter.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of attempting to break into Cape Coral home A man has been arrested after allegedly trying to break into a home in a Cape Coral neighborhood over the weekend.
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.
the weather authority Coolest afternoon of this Winter for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking the coolest afternoon of this Winter season as a cold front travels through the Southwest Florida area.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
PORT CHARLOTTE Caught on Camera: Charlotte County deputy SUV rolls over A Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was seen rolling over on a road in Port Charlotte.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers leaders combat low water pressure with 11 new wells On Monday afternoon, WINK News learned why the city limited the amount of water coming out of your faucet.
Park Shore Beach undergoes restoration after hurricanes and erosion A multi-million dollar beach renourishment project is underway in Collier County.
Collier County woman in critical condition after bike hit-and-run A woman is in critical condition after a car hit her while riding a bike on Weber Boulevard in Collier County.
Possible drones spotted in Englewood Neighbors in Englewood, North Port, and Venice are puzzled about what could be in the sky. Some say it’s two planes close to each other. Others say it’s drones.
ESTERO Everblades’ Logan Lambdin works on post-hockey life as a realtor Florida Everblades forward Logan Lambdin works as a realtor away for the ice as a way to prepare for his post-hockey life.
FORT MYERS BEACH Addressing traffic headaches on Fort Myers Beach Fort Myers Beach traffic causes a big annoyance for many beachgoers. The Matanzas pass the bridge to get onto the island and can be backed up, eating into that beach relaxation time.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Little League season in jeopardy due to hurricane damage Parents in Lehigh Acres are concerned that the little league season will be canceled after some of their field lights were damaged by Hurricane Ian. The fields may not be ready for the spring season, forcing them to find other options. Right now, the little league fields sit empty, and they may stay that way […]
CAPE CORAL Road rage knockout in Cape Coral leads to arrest A road rage incident left a man in the hospital after getting punched in the face, knocked unconscious, and then driven over by a car. The Cape Coral Police Department said Dylan Sarwar attacked another driver at the Veteran’s Memorial Parkway and Country Club Boulevard intersection in December. A man, who wanted to remain anonymous, […]
RSW More delays at RSW frustrating travelers Getting your bags checked, boarding pass in hand, but travelers still have to wait after Flight Aware said more than 130 flights were delayed at Southwest Florida International Airport on Monday. Even though the holidays are over and the cold weather is behind us, the frustration at RSW keeps coming around like suitcases at baggage […]
VANDERBILT BEACH 3 months after Ian, Vanderbilt Beach continues to rebuild Much of Vanderbilt Beach was swallowed in Hurricane Ian’s storm surge. Wednesday, three months after Ian roared ashore, there is progress. One neighborhood has gone from destruction to construction. “We’re looking forward, you know, to getting it rebuilt,” said Maha Ghazzi, of Vanderbilt Beach. “We’re seeing improvement daily, with the cleanup efforts and some of […]
CAPE CORAL Ambulance crash causes delays at Santa Barbara Blvd, Veterans Pkwy in Cape Coral Cape Coral police say a multiple-vehicle crash is causing delays at the intersection of Santa Barbara Boulevard and Veterans Parkway. Police say the crash was impacting traffic traveling northbound on Santa Barbara Blvd. WINK News crews on the scene saw an ambulance on its side and a white SUV that was getting towed from the […]
WINK NEWS Family finding solace in brother’s postmortem sacrifice Thomas Gorman donated his eyes, kidneys, and liver after a crash sent his truck over the Caloosahatchee Bridge. Still, his family is grateful he left the world helping those in need. Thomas’s family hopes to meet the recipients of his organs and hear their stories. Through all the pain, the family is comforted by the […]
FORT MYERS Winter weather impacting some holiday flights in Southwest Florida Winter weather is hitting holiday air travel hard. Flight Aware reports more than 3,500 cancellations and over 16,000 delays across the country on Tuesday. Airlines are already issuing waivers and travel alerts ahead of the expected delays and cancellations. This holiday season has been calm and bright for most passengers traveling out of Southwest Florida […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Gov. DeSantis tired of waiting on FEMA Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he’s tired of waiting on FEMA during a Friday press conference on Fort Myers Beach. DeSantis told the director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management to move forward with placing trailers for hurricane victims. His main point was that people need a place to live, and they need it […]
COLLIER COUNTY Dr. Kamela Patton out as Collier County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kamela Patton, the Collier County Superintendent of Schools, is officially out. After a unanimous vote from the school board Tuesday night, Patton was released from her duties earlier than anticipated. There was a bit of confusion about how exactly her departure was first brought up. Nevertheless, Patton made one thing clear; she wants […]
NAPLES Youth Haven helping kids and teens during the holidays Youth Haven in Naples provides homes, hope, and healing to abused and neglected children and teenagers in Southwest Florida during the holidays. Linda Goldfield, the CEO of Youth Haven, said many children at the shelter aren’t used to the customary cheer, lights, and trees during the holidays. “As they’re celebrating Christmas here on our campus, […]