Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in JacksonvilleWeb Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up
jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
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 Big warm up with highs back in the 70s this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a huge temperature swing as Southwest Florida shifts from the lower 40s to the low 70s this Friday.
Lehigh Acres Deputies conduct 2 shooting investigations in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a car near Ida Ave S and 30th St SW, Lehigh Acres.
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
David Osborne: Pianist and Friend of Jimmy Carter Meet the man behind the presidential keys: David Osborne.
jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
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 Big warm up with highs back in the 70s this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a huge temperature swing as Southwest Florida shifts from the lower 40s to the low 70s this Friday.
Lehigh Acres Deputies conduct 2 shooting investigations in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a car near Ida Ave S and 30th St SW, Lehigh Acres.
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
David Osborne: Pianist and Friend of Jimmy Carter Meet the man behind the presidential keys: David Osborne.
FORT MYERS Event held to build trust between the community and police A local woman is working to bridge the gap between children and law enforcement and strengthen these vital relationships. Taunya Cola is doing it through the “Unity in our Community” event. Law enforcement and the community are groups that don’t always see eye to eye. On Thursday in Dunbar, they found common ground. “We live in […]
LEHIGH ACRES Suspect arrested in shooting of Lehigh Acres hot dog stand owner A suspect was arrested Tuesday in connection with the shooting of a hot dog stand owner in Lehigh Acres. Deputies arrested 25-year-old James William Gonzalez after they say he shot Kelvis Maiguel while he was working. Maiguel is a well-known hot dog stand owner at Ceberiano’s Hot Dogs & More. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office […]
Pet Pals: Scout It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for WINK News’ weekly Pet Pal segment. This morning, Gary Willoughby from the Gulf Coast Humane Society joins WINK News anchor Taylor Wirtz with one pet waiting to be adopted: Scout, a 4.5-year-old coonhound mix. Watch the full video above.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Calusa Waterkeeper, Pointe Ybel Brewing Company team up to make new beer to benefit environment A Southwest Florida brewing company is teaming up with a group of environmentalists to create a new brew. When most people pour themselves a cold one they’re not usually thinking about helping the environment, but now Jordan Weisberg of Pointe Ybel Brewing Company hopes to change that. “We live breathe, eat sleep water here; like […]
CAPE CORAL Affordable Cape Coral housing becoming a thing of the past A housing crisis is getting worse in Southwest Florida’s largest city. On Friday, only eight houses in Cape Coral cost under $300,000. On Monday, realtors said that number was five. If you’re looking to buy a home in Cape Coral, it may feel more like the hunger games. “It seems like the kiss of death. […]
FORT MYERS Job fair attracts few as employers struggle to hire in Fort Myers Only a handful of people showed up to a job fair on Tuesday where employers were hoping to hire 200 workers. Employers are rolling out the red carpet to get people to show up, but it doesn’t always work; they call hiring these days “a nightmare.” “It’s frustrating,” said Doug Alexander, a sales manager at InReach […]
FORT MYERS Woman urgently needs place to live after unit deemed unsafe from mold and mildew One Fort Myers woman has until noon on Tuesday to find a place to live. She says the unit is unfit for living because mold and mildew are growing all over. But, her landlord says the tenant is the one causing this because of her living habits. Her landlord also says he doesn’t have another […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS March to a Million Meals: Gladiolus Food Pantry distributes food with smiles Lots of places feed the hungry. But the people at the Gladiolus Food Pantry try every Wednesday to make the humbling experience, uplifting. They just don’t hand people a box of food, instead, volunteers help them choose the food they want, just like going to the store. On top of the usual, there are a […]
FORT MYERS ER wait times are increasing despite decline in COVID-19 cases Emergency room wait times were long on Tuesday night. Lee Health and NCH say more people than usual are headed to the emergency room even though the healthcare systems are seeing fewer COVID-19 patients. The emergency room is the last place anyone wants to go, but be prepared to wait a while if you have […]
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO responds to bomb threat near shopping center on US-41 at Bonita Beach Rd The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a bomb threat at the Center of Bonita Springs shopping center on the northwest corner of US-41 and Bonita Beach Road Monday morning. Crime scene tape surrounded the plaza, and Publix evacuated all of its employees. The threat also affected businesses nearby and even those […]