PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA Judge upholds decision in fight over building heights and density on Captiva Island After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Heavy metal drummer turns Winkler House into Stet’s Bar rock venue Stet Howland, who as a drummer has an affinity for heavy metal music, bought a longtime Fort Myers dive bar and then transformed it into a haven for rock and roll.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA Judge upholds decision in fight over building heights and density on Captiva Island After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Heavy metal drummer turns Winkler House into Stet’s Bar rock venue Stet Howland, who as a drummer has an affinity for heavy metal music, bought a longtime Fort Myers dive bar and then transformed it into a haven for rock and roll.
ESTERO Community makes 500 Thanksgiving meals for neighbors in need On Thanksgiving morning, a neighborhood in Estero is coming together to provide 500 meals for people in need. The Copperleaf community will be serving them to impoverished families who live throughout Bonita Springs, just miles away from the gates of this neighborhood, people who couldn’t just stroll down to the store and grab a turkey this […]
FORT MYERS Thanksgiving air travel at SWFL International Airport Lots of people are packing up to take planes to visit family for Thanksgiving. Good news for anyone flying out of Southwest Florida International Airport in the next few days: Experts say it should be less stressful leaving than returning. Even though it’s not the largest, RSW is the number one airport in the U.S. […]
FORT MYERS Holiday travel safety, cost-saving tips If you are planning to drive to your Thanksgiving destination, the best time to hit the road is after 9 p.m. Wednesday and before 11 a.m. Thursday. The main thing experts stress is being prepared in all aspects of your travel this holiday. With more cars out on the road, the likelihood of crashes increases, […]
LEHIGH ACRES Four injured in Lehigh Acres shooting at birthday party A teenager’s birthday party ended in chaos after four people were injured in a shooting at a Lehigh Acres home on Tuesday morning. They suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies are still looking for who is responsible for the shooting. They would not say if it was one or more […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Seasonal tram, trolley services return to Lee County The Fort Myers Beach tram and Fort Myers River District trolley are back, with a new way to pay for the tram: You can load money onto a card before boarding, then simply tap it and ride. The tram service is actually starting two months, with rides beginning Sunday. Normally, it starts up in January, […]
WINK NEWS Q&A: Getting COVID-19 booster shots As we head into the holidays. health experts are encouraging anyone eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot to get one. We know many of you have questions about the booster shot, so we took your questions to medical experts in Southwest Florida. Questions ranged from potential booster reactions to why do healthy people need a […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County commissioners plan more year-round slow-speed zones for manatees According to FWC, 997 manatees have died in Florida waterways, with 89 of those being from watercraft, from January 1 to November 5, 2021, which is why the Lee County Commission is going to try and protect them with year-round slow-speed zones. So far this year, 589 manatees have not received a necropsy to determine […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers considers building ‘playground’ for seniors The Fort Myers City Council is considering the construction of an “adult playground” as a way to keep Southwest Florida’s seniors healthy and give them a place to socialize. When you read the word “playground,” you may think of children on swings and slides, but this project intended for construction off Henley Place was inspired […]
FORT MYERS SWFL pediatrician answers your questions about COVID-19 vaccines for young children Golisano Children’s Hospital is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination event for children Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon, so parents can protect their kids 5 and older. Since parents have many questions, WINK News brought some to Dr. Stephanie Stovall, a Golisano pediatrician. What are the short-term effects for kids getting the shot? “Most kids […]
FORT MYERS Observing Veterans Day 2021 in SWFL The Veterans Day parade marches through Cape Coral Thursday morning, one of many events being held in Southwest Florida to mark the day of remembrance. Thousands of people will come to line Cape Coral Parkway for the parade at 11 a.m., which will head westbound from Cape Coral Street to Chester Street. The celebration is […]