6 Southwest Florida football teams battle in regional finalsCaught on Camera: Lehigh Acres man accused of shooting into vehicle, injuring driver
WINK NEWS 6 Southwest Florida football teams battle in regional finals Find out who is still standing after six Southwest Florida football teams competed in the regional finals of the FHSAA football playoffs.
lehigh acres Caught on Camera: Lehigh Acres man accused of shooting into vehicle, injuring driver The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who they said fired shots into a vehicle and injured a man in Lehigh Acres on Thanksgiving night.
CAPE CORAL Holiday Nights on the Lawn event brings festive fun to Cape Coral Sleigh bells ring and Cape Coral is listening! A huge crowd joined together at city hall for the Holiday Nights on the Lawn event.
ESTERO Black Friday traffic frustrates Estero shoppers Black Friday at Miromar Outlets turned into a nightmare as shoppers faced endless traffic jams.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Ways to give back this holiday season For those looking to get on the nice list, here are a few ways to spread holiday cheer in your community by helping those in need.
CAPE CORAL Kitchen propane tank explodes in Cape Coral home Authorities responded to a Cape Coral home after a gas tank exploded inside a kitchen Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Multi-vehicle crash involving Publix truck on I-75 in Lee County A crash involving multiple vehicles, including a Publix semi-truck, has occurred in Lee County.
FEMA extends flood insurance renewal deadlines in Charlotte County FEMA policyholders in Charlotte County have until Dec. 10 to renew certain flood insurance policies.
Sanibel city contractors to begin final storm debris pick-up The City of Sanibel has announced its final storm debris pick-up date for residents.
Stay safe shopping this holiday season: Advice from local law enforcement As the holiday shopping season heats up, Southwest Florida’s sheriffs are reminding the community to stay vigilant, whether shopping in-store or online.
Sanibel National Shell Museum & Aquarium in Sanibel showcases new exhibit A plethora of international shells is currently on display for tourists and shell enthusiasts to enjoy.
WINK NEWS How to support small businesses on Small Business Saturday in Southwest Florida After hitting the big Black Friday sales at major retailers, the Better Business Bureau encourages consumers to check out small, local and independent businesses participating in Small Business Saturday (SBS).
Money saving apps that should be on your phone this holiday season Black Friday has begun, and an estimated 74% of people are expected to turn out for holiday deals; however, inflation may dampen plans this season.
Making Melodies: How a SWFL teen is putting her musical talents to charitable use The moment Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas music begins, as WINK News speaks with a talented teenager about how she’s putting her musical talents to good use.
the weather authority Cold front brings a few showers this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front accompanied by showers throughout this Friday afternoon and evening.
WINK NEWS 6 Southwest Florida football teams battle in regional finals Find out who is still standing after six Southwest Florida football teams competed in the regional finals of the FHSAA football playoffs.
lehigh acres Caught on Camera: Lehigh Acres man accused of shooting into vehicle, injuring driver The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who they said fired shots into a vehicle and injured a man in Lehigh Acres on Thanksgiving night.
CAPE CORAL Holiday Nights on the Lawn event brings festive fun to Cape Coral Sleigh bells ring and Cape Coral is listening! A huge crowd joined together at city hall for the Holiday Nights on the Lawn event.
ESTERO Black Friday traffic frustrates Estero shoppers Black Friday at Miromar Outlets turned into a nightmare as shoppers faced endless traffic jams.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Ways to give back this holiday season For those looking to get on the nice list, here are a few ways to spread holiday cheer in your community by helping those in need.
CAPE CORAL Kitchen propane tank explodes in Cape Coral home Authorities responded to a Cape Coral home after a gas tank exploded inside a kitchen Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Multi-vehicle crash involving Publix truck on I-75 in Lee County A crash involving multiple vehicles, including a Publix semi-truck, has occurred in Lee County.
FEMA extends flood insurance renewal deadlines in Charlotte County FEMA policyholders in Charlotte County have until Dec. 10 to renew certain flood insurance policies.
Sanibel city contractors to begin final storm debris pick-up The City of Sanibel has announced its final storm debris pick-up date for residents.
Stay safe shopping this holiday season: Advice from local law enforcement As the holiday shopping season heats up, Southwest Florida’s sheriffs are reminding the community to stay vigilant, whether shopping in-store or online.
Sanibel National Shell Museum & Aquarium in Sanibel showcases new exhibit A plethora of international shells is currently on display for tourists and shell enthusiasts to enjoy.
WINK NEWS How to support small businesses on Small Business Saturday in Southwest Florida After hitting the big Black Friday sales at major retailers, the Better Business Bureau encourages consumers to check out small, local and independent businesses participating in Small Business Saturday (SBS).
Money saving apps that should be on your phone this holiday season Black Friday has begun, and an estimated 74% of people are expected to turn out for holiday deals; however, inflation may dampen plans this season.
Making Melodies: How a SWFL teen is putting her musical talents to charitable use The moment Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas music begins, as WINK News speaks with a talented teenager about how she’s putting her musical talents to good use.
the weather authority Cold front brings a few showers this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front accompanied by showers throughout this Friday afternoon and evening.
FORT MYERS Lee County schools to join STOP School Violence Program On Monday, the School District of Lee County aims to add another layer of safety to its schools by joining the STOP School Violence Program. The STOP School Violence Program is an educational training program that teaches students and staff to recognize, intervene and get help for individuals who may be socially isolated or at […]
FORT MYERS Back on Track program helping Lee County students regain lost progress During the pandemic, many skills were either lost by students or never learned at all, and lost credits are putting many high schoolers in danger of not graduated, so the School District of Lee County is helping high school students gain back lost credits through a program called Back on Track. The program utilizes Edgenuity, […]
LEE COUNTY Pre-pandemic toll costs return to Lee County for drivers without transponders Starting Friday, your Lee County commute could cost you more, as the prices you paid to go through toll booths pre-pandemic are coming back. It’s very easy to get around the old costs, though; you just need to sign up to get a free transponder and you won’t be affected. Lee County says the decision […]
LEE COUNTY Electrical fire ravages house in Lee County Thursday morning; 2 in hospital, pet missing A house on Taylor Drive in Lee County erupted into flames early Thursday morning after an electrical accident. The home is right off of Island Park Road, just south of the Forest Country Club Golf. San Carlos Park Fire Chief David Cambareri tells WINK News investigators found the cause of the fire, which broke out […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers starts loan program for smaller affordable housing projects The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency has announced a Revolving Housing Loan Program for smaller affordable housing projects. This loan is meant to incentivize the development of affordable housing options, something the CRA says is desperately needed in the area. It’s available in the Cleveland Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard redevelopment areas. […]
FORT MYERS Lee County holding recruiting event for first-time teachers Thursday Lee County is on the search for teachers and is holding a recruitment event in Fort Myers Thursday night, hoping to attract anyone in the community who is looking to make a career change and maybe hasn’t thought about teaching before. The School District of Lee County is aiming to debunk the myth that you […]
FORT MYERS Expansions coming to SWFL International Airport Southwest Florida International Airport will soon begin the first stages of an extensive renovation and expansion project. It’s expected to take three years, starting in October. This will be the second-largest public works project in Lee County history, surpassed only by the airport’s Midfield terminal complex, which was completed in 2005. The $331 million project […]
LEHIGH ACRES Students accused of plotting Harns Marsh Middle School shooting in court The two teens accused of plotting an attack on their middle school in Lehigh Acres will be in court Monday morning. Connor Pruett and Phillip Byrd, who have spent the last 21 days in a juvenile detention facility, will be in court at 9 a.m. Monday. They are charged with conspiracy to commit a mass […]
NORTH PORT North Port reacts to homicide ruling in Gabby Petito case The Teton County coroner has ruled Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito’s death a homicide, but we won’t learn how she died until the final autopsy report is released. Even though the initial report brought some answers, people around the country and in North Port want to know exactly what happened. The FBI released a statement on Petito’s […]
NORTH PORT Memorial to Gabby Petito grows in North Port Even people who did not know Gabby Petito feel affected by her story, and strangers are showing that through a growing memorial for Petito near North Port City Hall. People spent Monday dropping off flowers, teddy bears and photos of Petito. Some locals just stopped by to pay their respects, saying that even though she […]