Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5KPurple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
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.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
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.
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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
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.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
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.
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.
FORT MYERS Advances in medicine have made living with HIV possible 40 years after start of epidemic Forty years after the first reported case of the AIDS epidemic in 1981, doctors are still working to screen patients for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, while also educating the public. For Marissa Gonzalez, learning she was HIV positive was devastating. “I was distraught; I was in disbelief,” Gonzalez said. “I really didn’t believe […]
WINK NEWS A look at masks and being vaccinated during the pandemic As more people get vaccinated, more people will take off their masks. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says we still need to wear them even after the shot. Fauci admits the risk is much less once someone’s fully vaccinated, but he says it’s still present. With the threat of new variants spreading, he believes that’s reason […]
LEHIGH ACRES Home surveillance shows unknown suspect run from truck fire at Lehigh Acres home A neighbor ran to rescue a home after a vehicle was set on fire. Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious fire after responding to pickup truck on fire at a home in Lehigh Acres. The victim’s home surveillance shows an unknown suspect run away from the truck as it bursts into flames. The […]
DESOTO COUNTY Crime Stoppers searching for hit-and-run driver from March 3rd Desoto crash Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers needs your help tracking down a driver involved in a March 3rd hit-and-run. This crash happened on SR-31 at approximately 11 p.m. in DeSoto County. Authorities say 26-year-old Bobby Brown was standing outside of his car, on the side of the road, when an unknown driver traveled off the roadway and […]
FORT MYERS Tuesday marks the first day of Ramadan Tuesday marks the first day of a month-long fast for Muslims across the world. Ramadan is the holiest month of the year for Muslims. They fast from sunrise to sunset, making it a time of reflection and community. This year marks the second time Ramadan will be observed during the pandemic, which calls for some […]
WINK NEWS Autism Support Center opens in Cape Coral There’s a new community for people with autism and their families. The Family Initiative Autism Support Center is now open in Cape Coral. The facility is located at 734 SW 4th Street and is the first autism center of its kind to open in the area. It features clinical rooms, therapeutic intervention rooms, advanced new […]
WINK NEWS Lee Health board approves plan to improve community health One Southwest Florida hospital system is focusing on helping you better take care of your health. Lee Health is making swift changes to address medical concerns and gaps in services after a recent community assessment, a systematic data-driven report that studied the health status, behaviors and needs of people living in Lee County. The board […]
FORT MYERS Employers are struggling to fill job openings Businesses are struggling to find workers. CareerSource said it has a plethora of openings to fill but people either aren’t willing or can’t do the work. For some people, it’s either a personal or economic reason keeping them from returning to work. Some are dealing with health and safety reasons, all a direct result of […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Nonprofit provides safety vests for K-9 unit dogs in Charlotte County K-9 dogs are getting a boost with some help from those who used to serve alongside them. Officers who used to work with K-9 dogs are coming together to protect them. Retired Law Enforcement Officers of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit run by retired officers from all across the United States. While their careers have […]