Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-insLee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Contrasting Lee, Collier and Charlotte homicide rates to nationwide numbers The Wall Street Journal says nationwide homicide rates have dropped by 20% compared to the numbers from 2023.
New program to make life more manageable for Parkinson’s patients A new program, backed by research, was created using the power of spin cycling to redefine the fight against Parkinson’s.
Medicaid class action gets go-ahead A federal judge has cleared the way for a class-action lawsuit that alleges Florida did not properly inform people before dropping them from the Medicaid program after a COVID-19 public health emergency ended.
FORT MYERS New downtown Fort Myers parking options coming soon Two new spots are coming for you to park on nights and weekends in downtown Fort Myers, but you’ll still have to pay.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Family ‘sucker-punched’ in Lehigh Acres brawl A woman is speaking out about a conflict she was involved in at Barefoot Lake.
Miracle Moment: Christina Soriero Doctors diagnosed 22-year-old Christina Soriero with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was just 18. A time in her life when the only thing she should have been dealing with was senioritis and getting ready for life after high school.
DeSantis signs bill impacting new mothers and jury duty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will impact new mothers and their eligibility to serve on jury duty.
FORT MYERS Shipping deadlines to have your gift under the tree for Christmas As of Friday morning, we are less than two weeks away from Christmas, and Friday is the first deadline you need to know about to get your gifts under the tree in time. If you want to send gifts through UPS ground delivery, you need to get packages to UPS today. On Saturday, December 14, […]
FORT MYERS Making extra cash on the side to make ends meet The season of savings might mean picking up a part time gig to help supplement your holiday budget. But in 2019, that doesn’t just mean working retail or driving a delivery truck, now it’s all about flexibility. We talked to one mom-trepreneur from Naples, who turned a hobby into extra cash year round. As a […]
FORT MYERS More Americans returning gifts to make ends meet You may have emptied your pockets to buy gifts over the last few days, but more and more people are actually returning those gifts to make ends meet and put that money back in their wallets. In fact, 77% of people plan to bring back at least some of those gifts, and one in five […]
FORT MYERS Protect your packages from porch pirates A weekend of scoring deals continues today with Cyber Monday, but as those packages start showing up at your doorstep, porch pirates are looking to steal your hard earned purchases. It’s a bigger problem this year than ever, with more people shopping online. A new study shows almost half of use are worried about becoming […]
FORT MYERS Support local businesses on Small Business Saturday Black Friday and Cyber Monday are going to dominate the post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping, but small business owners are hoping for your support this season as well. This Saturday marks the 10th anniversary of Small Business Saturday, the national effort aimed at encouraging you to buy from local shops. Everything from unique gifts to tasty local […]
FORT MYERS Where to get the cheapest Thanksgiving turkey Six days and counting until we sit down for the biggest meal of the year, and if you haven’t already bought the main dish, WINK News is helping you find the best deals near you. WINK News researched the top grocery chains across Southwest Florida, Publix, Winn-Dixie, Aldi, Walmart. and Target. Looking at the price […]
FORT MYERS Colleges with the best returns on your investment How you are making ends meet now, could depend on where you went to school to get your degree. That’s according to a Georgetown University report that ranks the best colleges and universities by return of investment. The report ranks more than 4,000 colleges and universities across the country. It found Bachelor’s degrees from private […]
FORT MYERS Save money when you are holiday shopping You don’t have to wait for Black Friday or Cyber Monday because Thursday starts a new shopping holiday, retailmenot.com has cash back day. It’s a new way to make ends meet during the spending season. So what’s the difference between typical holiday sales and cash back day? Retail me not puts money back in your […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers tackling blighted homes Blighted properties are lowering your home’s value and now the city of Fort Myers is on a mission to fix the problem. Monday, the city will change how it funds a program that’s demolishing unsafe homes. This will allow the city to reduce its debt. The city has an interactive map showing the timeline and […]
FORT MYERS Making ends meet on Halloween treats Halloween is getting closer and WINK News is helping you save money with last-minute tricks to score the cheapest treats. We looked at weekly ads for three stores you probably shop at most, Publix, Walmart and Target. Right now, all are advertising deep discounts on snack size assorted packs of candy. Walmart has mark-downs as […]