Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventoryLee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Judge denies man accused of driving into That BBQ Place new attorney The man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, killing a patron, has been denied his request for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temps Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonable highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving You may recognize Tre Boston for his skills as a Carolina Panthers safety. In his hometown of Fort Myers, he is known for his holiday helping hands.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sand, sweat, and precision: Final day of sculpting on Fort Myers Beach Sunday was the final day of the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Illegal gun possession, Kate Spade theft and deadly crash This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a gun possessed by a person with felony convictions, a Kate Spade thief and a man arrested for causing a crash that killed a man on Alligator Alley.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 critically injured in North Fort Myers shooting The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral got good news from FEMA; the 25% flood insurance discount is staying in place for the next three years.
Cool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday The Weather Authority says Sunday started off even slightly cooler than Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across the area.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Judge denies man accused of driving into That BBQ Place new attorney The man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, killing a patron, has been denied his request for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temps Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonable highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving You may recognize Tre Boston for his skills as a Carolina Panthers safety. In his hometown of Fort Myers, he is known for his holiday helping hands.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sand, sweat, and precision: Final day of sculpting on Fort Myers Beach Sunday was the final day of the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Illegal gun possession, Kate Spade theft and deadly crash This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a gun possessed by a person with felony convictions, a Kate Spade thief and a man arrested for causing a crash that killed a man on Alligator Alley.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 critically injured in North Fort Myers shooting The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral looking to increase their FEMA flood insurance discount The City of Cape Coral got good news from FEMA; the 25% flood insurance discount is staying in place for the next three years.
Cool start, mild afternoon with lots of sunshine on this Sunday The Weather Authority says Sunday started off even slightly cooler than Saturday morning, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across the area.
Dr. Rossi: New vaccine, testing rules Some are supportive and others outraged as President Joe Biden announces new vaccine and testing mandates. Companies that don’t comply face a fine of up to $14,000 for each violation. Here to discuss the ramifications of the mandates is political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi. Watch the full video above.
Dr. Bruno: COVID-19 questions Doctors are getting flooded with questions on who can and cannot get vaccinated, especially if they’ve already had COVID-19. Dr. Nicole Bruno from Island Coast Pediatrics is here to answer your questions. Watch the full video above.
Denny Grimes: Home sales slowing—trend or pause? The official August home sales report is a few days away, but early numbers already suggest the housing market in Southwest Florida is slowing. Is this a trend? A summer slump? Or is the market distracted because of Afghanistan, the delta variant and hurricanes? Here to answer those questions is WINK News’ real estate expert […]
Money Monday: How to properly gift to grandchildren From the moment your grandchildren are born through the thrill of watching them grow up, you want to do whatever you can to give them a head start in life, especially a financial head start. To give us advice on how to properly gift to our grandchildren is Stefan Contorno, senior vice president and partner […]
Dr. Rossi: Attack in Afghanistan ISIS-K is claiming responsibility for the attack in Afghanistan that killed at least 13 U.S. troops and dozens of Afghan civilians trying to flee the country. Joining us this morning to talk about what this means moving forward is political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi. Watch full video above.
Money Monday: UBS investor survey With so much uncertainty—between COVID-19, fears of inflation and interest rates—investors are wondering what they should do with their finances. To provide us with the findings from the latest UBS investor survey is Stefan Contorno, senior vice president and partner of Touchstone Wealth Partners UBS – Bonita Springs. Watch full video above.
Dr. Rossi: Afghanistan withdrawal Thousands of Americans and Afghan special visa applicants are trying desperately to get out of Afghanistan. Meanwhile, President Biden met with his national security team Thursday to discuss the latest development as he also continues to defend his decision to withdraw. Political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi breaks down the situation. Watch the full video above.
Dr. Rossi: News of the week roundup for Aug. 13, 2021 The week’s major news: The Taliban is closer to taking over Afghanistan, having taken over several cities as the U.S. continues to withdraw from the country; the bipartisan infrastructure bill passed in the Senate and could potentially send us money here for road and bridge repair, expanded broadband and other projects we need money for, […]
Denny Grimes: Lot sales booming Existing home sales may be cooling a bit, but sales of building lots in Southwest Florida are picking up steam. The good news for buyers is that there are thousands to choose from, and they range in price from $9,000 to over $18 million. What’s driving this market? Here to answer that question is WINK […]
Dr. Rossi: Masks and vaccines As we head in to the final weekend before children go back to school, there remains controversy over what will happen as far as COVID-19 precautions. Here to discuss the controversy is political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi. Watch full video above.