Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced MondaySunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
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.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE After more than half a century, victim ID’d in Charlotte County homicide There is a renewed push to solve a 51-year-old homicide case, the oldest on record, in Charlotte County. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information involving the murder of John Deal. Deal, 71, was shot and killed in 1971 on Harbor Boulevard in Port Charlotte but his body was never found. Back when […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County preparing for the summer’s strong storms and heavy rain Collier County Emergency Management says they are ready if a strong storm moves through the area, but they want to make sure you’re ready, too. Crews maintain the drains all year, but they’re getting ready to potentially handle heavy rain this weekend. The possibility of heavy rain in Collier County means the possibility of flooding. […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Memorial Gardens to hold Memorial Day ceremony Fort Myers Memorial Gardens is holding its annual Memorial Day service on Monday to reflect on the sacrifices made by so many to ensure our freedom. The funeral home put an American flag at every single veteran’s gravesite. About 2,000 people who served are laid to rest at the memorial gardens. The U.S. Coast Guard […]
FORT MYERS Water taxi connecting North Fort Myers to downtown river front growing popularity A new water taxi connecting North Fort Myers to downtown the Fort Myers riverfront is making waves after just a few months. The taxi makes four stops along the Caloosahatchee River while connecting North Fort Myers to downtown Fort Myers. The water taxi makes a loop from Pinchers at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, […]
CAPE CORAL German couple gets surprise wedding thanks to one SWFL organization A German couple who is no stranger to surprises gets a surprise wedding in Southwest Florida. They were on vacation when their twin girls decided to come early. Their little bundles of joy have been at Golisano Children’s Hospital for more than a month, causing the couple to miss their wedding. Still, the Southwest Florida […]
MARCO ISLAND Drain repairs to prevent future flooding begins on Marco Island Work begins Thursday on Marco Island to prevent flooding during big summer storms, first focusing on Bald Eagle Drive. During Southwest Florida’s rainy season, flooding is a common problem on Marco island. Denise Jefferies owns Bella Florals off Bald Eagle Drive and she has been working around this drainage problem for a long time. The […]
WINK NEWS Child drowning deaths hit a record high in Florida in 2021 Florida hit a grim record last year for the number of child drowning deaths. May marks national water swim safety month, and as we head into the summer, there are some precautionary measures parents should keep in mind. The Florida Department of Children and Families says more children in Florida under the age of five […]
NAPLES Naples church held Youth Pride Conference despite safety concerns A youth pride conference was held at the Naples United Church of Christ on Saturday morning and is sparking a wave of controversy. The organization GLSEN Collier County hosted the event for LGBTQ+ kids in 6th through 12th grade. The conference is meant to create a safe space for youth pride and because some people […]
CAPE CORAL 17-year-old Cape Coral resident has seen nearly every US national park documents his journey One Southwest Florida teenager is close to visiting every national park in the United States and he’s sharing his adventures on Youtube for everyone to see. He’s also published several books on his travels. 17-year-old Eric Feichthaler has been to all 50 states. But what makes him stand out is that he’s visited 61 of […]
FORT MYERS SpongeBob SquarePants musical opens at Florida Repertory Theater The Florida Repertory Theater is transforming into Bikini Bottom for a SpongeBob SquarePants musical. The lead role of SpongeBob is being played by a Southwest Florida-born actor Landon Maas who has since made it to Broadway. Maas played Harry Potter in the Cursed Child production on Broadway. The 14-year-old returned to Southwest Florida where he […]