FORT MYERS BEACH Little League is back on Fort Myers Beach The crack of the bat is something these little league players never thought they’d get to see again here on Fort Myers Beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. released from jail The aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. have been released Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Salad Knife, Fish, and Shooting Update This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife-wielding customer, a fish named ‘Bean,’ and an update on a double shooting.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler said to expect a warm weekend, but there is a present for Mom on Sunday – lower humidity.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
FORT MYERS Mom celebrates first Mother’s Day with cancer-free daughter We have one of the best weekends ahead, a time to celebrate mothers everywhere, and as any mother knows, celebrating with your family matters most.
Glades County Should commissioners have to live in the District they represent? WINK Investigates why one commissioner doesn’t The Glades District 1 Commissioner was elected while living in that district. He has since moved. What does that mean for his position?
FORT MYERS Boats stuck since Hurricane Ian being removed from Centennial Park area Boats that have been stuck since Hurricane Ian are in the process of being removed from a messy yard next to Centennial Park and Joe’s Crab Shack.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of waving knife at Metro PCS workers in Cape Coral Two women try to help a customer and end up fearing for their lives. One man started waving a seven-inch knife in the faces of two Metro PCS workers.
FORT MYERS BEACH Little League is back on Fort Myers Beach The crack of the bat is something these little league players never thought they’d get to see again here on Fort Myers Beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. released from jail The aunt and father of Christopher Horne Jr. have been released Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Salad Knife, Fish, and Shooting Update This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife-wielding customer, a fish named ‘Bean,’ and an update on a double shooting.
The Weather Authority National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Take action today For Hurricane Preparedness Week, we are recapping the importance of taking action to be better prepared for when a storm develops.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Warm weekend but lower humidity briefly in the forecast The Weather Authority Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler said to expect a warm weekend, but there is a present for Mom on Sunday – lower humidity.
CAPE CORAL 3 family members of teen accused in murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller arrested New details have emerged surrounding the arrest of a woman whose 16-year-old son is accused of being involved in the murder of Kayla Rincon-Miller, and now her husband and sister are also in jail.
FORT MYERS Death investigation in Fort Myers after body is found in truck bed Fort Myers Police confirm that there is a death investigation at the corner of Market Street and brown street.
NAPLES Naples ‘celebrity bartender’ stirring up new cocktails at LoLa 41 Michael Slabach often researches ideas, finding a new balance of layers, color, texture and selective glassware to turn his drinks into art.
FORT MYERS New affordable housing program in Fort Myers begins Affordable housing is a rare sighting these days, but one city is making it a priority.
NAPLES ‘Live simply and never give up’ – Motto for Naples couple needing a helping hand A husband wants nothing more than to share the world with his wife while she is suffering from an illness determined to keep them separated.
NAPLES Music teacher dilemma at Gulf Coast High School leaves students anxious Parents are outraged, and students are unsure what the future holds after one of their two beloved music teachers was told they will have to transfer.
FORT MYERS Mom celebrates first Mother’s Day with cancer-free daughter We have one of the best weekends ahead, a time to celebrate mothers everywhere, and as any mother knows, celebrating with your family matters most.
Glades County Should commissioners have to live in the District they represent? WINK Investigates why one commissioner doesn’t The Glades District 1 Commissioner was elected while living in that district. He has since moved. What does that mean for his position?
FORT MYERS Boats stuck since Hurricane Ian being removed from Centennial Park area Boats that have been stuck since Hurricane Ian are in the process of being removed from a messy yard next to Centennial Park and Joe’s Crab Shack.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of waving knife at Metro PCS workers in Cape Coral Two women try to help a customer and end up fearing for their lives. One man started waving a seven-inch knife in the faces of two Metro PCS workers.
COLLIER COUNTY Colorado commit Winston Watkins Jr. back home, playing for First Baptist A familiar name for Southwest Florida football fans, Winston Watkins Jr., is back home. This time, wearing a First Baptist Academy uniform. “It feels great to be another Watkins and write my own legacy,” And become the next great Watkins. The junior wide receiver comes from a football family. His cousins are Sammy and Jaylen […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh’s Nair Alvarez bowls a perfect game Lehigh Senior High School bowler Nair Alvarez achieved perfection. A 300 score. A perfect game. WWhenever he watches the video of his accomplishment, the memory is still fresh. “It’s like a fever dream I have and I’m still in it,” Nair Alvarez said. Rolling strikes comes easy for the senior bowler, even though he only […]
Best of the Bands We’re going into Week 7 of the high school football season! We’ve seen a lot of highlights from players and teams across Southwest Florida. We’ve also seen some show-stopping halftime performances from our area’s marching bands. Let’s take a look back at some of those performances from the season so far. Fort Myers (Week 1) […]
CAPE CORAL Monument unveiled at Cape Coral one year after Hurricane Ian A rock monument was unveiled at Cape Coral on Hurricane Ian’s one-year anniversary.
WINK News Game of the Week: Naples Golden Eagles vs. Barron Collier Cougars In the WINK News Game of the Week, two bitter Collier County rivals meet again as Naples travels to Barron Collier. Naples has dominated this rivalry, beating Barron Collier every year since 1999. That streak lives on as Naples shuts out Barron Collier 24-0.
Southwest Florida golfer preparing to compete in first-ever Florida Adaptive Open Every day, there’s a good chance you’ll find Quinn Fitzgerald, 22, out on the golf course launching golf balls from the tee box.
FORT MYERS FGCU men’s basketball back on the court Lace up and get ready: the FGCU Eagles are back on the court, getting ready for the 2023 basketball season.
ESTERO FGCU Women’s Basketball hones skills at Alico Arena In the midst of football season, FGCU Women’s Basketball team is still on the court, honing their skills at Alico Arena.
ESTERO SWFL High School Football: Week 5 Week 5 of High School Football in SWFL saw a lot of action once again. It was highlighted by the WINK News Game of the Week as undefeated Estero traveled to Estero to take on the Wildcats, who won three straight. You can catch the highlights here courtesy of WINK Sports Reporter Zach Oliveri. Friday […]
ESTERO WINK News Game of the Week: Cape Coral at Estero It was a battle of two teams on winning streaks for the WINK News Game of the Week. Undefeated Cape Coral traveled to Estero to face the Wildcats, who won three straight. Estero’s offense broke through and showed out in a 38-0 win. WINK Sports Reporter Zach Oliveri brings you the highlights.