Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truckFGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers teen finds dead body in bed of his truck A 16-year-old in Fort Myers drove to school, drove home, drove to the barbershop and back home again. Then, he noticed a swarm of flies in the back of his truck.
Scottie Scheffler facing felony charges; local attorney reacts The attorney we spoke with told us that, at a minimum, we’d spend the night in jail before having our first appearance and getting bail.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball falls to No. 4 Florida in NCAA Tournament The FGCU softball team couldn’t keep up with the No. 4 Florida Gators as the Eagles drop their first Regional game 6-0 to the Gators.
Summer Safety: Swim safety tips to know before the summer The pool is warming up to be the hot spot for kids and families this summer. It’s now also the number one leading cause of drowning deaths for children ages 1-4 in the state.
FORT MYERS BEACH ‘The Whale’ restaurant to break ground on new building The Whale is a place that has shown great strength and determination.
COLLIER COUNTY Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over four and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
FORT MYERS FMPD honors 7 officers and 2 K-9s who died in the line of duty dating back to 1930 Nine lives were given, and all nine will remain remembered. A lifetime of gratitude for the fallen officers.
Firefighter recovering from heat exhaustion after battling flames in Collier County It happened at Progress Rail, a transit corporation on Mercantile Avenue just before 5am on Friday.
FORT MYERS How do SWFL graduation rates compare to the state average? How do graduation rates for Charlotte, Lee and Collier Counties stack up against the state? WINK News crunched the numbers.
FORT MYERS Community divisive over ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan A detective who killed an unarmed black man in a controversial shooting will be back at work on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Family submits civil complaint against Cape Coral Police Department The family of a 13-year-old boy who was struck and killed while riding his scooter has officially filed a civil complaint.
FORT MYERS Community reacts to ‘justified’ officer-involved shooting of Christopher Jordan Leaders with the NAACP are saying there is a divide between the black community and Fort Myers police.
NAPLES Inside look at $21 million Naples Players Theater, set to open at the end of May On Friday, as the theater’s 70th season approached, leaders and organizers invited WINK News for a ‘hard-hat-tour’ to showcase the new additions and construction updates.
FORT MYERS Detective who fired fatal shot at Christopher Jordan returns to work Monday Fort Myers police have confirmed to WINK News the detective who shot and killed a man inside his home will return to work Monday morning.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot onto first state semifinals in nearly a decade A trip to the FHSAA State Semifinals has been a long time coming for the Bishop Verot Vikings who have not been since 2016.
FORT MYERS Space launches making it harder for flights to stay on schedule SpaceX’s Friday launch is another example of these becoming commonplace. And as more launches are planned the FAA needs to figure out how to keep planes in the air. “Any time I’ve ever been down here going home I always make sure we come very early because it’s usually packed,” Indiana resident Sherry Gaines told […]
CAPE CORAL Vandals deface Cape Coral’s popular artistic utility boxes Cape Coral police are searching for the people involved in vandalizing the artwork on utility boxes. It happened on SE 47 Terrace. This comes less than a month after the boxes were unveiled. Four boxes were found vandalized this week and it comes at a time when Cape Coral is discussing adding more art to […]
CAPE CORAL New fire station opens in Cape Coral A new fire station has opened in Cape Coral that is expected to serve 20,000 people. Fire station 12 is located off of Chiquita Boulevard in west-central Cape Coral. The goal is to serve more people quickly. The Cape Coral Fire Department wants to respond to emergencies in less than 10 minutes from the time […]
WINK NEWS Research finds airborne toxins in Southwest Florida There’s new information about airborne toxins in Southwest Florida as research expands. Concerns are growing about the impact on the community and the air we breathe. The Calusa Waterkeeper set up air samplers in various locations around Lee County last year after the red tide and blue-green algae outbreak in 2018. The main reason for […]
NORTH FORT MYERS 7-year-old completes unassisted triple play to help team make it to championship A 7-year-old baseball player did something not many major league players can say they’ve done. Carter Giampi turned an unassisted triple play. It’s one of the hardest plays in baseball and it’s not something you see often. “I thought I could jump and get it. And then I saw the runner was leaving second base […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents adapting to new watering restrictions Tighter watering restrictions are now in place in Cape Coral. You can only water your lawn once a week. The hope is this change will help the freshwater canals fill back up. Jean Bobis is one of the lucky ones. She has green grass in front of her Cape Coral home, an unusual sight this […]
CAPE CORAL Burrowing owl dies in Cape Coral Burrowing owls are a beloved part of wildlife, especially in Cape Coral. And now, there’s concern about their well-being after one beloved animal was found suffering. Hootie and Gracie make their home in Jo Lucarelli’s front lawn. They moved in last fall and Lucarelli considers them her pets. “I love seeing animals in their own […]
COLLIER COUNTY 15-year-old golfer separated from family in war-torn Ukraine chases dream in US Born in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, 15-year-old Misha Golod is finding purpose playing golf. “This sport went from being a hobby,” Misha told us. “To being the meaning of life.” When Russia invaded his parents sent Misha to the United States. A son chasing professional golf dreams while mom and dad are living in […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral City Council discusses Waste Pro lawsuit in private meeting A trash fight is back on the table for Cape Coral’s city council. City leaders are discussing the next steps of a lawsuit with Waste Pro’s attorneys. The company accused the city of not paying for its services after the city said Waste Pro didn’t hold up its end of the bargain when it let […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Fmr. North Fort Myers football coach being remembered by community, former players People are remembering a legendary football coach from Southwest Florida who has passed away. North Fort Myers football coach Ron Hoover made an impact in the community for years, and SWFL will feel the hole that’s left by his passing. Ron Hoover was a champion, a disciplinarian who demanded perfection. His players told WINK News […]