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.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral couple looking for a solution after workers mistakenly start taking off their roof A couple is working to solve an unusual problem after a roofing company mistakenly took tiles off their roof in Cape Coral. The company said they were supposed to be at the house next door. The couple is just hoping to find a solution to get their roof fixed. CMR Construction met with Suzy Rigins […]
WINK NEWS Florida Surgeon General: State will be first to recommend against COVID vaccines for healthy children Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida’s Surgeon General Joe Ladapo announced a move going against the CDC’s recommendation for vaccines for children on Monday. The DeSantis administration has bucked the federal government and the CDC several times during the pandemic. They fought back against mask mandates, lockdowns, and now, the COVID-19 vaccine for children. “The Florida […]
BONITA SPRINGS Field of Dreams: Bonita Springs father and sons bonding through softball Three brothers and their 87-year-old dad are all playing on a softball team together. If that isn’t special enough, all of them were named to the all-star team. At 87, Fred Boddy is still stepping into the batters’ box and swinging the bat. “I just didn’t want to give it up. I’ve given up other […]
CAPE CORAL Picnic tables to be removed from bus stops in Cape Coral for more permanent benches Picnic tables were installed at school bus stops to keep children safe. The 2019 death of Layla Aiken in Cape Coral led to the push to create safer options for children who often wait in the dark for their school bus to pick them up. Volunteers installed dozens of the tables at semi-permanent bus stops, […]
CAPE CORAL Car rips through 2 fences of a NW Cape Coral farm A car ripped through not one but two fences outside of a Southwest Florida home and entered a family’s farm. This happened in Cape Coral off of NW 24th St., near El Dorado N and Kismet Parkway W in Cape Coral. But, as WINK News report Zach Oliveri learned, this isn’t the first time something […]
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO investigating Lehigh Acres shooting after victim dies in the hospital The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in Lehigh Acres after a gunshot victim died at Lehigh Regional Medical Center on Saturday. LCSO says they were called to the medical center in reference to someone who had been shot and died while at the hospital. Deputies went to the hospital to investigate and […]
NORTH PORT Ukrainian American Club of Southwest Florida fundraising for those fighting in Ukraine The Ukrainian American Club of Southwest Florida is raising money for wounded warriors in Ukraine. And that money will be used to pay for painkillers and other medical supplies. All of this is to help those fighting the Russian forces and the people of North Port make sure soldiers have the assistance they need. An […]
NORTH PORT Southwest Florida holds rally to support loved ones still in Ukraine People in Southwest Florida are showing support for loved ones and friends still in Ukraine. Many of those rallying on Friday night are living with the uncertainty of what’s next for their family members still living there. There is a complex range of emotions setting over North Port right now, as Southwest Florida has one […]
WINK NEWS FGCU professor explains repercussions of US involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict The crisis in eastern Europe is escalating. On Tuesday, President Biden announced new sanctions against Russia and warned their invasion into Ukraine has begun. Russian forces continue their push into Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of separatists in two eastern provinces in Ukraine. Russia’s actions prompted a response from the United […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Snowbird Baseball Classic provides baseball fans with some relief With some spring training games already canceled in Southwest Florida, fans are itching to see some baseball to fill the void. So that’s where the snowbirds come in. Sunday was the first day of a five-week baseball tournament. And this is one of the largest tournaments in the country. The Snowbird Classic is helping to […]