Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kidsWINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
Mama Sonya spreads holiday cheer to hundreds of Lee County kids During the holidays, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and one local woman goes above and beyond.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Deadly DUI, fairground murder and shooting at police This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features deadly DUIs, murder at a fairground and the attempted murder of a Sanibel police officer.
FORT MYERS Man arrested after shots fired in the air, stolen gun recovered A man was arrested early Sunday in Fort Myers after police responded to a ShotSpotter alert near Maple and Meadows streets.
FORT MYERS Crash investigation underway in downtown Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash in downtown Fort Myers on Fowler Street.
Cool, comfortable Sunday in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority is tracking a beautiful Sunday in store across Southwest Florida, with afternoon highs only topping out in the low 70s.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
FORT MYERS Toys for Tots of Lee County spends thousands in donations for kids in need Even though Hurricane Ian is more than a year behind Southwest Floridians, many families are still recovering. Plus, high prices are tightening budgets making it even harder for parents to put gifts under the tree this year. Toys for Tots of Lee County is just one local organization dedicated to helping moms and dads get some things on their children’s Christmas lists.
Where can you find a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home for under $400,000? To buy, or not to buy? How SWFL’s real estate market is shaping up. While too hot to touch for some, it appears to be cooling.
PUNTA GORDA Homeowners insurance company takes dozens of Southwest Floridians to court One lawyer feels the state needs to step in and investigate People’s Trust Insurance. The company sued dozens of customers over Ian repairs.
Black Friday vs Cyber Monday: Which has better deals? The days before and after Thanksgiving are full of steals and deals. But which day is best for snatching up those deals, Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
How to prepare for Black Friday shopping Black Friday officially kicks off the holiday shopping season but real shoppers know the holiday shopping season really starts before then.
PORT CHARLOTTE Insurance company suing its customers, Hurricane Ian victims Protecting your home or violating your insurance policy? The lawsuits and battle underway for some homeowners post-Ian.
Budgeting for the holiday season Gift-giving this holiday season can be a real challenge. With inflation and high interest rates, budgets are tight. Everyone is trying to make ends meet every day. Planning ahead, budgeting for the holidays and shopping as early as possible can help save your wallet this season. The holiday season is the time of year where […]
What to do if your holiday travel plans hit unexpected turbulence The end of the year is the busiest time for airports. Everyone is trying to make it home for the holidays and a lot can go wrong with flights.
Woman will have happy Thanksgiving thanks to WINK News viewers Although prices for your Thanksgiving turkey and your favorite side dishes have cooled down this year, families are still struggling to put the full dinner on the table. Thanks to a couple of WINK viewers, Turkey Day is possible for one Fort Myers family.
Thanksgiving dinner shrinks as grocery prices continue to increase Between high prices and preparing for the holidays, families are cutting back this Thanksgiving. Groceries went up 2.1 percent in October 2023 compared to October 2022, according to US Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation data. Thanksgiving is Eddie Nelson’s favorite holiday. “I love it. The turkey, the potato salad, the collard greens, black-eyed peas, the […]