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Lee County voting machine integrity questioned by Republican Executive Committee member

A member of the Lee County Republican Executive Committee is questioning the integrity of the county’s voting machines. Chris Quackenbush says the machines are connected to the internet and have the potential to be hacked, leaving voter information at risk. Quackenbush wants the state to go back to the days when votes were counted, not […]

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Butterfly thought to be extinct spotted in Sanibel

An animal that scientists thought was extinct has been rediscovered! Atala butterflies vanished decades ago but were spotted just three weeks ago in Sanibel. The Atala butterfly is black with fluorescent blue scales and an orange body.  If you haven’t heard of the Atala butterfly, you’re not alone. It was believed to be extinct in […]

New information on Sunday’s Lehigh Acres hit-and-run

Florida Highway Patrol Homicide Division is still investigating Saturday’s hit-and-run fatal crash on Sunshine Boulevard in Lehigh Acres. According to FHP, the investigation has determined the vehicle involved is a silver Toyota Sienna made between 2004 and 2010. The Sienna should also have damage to the front passenger side near the headlamp. Anyone with information […]

Lehigh Acres Middle School

Lehigh Acres Middle School student displays gun in cafeteria, students are safe

A student at Lehigh Acres Middle School pulled out a weapon in the cafeteria during lunch on Wednesday. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says a 12-year-old female student was arrested and says they are actively investigating. Lee County schools say the weapon the girl pulled was a gun but did not specify the type. In […]

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Troopers investigating crash on I-75 ramp on State Road 80

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating an overnight crash near the I-75 exit ramp on State Road 80. The crash happened at around 2:30 a.m. and injured two people, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A 27-year-old man from Lehigh Acres was making a left turn off the exit ramp when he lost control of […]

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Mariner Middle School student arrested for school threat at Mariner High

A Mariner Middle School student has been arrested after a social media post threatening Mariner High School circulated on Tuesday night. The Cape Coral Police Department said there were multiple reports from students and parents due to a Snapchat photo that referenced Mariner High School “getting shot up” on Wednesday. Police arrested a 14-year-old girl, […]

Cape Coral man sentenced to five years for fleeing from a police officer

A Cape Coral man was sentenced Tuesday evening to five years in prison for fleeing from law enforcement and driving without a license. According to state attorney documents, Christopher Ryan Manning, 40, was found guilty as charged of fleeing to elude a law enforcement officer with lights and sirens and driving with no driver’s license. […]

Rockin on the River

Rockin’ on the River concert showcasing what direction Fort Myers is trending

The free Rockin’ on the River concert in downtown Fort Myers series kicks off Tuesday night at the new Caloosa Sound Amphitheater. The energy permeated throughout the Caloosa Sound Amphitheater on Tuesday night. Southwest Floridians, both young and old, came out in full force to celebrate the amphitheater’s inaugural concert featuring alternative rock band The […]

Pit bull attacks, kills pet chihuahua in downtown Fort Myers

A dog attack turned deadly in downtown Fort Myers on Monday night. Philip Warner says he was walking his chihuahua Chapo with his wife when a pit bull came out of nowhere. Chapo, 4, didn’t make it, and had to be put down. Warner says Chapo was the nicest dog who never barked. Now, the […]

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WINK News team coverage: Aftermath of the boil water notice in Cape Coral

Southwest Florida’s largest city can drink its water once again, although some businesses are still shut down. But, that’s because this will let them flush out all the systems before they use them again. Residents are looking for someone to blame for the boil water notice Cape Coral sent out on Monday. E. coli is […]