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.
WINK NEWS SWFL gym owner ready to reopen when governor gives OK Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to make a new announcement Friday. He hinted it would be regarding gyms and fitness centers during a press conference. We spoke to owner Breantt Wollis of Smash Fitness in Lee County Thursday who said he’s ready for customers to come back to his business. And he’s is already planning […]
Call takers limited when trying to help unemployment applicants The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity claims dashboard now says that 95 percent of eligible claimants have been paid their unemployment benefits. However, many of you tell us you’re still waiting for those promised payments, and you still can’t log on to the website or get answers over the phone. Doug French said he has […]
Why the census matters to your community From school lunches and hospitals to highways and fire departments, your U.S. Census answers help shape your community for the next 10 years. The goal is to count every person in the U.S., and that count helps the federal government shape state funding for just about everything for a decade. “You don’t know what you […]
FORT MYERS Thursday’s Coronavirus Updates: CenturyLink test site reaches capacity for day As of 11 a.m. Thursday, there have been 43,210 positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. The case count includes 42,038 Florida residents and 1,172 non-Florida residents. There are 1,875 deaths reported and 7,749 hospitalizations, according to the Florida Department of Health. There have been 609,574 tests administered in Florida. A total of 43,210 […]
HENDRY COUNTY SR-29 reopens after brush fire in Hendry County A 250-acre brush fire has been 100 percent contained along SR-29 in Hendry County. The Florida Highway Patrol reopened the road around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. The fire was located on Sears Rd., and several agencies were on scene. No structures were threatened. The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said the Duda labor camp was evacuated. Trust […]
CAPE CANAVERAL SpaceX releases docking simulator ahead of Dragon crew launch SpaceX has released a docking simulator that gives you a look at how they’re preparing astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley for their mission to the International Space Station later this month. NASA and SpaceX have been working together to develop and assess the spacecraft’s control system and the spacesuit the crew will wear during […]
FORT MYERS Subtropical system likely this weekend near the Bahamas The National Hurricane Center and WINK Weather Team will be monitoring an area of low pressure this weekend for subtropical development. It’s looking more likely that we’ll have a subtropical depression or storm near the Bahamas by Monday. Here’s how it could form: deep tropical moisture will be situated across South Florida and the Keys […]
FORT MYERS Wednesday’s Coronavirus Updates: Total deaths reported in SWFL top 150 As of 11 a.m. Wednesday, there have been 42,402 positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. The case count includes 41,236 Florida residents and 1,166 non-Florida residents. There are 1,827 deaths reported and 7,595 hospitalizations, according to the Florida Department of Health. There have been 595,478 tests administered in Florida. A total of 42,402 […]
FORT MYERS Deadline to enter direct deposit information for stimulus checks is here An important reminder if you do not want to wait for that stimulus check in the mail. The deadline to submit your bank account information for direct deposit is Wednesday at noon ET. You can find the link to the IRS “Get My Payment” tool here, to add that information. If you miss the deadline, […]
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. Suspect arrested in 343-acre wildfire in Panhandle A Santa Rosa Beach man was arrested Tuesday in connection to a Walton County wildfire that scorched 343 acres and destroyed dozens of structures. Allen Smith, who turns 59 on Thursday, faces one count of reckless burning of lands, one count of burning of illegal materials, and one count of open burning requirements. All are […]