GATEWAY LCSO deputies investigating armed robbery in Gateway The Lee County Sheriffs office is currently investigating an armed robbery held at 7-eleven on Gateway Boulevard.
ALVA LCSO investigating stabbing in Alva The Lee County sheriffs office is investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Grand Theft Auto, Murder, and Fast Food This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features a stolen ambulance, a suspected murderer, and a drive-through disaster.
LABELLE Criminal investigation advances at what was once a hazmat scene in Hendry County The Hendry County hazmat situation has been contained, but questions linger in the community after scene remains active for several days.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms on the radar for the afternoon and evening There is a good chance of seeing scattered storms this weekend and into next week.
ESTERO Families battling cancer get much-needed break Ten local families battling cancer are getting a much-needed break this weekend.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Permanent memorial honors 12-year-old crash victim The death of a 12-year-old boy is bringing the community together, and his father could not be more thankful.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA trailers on airport property called “junk” by Charlotte County code officers “I certainly would not want to enter into a storm with those (trailers) potentially being debris,” said Patrick Fuller, Charlotte County Emergency Management Director, during a May 28 board meeting.
PORT CHARLOTTE Front wall of Promenades in Port Charlotte demolished by wrecking ball Destruction is usually a bad thing, but for Port Charlotte, it’s a new future as the front wall of the Promenades was demolished.
The pros and cons of using AI to predict weather The conversation around Artificial Intelligence has increased over the last few years, and for good reason; when it comes to weather, AI shows a lot of promise.
LABELLE Experts weigh in on Hendry hazmat hazard The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said the problem area where the mysterious substance scene is all clear. WINK News spoke with experts.
CLEWISTON Airglades Airport expansion aiming to spark economy The Airglades Airport in Hendry County is getting a $300-million renovation.
HENDRY COUNTY All-clear for hazmat situation in Hendry County; still no answers Some are feeling anxious in a small Hendry County community after several people, including first responders, got sick.
FORT MYERS Expect roadblocks for Music Walk in downtown Fort Myers tonight Music Walk will be going on for several hours, so expect some roadblocks if you’re coming downtown.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Bridge to close for annual Red, White & Boom Fourth of July celebration Believe it or not, the Fourth of July is approaching, which means another bridge closure in Southwest Florida.
GATEWAY LCSO deputies investigating armed robbery in Gateway The Lee County Sheriffs office is currently investigating an armed robbery held at 7-eleven on Gateway Boulevard.
ALVA LCSO investigating stabbing in Alva The Lee County sheriffs office is investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Grand Theft Auto, Murder, and Fast Food This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features a stolen ambulance, a suspected murderer, and a drive-through disaster.
LABELLE Criminal investigation advances at what was once a hazmat scene in Hendry County The Hendry County hazmat situation has been contained, but questions linger in the community after scene remains active for several days.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms on the radar for the afternoon and evening There is a good chance of seeing scattered storms this weekend and into next week.
ESTERO Families battling cancer get much-needed break Ten local families battling cancer are getting a much-needed break this weekend.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Permanent memorial honors 12-year-old crash victim The death of a 12-year-old boy is bringing the community together, and his father could not be more thankful.
PUNTA GORDA FEMA trailers on airport property called “junk” by Charlotte County code officers “I certainly would not want to enter into a storm with those (trailers) potentially being debris,” said Patrick Fuller, Charlotte County Emergency Management Director, during a May 28 board meeting.
PORT CHARLOTTE Front wall of Promenades in Port Charlotte demolished by wrecking ball Destruction is usually a bad thing, but for Port Charlotte, it’s a new future as the front wall of the Promenades was demolished.
The pros and cons of using AI to predict weather The conversation around Artificial Intelligence has increased over the last few years, and for good reason; when it comes to weather, AI shows a lot of promise.
LABELLE Experts weigh in on Hendry hazmat hazard The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said the problem area where the mysterious substance scene is all clear. WINK News spoke with experts.
CLEWISTON Airglades Airport expansion aiming to spark economy The Airglades Airport in Hendry County is getting a $300-million renovation.
HENDRY COUNTY All-clear for hazmat situation in Hendry County; still no answers Some are feeling anxious in a small Hendry County community after several people, including first responders, got sick.
FORT MYERS Expect roadblocks for Music Walk in downtown Fort Myers tonight Music Walk will be going on for several hours, so expect some roadblocks if you’re coming downtown.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Bridge to close for annual Red, White & Boom Fourth of July celebration Believe it or not, the Fourth of July is approaching, which means another bridge closure in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS New initiative educating Floridians on early detection of Alzheimer’s An early diagnosis is critical when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and the high rate of both in Florida has led the Alzheimer’s Association to launch a new Florida-focused initiative. If you are diagnosed early enough, you can be a part of the decision-making going forward, including figuring out the cost for future […]
CLEWISTON Family of woman killed at Brown Sugar Festival file wrongful death lawsuit The family of a young woman gunned down at a festival has Filed a wrongful death lawsuit. 20-year-old nursing school student Evereonna Sankey was shot and killed at the Clewiston Brown Sugar Festival last year. The Sankey family claims negligent security led to Evereonna’s death and that Brown Sugar Festival organizers should have known criminal […]
FORT MYERS Affordable housing hard to come by in Southwest Florida Your dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to here in Southwest Florida especially when it comes to renting your home. People all over Southwest Florida are feeling the crunch of having to afford rent in the area. Rental website Zumper tracks prices and shows an average 2-bedroom apartment for rent in Fort Myers […]
ARCADIA Funeral held for Maleena Valdez, girl killed in day care crash On Thursday, Maleena Valdez’s family and friends said goodbye to the 4-year-old killed in a crash as she played in her day care’s playground. Those who spoke with WINK News estimated there were well over 100 people who came to pay their respects and show their support to the family and as we heard from […]
MIAMI, Fla. LIFT-AD trial for moderate Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. More than five million people are living with it. By 2050, experts predict that number will rise to 14 million. Treatments have been historically difficult to come by, with just one new drug approved in […]
FORT MYERS Floridians with pools cashing in on state’s Airbnb popularity The summer travel season is expected to be huge in 2022 and that could mean lots of money for Floridians; as it turns out, we are one of the more popular states for Airbnb travelers, especially those looking for a place with a pool. With Florida’s sunshine and great weather, searches for Airbnbs with pools […]
FORT MYERS Democratic Congresswoman Val Demings campaigning for Senate seat with ‘affordability tour’ Florida Congresswoman Val Demings is on a three-day tour to explain why she will be the one to make housing affordable in Florida. Demings is campaigning for the Senate seat that Republican Marco Rubio currently holds. Val Demings is currently a representative for the western Orlando area. There is not much that is affordable in […]
FORT MYERS Carole Baskin on tiger attack at Wooten’s Airboat rides The tiger attack at Wooten’s in Ochopee on Tuesday marked the second time in four months that someone was injured because of a big cat. In December, River Rosenquist, part of the custodial staff at the Naples Zoo, was hurt when Eko the Malayan tiger tried to pull him through the fence of his enclosure. […]
ARCADIA Family of young girl killed in Arcadia day care crash speaks out, driver held on $200K bond An 18-year-old woman accused of crashing into an Arcadia day care’s playground, injuring one child and killing 4-year-old Maleena Valdez is being held on $200,000 bond. Kiara Morant was arrested in Lee County last week and transported to DeSoto County on Monday to face two counts of driving without a license causing serious injury or […]
ARCADIA Woman accused of killing 4-year-old in Arcadia day care crash transported back to DeSoto County A young woman who deputies say killed a 4-year-old on a day care playground has a fresh jumpsuit and a new place to stay. Kiara Morant got her fingerprints taken at the DeSoto County Jail on Monday. Morant is now locked up just down the street from the day care where the crash happened last […]