Help identify driver of SUV related to Fort Myers shootingJake’s story: What needs to change to protect other young people?
FORT MYERS Help identify driver of SUV related to Fort Myers shooting Police hope someone can help identify the driver of an SUV involved in the shooting on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Michigan Avenue.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: What needs to change to protect other young people? November 8, 2021, Jake Pfeiffer took his own life. His mom shared Jake’s story with WINK News in the hopes of saving another life.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal shooting of truck driver appears in court A man facing second-degree murder charges following an altercation with a pickup truck driver made an appearance in court.
NAPLES SUV crashes into Naples restaurant’s window; no injuries A popular Naples restaurant is cleaning up after an SUV partially crashed into it, but luckily, nobody was hurt.
PUNTA GORDA 20th annual Hibiscus Festival begins in Punta Gorda The 20th annual Hibiscus Festival at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda begins Friday morning and runs all weekend.
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle brushfire near Alico Road and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
FORT MYERS Help identify driver of SUV related to Fort Myers shooting Police hope someone can help identify the driver of an SUV involved in the shooting on Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard and Michigan Avenue.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: What needs to change to protect other young people? November 8, 2021, Jake Pfeiffer took his own life. His mom shared Jake’s story with WINK News in the hopes of saving another life.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal shooting of truck driver appears in court A man facing second-degree murder charges following an altercation with a pickup truck driver made an appearance in court.
NAPLES SUV crashes into Naples restaurant’s window; no injuries A popular Naples restaurant is cleaning up after an SUV partially crashed into it, but luckily, nobody was hurt.
PUNTA GORDA 20th annual Hibiscus Festival begins in Punta Gorda The 20th annual Hibiscus Festival at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda begins Friday morning and runs all weekend.
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle brushfire near Alico Road and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LAKE OKEECHOBEE FGCU research at Lake Okeechobee could help protect against algal blooms in SWFL Samples taken on the other side of the state could help solve the algae problem in places like Cape Coral and other parts of Southwest Florida. On a breezy Florida winter day in Pahokee, Benjamin Marics, a research laboratory coordinator with FGCU, is helping to turn the tide on water quality research. “This is a […]
WINK NEWS State legislators introduced bills to allow health care providers to deny service based on their consciences New bills in the Florida House and Senate would give health care providers the right to refuse service if they are passed. Florida House Bill 747, sponsored by Florida Representative John Snyder, would allow for health care providers and health care payers to have the right not to participate in or pay for any health […]
FORT MYERS How violence against police affects their mental health As attacks against law enforcement mount across the nation so do the pressures of the job. The national crisis is hitting close to home. Only 33 days into 2022 and there have been five officers killed in the line of duty while an additional 24 have been injured, according to the Gun Violence Archive. Police […]
FORT MYERS Conservation groups file lawsuit against U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over manatee deaths More manatees died in the last year than ever before in Florida. Now a lawsuit has been filed to hopefully protect their home. The suit was filed against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by conservation groups for failing to revise outdated critical habitat for Florida manatees.” In January, 97 manatees died. And last year, […]
FORT MYERS Domino’s offering coupons to people who skip delivery to help with company’s driver shortage Domino’s wants you to pick up your order instead of having it delivered because the pizza chain is dealing with a severe worker shortage. It is the same problem affecting many other businesses as employees quit their jobs in record numbers. Luis likes his pizza, “I like pizza! Hahahaaa.” But for Francisco, what he enjoys […]
FORT MYERS Florida’s gas prices surge above national average Florida’s gas prices are now above the national average, with the majority of the state at over $3.40 per gallon. And while that can impact your daily commute, businesses that rely on gas are being hit especially hard. Denise Houghtaling, the vice president of MW Horticulture, says the business has around a dozen machines, some […]
WINK NEWS Alzheimer’s drug approved by the FDA potentially blocked by CMS decision to deny coverage The excitement was short-lived for people encouraged by a new drug treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Months after it was approved, Medicare and Medicaid are excluding it from everyone outside of testing groups. This is a preliminary decision that could affect millions of Alzheimer’s patients. When Medicare doesn’t cover something, private insurance typically follows. It has […]
CLEWISTON Clewiston mother facing child abuse charges for throwing boiling water on daughter A child is recovering from a heinous crime in Clewiston. Police say her mother threw boiling water at her. According to police, the older, middle school-aged girl was doing her younger sister’s hair. She used hot water to tighten the curls and accidentally spilled some on her sister’s neck. The report said that led to […]
WINK NEWS Bill introduced to Florida senate would allow local municipalities to provide rental assistance Rent is skyrocketing, especially here in Southwest Florida. Some people see their rent hiked hundreds of dollars a month when it’s time to renew. Finding a good place to live at a reasonable price is becoming increasingly difficult. Senate Bill 580 aims to alleviate some of the pressure on renters. The bill’s sponsor, Florida Senator […]
NORTH PORT Cold-weather shelters open in North Port and Collier County The North Port Police Department announced via Facebook that a cold-weather shelter is opening. This will provide a place to stay for those looking to get away from the freezing temperatures Southwest Florida is expecting overnight. Bracing for another cold weekend isn’t what people in Southwest Florida are used to. The cold weather shelter is […]