Listen up: irritating noises can hurt your healthMinor injuries reported after 3 vehicle accident in Charlotte County
FORT MYERS Listen up: irritating noises can hurt your health It’s the sounds you don’t expect that sneak up on you and could leave long-lasting damage.
PORT CHARLOTTE Minor injuries reported after 3 vehicle accident in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is responding to the scene of a 3-vehicle accident.
GOLDEN GATE Naples man killed after crashing into utility pole At 2:33 p.m. Tuesday, the man, driving a pickup truck, was traveling west on Golden Gate Boulevard West, east of Everglades Boulevard.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte High School launches new aerospace programs for students Elevating aerospace education by starting future technicians and assemblers’ young.
‘There’s room for protests and room to sit at the table’ community reacts to Christopher Jordan shooting The decision by the State Attorney’s office to not charge the Fort Myers Police detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan on December 1, has now sparked two different responses. On one side the NAACP said they plan on protesting the decision and doing what they can to get the SA office […]
CAPTIVA Voting to restore the beaches of Captiva Island On the way to Captiva Beach, you see sign after sign reminding people to speak up and nourish the beach.
MATLACHA Caught on video: two men climb pole, steal American flag from local business Amber Brady, co-owner of Micelli’s waterfront restaurant in Matlacha, was upset by what she saw Saturday night.
NAPLES Barron Collier boy’s tennis wins 3A State Title The Barron Collier boy’s tennis team won the Class 3A State Championship for the program’s first title since 2014.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot’s baseball team falls in state semifinal It was a heartbreaker for Bishop Verot’s baseball team in Hammond on Tuesday. The Vikings fell to North Broward Prep 4-1 in the 3A state semifinal.
Collier commissioners consider guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses to address a critical shortage of workforce housing.
LCSO needs help locating man wanted for animal cruelty The Lee County Sheriff’s office is looking for a man who is wanted for violating the conditions of his release from jail after he was arrested for animal cruelty.
LOS ANGELES (AP) Matthew Perry’s death under investigation over ketamine level found in actor’s blood An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the “Friends” actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death.
Contractor arrested after pointing gun, following man home; records show A contractor was arrested after pointing a gun at a man and following him home, according to a probable cause affidavit.
FORT MYERS What you need to know about the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure The Florida Department of Transportation has made the decision to close the Caloosahatchee Bridge for 10 weeks while crews work on the bridge. Here’s what you need to know.
Lee County allocates $41.6M in federal money for affordable housing The money comes from the federal government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development. Lee County commissioners voted 5-0 in allocating the money, part of a $1.1 billion Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery fund.
FORT MYERS Listen up: irritating noises can hurt your health It’s the sounds you don’t expect that sneak up on you and could leave long-lasting damage.
PORT CHARLOTTE Minor injuries reported after 3 vehicle accident in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is responding to the scene of a 3-vehicle accident.
GOLDEN GATE Naples man killed after crashing into utility pole At 2:33 p.m. Tuesday, the man, driving a pickup truck, was traveling west on Golden Gate Boulevard West, east of Everglades Boulevard.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte High School launches new aerospace programs for students Elevating aerospace education by starting future technicians and assemblers’ young.
‘There’s room for protests and room to sit at the table’ community reacts to Christopher Jordan shooting The decision by the State Attorney’s office to not charge the Fort Myers Police detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan on December 1, has now sparked two different responses. On one side the NAACP said they plan on protesting the decision and doing what they can to get the SA office […]
CAPTIVA Voting to restore the beaches of Captiva Island On the way to Captiva Beach, you see sign after sign reminding people to speak up and nourish the beach.
MATLACHA Caught on video: two men climb pole, steal American flag from local business Amber Brady, co-owner of Micelli’s waterfront restaurant in Matlacha, was upset by what she saw Saturday night.
NAPLES Barron Collier boy’s tennis wins 3A State Title The Barron Collier boy’s tennis team won the Class 3A State Championship for the program’s first title since 2014.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot’s baseball team falls in state semifinal It was a heartbreaker for Bishop Verot’s baseball team in Hammond on Tuesday. The Vikings fell to North Broward Prep 4-1 in the 3A state semifinal.
Collier commissioners consider guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses to address a critical shortage of workforce housing.
LCSO needs help locating man wanted for animal cruelty The Lee County Sheriff’s office is looking for a man who is wanted for violating the conditions of his release from jail after he was arrested for animal cruelty.
LOS ANGELES (AP) Matthew Perry’s death under investigation over ketamine level found in actor’s blood An investigation has been opened into the death of Matthew Perry and how the “Friends” actor received the anesthetic ketamine, which was ruled a contributing factor in his death.
Contractor arrested after pointing gun, following man home; records show A contractor was arrested after pointing a gun at a man and following him home, according to a probable cause affidavit.
FORT MYERS What you need to know about the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure The Florida Department of Transportation has made the decision to close the Caloosahatchee Bridge for 10 weeks while crews work on the bridge. Here’s what you need to know.
Lee County allocates $41.6M in federal money for affordable housing The money comes from the federal government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development. Lee County commissioners voted 5-0 in allocating the money, part of a $1.1 billion Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery fund.
PINE ISLAND Boating Incident: Active death investigation off Pine Island The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it’s leading a death investigation related to a boating incident off Pine Island on Sunday. LCSO told us they don’t believe this is a suspicious death. And it is still an active investigation. The report of the victim’s death was received by law enforcement around 3:40 p.m. Florida Fish […]
SWFL Island communities usually ordered to evacuate first ahead of storms When a storm threatens Southwest Florida, and you’re ordered to evacuate, you want to do it safely and quickly. But evacuation is not always as simple for those who live on an island, especially when there are limited routes off it. Small, coastal community are usually ordered to evacuated first ahead of a major storm. […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral fatal crash on Pine Island Rd and Chiquita Blvd Cape Coral Police Department is responding to a rollover crash with one confirmed fatality at the intersection of Pine Island Road and Chiquita Boulevard Monday night. According to CCPD, a roadblock is in place due to the crash, and police advise drivers to avoid the area and seek and alternate route if possible for at […]
LEE COUNTY Damages all over Lee County after storms The National Weather Service issued severe weather advisories for Lee County Friday. Neighbors in the area had to pick up debris from toppled trees to toppled trampolines during the aftermath. WATCH the video above for WINK News Team Coverage. The county was under a flood warning that ended at 6 p.m. Areas affected by the […]
93-year old man dies in hospice from injuries sustained in April crash Cape Coral Police confirm a man has died in a hospice from injuries suffered during a crash back in April. CCPD says Ralph Hicks, 93, died under Hospice Care as a result of complications from injuries he suffered in a traffic crash. The original crash occurred on April 2, 2019 around 12:20 pm, where Cape […]
PINE ISLAND Drivers unhappy about 7-Eleven approved on Pine Island In January, Lee County commissioners approved the construction of a 7-Eleven gas station on Stringfellow Road on Pine Island near Nikkis Lane. Some drivers are unhappy about the planned location. People said it adds commercialization to a small-town area. “It does take a little bit of the nostalgic essence of the community around here,” John […]
Cape Coral police searching for Lowe’s theft suspect Cape Coral police is asking for the community’s help to identify this man who is suspected of stealing from a Lowe’s on Pine Island. According to police, on April 5, Cape Coral Police responded to Lowe’s at 1651 NE Pine Island Road in reference to a past occurred retail theft. Police say around 1:37 pm, […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Skimmer found at North Fort Myers Wells Fargo ATM If you have visited a Wells Fargo in the North Fort Myers area recently you may want to check if skimmers are draining your account. Several customers visited the Wells Fargo at 3041 NE Pine Island Road and shortly after they noticed their bank was flagged warning them of potential activity happening on the account they […]
WINK NEWS Garbage to gardens: How to create inexpensive planters From garbage to gardens, we’re helping you make ends meet by creating planters out of items you might otherwise throw out. If space is limited, use an old ladder. And instead of buying pricey pots, use mismatched bowls and vases. Do-it-yourself expert Renae Corvi uses old lamps for planters. “A lot of them already have […]
FORT MYERS NOW HIRING: Southwest Florida companies adding jobs amid coronavirus crisis As the coronavirus has severely impacted the economy, many Southwest Floridians have lost jobs. But, there are also companies that are hiring. Below is a list of company-submitted job openings. This list is provided as a free service to Southwest Floridians in need of employment that have been impacted by the pandemic. WINK News does […]