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.
Stringfellow Road reopens in both directions following crash BOKEELIA, Fla. — A crash involving a vehicle fire shut Stringfellow Road in both directions at Durrance Road for more than three hours on Thursday, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. The wreck along Pine Island’s major north-south artery took place at about 11 a.m., according to the sheriff’s office. Crews were letting northbound and […]
Mango Mania Celebrates 20 Years PINE ISLAND, Fla. – For two decades now, the Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce has been throwing their annual tropical fruit fair, Mango Mania and this year is no exception. Celebrating 20 years, Mango Mania is now bigger and better than ever with more than 120 vendors and two days of mango everything. Pine […]
Cape officer’s treatment of fired deputy draws criticism CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A former deputy, fired for watching an inmate eat his own feces, could be facing a felony charge for allegedly lying to avoid a traffic citation. Michael Burnette was dismissed from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office in August. He was stopped Wednesday night for making an illegal u-turn and crossing a […]
2nd driver facing DUI charge in Cape Coral fiery crash CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A 19-year-old driver is facing a second-degree DUI charge after his car was struck, rolled into a ditch and went up in flames in a crash on Northeast Pine Island Road near Hancock Creek Boulevard in April, Cape Coral police said. Francis Paulette was pulled to safety along with Michael Getts, […]
Man stuck with unwanted membership at Cape Coral gym CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Read the fine print. A graduate student whose membership contract with a Cape Coral gym that was almost sent to a collections agency wishes he did just that. Cory Fairfield coached cross country at Oasis Middle School last year. When the season was over, he signed up for a gym membership […]
Pine Island Road clear after two crashes in North Fort Myers NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Two vehicle crashes involving injuries temporarily blocked traffic in both directions Thursday morning on Pine Island Road at Pacific Avenue in North Fort Myers, Florida Highway Patrol said. Drivers were diverted onto Pacific for close to an hour before Pine Island Road was reopened to westbound traffic shortly before 7:30 […]
Pedestrian killed in series of crashes on Pine Island BOKEELIA, Fla. — A 62-year-old pedestrian is dead after having been hit by a car that witnesses said had already collided with another vehicle and street signs as it traveled up Stringfellow Road. Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the fatality, which took place at the intersection of Stringfellow and Alcorn Street. The woman killed, whom FHP […]
Crash blocks Pine Island Road at Business U.S. 41 NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — The intersection of Pine Island Road and Business U.S. 41 is completely blocked because of a vehicle crash, Florida Highway Patrol said. It’s unclear how many vehicles were involved or whether anyone was hurt. No further information is immediately available.
Cape Coral looks to end eminent domain fight CAPE CORAL, Fla. — City officials are exploring alternative sites for irrigation storage tanks amid an eminent domain battle with the owner of a 5-acre property the city originally sought for the tanks. “Everybody tells me don’t let them get you, keep up the fight,” Bunch said. “That’s exactly what I plan to do.” The […]
2 Cape cops seriously injured in crash CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Two law enforcement officers were taken to Lee Memorial Hospital with injuries they suffered in a vehicle crash at Santa Barbara Boulevard and Tropicana Parkway shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday, a Cape Coral Police Department spokesperson said. Cape Coral Police Department officers Jason Sprague and Paul Martin are in serious condition, a […]