K-9 officer, who served Cape Coral Police Department for 15 years, passes awayBishop Verot cheerleaders march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
CAPE CORAL K-9 officer, who served Cape Coral Police Department for 15 years, passes away The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the passing of retired K-9 Officer Todd Salmon.
Bishop Verot cheerleaders march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Cheerleaders from Bishop Verot High School graced television screens across the nation as they marched through the streets of New York City in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
WINK NEWS Driving safely during Thanksgiving holiday in Southwest Florida Most people drive to their Thanksgiving destination on Thanksgiving Day, and nearly 72 million people are expected to get behind the wheel.
WINK NEWS What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day in Southwest Florida On Thanksgiving Day, millions across the country come together to celebrate the holiday with friends, family and food.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents show resilience this Thanksgiving amid recent hurricane damage Many people are expressing gratitude for what they have this Thanksgiving, but some residents of Punta Gorda will spend this holiday gathering what they have left.
the weather authority Beautiful weather for your Thanksgiving Day The Weather Authority is tracking beautiful conditions with sunny skies expected throughout this Thanksgiving Day.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO confirms fatal deputy-involved shooting in North Fort Myers A 21-year-old man has been killed after a deputy-involved shooting at a Sunoco gas station near Suncoast Drive in North Fort Myers.
Meteorologist’s dream of joining Thanksgiving parade comes true WINK News Weather Authority meteorologist Lauren Kreidler is usually doing her thing in front of the green screen, but behind the scenes, she’s got her eyes on more than just the 10-day forecast.
FORT MYERS Residents choosing to order pizza on the night before Thanksgiving The night before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest business days for pizza places like McGregor Pizza Company.
‘Everybody needs oversight’ State lawmaker backed calls for audit of Lee County Sheriff’s Office A state lawmaker is backing the high-ranking Lee County leader who went public on WINK News Tuesday with his warning about possible money trouble inside the sheriff’s office.
Celebrate the holidays on SWFL beaches The beaches are a big draw for anyone in southwest Florida and with the extended weekend due to the holiday, it could be a good time to hit the sand.
Excitement begins for Black Friday The deals for holiday shopping have been going on for days already, but there is still a large group of you who still love the thrill of getting to the store on Black Friday.
CAPE CORAL Social media influencer donates land for burrowing owls A social media influencer who used to live in southwest Florida has donated a plot of land she owned where burrowing owls live.
FORT MYERS Building a clear future for the Sanibel Outlets The question of what will happen to the Sanibel outlets has been top of mind for many years now.
CAPE CORAL 16-year-old accused of stealing car and leading troopers on chase According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper attempted to stop a car on Pondella Road, but the car, being driven by a 16-year-old, then took off.
CAPE CORAL K-9 officer, who served Cape Coral Police Department for 15 years, passes away The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the passing of retired K-9 Officer Todd Salmon.
Bishop Verot cheerleaders march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Cheerleaders from Bishop Verot High School graced television screens across the nation as they marched through the streets of New York City in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
WINK NEWS Driving safely during Thanksgiving holiday in Southwest Florida Most people drive to their Thanksgiving destination on Thanksgiving Day, and nearly 72 million people are expected to get behind the wheel.
WINK NEWS What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day in Southwest Florida On Thanksgiving Day, millions across the country come together to celebrate the holiday with friends, family and food.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents show resilience this Thanksgiving amid recent hurricane damage Many people are expressing gratitude for what they have this Thanksgiving, but some residents of Punta Gorda will spend this holiday gathering what they have left.
the weather authority Beautiful weather for your Thanksgiving Day The Weather Authority is tracking beautiful conditions with sunny skies expected throughout this Thanksgiving Day.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO confirms fatal deputy-involved shooting in North Fort Myers A 21-year-old man has been killed after a deputy-involved shooting at a Sunoco gas station near Suncoast Drive in North Fort Myers.
Meteorologist’s dream of joining Thanksgiving parade comes true WINK News Weather Authority meteorologist Lauren Kreidler is usually doing her thing in front of the green screen, but behind the scenes, she’s got her eyes on more than just the 10-day forecast.
FORT MYERS Residents choosing to order pizza on the night before Thanksgiving The night before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest business days for pizza places like McGregor Pizza Company.
‘Everybody needs oversight’ State lawmaker backed calls for audit of Lee County Sheriff’s Office A state lawmaker is backing the high-ranking Lee County leader who went public on WINK News Tuesday with his warning about possible money trouble inside the sheriff’s office.
Celebrate the holidays on SWFL beaches The beaches are a big draw for anyone in southwest Florida and with the extended weekend due to the holiday, it could be a good time to hit the sand.
Excitement begins for Black Friday The deals for holiday shopping have been going on for days already, but there is still a large group of you who still love the thrill of getting to the store on Black Friday.
CAPE CORAL Social media influencer donates land for burrowing owls A social media influencer who used to live in southwest Florida has donated a plot of land she owned where burrowing owls live.
FORT MYERS Building a clear future for the Sanibel Outlets The question of what will happen to the Sanibel outlets has been top of mind for many years now.
CAPE CORAL 16-year-old accused of stealing car and leading troopers on chase According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trooper attempted to stop a car on Pondella Road, but the car, being driven by a 16-year-old, then took off.
Southwest Florida School supply lists for Southwest Florida by school and district Time to shop for school supplies and WINK News is your one stop shop for supply lists.
WINK NEWS How to find your polling location or check the status of your mail-in ballot Polling locations in Southwest Florida may have changed for you this year. You can verify your polling location before heading out to vote on election day with the links below. Did you already vote by mail? You can also check the status of your ballot to ensure it was received and counted. Check your registration […]
LEHIGH ACRES American Sign Language teacher moves into her new home A home dedication ceremony for an American Sign Language teacher that used her hand for more than just communication. Audrey Rodriguez, an American Sign Language teacher and mother was looking for a place to call home just a few weeks ago. Rodriguez finally walked into her own home for the first time after putting in […]
HENDRY COUNTY Hendry County among top producers of food; has high food insecurity among families Food is growing everywhere but people are hungry in Hendry County. Hendry County is one of the most food-insecure counties in the state. Known for its orange and sugarcane fields, Hendry County struggles to feed its population. It’s the top third producer of vegetables and fifth in beef cattle, but more than 15 percent of […]
FORT MYERS How Florida gun laws changed after the Parkland school shooting The school shooting in Texas has evoked emotions in all of us because of the young victims and more senseless violence. It is a reminder of what Florida went through in 2018 at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Progress has been made in Florida, but there is still work to be done. Florida […]
2 endangered Florida panthers struck by vehicles on April 1 For the fourth time since the start of 2020, wildlife officials recorded two endangered Florida panther deaths on the same day.
WINK NEWS List of shelters in SWFL ahead of Milton Update: As of Thursday afternoon, shelters are consolidating or transporting people out.
WINK NEWS Southwest Florida school board primary results Voters across Southwest Florida have cast their votes for school board races, and the results are in. Lee County: In Lee County, there were four school board seats on the ballot. In Lee County’s School Board District 1, Sam Fisher will face off against Kathy Fanny in the general election in November. Fisher received 44% […]
HENDRY COUNTY Fort Myers man and woman die in Hendry County motorcycle crash Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that two people died in a motorcycle crash. This happened in Hendry County near the intersection of SR-80 and CR-833. According to FHP, at about 4 p.m. on Sunday, a 63-year-old Fort Myers man was riding a motorcycle with a 41-year-old woman as his passenger. The motorcycle was traveling west on […]
HENDRY COUNTY Moore Haven man officially charged in connection with 2019 murder of Bee Love The man arrested in connection with the 2019 murder of Bee Love has officially been charged for his part in the crime. Thompson has been charged with Accessory After the Fact – First Degree Murder and Accessory After the Fact – Arson. Both are third-degree felonies. Hendry County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Thompson in December 2021. […]