Ave Maria man thankful to be alive after taking bullet for a familyAt least 2 injured in Cape Coral crash
AVE MARIA Ave Maria man thankful to be alive after taking bullet for a family An Ave Maria man said he’s thankful to be alive this Thanksgiving after taking a bullet to save a mother and her four children from a violent attacker.
CAPE CORAL At least 2 injured in Cape Coral crash At least two people were injured during a crash on Burnt Store Road and Caloosa Parkway in Cape Coral on Thursday evening.
WINK News meteorologist lives out her dream at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade It’s like a game of Where’s Waldo, but this time, all our eyes here at WINK were looking for a certain little leaf.
FORT MYERS A community Thanksgiving in Fort Myers Thanksgiving is about being grateful for what we have and what we have to give.
NAPLES Collier County Disaster Recovery Center to close The disaster recovery center opened for those affected by Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Debby.
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.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria man thankful to be alive after taking bullet for a family An Ave Maria man said he’s thankful to be alive this Thanksgiving after taking a bullet to save a mother and her four children from a violent attacker.
CAPE CORAL At least 2 injured in Cape Coral crash At least two people were injured during a crash on Burnt Store Road and Caloosa Parkway in Cape Coral on Thursday evening.
WINK News meteorologist lives out her dream at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade It’s like a game of Where’s Waldo, but this time, all our eyes here at WINK were looking for a certain little leaf.
FORT MYERS A community Thanksgiving in Fort Myers Thanksgiving is about being grateful for what we have and what we have to give.
NAPLES Collier County Disaster Recovery Center to close The disaster recovery center opened for those affected by Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Debby.
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.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida family members sentenced for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine Three LaBelle men were sentenced to federal prison for their role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 44-year-old Michael Lee Faz was sentenced to 10 years and one month in federal prison. Abel Deleon, 45, was sentenced to seven years and eight months imprisonment and […]
LABELLE Former Hendry County Sheriff and wife injured in crash The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a crash near SR-80 and Double J Acres Road. The inside eastbound lane of SR-80 is open while the outside lane remains closed. Former Hendry County Sheriff Tommy Vaughn and his wife, Dawn, have both suffered injuries due to this crash. However, the sheriff’s office […]
HENDRY COUNTY 2 women killed in Hendry County crash Two women died Friday afternoon in a crash in Hendry County. This crash happened just after noon on Friday, November 5 near the intersection of State Road 82 and Calumet Road. According to Florida Highway Patrol, two women in a Honda CRV were traveling west on SR-82. They were in the outside lane. A man […]
HENDRY COUNTY Small engine plane crashes in Hendry County, pilot injured A small engine plane crashed in rural Hendry County on Tuesday injuring its pilot. The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said dispatchers received reports about the downed plane at around 4 p.m. The pilot suffered minor injuries but was transported to a nearby medical facility to be evaluated, the sheriff’s office said. The pilot told authorities […]
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 […]
WINK NEWS Domestic abuse victim shot in the face gets free implants and prosthetics A woman who was shot in the face is getting free implants and prosthetics thanks to three companies coming together. We first introduced you to Tiffany Nemec 2017, a domestic violence survivor. Five years later, she just had reconstructive dental surgery. Tiffany received a new smile on Thursday after a Southwest Florida doctor, and his […]
HENDRY COUNTY Clewiston man gets life sentence for home invasion, sexual battery of elderly person A 41-year-old Clewiston man has been found guilty and sentenced to life in prison after sexually assaulting and burglarizing an elderly person’s home in Clewiston. The State Attorney’s Office said Rafael Gonzalez Santiago was found guilty in December. It was a non-jury trial. The crime happened in June of 2019, according to prosecutors. The Hendry […]
HENDRY COUNTY Woman dies after possible parachute issues while skydiving in Hendry County On Saturday, a woman from New Jersey died after reportedly having issues with her parachute while skydiving in Hendry County. The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to the Airglades Airport on Airglades Boulevard for a report of a skydiver who had issues with a parachute. When the deputy arrived on the scene, they […]
WINK News You could pay higher mortgages fees if you have a higher credit score Owning a home is a part of the American Dream. Now the federal government is making it easier for some to turn that dream into reality. Some experts believe the new changes could hurt more than help.
FORT MYERS Southwest Floridians head to the polls for Primary Election Day Southwest Floridians are weighing in on some big primary races, including who takes on Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Marco Rubio in November, and many local races on Tuesday. The Florida Democratic Party primary, for example, will pick between former Gov. Charlie Crist and Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried to challenge DeSantis. In Southwest Florida races, […]