Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveawayLCSO: Shooting Investigation underway in North Fort Myers
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: Shooting Investigation underway in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: Shooting Investigation underway in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
Family of Club Blu victim files wrongful death suit FORT MYERS, Fla. — The family of the 18-year-old killed in the Club Blu mass shooting has filed a wrongful death suit against the club and the plaza where it’s located, the family’s attorney said. The suit from the estate of Stef’an Strawder names Club Blu and Carrell Corners West LLC as the defendants and […]
Police remain tight-lipped 3 weeks after Club Blu shooting FORT MYERS, Fla.- Retired police Lt. David Grossi says authorities may be releasing little information on the Club Blu shooting in an effort to not compromise the investigation.
Trio of lawsuits possible in Club Blu mass shooting FORT MYERS, Fla. — The family of Sean Archilles, the 14-year-old boy who was one of two killed in the Club Blu mass shooting, has retained Fort Myers attorney Dennis L. Webb, the lawyer said. That means the families of both of the teenagers who died in the shooting now have legal representation. Webb said he’ll […]
Sixth lawsuit filed in connection to Club Blu shooting FORT MYERS, Fla. — A man whose jaw was shattered by gunfire in the Club Blu mass shooting has filed suit against the club, alleging negligence, documents reveal. He joins five others taking legal action in the wake of the violence that killed two and wounded 18 shortly after midnight July 25. Two of the […]
FEMA encouraging online signups for aid FORT MYERS, Fla. You don’t have to leave home to register for FEMA aid. All Southwest Floridians are eligible for assistance from FEMA, and anyone can begin the signup process at DisasterAssistance.gov and by downloading this form. Registration can also take place by phone at 1-800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. Have the […]
Gun-related arrest made in connection to Club Blu shooting FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Lehigh Acres woman has been arrested and is facing gun-related charges in connection to the Club Blu mass shooting, WINK News has learned. Jazmin Challana Barron, 33, is accused of having bought a gun with shell casings that match those found at the scene of the Club Blu mass shooting, […]
Law enforcement leaders discuss possible Club Blu solutions FORT MYERS, Fla. — Law enforcement leaders from Lee County agencies spoke Wednesday about the Club Blu mass shooting, violence in Fort Myers and how to move forward. The Tiger Bay Club, a nonpartisan civic issue organization, organized the discussion as questions remain nearly a month after two were killed and 18 others were injured […]
Black ribbons honor families of Club Blu victims FORT MYERS, Fla. — Black ribbons tied around pillars outside Club Blu in Fort Myers are in honor of the families of two teens killed in the mass shooting at the club on July 25, as members of the Fort Myers chapter of the National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children explain.
Lehigh HS star among 2 dead, 18 others shot outside Fort Myers nightclub FORT MYERS, Fla. – Two people are dead and three others remain hospitalized after 20 people were shot at a nightclub early Monday morning. Stef’an Strawder, an 18-year-old star basketball player for Lehigh Senior High School, and 14-year-old Sean Archilles, a student at Royal Palm Exceptional School, were the two teens killed, Fort Myers police said. […]