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CAPE CORAL Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
CAPE CORAL FGCU community rallies to clean vandalized home after hate crime The FGCU community rallied together to restore the house to its original state on Saturday after a hate crime.
FGCU volleyball wins fourth straight ASUN Tournament title The FGCU volleyball team beat Lipscomb in three sets to claim the program’s fourth straight ASUN Tournament title.
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 Community rallies behind hate crime victims and cleans the home After Cape Coral homeowners fell victim to vandals who destroyed their home with racist and hateful slurs, the community is rallying together to get the home back to its original state. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday. RELATED: Cape Coral home vandalized; homeowner calls it a “hate crime” On Friday, Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony […]
CAPE CORAL FGCU community rallies to clean vandalized home after hate crime The FGCU community rallied together to restore the house to its original state on Saturday after a hate crime.
FGCU volleyball wins fourth straight ASUN Tournament title The FGCU volleyball team beat Lipscomb in three sets to claim the program’s fourth straight ASUN Tournament title.
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.
Local Men’s Wearhouse donates tuxedos for Club Blu victims’ services FORT MYERS, Fla. – A local business has donated tuxedos for the two teens killed in the Club Blu mass shooting. Patricia Guevara, the manager at Men’s Wearhouse, also has donated five tuxedos to the close friends of 18-year-old Stef’an Strawder and 14-year-old Sean Archilles. “We’re very involved in our high schools and when something […]
School district to offer counseling after Club Blu shooting FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Lee County School District will have counselors available to students and staff when school reconvenes Wednesday, which is just days after the funerals of two teenagers killed in mass shooting outside a local nightclub.
Fort Myers police mum 1 year after violent night FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers Police Department officials declined go on camera to address Friday’s anniversary of one of the most violent nights in city history, but they said the investigation continues. Seven people were shot in a seven-hour span Sept. 23, 2015. No one was killed, but no arrests have been made. “We don’t […]
When someone is shot, what’s the cost to you? FORT MYERS, Fla. – Luxury Vance didn’t think she played particularly well during a recent game. But just getting onto the court was a victory within itself. Luxury, 12, was shot three times while attending a picnic at her aunt’s house in 2015. “When I was getting out of the hospital, they said I might not […]
Club Blu performer recounts attack, calls upon tipsters FORT MYERS, Fla. — A performer who took the stage just minutes before fatal shots were fired at Club Blu is upset more people aren’t coming forward with information about the case. The artist known simply as Nieya admits she had problems with the staff regarding her performance but said she had nothing to do […]
Lehigh Acres woman faces federal judge in connection with Club Blu shooting FORT MYERS, Fla. – Exactly four weeks after a mass shooting left two dead and 18 others injured outside a night club, a Lehigh Acres woman faced a federal judge in connection with the case. Jazmin Challana Barron, 33, pleaded not guilty on Monday to lying about her address when purchasing a gun in 2015. If […]
Family of 14-year-old killed at Club Blu files suit FORT MYERS, Fla. — Club Blu is named as a defendant in two new lawsuits, including one from the family of the 14-year-old killed in the mass shooting there July 25. Legal action has been expected from the family of Sean Archilles, who retained Fort Myers attorney Dennis L. Webb last week. Webb said then […]
Fort Myers, new police chief reach contract agreement FORT MYERS, Fla. — Fort Myers has secured its new top cop. The city has reached a contract agreement with Derrick Diggs to become police chief, WINK News has learned. The City Council unanimously approved the hiring of the former Toledo, Ohio, chief last month, but he and the city still had to work out a […]
Police cooperation required for Club Blu victims in need of assistance funds FORT MYERS, Fla.- Victims and family members of those killed in the Club Blu shooting may be turning down up to $25,000 in compensation funds from the Attorney General’s office by not cooperating with law enforcement. The state’s victim assistance grant program offers funding to help with the “emotional and physical needs of crime victims” following victimization. Those […]
Fort Myers police struggle with breaking the ‘code of silence’ FORT MYERS, Fla.- The fear of retaliation is a major reason why few witnesses are willing to come forward when a shooting takes place in Fort Myers, Fort Myers police said. Police acknowledge getting residents to share information they know has been a major issue for years. “What has to occur to have individuals to come forward and […]