Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshineSWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals
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 Large response to rollover crash in Fort Myers There was a large response to a multi-car crash with a rollover in Fort Myers just after 8 p.m on Friday night.
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.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
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 Large response to rollover crash in Fort Myers There was a large response to a multi-car crash with a rollover in Fort Myers just after 8 p.m on Friday night.
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.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Expert witness: Lax security contributed to Club Blu shooting FORT MYERS, Fla. One of two armed guards at Club Blu the night of the deadly 2016 shooting was inside looking for a flashlight as chaos unfolded in the parking lot, an expert witness said, according to court documents. Stef’an Strawder, 18, and Sean Archilles, 14, were gunned down and 18 others were hurt just […]
FORT MYERS Authorities plan to use new technology to combat crime The Fort Myers Police Department says it plans to implement more dash cameras, license plate readers and other technology to keep the public safe. They are even experimenting with technology that could detect gunshots anywhere in the county. This type of technology could provide critical cues in the moments after a crime like the deadly […]
FORT MYERS Families of Club Blu victims settle lawsuits for undisclosed amount Settlements have been reached in 10 lawsuits filed on behalf of Club Blu shooting victims. The suits claimed the plaza and the property management company where the July 25, 2016 mass shooting took place didn’t do enough to prevent the shooting or protect the teens at the club that night. Two people were killed and […]
Fort Myers Police chief continues work to reduce crimes in Fort Myers Two of the deadliest shootings in Fort Myers history took place before Fort Myers Police Chief Derrick Diggs took charge. But the days of a department heading in a downward spiral are coming to an end, according to Diggs. “Violent crime was something that had to be addressed right away and we worked hard to […]
Fort Myers to consider nixing police substation near Club Blu site FORT MYERS, Fla. A police substation may not moving in next to the site of the Club Blu mass shooting after all. City Manager Saeed Kazemi is asking the city to pull out of its agreement with Carrell Corners West LLC, which manages the plaza that once housed Club Blu. The city approved a plan […]
Mother honors son, Club Blu shooting victim 1 year later FORT MYERS, Fla. The mother of Sean Archilles–a 14-year-old boy gunned down during a mass shooting that left two dead and 18 injured– marked the anniversary by releasing 12 balloons Tuesday morning outside the former Club Blu.
Mother of Club Blu shooting victim plans vigil FORT MYERS, Fla. The mother of one of two teens killed in the Club Blu mass shooting still can’t sleep. “It’s been a long year,” said Stephanie White, whose 18-year-old son, Stef’an Strawder, was shot to death along with 14-year-old Sean Archilles on July 25, 2016. Gunshots wounded 18 others. “I’m trying, trying to figure out […]
Family, friends mark 1 year Club Blu mass shooting anniversary FORT MYERS, Fla. Dozens circled around the former Club Blu on Monday to mark the one year anniversary of a shooting outside the facility that killed two teens and injured 18 others. Stef’an Strawder, 18, and Sean Archilles, 14, were gunned down outside the Evans Avenue building following a teen party. “We’re keeping the legacy going,” […]
Restaurant to open at Club Blu site FORT MYERS, Fla. A restaurant is planned for the space that was the site of a mass shooting less than a year ago. The former Club Blu at 3580 Evans Ave. in the Carrell Corners plaza will be home to the eatery, the leasing agent for the property said. It’s unclear when the restaurant will open or […]
FMPD tackling audit recommendations despite funding shortfall FORT MYERS, Fla. The city’s police department is taking the recommendations of a scathing audit to heart, but it needs more money. That’s one of the conclusions of a progress report issued Monday by Freeh Group International Solutions LLC, the same Delaware-based risk management firm hired by the city to conduct the audit released earlier […]