Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced MondaySunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
NORTH FORT MYERS After Hurricane Irma homeowners struggle with damage, collecting from insurance Holes in the roof, mold and water damage in the walls, and homes left unlivable are some of the issues still plaguing owners waiting for their insurance claims to come through after Hurricane Irma. Homeowners still struggling Melissa Gonzalez and her husband saved for three years before finally being able to buy their first home. […]
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA National Flood Insurance Program nears November expiration affecting Floridians If a storm strikes Southwest Florida, homes along the water in Cape Coral could see severe flooding. Right now, they would be covered by the National Flood Insurance Program, but it could go away in fourteen days. The National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire at the end of November. “I couldn’t sleep at […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral PD uncovers unlicensed contractors and scams in joint operation Cape Coral law enforcement conducted a joint operation of multiple contractors and found several individuals who were doing business without legal compliance, police said. The Financial Crimes Unit, Property Crimes Unit, and City of Cape Coral Code Compliance investigated unlicensed contractors at 4841 Manor Court in an effort to find, educate unlicensed contractors, Cape PD […]
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida homeowners could be at risk if National Flood Insurance Program expires If you haven’t looked at your flood insurance in a while – you’d better check. Damage from Hurricane Irma left many homeowners in ruin. And if congress doesn’t do something. The National Flood Insurance Program will end in just two weeks. Jeff East from Allstate Insurance says, “We’re all in a flood zone. It’s weather […]
Outdated flood maps shouldn’t determine your flood insurance investment Huge apartment complexes that are popping up across Southwest Florida are completely changing the landscape, specifically they are changing flooding patterns. Experts agree, saying everyone in Florida is in a flood zone. But some flood maps haven’t been updated in years. “After Irma went through, everyone who did not have flood insurance didn’t realize they […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Homeowners with Irma damage can possibly receive tax relief Almost a year after Hurricane Irma struck, residents in Timberwood Village in South Fort Myers are still picking up the pieces. Homeowners like Alfred and Suanne Gotsche say they’re out thousands of dollars. “The initial shock and then trying to figure out, ‘OK, how are we going to tackle this problem?’” Alfred said. Alfred and […]
Contractor Check: How Florida is making sure you’re protected during recovery MARCO ISLAND, Fla. – State inspectors are fanning out to check on contractors fixing damage left behind from Irma. After Irma, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer formed the Disaster Fraud Anti-Strike Team, or DFAST. The teams include investigators within the Department of Financial Services and their goal is to identify fraud and educate homeowners’ about the […]
FORT MYERS It’s your money: car break-ins can cost you, even if you’re not the victim Suspects stealing your money and your sense of security: scenes like this are playing out across SWFL on a nightly basis. In 2017, valuables were taken from more than 120,000 cars across Florida, and people are making it easy for criminals to do it. More: A breakdown of larceny crimes in Florida from January – December […]
MARCO ISLAND More than a half million dollars paid for incomplete hurricane repairs A company from Indiana collected at least $565,478 to fix hurricane Irma damage for homeowners and businesses who were under the impression they were affiliated with a licensed local contractor. Months after handing over his entire first insurance draw to Remodeling Services and Complete Restoration in October, Matt Braunstein stood in his living room and […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda neighbors anticipating flooding from weekend subtropical storm Neighbors in one Punta Gorda neighborhood say it’s common to see inches of standing water on the road in front of Faith Lutheran Church every single time it rains. “The roads flood really bad that you can’t even get through,” said church member Donna Harrelson. Charlotte County confirms it’s a problem area that’s often prone […]