Dietitian advises on healthy eating with weight loss medsFort Myers metal plant fire cleanup underway, business resumes
WINK NEWS Dietitian advises on healthy eating with weight loss meds Weight loss drugs are changing the game for those looking to shed pounds. However, they come with an important consideration: while they help curb appetite, maintaining proper nutrition is crucial.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers metal plant fire cleanup underway, business resumes A large fire erupted at Mome Metals Recycling on Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard in Fort Myers, leaving significant damage but not halting operations for long.
Evacuations underway due to brush fire near mm 110 off I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a brush fire is present at mile marker 110 on I-75 southbound in Collier County.
NORTH FORT MYERS Crime Stoppers seeks suspect in North Fort Myers theft Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a person suspected of grand theft in North Fort Myers.
BONITA SPRINGS FWC: Manatee killed by head-on boat crash on Big Hickory Island The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is conducting a necropsy on a manatee that washed ashore on Big Hickory Island.
Junior Achievement of SWFL inducts 4 into Hall of Fame A who’s who of the local business community celebrated four regional leaders March 25 at Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s annual banquet honoring this year’s Business Hall of Fame inductees.
fort myers beach Fort Myers Beach to implement temporary emergency traffic measure to assist EMS response The Town of Fort Myers Beach and the FMB Fire District have implemented a temporary emergency measure due to response time concerns with first responders and traffic.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County woman out on bond arrested again for drug trafficking, possession The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman who allegedly violated her bond as she was caught trafficking and possessing several forms of drugs.
FORT MYERS Florida Southwestern State College to hold free Spring Concert series Florida Southwestern State College is set to hold a series of free concerts throughout April.
the weather authority Mostly sunny, warmer for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking mostly sunny conditions, bringing warmer temperatures throughout this Wednesday.
Collier County teen injured in violent parking lot incident A teenager is fighting for his life after a violent confrontation in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers recycling facility catches fire; smoke visible for miles Thick smoke erupted from a Fort Myers recycling facility on Tuesday evening as flames tore through the building.
ROTONDA Rotonda residents worry as legal battle over bridge closure heats up Charlotte County is gearing up for a legal battle over the Rotonda Bridge, which has been closed since Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers’ Howard Sapp seeks to break GOP hold in district 19 race Howard Sapp has announced his candidacy to represent Southwest Florida in Washington, D.C. Sapp, a Democrat, aims to succeed Republican Congressman Byron Donalds, who is running for governor of Florida.
FORT MYERS Laser lockup: Teen arrested for pointing laser at LCSO aviation unit A Lee County teenager has been arrested for pointing a laser at an aircraft, a dangerous act that poses significant risks to aviation safety.
WINK NEWS Dietitian advises on healthy eating with weight loss meds Weight loss drugs are changing the game for those looking to shed pounds. However, they come with an important consideration: while they help curb appetite, maintaining proper nutrition is crucial.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers metal plant fire cleanup underway, business resumes A large fire erupted at Mome Metals Recycling on Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard in Fort Myers, leaving significant damage but not halting operations for long.
Evacuations underway due to brush fire near mm 110 off I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a brush fire is present at mile marker 110 on I-75 southbound in Collier County.
NORTH FORT MYERS Crime Stoppers seeks suspect in North Fort Myers theft Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help identifying a person suspected of grand theft in North Fort Myers.
BONITA SPRINGS FWC: Manatee killed by head-on boat crash on Big Hickory Island The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is conducting a necropsy on a manatee that washed ashore on Big Hickory Island.
Junior Achievement of SWFL inducts 4 into Hall of Fame A who’s who of the local business community celebrated four regional leaders March 25 at Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida’s annual banquet honoring this year’s Business Hall of Fame inductees.
fort myers beach Fort Myers Beach to implement temporary emergency traffic measure to assist EMS response The Town of Fort Myers Beach and the FMB Fire District have implemented a temporary emergency measure due to response time concerns with first responders and traffic.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County woman out on bond arrested again for drug trafficking, possession The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman who allegedly violated her bond as she was caught trafficking and possessing several forms of drugs.
FORT MYERS Florida Southwestern State College to hold free Spring Concert series Florida Southwestern State College is set to hold a series of free concerts throughout April.
the weather authority Mostly sunny, warmer for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking mostly sunny conditions, bringing warmer temperatures throughout this Wednesday.
Collier County teen injured in violent parking lot incident A teenager is fighting for his life after a violent confrontation in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers recycling facility catches fire; smoke visible for miles Thick smoke erupted from a Fort Myers recycling facility on Tuesday evening as flames tore through the building.
ROTONDA Rotonda residents worry as legal battle over bridge closure heats up Charlotte County is gearing up for a legal battle over the Rotonda Bridge, which has been closed since Hurricane Ian.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers’ Howard Sapp seeks to break GOP hold in district 19 race Howard Sapp has announced his candidacy to represent Southwest Florida in Washington, D.C. Sapp, a Democrat, aims to succeed Republican Congressman Byron Donalds, who is running for governor of Florida.
FORT MYERS Laser lockup: Teen arrested for pointing laser at LCSO aviation unit A Lee County teenager has been arrested for pointing a laser at an aircraft, a dangerous act that poses significant risks to aviation safety.
Fort Myers car theft ring: 5 caught, 1 at large after 80 rentals stolen Authorities have arrested five individuals and are searching for a sixth suspect in connection with a major car theft ring in Florida.
Charlotte County pushes for statewide animal abuse registry law A new bill introduced to the Florida Senate aims to create a statewide registry of individuals convicted of animal abuse.
FORT MYERS 2 accused of trafficking ‘pink cocaine’ in Fort Myers Yesterday, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested two illegal immigrants from Colombia for the possession and trafficking of “Tusi” cocaine, also known as “pink cocaine.”
Man arrested for failure to appear for trial on child sex abuse charges An Okeechobee man has been arrested after allegedly failing to appear for trial on child sex abuse charges.
NORTH FORT MYERS Law enforcement raids home in North Fort Myers Law enforcement conducted a raid on Wednesday at a home on Everson Miles Circle in North Fort Myers.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man arrested on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested a 71-year-old Lehigh Acres man on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
COLLIER COUNTY Missing double-amputee Collier teen found safe The Florida Department of Law Enforcement released a new picture of a double-amputee teenager who remains missing from Collier County.
NAPLES Alert for missing Collier County teen canceled, found safe The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a teenager who was last seen in South Naples and reported missing a week ago.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: child-like sex dolls, loaded guns and a hot dog This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features child-like sex dolls, loaded guns, and a puppy left in a hot truck.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man accused of having child-like sex doll A man from Bonita Springs was arrested earlier this week after allegedly possessing a sex doll that resembled a child.