Off-duty officers hold fundraisers for fallen Charlotte County sergeantCity of Cape Coral offers free Wi-Fi at select public parks
PUNTA GORDA Off-duty officers hold fundraisers for fallen Charlotte County sergeant There were fundraisers all across the SWFL community to support the family of fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Elio Diaz on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral offers free Wi-Fi at select public parks The City of Cape Coral has announced that free Wi-Fi will be available at selected parks.
fort myers City Takers director speaks on how he helps troubled youth Through love and care for his community, one Southwest Florida man has created a program aimed at helping troubled youths in need.
Some flight cancelations loom over RSW as severe weather approaches parts of US Holiday travel continues for many; however, due to severe weather in the eastern and southern United States, some flights have either been delayed or canceled.
36th critically endangered Florida panther death in 2024; struck by vehicle in Lee County A vehicle in Lee County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida panther, marking the 36th death recorded in 2024.
the weather authority Increasing humidity, rain chances this weekend The Weather Authority is tracking increased humidity and higher rain chances this weekend.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from Milton A Cape Coral homeowner is taking Lee County Electric Cooperative to court after losing their home in Hurricane Milton.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Local barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Pioneer Cuts Barber Shop in Port Charlotte will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from every customer who comes in on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Fire ignites in Cape Coral garage Authorities are responding to a house fire that ignited Friday night at a home in Cape Coral.
NAPLES Ciro Dominguez: wrap up of first year as Naples police chief Chief of Naples Police Department Ciro Dominguez started his law enforcement career at the NPD in 1982.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Where does the money go? $85 Million donation boosts non-profits in SWFL Last month billionaire Tom Golisano gave 41 of our non-profits a total of $85 million.
PORT CHARLOTTE FWC making progress in removing boats; neighbors aren’t convinced Derelict boats are still scattered in places like North Fort Myers, Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda or the Port Charlotte Beach Park.
A look back on some ‘miracle moments’ from 2024 Throughout the year, Wink News anchor Amanda Hall introduced us to dozens of kids persevering through illnesses and injuries. They’re our “Miracle moments.”
Updates on repairs to wall damaged by I-75 plane crash in February A grim reminder of a tragedy that hit Southwest Florida may soon go away.
Breast cancer treatment side effect for women of color Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer often face many side effects. One, called neuropathy, causes extreme pain and research shows it happens more often to Black women.
PUNTA GORDA Off-duty officers hold fundraisers for fallen Charlotte County sergeant There were fundraisers all across the SWFL community to support the family of fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Elio Diaz on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral offers free Wi-Fi at select public parks The City of Cape Coral has announced that free Wi-Fi will be available at selected parks.
fort myers City Takers director speaks on how he helps troubled youth Through love and care for his community, one Southwest Florida man has created a program aimed at helping troubled youths in need.
Some flight cancelations loom over RSW as severe weather approaches parts of US Holiday travel continues for many; however, due to severe weather in the eastern and southern United States, some flights have either been delayed or canceled.
36th critically endangered Florida panther death in 2024; struck by vehicle in Lee County A vehicle in Lee County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida panther, marking the 36th death recorded in 2024.
the weather authority Increasing humidity, rain chances this weekend The Weather Authority is tracking increased humidity and higher rain chances this weekend.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from Milton A Cape Coral homeowner is taking Lee County Electric Cooperative to court after losing their home in Hurricane Milton.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Local barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Pioneer Cuts Barber Shop in Port Charlotte will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from every customer who comes in on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Fire ignites in Cape Coral garage Authorities are responding to a house fire that ignited Friday night at a home in Cape Coral.
NAPLES Ciro Dominguez: wrap up of first year as Naples police chief Chief of Naples Police Department Ciro Dominguez started his law enforcement career at the NPD in 1982.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Where does the money go? $85 Million donation boosts non-profits in SWFL Last month billionaire Tom Golisano gave 41 of our non-profits a total of $85 million.
PORT CHARLOTTE FWC making progress in removing boats; neighbors aren’t convinced Derelict boats are still scattered in places like North Fort Myers, Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda or the Port Charlotte Beach Park.
A look back on some ‘miracle moments’ from 2024 Throughout the year, Wink News anchor Amanda Hall introduced us to dozens of kids persevering through illnesses and injuries. They’re our “Miracle moments.”
Updates on repairs to wall damaged by I-75 plane crash in February A grim reminder of a tragedy that hit Southwest Florida may soon go away.
Breast cancer treatment side effect for women of color Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer often face many side effects. One, called neuropathy, causes extreme pain and research shows it happens more often to Black women.
WINK NEWS Deadline approaches to register to vote for primary election in SWFL Early voting for the primary election starts less than a month from now, which means deadlines are fast approaching.
LEHIGH ACRES Teenagers break in, wreak havoc at snowbird home in Lehigh Acres Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call just after 6 p.m. in Lehigh Acres Wednesday evening about a break-in at a home that was meant to be vacant.
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO investigating after dog found dead, wrapped in trash bag in Lehigh Acres canal Deputies are investigating after a dog was found dead in a Lehigh Acres canal, wrapped tightly inside a black trash bag.
LEHIGH ACRES Man accused of breaking into Lehigh Acres home, threatening woman and 2 kids A Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a woman’s home and threatening her and her two children.
LEHIGH ACRES Leeland Heights Blvd. closed after power pole struck during crash This morning, a power pole was struck in a crash in Lehigh Acres, closing Leeland Heights Boulevard near 8th Avenue.
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO rules death of woman in Lehigh Acres suspicious; boyfriend’s body found in Hillsborough A death investigation in Lehigh Acres where a woman was found dead has been ruled suspicious by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County deputies swarm Lehigh Acres neighborhood Over the weekend, Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies swarmed a Lehigh Acres neighborhood near Lee Boulevard and Gunnery Road.
WINK NEWS Heavy rainfall impacted many in SWFL, here’s what viewers and travelers dealt with Heavy rain has saturated Southwest Florida this week, leading to widespread flooding and rising waters in low-lying areas.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 dead, 1 seriously injured after Lehigh acres crash The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Lehigh Acres that left one person injured and one dead.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man sentenced to 110 years in prison for production of child pornography A man from Lehigh Acres has been sentenced to 110 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to the production of child pornography.