High School hoops: SWFL vs. Florida Challenge

Highlights from today’s Southwest Florida vs. Florida Challenge at Fort Myers High School. SCORES: Girls Miami Country Day, 90, Fort Myers 59 Boys Lehigh 76,  Dunedin 63 Tarpon Springs 86, Fort Myers 67 Park Vista 63, Dunbar 37

Too many selfies a sign of psychopathy?

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Most people take selfies with our smartphones, yet, some do it much more than others. Now, doctors and researchers say snapping too many selfies could be a sign of psychopathic behavior. The “selfie” is a picture taken of yourself that is uploaded to social media. “I am just not into them, I feel weird […]

Detectives on the hunt for repeat offender

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help tracking down a repeat offender who’s been dodging the long arm of the law for the last four months. Eddie Deleon currently faces felony drug charges out of Lee County, and has been able to avoid arrest from several area law enforcement […]

Driver escapes unharmed after crashing into canal

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- East Naples Firefighters tell WINK News the driver of an SUV escaped without injuries after crashing into a canal on North Road. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. Friday. The driver says he was following another vehicle when he ended up in the canal bed. The canal is dry right now, but firefighters […]

FGCU men and women begin conference title defense with doubleheader

Florida Gulf Coast hosts a basketball doubleheader on Saturday. The women play Stetson at 4:00 p.m. and the men’s game is scheduled to tip-off at 7:00 p.m. It will be the biggest home game of the season for the women as the Hatters are the Eagles biggest threat. FGCU (13-2) will be trying to extend […]

Local hero’s home gets a much needed makeover

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- A veteran’s home is getting a complete makeover! WINK News was there as the disabled Air force pilot’s home was transformed into his “dream house.” “I’m so appreciative.” A new chapter is beginning for 91-year-old Air force pilot Melvin McClain and his wife. “It looks good, I’m sure we will be a lot […]

Local company trains civilians to handle dangerous situations

HENDRY COUNTY, Fla.- On the heels of the attacks in France, WINK News is digging deeper into how you can stay safe should you ever find yourself in a dangerous and frightening situation. A Southwest Florida company is offering training to civilians, so you can protect yourself against carjackings, active shooters and kidnapping. It’s estimated […]

Medical marijuana amendment could return in 2016

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Just when you thought you were safe from political ads, it seems like the fight over medical marijuana is making an encore. The contest to legalize the drug for medical uses fell short at the polls last November, but the battle is likely to play out again in 2016. Attorney John Morgan […]

Community can help create Fort Myers Police Diversity Training

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- The Fort Myers Police Department is changing the way it trains officers, and you get to have a say in it. The department is taking unprecedented steps to get the community involved in diversity training. FMPD is working on a new diversity and sensitivity training program. What makes it unique, is that […]