Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water billScoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
FORT MYERS Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water bill The Moore’s make ends meet living at The Cove for almost a year.
ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
Exclusive: Interview with woman who shares hope of recovery — on National Fentanyl Awareness Day Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that in 2020 they seized nearly two thousand grams of fentanyl. In 2023, that number jumped to over 8,000.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
Police: Cape Coral man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, kills fish named ‘Bean’ A man has been arrested after police said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, damaged her property and killed her pet fish.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
FORT MYERS Accusations of animal abuse at Lee County shelter An animal activist group said a local animal shelter is failing to find homes for stray pets, among other complaints.
PORT CHARLOTTE Court hearing held for Trails End Drive murder suspects Two suspects in the Trails End Drive murders were meant to appear in court on Tuesday.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
FORT MYERS Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water bill The Moore’s make ends meet living at The Cove for almost a year.
ESTERO Scoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit FGCU’s Brandon Dwyer is one of the big time performers in NIL despite having never scored a single point in his entire Eagle career.
What happens after a nuisance alligator is captured? For alligators, the month of May means we are in the heart of mating season in the Sunshine State.
Exclusive: Interview with woman who shares hope of recovery — on National Fentanyl Awareness Day Lee County Sheriff’s Office said that in 2020 they seized nearly two thousand grams of fentanyl. In 2023, that number jumped to over 8,000.
ESTERO FGCU star in the circle reflects on historical senior season The Eagles’ ace told WINK News she is focused on making every moment count before she hangs up her cleats for the last time.
NAPLES Pastrami Dan’s reopens in Naples after SUV crash Pastrami Dan’s in Naples welcomed customers once again, with people waiting at the door.
FGCU Two FGCU softball players playing for those who impacted their lives Two FGCU softball players, Riley Oakes and Olivia Black, are playing for friends who impacted their lives in a major way.
Police: Cape Coral man breaks into ex-girlfriend’s home, kills fish named ‘Bean’ A man has been arrested after police said he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s home, damaged her property and killed her pet fish.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family blessed with new home In about sixty days, Myrtle Dillard’s home on Lincoln Boulevard went from being run-down and unlivable to brand new.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte woman’s student loans forgiveness after consolidation One Port Charlotte woman was skeptical of her student loan consolidation and potential forgiveness but an email over the weekend changed her life.
FORT MYERS Accusations of animal abuse at Lee County shelter An animal activist group said a local animal shelter is failing to find homes for stray pets, among other complaints.
PORT CHARLOTTE Court hearing held for Trails End Drive murder suspects Two suspects in the Trails End Drive murders were meant to appear in court on Tuesday.
IRVING, Texas (AP) Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America after years of woes The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested after police allege he threatened to stab 7-Eleven workers Police have arrested a man who threatened to stab two 7-Eleven gas station employees with a knife.
Fort Myers Beach fire chief on paid administrative leave FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.,- Fort Myers Beach Fire Chief Darren White is on paid administrative leave. Fire Commissioners made the decision Tuesday night to not renew Chief White’s contract when it expires on September 30th. Starting tomorrow, Assistant Chief Tom May will take over the day-to-day operations. Any hiring and firing will go to the board. One […]
Bear slams into Lehigh couple FORT MYERS, Fla.–A picturesque vacation took a terrifying turn for a Lehigh Acres couple– when a bear attacked them. It happened just days ago at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. “The Park Ranger said if it had been a grizzly, it could have been a lot worse,” said Donna Doser. Donna and Vince Doser are […]
Red Sox shakeup, Dombrowski hired as president BOSTON (AP) – The Boston Red Sox have hired former Detroit Tigers boss Dave Dombrowski as the team’s new president. The Red Sox also said general manager Ben Cherington is leaving the club, two years after building the 2013 World Series champions. The Red Sox announced during their game against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday […]
Popular boat party’s future is unknown LEE COUNTY, Fla.,- Live music, thousands of people and hundreds of boats. A local young professional organization planned on throwing the bash over Labor Day weekend. They’ve held five previous parties, but this one is on hold. That’s because the Coast Guard is now requiring permits and organizers say it’s not fair. This is video […]
Sievers murder investigation: 7 weeks later BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – It’s been almost two months since Dr. Teresa Sievers was found brutally murdered in her Bonita Springs home, and many WINK News viewers have been asking us for updates on the case. So have we. It’s been weeks since investigators released any new information, and Tuesday the Lee County Sheriff’s Office declined our request […]
Dunk City in final of Sports Illustrated poll Online voting has advanced the 2013 FGCU basketball team through three rounds and the Eagles are now in the finals of Sports Illustrated’s “Best-ever Cinderellas.” The innovators of Dunk City are taking on the 2013 Wichita State team that made it to the Final Four as a 9-seed. FGCU became the first 15-seed to win […]
Check store signs before you buy LEE COUNTY, Fla. – A local grocery store changed its in-store advertisement after a consumer complaint about chocolate drink being advertised as chocolate milk. Matt Michener is a careful consumer. So when he was at the Fort Myers Save-A-Lot grocery store and saw a gallon of chocolate milk for sale at a cheaper price than […]
Arrest made in shooting near Elementary School HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. – One person is under arrest for a shooting near a southwest Florida elementary school. A teen was shot Monday afternoon. Tuesday, some parents are in disbelief after learning about a shooting across the street from where they drop their kids off everyday; Labelle Elementary. “It is a concern because, this is […]
Big wildfire threatens resort town in Washington CHELAN, Wash. (AP) – This scenic lakeside town in the Cascade Mountains counts on money from summer visitors, but many tourists fled after large wildfires erupted last week that burned dozens of homes and threaten many more. Mike Steele, director of the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce, said it’s too early to determine the economic […]