November 25, 2015

FORT MYERS, Fla. – Gas prices are at their lowest point in seven years, according to AAA. The national average for a gallon of regular is $2.06, down 75-cents from a year ago. On average, drivers in southwest florida are paying even less, around $2.02 a gallon. Drivers like Robert Ross, say they’re thankful for the […]

FORT MYERS, Fla.- This Black Friday, you’ll see plenty of long lines in Southwest Florida. In fact, in some stores, the wait times may be worse than ever, but it’s not because more shoppers will be hitting the stores. Consumer experts fear the lines will be longer because of the chip issued on new debit […]

MARCO ISLAND, Fla.- A family and their dogs were rescued from their sinking pontoon boat an hour off of Marco Island. The family was heading to Cape Romano when water began flooding their pontoon boat. The family says there was a foot of water coming on board from the back of the boat. A helicopter […]

NORTH NAPLES, Fla.- Around half a dozen people are living in their cars after they had to move out of their rentals because of price increases. In a North Naples parking lot, a woman who wants to go by the name “Debbie” says she’s been in her car for two months and can’t afford to […]

FORT MYERS, Fla.- A Lee County mother is demanding answers, after a school resource officer used a Taser on her 15-year-old son to break up a fight. The boy’s parents say, not only are they disturbed by the video, but also the Lee County School District’s reaction. “When I saw the video, I got real disturbed,” said Michael Searcy, referring […]

CAPE CORAL, Fla.- Duffy’s Sports Bar and Grill, a popular restaurant in Cape Coral, was cited for grease and food found in and around a storm drain on its property. City code enforcement says Duffy’s is not taking responsibility for the mess. A man working nearby noticed a strong smell. “I went over there and […]

EAST NAPLES, Fla. – Dozens of families who were supposed to move into a new retirement and continuing care community weeks ago, will not be able to spend Thanksgiving at home because of construction delays. “We’re dying to get the rest of the facilities opened up over here,” said Jim Dishop. Dishop and his wife are […]

FORT MYERS, Fla. – A follow-up to a Call for Action investigation found “pink” tax exists on more than just store shelves, it also exists in at least one popular service. WINK News went undercover to test dry cleaners at various locations across Southwest Florida. We purchased a man’s small blue, button-up shirt made out […]