Overbilled for overflow of water; Residents stuck with hefty water billScoreless Eagle up for award at NIL Summit
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 survived 11 fentanyl overdoses 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.
NEW YORK (AP) Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday at Donald Trump’s hush money trial, describing for jurors a sexual encounter the porn actor says she had with him in 2006
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 survived 11 fentanyl overdoses 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.
NEW YORK (AP) Stormy Daniels describes meeting Trump during occasionally graphic testimony in hush money trial Stormy Daniels took the witness stand Tuesday at Donald Trump’s hush money trial, describing for jurors a sexual encounter the porn actor says she had with him in 2006
‘Team Draft’ honors current patients and survivors of lung cancer A former NFL player is spreading awareness about lung cancer in the name of a loved one. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths, and one in 16 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime. Keasha Draft would cheer for her husband and best friend, former NFL […]
NORTH FORT MYERS CROW says SWFL Eagle Cam eaglets are in good shape E17 and E18, the two eaglets removed from the SWFL Eagle Cam nest, are in good condition, according to a Facebook post from the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife. CROW, on Sanibel, removed the week-old eaglets from their nest on Friday afternoon to examine them after noticing the eaglets’ eyes were crusty and only […]
WINK NEWS Tampa business excited for positive economic impact of Super Bowl LV Super Bowl LV preparations are underway to ensure it’s a memorable and safe experience for everyone during the pandemic. Many Tampa business once struggling to make ends meet are now able to hire employees back all thanks to the big game. Either the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or the Kansas City Chiefs will walk off the […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS New travel restrictions going into effect this week means wearing a mask at the airport The next time you fly out of RSW, or any airport, make sure you wear your mask. And, if you’re planning on leaving the country, make sure to quarantine when you get back. These are just two of the travel restrictions that will be going into effect Tuesday under President Biden’s new executive order. If […]
NAPLES Nothing done after Naples woman attacked by dog In October, just a few months after a woman moved in, she was attacked by her neighbor’s dog. On Saturday, she was informed by code enforcement that the dog she was attacked by was not deemed to be dangerous. Nadine Nardi and her Chihuahua were both attacked by the dog. While code enforcement told her […]
FORT MYERS Slow vaccine rollout means long timeline for a fully vaccinated Florida Many seniors in the state are frustrated with the COVID-19 vaccination process. And, at the rate we’re going now, it could take another year and a half to vaccinate all 770,000 people in Lee County. Some wonder, will the two-dose process slow down vaccinations even more? There are 4,500,000 people that are 65 and older […]
LEHIGH ACRES Trash piling up in Lehigh Acres has neighbors upset Trash is beginning to pile up in an area of Southwest Florida. From food wrappers to car parts, neighbors in Lehigh Acres have seen it all. And they’re upset that nothing is being done. Most of the roads in Lehigh Acres are lined with trash. So many people have taken to Facebook to post about […]
MANATEE COUNTY Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists members volunteer to vaccinate Floridians After hearing that there may be a shortage of people to give you the COVID-19 vaccine, Florida nurses did their best to help out. The Florida Nurses Association is volunteering to vaccinate others and about 100 are right here in Southwest Florida. As if a 40-hour workweek wasn’t enough, registered nurse Jose Castillo now drives […]
FORT MYERS FDOT to start work on ‘Diverging Diamond’ project in Fort Myers A major road construction project could change how long it takes you to get to work in Fort Myers. The Florida Department of Transportation is going to begin work on the “Diverging Diamond Interchange Project” starting at Colonial Boulevard and I-75. On weekends, traffic on Colonial and further north on State Road 82 near MLK […]
FORT MYERS Many in SWFL are frustrated by the COVID-19 vaccine appointment call back process Many of you have been sitting right beside your phone waiting for an 833 phone number to call you back after attempting to make an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Those calls will be continuing for the next three days. But the people waiting for those calls say the chance to see their family […]