Warm, dry and breezy afternoon after a comfortable morningEvent held in Naples for National Crime Victims Week
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell resort ranks top 15 in Conde Nast readers’ poll A popular beach resort on Fort Myers Beach was ranked number 15 in the state by Conde Nast Traveler’s 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards. The Pink Shell is not only famous in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city councilman leaving after 17 years A significant change is on the horizon for one Southwest Florida City. Councilman Johnny Streets said he will not seek re-election at the end of his term in 2024.
NORTH PORT North Port road reopens early Wednesday Price Blvd. in North Port has reopened between Salford and Cranberry Blvd after damage from heavy rainfall, causing a depression.
WINK NEWS Nearly $1 million worth of cocaine washes up on Florida beach United States Border Patrol agents, along with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, seized almost $1 million worth of cocaine that had floated its way on to a beach in Daytona.
BONITA SPRINGS Missing and endangered Bonita Springs man found safe Lee County deputies search for missing and endangered 36-year-old Bonita Springs man. Shawn Ryan Petrik was last seen on Duchess Lane.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pay-by-plate parking starts for Lee County beaches If you’re heading to the beach, Monday is the first day of Lee County’s new pay-by-plate parking system, Text 2 Park.
FORT MYERS The Laboratory Theatre uses loophole to bring banned book to students Florida state lawmakers have passed laws banning certain books, however; The Laboratory Theater is utilizing a way to educate students.
CAPE CORAL Matlacha residents show resilience one year after Hurricane Ian As part of the first anniversary of Hurricane Ian, WINK News is highlighting how local Southwest Florida residents have been recovering.
BUCKINGHAM LCSO investigating suspicious scene off of a road in Buckingham An active police scene is going on in Buckingham near Riverdale High School and Portico Blvd. The purpose of the investigation is unknown.
SANIBEL New beach parking system to roll out next week Going to the beach just got a little more expensive. Lee County is launching a new parking payment system next Monday.