Record-breaking number of cars out this holiday season, road rage more likely

The holiday season is supposed to be a time filled with joy and happiness, but not everyone is showing the holiday cheer when they get behind the wheel of their cars. It’s been a record-breaking number of cars on the road this holiday season. “A lot more cars,” said Diane Privitera. “I came at the […]

YouTube video tipped off police about Cape Coral armed burglar suspect

An accused gun thief was caught after he and a group of thieves were recorded attempting to steal a gun safe that fell out of a suspected vehicle. The victim told WINK News it was a rap video on YouTube that showcased his gun that helped police arrest the suspect. The suspect, Dominique Elijah Hutchinson, […]

SWFL man goes on last-minute Christmas shopping mission

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the lot — Sebastian Fujihara — not a present he’s bought. “I’ve been working the past five days,” Fujihara. “And I haven’t been having time, so today’s the perfect day to come get some shopping.” Fujihara usually shops from behind his computer screen. “Last year, I bought […]

Cape Coral pup rescued from tattered shelter subjected to by its owner. (Credit: WINK News)

Cape Coral homeowner subjected pup to a tattered storm ridden shelter

A pup is safe and warm after neighbors in Cape Coral jumped into action and got it the help it needed. Cape Coral neighbors said the dog was kept in an outdoor kennel with tattered covering. Lee County said the owner was warned four times already. The Gulf Coast Humane Society recommends all pets be […]

FILE: RSW security checkpoint (Credit: WINK News/FILE)

Busy holiday travel season kicks off at SWFL International Airport

Thousands of you are traveling on Sunday to make it home for the holidays. We are keeping track of the travel conditions for you. A spokesperson for Southwest Florida International Airport told WINK News that from Dec. 22 until Jan. 4 they expect nearly 600,000 people to travel through RSW. They expect Christmas Day and […]

Holidays Without Hunger: Volunteers pack thousands of meals so no one goes hungry

Thousands of volunteers gathered to pack hundreds of thousands of meals for those in Southwest Florida and abroad experiencing food insecurity this holiday season. Nonprofit Meals of Hope hosted its annual “Holidays Without Hunger” event at Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers Saturday, where volunteers helped to scoop and seal meal packs that will […]

Cape Coral family seeks help after father and husband dies

What was expected to be a joyous time for a Southwest Florida family turned into tragedy when their father died unexpectedly. Community members are stepping up to help during the family’s time of need in the wake of a tragedy. The Gregg-Donaldson family in Cape Coral was looking forward to a new addition to their […]

SWFL cemeteries observe National Wreaths Across America Day

“Remember our fallen U.S. veterans. Honor those who serve. Teach your children the value of freedom.” That’s the motto of Wreaths Across America. Friends and neighbors gathered across Southwest Florida Saturday to fulfill that motto and laid wreaths on the graves of fallen soldiers for National Wreaths Across America Day. Community members saluted those who […]

Blue Christmas: For some, the holiday’s bring more sadness than cheer

The Christmas tree, decorations and presents are all supposed to be signs of holiday cheer, but for some, the holidays can be anything but joyful. It’s a time when they experience their greatest grief. It’s called Blue Christmas. And a group here in Southwest Florida is offering to help if you’re “down in the dumps” over […]

Eric Decker, who helps kids with 3H Exchange. (Credit: WINK News)

Joint effort gives hundreds of Lee County homeless students toys, meals

For some homeless people in Lee County, all they want this Christmas season is a roof over their heads and a warm meal in their bellies. For six years, a group has been helping to make sure they get not only what they need, but toys, too. To Eric Decker, bins before him are more […]