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Bubble Room to be featured on national television CAPTIVA, Fla. – It’s one of the quirkiest and most colorful restaurants in Southwest Florida. The Bubble Room is famous for its award-winning desserts, but now the restaurant is getting even more national attention on the Food Network’s new show “Craziest Restaurants in America.” The Bubble Room’s general manager, Stephen Peach, tells WINK News the […]
Protestors interrupt Bush’s speech at Miami Dade College MIAMI, Fla.- Right in the middle of Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign speech, a large group who call themselves “dreamers,” changed into lime green shirts, started chanting and marched outside. Protestors tell WINK News they don’t believe Bush is the right candidate for immigration reform. “I don’t believe that Jeb Bush is our option,” said protestor […]
Another teen party at Sun Splash Family Waterpark CAPE CORAL, Fla. – It’s party time again at Sun Splash Waterpark. It comes just two months after things got out of hand at an after-hours party with reports of underage drinking and sex in the pools. The popular water park is hoping things will be safer Friday night. Jordin Sparks took the stage putting […]
Hack could impact local federal employees FORT MYERS, Fla.- WINK News uncovered federal workers in Southwest Florida may have been affected in one of the worst cyber attacks we’ve ever seen. A new report suggests hackers stole personal information from every federal worker in the United States. Names, Social Security numbers, phone numbers and addresses were all hacked. Investigators believe the […]
FMPD officers may quit because of paychecks FORT MYERS, Fla. – WINK News is staying on top of a pressing story that could affect your safety. Just weeks ago, nearly two dozen Fort Myers firefighters lost their jobs and now we’re learning police could also be on their way out. “You are going to lose more officers,” said recently retired Fort Myers […]
Ft. Myers Relay for Life brings in thousands FORT MYERS, Fla.- There was a big party in downtown Fort Myers Wednesday night for a great cause. WINK News was at City Tavern where volunteers celebrated raising $55,000 for the American Cancer Society. The money was collected at the recent Relay for Life at City of Palms park.
Fort Myers gives green light to new auto junkyard FORT MYERS, Fla. – A controversial construction project in Fort Myers was approved Tuesday night. Garden Street Iron and Metal Recycling center on Metro Parkway and Hanson Street wants to add a self-serving auto parts junkyard. However, one city ordinance doesn’t allow them to expand while another ordinance does. The owner of the new auto […]
Collier killer wrote about mutilating bodies FORT MYERS, Fla.- Brand new, never-before-seen evidence has just been released to WINK News in one of the most graphic murders in Collier County history. Christopher Serna, 38, stabbed his girlfriend more than a 100 times four years ago, decapitated her, then put her head on a spike. Serna just reached a plea deal and […]
Local Fort Myers BBQ joint named one of best in nation FORT MYERS, Fla. – From baby back ribs to brisket. One spot in Southwest Florida was just named one of the top barbeque restaurants in the country. Trip Advisor just named Reuben’s Smokehouse on US 41 the fourth best BBQ joint in the nation. If you drive by not paying attention, you’ll miss it. You […]
WINK News getting more answers about Cape Coral apartment explosion CAPE CORAL, Fla. – Neighbors are demanding answers after a mysterious explosion rocked a Cape Coral apartment. The blast was so powerful, police say it blew off 31-year-old Justin McHenry’s arms from the elbow down. Authorities say the apartment’s door and windows were also blown out. There are still a lot of unknowns, like what […]