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
Citizen Police Academy: ‘Shoot’ or ‘don’t shoot’ firearm training FORT MYERS, Fla.- Facing life or death, would you pull the trigger? WINK News continues to take you behind the badge, training with Fort Myers Police Department officers. You might be surprised to learn, that a gun is not a police officer’s best weapon. In fact, police records show that out of 140 FMPD officers, only five […]
Lee Memorial Health System asks for breast milk donations LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Breast milk can make a huge difference in a baby’s life, but sometimes mothers have a hard time producing it on their own. WINK News found out Lee Memorial Health System has opened two new breast milk depots, but they need help getting the milk from mothers who can give. “If my […]
FGCU Lands Six All-Conference Selections The FGCU Baseball team placed six players on the Atlantic Sun All-Conference awards list, announced on Tuesday. Junior first baseman and Bishop Verot grad Nick Rivera was a First-Team selection after posting a .360 batting average with a league-leading 67 RBI. Brady Anderson, Jake Noll and Tyler Selesky earned Second Team honors while Matt Reardon […]
LCSO employee on leave as sheriff’s office investigates offensive drawing LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A Lee County Sheriff’s Office employee was placed on administrative leave over a drawing. This is all started after North Fort Myers baseball coach Tavaris Gary posted a photo to Facebook of a drawing depicting him with what appears to be a noose around his neck. A video posted to social media […]
Four charities accused of bilking donors out of millions TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida’s Attorney General Pam Bondi along with the Federal Trade Commission and law enforcement from every state and the District of Columbia have charged four cancer charities with bilking more than $187 million from donors. CHARITY COMPLAINTS The charities at the center of the federal court complaint are Cancer Fund of America, […]
End of year exams invalid for some courses in Collier County COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- There are more problems with Florida’s new testing system. Collier County is not using end of year tests on final grades in three subjects after the state says the tests are invalid. The State of Florida says it can’t verify the accuracy of tests in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. Therefore, […]
Quarterback Everett Golson transferring to Florida State Former Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson says he is transferring to Florida State, where he will have the chance to replace Jameis Winston. In a statement to Fox Sports, Golson said Tuesday after much consideration he will spend his fifth year of eligibility with the Seminoles. Golson graduated from Notre Dame on Sunday. He will […]
Fort Myers Police investigate early morning business burglary FORT MYERS, Fla.- Fort Myers Police Officers are investigating a break-in this morning at Vapin’ by the Beach on Lee Boulevard right near the Lee County line. The burglary happened early this morning. Officers responded to find a broken window in the front of the business. They tell WINK News items were stolen, but money […]
Treat yourself to a spa day for the children FORT MYERS, Fla. – For the 6th year, SPADA Salon & Day Spa is holding their annual SPADA-thon, in an effort to raise money for the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida and the PACE Center for Girls of Lee County. All for just a donation of $5 or a gently worn dress you can […]
Deadly crash closes US 41 in North Fort Myers NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed one and sent two to the the hospital Tuesday Morning. Witnesses tell WINK News that a blue Mustang was traveling at a high rate speed Northbound on US 41 when it struck the drivers side of a silver Honda, killing […]