Medical Moments: Dealing with abdominal pain

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Abdominal pain is something we all likely experience at some point in our lives. Most of the time, it’s not serious– but there are some instances where you might need to get medical attention. Dr. Stephen Moenning with Lee Physician Group talks more about the warning signs.

Pet Pals

FORT MYERS, Fla.- It’s Tuesday and that means it’s time for our Pet Pals segment. Joining us is Dr. Whitney Whitford from the Animal Medical Center of Lehigh Acres. Dr. Whitford says Tabatha is the perfect companion for any potential pet owners who want a quiet and low maintenance pet. To adopt an animal, call the […]

Under Armour’s new shirt under fire

The Under Armour brand is under fire for it’s new “Band of Ballers” shirt. The company is pulling it off the shelves after several people are calling it disrespectful to veterans. The design shows the men raising a basketball hoops in a similar way to the iconic flag raising on Iwo Jima during World War […]

Speed limit lowered throughout Cape Coral neighborhoods

CAPE CORAL, Fla. –  Speeding was the topic of discussion Monday in Cape Coral. Some people want to lower the neighborhood speed limit, but others question how the city can enforce this change. In a 5 – 3 vote, City Council agreed to draft the ordinance to reduce inner streets speed limit from 30 mph to […]

Canterbury falls, Bishop Verot advances to State Championship

The Bishop Verot baseball team beat Gulliver Prep, 4-1 to advance to Tuesday nights Class 4-A State Championship Game. The Vikings are 24-6. Canterbury ends the season, 22-5 after a 4-2 loss to Westminster Christian in the Class 3-A semifinals.

Citizen Police Academy: Inside SWAT team training

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Now, more than ever, police officers are under the microscope. From hiring, to patrols, everything is questioned. Monday night, WINK News takes you behind the badge here in Southwest Florida, to show you how officers are trained to act, in some of the most dangerous situations. Investigative reporter Sam Smink went through the training […]

Lee County woman shares story of sexual abuse as accused man gets new trial

LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A woman who says she was raped for six years as child is telling her story just hours before the man she says is responsible, goes on trial for a second time. WINK News has a policy against naming sex abuse victims, unless they give us permission and there’s a compelling reason […]

Construction underway on Kalea Bay high rise community

NORTH NAPLES, Fla.- Construction on a new high rise community is underway. The first of five towers at Kalea Bay is expected to be completed in two years. The resort-style community is located just north of Wiggins Pass on Vanderbilt Drive. Each high rise building will have a roof top pool, and sky lounge. There […]

Behind the Badge: Your look into FMPD’s Citizen Police Academy

FORT MYERS, Fla.- A WINK News exclusive is taking you behind the badge. Investigative reporter Sam Smink is giving you a rare look into the training officers with the Fort Myers Police Department get before they hit the streets. It’s all part of a ten week course called the Citizen Police Academy. It’s an experience […]