Oversharing on social media can be risky

Social media is great for catching up with friends, remembering birthdays and seeing major life milestones. But it’s not goo to post too much personal information to online accounts. WINK News looked at why oversharing on social media can be risky. Treating your personal page like a diary is never a good idea. Even if […]

Technology helps consumers get money back on late deliveries

When you shop online, you can usually get a refund if you need to return an item that is damaged or decide it is wrong for you. Online forums are full of customers complaining about late deliveries. New consumer technology gets money back for customers without any heavy lifting. “When people don’t get their guaranteed […]

FMPD received $1 mil for inmate re-entry program

Fort Myers has received money from the federal government to help inmates re-enter society after serving their time behind bars. The Department of Justice will grant $1 million to Fort Myers Police Department to establish an inmate re-entry program into society. “I struggled,” said Neil Volz, a convicted felon. “I went from job opportunity, to […]

A voting sticker presented to a constituent after casting a ballot. Photo via CBS News.

Naples business owners let employees vote on Election Day

In less than 15 hours, the polls will open for Election Day. More than 5 million Florida voters have already cast their ballots, but the push isn’t over. WINK News spoke to business owners who are encouraging their employees to head to the polls. “Not only would I encourage it, I would say that it’s […]

Sheriff’s deputies search for individual in Bonita Springs

Employees at a diner in Lee County were told to stay inside by sheriff’s deputies this weekend. Deputies on foot and in a helicopter were searching for someone. Lee County Sheriff’s Office searched for an unnamed individual in Bonita Springs Sunday night. K9-unit dogs were on scene. Employees at the Waffle House were told to […]

Weekend update on local and state sports

Titles and trips to the championship are on the line, as FGCU teams competed this weekend, while 14 Southwest Florida football teams are heading into playoffs. WINK News also looks at the upcoming Dunk City, FGCU men’s basketball, season. Get some of the latest updates on local and state sports from Sunday at WINK News. […]

Dead body found near churches in Fort Myers

Sundays off Lincoln Boulevard and Brown Street in Fort Myers are usually buzzing with churchgoers. During morning services, the hum of police cars and murmurs of shock interrupted prayer among almost every congregation in proximity. A body was discovered nearby. An unidentified body was discovered near Church of the Living God in Fort Myers Sunday. […]

Charlotte County man steals from 7-Eleven, punches police dog

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said a man stole items at a convenience store in Charlotte County. When CCSO caught up to the suspect, he punched a K9-unit dog. The suspect has not been apprehended by police.    According to CCSO, the suspect stole $7 in items from a 7-Eleven off the 3300 block of Tamiami Trail and then fled the scene Sunday.    CCSO caught up with the suspect. When the […]

Local auto repair shop gifts fallen police officer’s family

The family of a fallen Fort Myers Police officer has a new way to honor his memory. Police Officer Adam Jobbers Miller’s family was presented with a custom design to his jeep Saturday. Owners James and Linda Thompson of the Fort Myers auto-repair shop, Savage 4×4, donated their time and effort to redo Officer Miller’s […]

Sanibel Island firefighters put out brush fire

About one acre of brush was burned down in Lee County. The assistant fire chief of Sanibel Island said a truck caught fire after getting stuck in the mud. It took about three hours for multiple crews to put out the flames. Firefighters put out a brush fire on Sanibel Island off Island Inn Road […]