FORT MYERS Garbage truck falls in sinkhole caused by water main break along U.S. 41 It’s not something you see every day. A garbage truck fell into a large sinkhole along U.S. 41 in Fort Myers, Tuesday morning. The roadway was softened by a water main break which caused the sinkhole. Multiple crews were on scene assisting with the crash and water main break which caused congestion along U.S. 41 […]
FORT MYERS New signal timers will speed up commute times in Lee County As you head out the door you might be dreading the gridlock that is your daily drive, but now new technology is coming out that will fix the congestion. Signal timing is one of the key ways the county keeps traffic flowing, not just during the season, but all year. Here is how it works: […]
FORT MYERS Merchant Marine veteran remembers his time in service Monday morning, we salute honor, courage and eternal values of those who served, and WINK News reported, Nicole Lauren spoke to one local veteran who had a critical role in both the European and Pacific theaters of WWII. “It was war time ….I was walking down the street with three of my buddies… and we […]
SAN CARLOS PARK Veterans attend honorary breakfast at San Carlos Park Elementary Monday is Veterans Day, and if you are active or retired Military, WINK News thanks you for your service. Friday, Lee County students are learning about the importance of honoring our men and women in uniform. It’s not only an honor to our veterans, but it is also a moment to teach the kids what […]
CAPE CORAL One month since the murder of two Cape Coral women and still no charges Thursday marks one month since the murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz, and still no charges have been made. Police call Wade Wilson a person of interest, and he reportedly confessed to the crimes on a jail house call to an ex-girlfriend. He’s currently in jail for a different case. Thursday morning, police tell […]
FORT MYERS Putting tracking apps to the test for Halloween More and more people are using tracking apps to keep tabs on each other, but are those apps good to use on Halloween night? There are plenty of tracking apps to choose from, and WINK News put a few of them to the test to see how well they really work. The first app tested […]
FORT MYERS Beware of CBD laced candy when out trick or treating Police and doctors are warning parents to be aware of candy infused with CBD that looks very similar to normal candies passed out on Halloween. CBD is a derivative of marijuana and comes with a serious caution. Ingesting CBD laces candy can cause fatigue, drowsiness, and it could also badly interact with other medications you […]
COLLIER COUNTY Stone crab festival in Naples kicks off on Friday There has been a change in the last few days in the red ride conditions around Southwest Florida. Higher concentrations have been found in Charlotte County, but now less in Collier County, where just last week there were higher concentrations of it. Now it is low to moderate. What does this mean for the stone […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Organization helps renew, honor historic cemeteries The New Prospect Cemetery in North Fort Myers isn’t really new; it’s been here for generations. But over the years, the resting place has become overgrown. “People get transient, there’s less family in town,” said the cemetery’s caretaker, Nadia Stebbins. To Stebbins, this place is more than just a cemetery. Generations of her family are […]