LEHIGH ACRES Flames shoot through roof of house in Lehigh Acres Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District said the people inside the house got out okay and no one was injured.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
NAPLES Naples man gets original Bob Ross paintings appraised Bob Ross took this blank canvas in a small studio in Muncie, Indiana, and transformed it into a beautiful masterpiece.
Lee Schools board considers full-day phone bans The biggest talking point in a Lee County School District safety presentation wasn’t about violence or drugs, it was about phones
PINE ISLAND FDOT asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to busy road The Florida Department of Transportation is asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to the busy road.
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
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 shares hope of recovery on National Fentanyl Awareness Day 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.
LEHIGH ACRES Flames shoot through roof of house in Lehigh Acres Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District said the people inside the house got out okay and no one was injured.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
NAPLES Naples man gets original Bob Ross paintings appraised Bob Ross took this blank canvas in a small studio in Muncie, Indiana, and transformed it into a beautiful masterpiece.
Lee Schools board considers full-day phone bans The biggest talking point in a Lee County School District safety presentation wasn’t about violence or drugs, it was about phones
PINE ISLAND FDOT asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to busy road The Florida Department of Transportation is asking you if bike and pedestrian lanes should be added to the busy road.
Food drive for mental health awareness While someone may look healthy, they may be fighting a real inner battle.
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 shares hope of recovery on National Fentanyl Awareness Day 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.
WINK NEWS Leaders say we all must reopen responsibly when time comes We’ve told you about our potential peak coming in less than two weeks. But what exactly will happen in our community once we are on the other side of the curve? Health officials want you to still take precautions, as we work toward normalcy. The question is how do we open up the country, and […]
President Trump looking at plans to reopen the country A glimmer of hope was given Wednesday by Dr. Anthony Fauci. He said President Donald Trump is working on plans to eventually reopen the country. The first step in slowly getting things back to normal: new guidance for critical workers who have been exposed to the virus to be able to go back to work. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Why is Collier County’s projected peak later than others? Medical experts are saying COVID-19 cases in Collier County could peak later than the rest of Florida by as much as two weeks. A Naples doctor said that has to do with the rate of infection spread in the county. Travel and population numbers also play a part. So, NCH Healthcare System is preparing for […]
COLLIER COUNTY SWFL physicians association looks into children’s vulnerabilities to COVID-19 Doctors are looking into three different things right now regarding children and the coronavirus. It has to do with genetics, their immune systems and how their bodies deplete certain chemicals. Tabitha Lopez, a mother of a 9-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl describes the new reality. She says she is frightened. “We all have parents […]
LEHIGH ACRES Teachers at Lehigh Acres school encourage students through fun videos Southwest Florida teachers are showing their students we are all #GulfshoreStrong. The teachers at Mirror Lakes Elementary School in Lehigh Acres wanted to make sure their students felt encouraged and loved. The teachers say e-learning has been challenging, but they are making the best of it. We spoke to two Mirror Lakes Elementary teachers Thursday […]
EAST NAPLES East Naples restaurant wants you to ‘Pizza It Forward’ One East Naples pizza joint is making sure health care workers and those on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic have meals to eat at work, and they’re asking you for help. You can send the gift of pizza to anyone who needs it starting Thursday. “It’s called ‘Pizza It Forward’,” said Chris Jones, owner […]
WINK NEWS Who are you social distancing for? Who are you social distancing for? It could be for children, moms, dads, nurses or husbands and wives. We asked our Facebook followers to share their stories with us, and we received many responses during a time when we are all being vigilant as community members of Southwest Florida to lessen and stop the spread […]
WINK NEWS All Florida public schools will remain closed through May 1 The commissioner of the Florida Department of Education has directed all public schools in Florida to continue to be closed through May 1. Lee County public schools remain closed through May 1 Based on recommendations from the Florida Department of Education and the State of Florida, the School District of Lee County will extend its […]
FORT MYERS Trainer says people shouldn’t be afraid to work out because of the coronavirus With the coronavirus pandemic creating concern at large gatherings you may wonder whether it’s safe to go to the gym for your workout routine. People who own, manage and work in gyms know they’re in trouble. Working out takes a back seat to staying healthy, but trainers say you can do both. Good hygiene starts […]
WINK NEWS Snowbirds in SWFL make decision to stay or leave early Snowbirds leaving Southwest Florida during this time of the year is usually unheard of. But we reached out to some car shipping companies that have received calls from people headed north who want to get their cars back home. The streets, restaurants and beaches are generally packed early in the year and filled with snowbirds […]