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
PORT CHARLOTTE Fallen officer ceremony in Charlotte County commemorates those who lost lives in line of duty The emotional ceremony was held at the William R. Gains Veterans Memorial Park in Port Charlotte.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County couple suspected of drugging and sexually abusing child Neighbors say a home in San Carlos Park was just another house before Tuesday.
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.
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
PORT CHARLOTTE Fallen officer ceremony in Charlotte County commemorates those who lost lives in line of duty The emotional ceremony was held at the William R. Gains Veterans Memorial Park in Port Charlotte.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County couple suspected of drugging and sexually abusing child Neighbors say a home in San Carlos Park was just another house before Tuesday.
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.
Cape Coral Facebook message leads cops to stolen vehicles in Cape Coral Three teenagers were arrested in connection with multiple car burglaries after a victim discovered information about his stolen car on Facebook. Two cars were reported stolen and others were burglarized Tuesday, according to the Cape Coral Police Department. One of the victims received a Facebook message from someone who had seen his car at the […]
NAPLES How to help with hurricane relief in the Bahamas Several groups in Southwest Florida are working together to collect goods for Bahamas hurricane relief. Hurricane Dorian pounded Grand Abaco Island and Grand Bahama as a menacing Category 5, sitting stationary over the island for hours upon hours. Tragic video from the islands show complete devastation. The footage of Dorian left All Out Bail Bonds […]
FORT MYERS Colorado man enters guilty plea in July Cape Coral deadly DUI crash A 54-year-old man entered a guilty plea for a deadly DUI crash in July on Pine Island Road, according to the 20th Circuit tweeted Tuesday. David P. McDonough (Lee Co. case # 17CF017125) enters plea of guilty to DUI-Manslaughter and 2x Possession of Controlled Substance. Sentenced to 7 years DOC followed by 3 years of […]
Pine Island storage owner targeted in string of boat motor thefts PINE ISLAND, Fla. Business owners and residents are frustrated following a recent string of boat motor thefts in Pine Island. WINK News reporter Taylor Bisacky spoke to a storage facility owner who was targeted on Monday.
Cape Coral Clam Jam to offer seafood, music in Cape Coral Southwest Florida residents can partake in a “seafood diet” this weekend — see food, eat it, enjoy! The Clam Jam Seafood and Music Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the German American Social Club on 2101 Southwest Pine Island Rd. Attendees can […]
Cape Coral New apartment complex in Cape Coral to bring in 1,300 units An 82-acre untouched forest off Embers Parkway will soon turn into a massive apartment complex. Some nearby residents, like Pamela Stiles, said the view of the forest near Chiquita Boulevard and Pine Island Road is the reason they moved in. “There’s ponds back there, big ponds fish everything,” Stiles said. But soon, the forest will […]
Gas skimmer found at 7-Eleven in Cape Coral CAPE CORAL, Fla. A credit card skimmer was found Tuesday at a 7-Eleven on Pine Island Road, the Cape Coral Police Department said. A person who used pump number three at the gas station on 12 Northeast Pine Island Road was later contacted by his bank in connection with someone attempting to make a $100 purchase […]
Teens vandalize Lee County park PINE ISLAND, Fla. Three teenagers were spotted Wednesday afternoon vandalizing Phillips Park on Pine Island Road, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. An upset mother witnessed the teenagers drawing inappropriate messages and images in chalk around the playground, the sheriff’s office said. The culprits were required to cleanup the vandalism immediately after deputies arrived and will not face […]
Crash snarls traffic on Pine Island Road in Cape Coral CAPE CORAL, Fla. A major crash snarled traffic Wednesday evening on Pine Island Road, the Cape Coral Police Department said. The crash happened at around 7 p.m. on 2925 Southwest Pine Island Road, just east of Burnt Store Road, police said. Delays are expected for the next few hours. Drivers are advised to avoid the […]
Mosquito control purchase of Pine Island airport moves forward, no need for rezoning PINE ISLAND Fla. The Lee County Mosquito Control recently got the OK to purchase the Woodstock Airport on Pine Island. Resident Mel Williamson enjoys the rural island, “nice quiet laid back neighborhood which is why we all live here, we all came here for that reason,” but that’s about to change, “this will certainly be […]