Multiple power outages in Lee CountyTruck hits powerline in Lehigh Acres leaving several homes without power
Multiple power outages in Lee County There was heavy rain Sunday afternoon. This caused power outages and car crashes.
NHC tracking tropical waves in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico The National Hurricane Center is tracking three tropical waves. The waves are not expected to develop into tropical cyclones.
LEHIGH ACRES Truck hits powerline in Lehigh Acres leaving several homes without power According to authorities, a truck struck a powerline at 513 Wyoming Rd. in Lehigh Acres.
CAPE CORAL Man helps contain fire in neighbor’s Cape Coral apartment The resident had been cooking and thought she turned off the burner, but the residual oil in the pan caught fire.
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 found dead at Fort Myers Beach home after reported gas leak Around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, crews were dispatched to a home on Palermo Circle after a reported gas leak/gas odor call.
FORT MYERS A draft of Lee Health’s proposed agreement to switch from public to private now available The community is getting a look at the proposed agreement for Lee Health to go private. Commissioners are scheduled to vote on October 11.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Tracking tropical moisture and enhanced rain chances Sunday’s forecast high temperatures will reach the low 90s. Tropical moisture enhances rain chances for the afternoon and evening.
NAPLES World War II veteran gets honored nearly 80 years after serving Florence Weinstein, a private in the Army during WWII, received three medals from her service in the 1940s on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL Second disaster preparedness holiday underway Florida’s second disaster preparedness sales tax holiday began Saturday.
Have you seen these fugitives? Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on multiple fugitives.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police officer rescues owl The Cape Coral Police Department responded to a call for an owl with a broken wing.
FORT MYERS BEACH Woman arrested after allegedly driving on grass, colliding with park benches on Fort Myers Beach Lee County deputies were dispatched to Bayside Veterans Park in response to a vehicle that was driving on the grass and colliding with park benches near the restaurants.
FORT MYERS BEACH Protecting the Matanzas Pass Preserve with planting event The preserve is one of the few undeveloped, protected areas on the island, so all the planting done on Saturday will help make it grow into a space for all to continue to visit and learn from.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Traffic stop, spousal shooting and antique theft This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a trafficking traffic stop, a marital assault, and an antique theft. Matthew Christopher Whited has been arrested after several drugs and guns were allegedly found in his car during a traffic stop in Cape Coral. On Tuesday, Cape Coral police officers conducted a traffic stop on a red […]
FORT MYERS Man arrested after FHP pursuit and crash in Fort Myers After a short pursuit, the vehicle exited the roadway and crashed into the tree line on the Southbound Interstate-75 entrance ramp.
Multiple power outages in Lee County There was heavy rain Sunday afternoon. This caused power outages and car crashes.
NHC tracking tropical waves in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico The National Hurricane Center is tracking three tropical waves. The waves are not expected to develop into tropical cyclones.
LEHIGH ACRES Truck hits powerline in Lehigh Acres leaving several homes without power According to authorities, a truck struck a powerline at 513 Wyoming Rd. in Lehigh Acres.
CAPE CORAL Man helps contain fire in neighbor’s Cape Coral apartment The resident had been cooking and thought she turned off the burner, but the residual oil in the pan caught fire.
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 found dead at Fort Myers Beach home after reported gas leak Around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, crews were dispatched to a home on Palermo Circle after a reported gas leak/gas odor call.
FORT MYERS A draft of Lee Health’s proposed agreement to switch from public to private now available The community is getting a look at the proposed agreement for Lee Health to go private. Commissioners are scheduled to vote on October 11.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Tracking tropical moisture and enhanced rain chances Sunday’s forecast high temperatures will reach the low 90s. Tropical moisture enhances rain chances for the afternoon and evening.
NAPLES World War II veteran gets honored nearly 80 years after serving Florence Weinstein, a private in the Army during WWII, received three medals from her service in the 1940s on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL Second disaster preparedness holiday underway Florida’s second disaster preparedness sales tax holiday began Saturday.
Have you seen these fugitives? Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on multiple fugitives.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police officer rescues owl The Cape Coral Police Department responded to a call for an owl with a broken wing.
FORT MYERS BEACH Woman arrested after allegedly driving on grass, colliding with park benches on Fort Myers Beach Lee County deputies were dispatched to Bayside Veterans Park in response to a vehicle that was driving on the grass and colliding with park benches near the restaurants.
FORT MYERS BEACH Protecting the Matanzas Pass Preserve with planting event The preserve is one of the few undeveloped, protected areas on the island, so all the planting done on Saturday will help make it grow into a space for all to continue to visit and learn from.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Traffic stop, spousal shooting and antique theft This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a trafficking traffic stop, a marital assault, and an antique theft. Matthew Christopher Whited has been arrested after several drugs and guns were allegedly found in his car during a traffic stop in Cape Coral. On Tuesday, Cape Coral police officers conducted a traffic stop on a red […]
FORT MYERS Man arrested after FHP pursuit and crash in Fort Myers After a short pursuit, the vehicle exited the roadway and crashed into the tree line on the Southbound Interstate-75 entrance ramp.
Multiple power outages in Lee County There was heavy rain Sunday afternoon. This caused power outages and car crashes. NHC tracking tropical waves in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico The National Hurricane Center is tracking three tropical waves. The waves are not expected to develop into tropical cyclones. LEHIGH ACRES Truck hits powerline in Lehigh Acres leaving several homes without power According to authorities, a truck struck a powerline at 513 Wyoming Rd. in Lehigh Acres. CAPE CORAL Man helps contain fire in neighbor’s Cape Coral apartment The resident had been cooking and thought she turned off the burner, but the residual oil in the pan caught fire. FORT MYERS BEACH 2 found dead at Fort Myers Beach home after reported gas leak Around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, crews were dispatched to a home on Palermo Circle after a reported gas leak/gas odor call. FORT MYERS A draft of Lee Health’s proposed agreement to switch from public to private now available The community is getting a look at the proposed agreement for Lee Health to go private. Commissioners are scheduled to vote on October 11. Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Tracking tropical moisture and enhanced rain chances Sunday’s forecast high temperatures will reach the low 90s. Tropical moisture enhances rain chances for the afternoon and evening. NAPLES World War II veteran gets honored nearly 80 years after serving Florence Weinstein, a private in the Army during WWII, received three medals from her service in the 1940s on Wednesday. CAPE CORAL Second disaster preparedness holiday underway Florida’s second disaster preparedness sales tax holiday began Saturday. Have you seen these fugitives? Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on multiple fugitives. Gulfshore Business View all Lee Health posts conversion mission agreement for public review, comment Lee County and Lee Health posted the latest draft mission agreement framing Lee Health’s proposed conversion from a public nonprofit to a private nonprofit business structure. Tim Aten Knows: Restaurants continue to come and go Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine plans to launch Aug.23 in The Plaza at Founders Square, the Collier County retail strip anchored by Sunshine Ace Hardware on the southeast corner of Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard. Naples City Council approves Port Royal Club’s $100M reconstruction The Port Royal Club got the go-ahead to move forward with its $100 million reconstruction after roughly 10 hours of hearings and continued opposition by a neighbor concerned about excessive noise. Bailey’s General Store shares renderings for Sanibel Island rebuild The store on the corner of Periwinkle Way and Tarpon Bay Road was the third location of a business that opened in 1899, making it the longest-running business in Southwest Florida. Punta Gorda moves forward with sewer conversion study Punta Gorda City Council members Aug. 21 unanimously decided to proceed with a design and engineering study for about 1,400 households in the Charlotte Park section currently on septic systems. Big Lots closing retail stores in Naples, Bonita Springs The last Big Lots store in Collier County is among those closing this fall as the discount retailer plans to shutter hundreds of locations nationwide because of financial losses. David Mulicka, Mike Greenwell win Lee County commission races Lee County voters settled on many of its leaders and who will be on the general election ballot with the primary election Aug. 20, which had a 23% turnout. Latest local news delivered to your inbox daily. Investigations Beattie Development Warehouse; homeowners items on sale and Beattie cars towed to be resold Former Beattie employees are upset that materials they bought for their homes with hard-earned money was on sale without their consent. Where’s Beattie? Former customers speak out; connect through group chat Dozens have reached out to WINK News before and after the recent raid of the Beattie Development office in downtown Cape Coral. LCSO: worker killed after tire explodes at A-Expert Tire & Service in San Carlos Park The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal incident at A Expert Tire & Service. Students missing school; Florida’s rising chronic absenteeism problem Recent data had revealed a troubling trend in Florida: chronic absenteeism, where students had missed 10% or more of the school year. Fort Myers police searching for man accused of robbing 7-Eleven According to the Fort Myers Police Department, an unidentified black male brandished a firearm and demanded cash from a 7-Eleven on Wednesday. State News View all Saving this Labor Day with sales around SWFL Labor Day is on September 2; for many stores, that means sales. The Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel is now demolished The Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel has been sitting vacant for nearly two years but Wednesday, that changed. The structural demolition started and the hotel and restaurant were fully demolished. RFK Jr. to speak Friday amid speculation he’ll drop independent presidential bid and support Trump Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday “about the present historical moment and his path forward,” his campaign announced Wednesday, fueling growing speculation that Kennedy could drop out and support Republican nominee Donald Trump. Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Sarasota Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Sarasota. Here’s What to Know: Primary Day 2024 in Southwest Florida It’s Florida Primary Day, and as registered voters prepare to venture to the polls, WINK News will provide you with what you need to know before casting your vote. Health & Medical View all A draft of Lee Health’s proposed agreement to switch from public to private now available The community is getting a look at the proposed agreement for Lee Health to go private. Commissioners are scheduled to vote on October 11. Time is of the essence during a medical emergency Starting treatment quickly can mean the difference between life and death, and it all starts with the diagnosis. Don’t eat your veggies? Lectin-free dieting surges Ever heard of lectin? It is a compound found in plants and it’s cooking up a lot of controversy Multiple confirmed cases of Legionnaires in Lee County A dangerous disease is making its way through Southwest Florida. Right now there are eight confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Lee county. New treatment helping to blast away tumors A new targeted treatment is helping to blast away tumors and save more lives New treatment for colon cancer Colorectal cancer often spreads to the liver requiring long-term chemotherapy, but now doctors are turning to a unique infusion to treat it. The Environment View all 14% of Florida panther vehicle strikes happen on State Road 29 since 2018 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says an endangered Florida panther died after a vehicle strike along State Road 29 on Wednesday. First-ever recorded leatherback sea turtle nest on Manasota Key Charlotte County’s coastal team is celebrating the first-ever recorded leatherback sea turtle nest on Manasota Key. Cape Coral gets the final thumbs up to remove the Chiquita Lock The Chiquita Boat Lock is one step closer to being removed. The DEP issued the final order allowing it. WINK Sports View all SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 1 The 2024 high school football season has officially kicked off in southwest Florida. Check out scores from all around our area! Estero High School debuts new state-of-the-art turf field Estero High School has a new state-of-the-art field to play on. Thursday Night High School Football Highlights Week 1 Check out highlights from the Thursday night games around Southwest Florida to kickoff Week 1 of the high school football seaon. Two female kickers headline game of the week The third phase of the game is a point of interest, in this week’s WINK News game of the week featuring North Fort Myers at Cape Coral. SWFL Super Bowl champion coaching alma mater Seahawk legend turned Super Bowl champion Jaylen Watkins has taken over as defensive coordinator at Cape Coral. WINK News Game of the Week: North Fort Myers at Cape Coral Two longtime foes, North Fort Myers and Cape Coral, meet on Friday to kickoff the regular season in the WINK News Game of the Week. Kelsey Plum wins gold medal with Team USA women’s basketball Kelsey Plum is back home after winning her second Olympic gold medal with Team USA women’s basketball. Lehigh’s Jeremiah Davis jumping to Paris for Olympics Lehigh Senior High grad and current Florida State long jumper Jeremiah Davis earns Olympic bid. Two championships in a month for Jake and Paul Maurice The father and son duo of Paul and Jake Maurice are each celebrating championships with their respective teams, the Florida Panthers and Florida Everblades. Riverdale alum Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship Former Riverdale lineman and current Birmingham Stallions center Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship in league’s first year. Campaign Central View all RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid and backs Donald Trump before appearing with him at his rally Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his independent campaign for the White House and endorsed Donald Trump on Friday. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’s suspending his presidential bid and doesn’t want to help Harris Robert F. Kennedy said Friday he’s suspending his independent presidential bid and will seek to remove his name from the ballot in battleground states because he believes his presence in the race would help Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Secret Service places at least 5 agents on leave in Trump assassination attempt probe The U.S. Secret Service has placed at least five agents on leave, including the head of the Pittsburgh field office, as a result of its investigation into last month’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
Multiple power outages in Lee County There was heavy rain Sunday afternoon. This caused power outages and car crashes.
NHC tracking tropical waves in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico The National Hurricane Center is tracking three tropical waves. The waves are not expected to develop into tropical cyclones.
LEHIGH ACRES Truck hits powerline in Lehigh Acres leaving several homes without power According to authorities, a truck struck a powerline at 513 Wyoming Rd. in Lehigh Acres.
CAPE CORAL Man helps contain fire in neighbor’s Cape Coral apartment The resident had been cooking and thought she turned off the burner, but the residual oil in the pan caught fire.
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 found dead at Fort Myers Beach home after reported gas leak Around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, crews were dispatched to a home on Palermo Circle after a reported gas leak/gas odor call.
FORT MYERS A draft of Lee Health’s proposed agreement to switch from public to private now available The community is getting a look at the proposed agreement for Lee Health to go private. Commissioners are scheduled to vote on October 11.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Tracking tropical moisture and enhanced rain chances Sunday’s forecast high temperatures will reach the low 90s. Tropical moisture enhances rain chances for the afternoon and evening.
NAPLES World War II veteran gets honored nearly 80 years after serving Florence Weinstein, a private in the Army during WWII, received three medals from her service in the 1940s on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL Second disaster preparedness holiday underway Florida’s second disaster preparedness sales tax holiday began Saturday.
Have you seen these fugitives? Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on multiple fugitives.
Lee Health posts conversion mission agreement for public review, comment Lee County and Lee Health posted the latest draft mission agreement framing Lee Health’s proposed conversion from a public nonprofit to a private nonprofit business structure.
Tim Aten Knows: Restaurants continue to come and go Havana Libre Cuban Cuisine plans to launch Aug.23 in The Plaza at Founders Square, the Collier County retail strip anchored by Sunshine Ace Hardware on the southeast corner of Immokalee Road and Collier Boulevard.
Naples City Council approves Port Royal Club’s $100M reconstruction The Port Royal Club got the go-ahead to move forward with its $100 million reconstruction after roughly 10 hours of hearings and continued opposition by a neighbor concerned about excessive noise.
Bailey’s General Store shares renderings for Sanibel Island rebuild The store on the corner of Periwinkle Way and Tarpon Bay Road was the third location of a business that opened in 1899, making it the longest-running business in Southwest Florida.
Punta Gorda moves forward with sewer conversion study Punta Gorda City Council members Aug. 21 unanimously decided to proceed with a design and engineering study for about 1,400 households in the Charlotte Park section currently on septic systems.
Big Lots closing retail stores in Naples, Bonita Springs The last Big Lots store in Collier County is among those closing this fall as the discount retailer plans to shutter hundreds of locations nationwide because of financial losses.
David Mulicka, Mike Greenwell win Lee County commission races Lee County voters settled on many of its leaders and who will be on the general election ballot with the primary election Aug. 20, which had a 23% turnout.
Beattie Development Warehouse; homeowners items on sale and Beattie cars towed to be resold Former Beattie employees are upset that materials they bought for their homes with hard-earned money was on sale without their consent.
Where’s Beattie? Former customers speak out; connect through group chat Dozens have reached out to WINK News before and after the recent raid of the Beattie Development office in downtown Cape Coral.
LCSO: worker killed after tire explodes at A-Expert Tire & Service in San Carlos Park The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal incident at A Expert Tire & Service.
Students missing school; Florida’s rising chronic absenteeism problem Recent data had revealed a troubling trend in Florida: chronic absenteeism, where students had missed 10% or more of the school year.
Fort Myers police searching for man accused of robbing 7-Eleven According to the Fort Myers Police Department, an unidentified black male brandished a firearm and demanded cash from a 7-Eleven on Wednesday.
Saving this Labor Day with sales around SWFL Labor Day is on September 2; for many stores, that means sales.
The Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel is now demolished The Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel has been sitting vacant for nearly two years but Wednesday, that changed. The structural demolition started and the hotel and restaurant were fully demolished.
RFK Jr. to speak Friday amid speculation he’ll drop independent presidential bid and support Trump Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday “about the present historical moment and his path forward,” his campaign announced Wednesday, fueling growing speculation that Kennedy could drop out and support Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Sarasota Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Sarasota.
Here’s What to Know: Primary Day 2024 in Southwest Florida It’s Florida Primary Day, and as registered voters prepare to venture to the polls, WINK News will provide you with what you need to know before casting your vote.
A draft of Lee Health’s proposed agreement to switch from public to private now available The community is getting a look at the proposed agreement for Lee Health to go private. Commissioners are scheduled to vote on October 11.
Time is of the essence during a medical emergency Starting treatment quickly can mean the difference between life and death, and it all starts with the diagnosis.
Don’t eat your veggies? Lectin-free dieting surges Ever heard of lectin? It is a compound found in plants and it’s cooking up a lot of controversy
Multiple confirmed cases of Legionnaires in Lee County A dangerous disease is making its way through Southwest Florida. Right now there are eight confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Lee county.
New treatment helping to blast away tumors A new targeted treatment is helping to blast away tumors and save more lives
New treatment for colon cancer Colorectal cancer often spreads to the liver requiring long-term chemotherapy, but now doctors are turning to a unique infusion to treat it.
14% of Florida panther vehicle strikes happen on State Road 29 since 2018 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says an endangered Florida panther died after a vehicle strike along State Road 29 on Wednesday.
First-ever recorded leatherback sea turtle nest on Manasota Key Charlotte County’s coastal team is celebrating the first-ever recorded leatherback sea turtle nest on Manasota Key.
Cape Coral gets the final thumbs up to remove the Chiquita Lock The Chiquita Boat Lock is one step closer to being removed. The DEP issued the final order allowing it.
SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 1 The 2024 high school football season has officially kicked off in southwest Florida. Check out scores from all around our area!
Estero High School debuts new state-of-the-art turf field Estero High School has a new state-of-the-art field to play on.
Thursday Night High School Football Highlights Week 1 Check out highlights from the Thursday night games around Southwest Florida to kickoff Week 1 of the high school football seaon.
Two female kickers headline game of the week The third phase of the game is a point of interest, in this week’s WINK News game of the week featuring North Fort Myers at Cape Coral.
SWFL Super Bowl champion coaching alma mater Seahawk legend turned Super Bowl champion Jaylen Watkins has taken over as defensive coordinator at Cape Coral.
WINK News Game of the Week: North Fort Myers at Cape Coral Two longtime foes, North Fort Myers and Cape Coral, meet on Friday to kickoff the regular season in the WINK News Game of the Week.
Kelsey Plum wins gold medal with Team USA women’s basketball Kelsey Plum is back home after winning her second Olympic gold medal with Team USA women’s basketball.
Lehigh’s Jeremiah Davis jumping to Paris for Olympics Lehigh Senior High grad and current Florida State long jumper Jeremiah Davis earns Olympic bid.
Two championships in a month for Jake and Paul Maurice The father and son duo of Paul and Jake Maurice are each celebrating championships with their respective teams, the Florida Panthers and Florida Everblades.
Riverdale alum Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship Former Riverdale lineman and current Birmingham Stallions center Cole Schneider wins UFL Championship in league’s first year.
RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid and backs Donald Trump before appearing with him at his rally Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his independent campaign for the White House and endorsed Donald Trump on Friday.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’s suspending his presidential bid and doesn’t want to help Harris Robert F. Kennedy said Friday he’s suspending his independent presidential bid and will seek to remove his name from the ballot in battleground states because he believes his presence in the race would help Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
Secret Service places at least 5 agents on leave in Trump assassination attempt probe The U.S. Secret Service has placed at least five agents on leave, including the head of the Pittsburgh field office, as a result of its investigation into last month’s assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.