The Weather Authority: Some rain makes its way back into the forecastInterstate 75 reopens after brush fire forces closure
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Some rain makes its way back into the forecast Sun and clouds for your Sunday with an increased chance of rain.
NORTH PORT Interstate 75 reopens after brush fire forces closure North Port brush fire led to evacuations and temporarily closed 75.
BOCA GRANDE Coast Guard rescues 8 people near Boca Grande Seven adults and a child were rescued by the Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew after their boat began sinking.
NAPLES Pursuit ends with man jumping into retention pond A hot chase with law enforcement ended with a man jumping into a retention pond near the Naples Airport.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal Abuse, Drugs, and Public sex This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features an alleged animal abuser, drug activity near a daycare and a couple caught in the act.
FORT MYERS The Public Archeology Network cleans up Fort Myers grave sites Archaeologists were at the old Fort Myers cemetery off Michigan Ave on Friday.
1 dead in fatal Motorcycle crash FHP is investigating a crash that left 1 person dead on Boy Scout Drive.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO investigating homicide in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to an active scene that happened early Saturday morning near Pondella Road.
Sales tax-free shopping begins; save money and prepare for Hurricane Season It’s a great time to build your hurricane kit. Shop sales tax-free for select merchandise right now.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Slightly less humidity in the forecast A slight break from our humidity, but it’s still a hot one.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee Bridge closes for 10-week project The Caloosahatchee Bridge has closed all four lanes of traffic to expedite the pedestrian crosswalk project.
ESTERO Everblades dominate Kansas City 8-1 in Kelly Cup Final Game 1 win The Florida Everblades dominated Game 1 of the Kelly Cup Final with a 8-1 win over the Kansas City Mavericks.
EAST NAPLES Lorenzo Walker Technical High School in Collier County closing As kids are beginning their summer vacation, a group of students from one school are looking ahead to the next four school years
FORT MYERS ‘Scoops on First’ helps to beat the heat Workers at Scoops on First break a sweat so Southwest Florida ice cream lovers can tackle a triple-digit heat index.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee Bridge closes tonight; latest details We spoke with Janella Newsome, the communications director for the Florida Department of Transportation District 1, who explained why the bridge is closing.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Some rain makes its way back into the forecast Sun and clouds for your Sunday with an increased chance of rain.
NORTH PORT Interstate 75 reopens after brush fire forces closure North Port brush fire led to evacuations and temporarily closed 75.
BOCA GRANDE Coast Guard rescues 8 people near Boca Grande Seven adults and a child were rescued by the Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew after their boat began sinking.
NAPLES Pursuit ends with man jumping into retention pond A hot chase with law enforcement ended with a man jumping into a retention pond near the Naples Airport.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal Abuse, Drugs, and Public sex This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features an alleged animal abuser, drug activity near a daycare and a couple caught in the act.
FORT MYERS The Public Archeology Network cleans up Fort Myers grave sites Archaeologists were at the old Fort Myers cemetery off Michigan Ave on Friday.
1 dead in fatal Motorcycle crash FHP is investigating a crash that left 1 person dead on Boy Scout Drive.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO investigating homicide in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to an active scene that happened early Saturday morning near Pondella Road.
Sales tax-free shopping begins; save money and prepare for Hurricane Season It’s a great time to build your hurricane kit. Shop sales tax-free for select merchandise right now.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Slightly less humidity in the forecast A slight break from our humidity, but it’s still a hot one.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee Bridge closes for 10-week project The Caloosahatchee Bridge has closed all four lanes of traffic to expedite the pedestrian crosswalk project.
ESTERO Everblades dominate Kansas City 8-1 in Kelly Cup Final Game 1 win The Florida Everblades dominated Game 1 of the Kelly Cup Final with a 8-1 win over the Kansas City Mavericks.
EAST NAPLES Lorenzo Walker Technical High School in Collier County closing As kids are beginning their summer vacation, a group of students from one school are looking ahead to the next four school years
FORT MYERS ‘Scoops on First’ helps to beat the heat Workers at Scoops on First break a sweat so Southwest Florida ice cream lovers can tackle a triple-digit heat index.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee Bridge closes tonight; latest details We spoke with Janella Newsome, the communications director for the Florida Department of Transportation District 1, who explained why the bridge is closing.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Some rain makes its way back into the forecast Sun and clouds for your Sunday with an increased chance of rain. NORTH PORT Interstate 75 reopens after brush fire forces closure North Port brush fire led to evacuations and temporarily closed 75. BOCA GRANDE Coast Guard rescues 8 people near Boca Grande Seven adults and a child were rescued by the Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew after their boat began sinking. NAPLES Pursuit ends with man jumping into retention pond A hot chase with law enforcement ended with a man jumping into a retention pond near the Naples Airport. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal Abuse, Drugs, and Public sex This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features an alleged animal abuser, drug activity near a daycare and a couple caught in the act. FORT MYERS The Public Archeology Network cleans up Fort Myers grave sites Archaeologists were at the old Fort Myers cemetery off Michigan Ave on Friday. 1 dead in fatal Motorcycle crash FHP is investigating a crash that left 1 person dead on Boy Scout Drive. NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO investigating homicide in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to an active scene that happened early Saturday morning near Pondella Road. Sales tax-free shopping begins; save money and prepare for Hurricane Season It’s a great time to build your hurricane kit. Shop sales tax-free for select merchandise right now. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Slightly less humidity in the forecast A slight break from our humidity, but it’s still a hot one. Gulfshore Business View all Trulli Pizza & Pasta offers truly different menu in North Naples Trulli launched May 28 in a retail strip at 7700 Trial Blvd., next door to The Crust Pizza along the east side of U.S. 41 south of Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples. Bay Street Yard finds perfect fit for new Fort Myers food truck concept The food truck park has Asian, Mexican and American concepts, along with two full bars and an elevated party deck. Walkable shopping center planned in Port Charlotte St. Petersburg-based developer Sembler Co. inked a deal to purchase 14.5 acres off State Road 776 and Flamingo Boulevard to build a Port Charlotte shopping center that West Port residents can reach by walking or biking. Tim Aten Knows: New school being built on Immokalee Road Although the Collier County School District will not have its groundbreaking ceremony until June 4, site construction began in May on a new elementary school targeted to open in August 2025 at 2400 Moulder Drive, along the south side of Immokalee Road about 3 miles east of Collier Boulevard and 2.5 miles west of Wilson Boulevard. Restaurant space made of shipping containers planned for Bonita Springs The restaurant would fit into the Bonita downtown renaissance. Apartments and restaurants have started to line up along and near Old 41, attracting full-time residents and food lovers. Babcock Ranch surpasses 4,000th home sale As home sales in Babcock Ranch increase, so do the number of services, merchants and retail locations and amenities in the master-planned community straddling southern Charlotte County and northern Lee County. SoulBody Studios opens at Gulf Coast Town Center Stacey Seward Vandiver noticed a trend of health-conscious people paying for multiple memberships to diversify their workout routines. So began her quest to make SoulBody Studios a reality. Latest local news delivered to your inbox daily. Investigations Insurers are using drones to inspect homes Insurers are figuring out if your home is worth their risk without even stepping foot on your property. Consumer advocates worry this is going to make the state’s insurance crisis even worse for homeowners. Industry experts believe using drones are a better way to asses homes. Contractor arrested after pointing gun, following man home; records show A contractor was arrested after pointing a gun at a man and following him home, according to a probable cause affidavit. Solar tech dos and don’ts: How to avoid solar trouble Investing in solar power can save you big bucks on your energy bill, but con artists and unlicensed sales reps can leave customers high and dry. Man at center of WINK News investigation now charged with drugging, molesting child After a years long WINK investigation, Dwayne Staron was arrested and convicted of grand theft. Now he and his wife, Theresa Staron, are both behind bars. 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 State News View all Ensuring your air conditioner works ahead of Summer People are already trying to beat the heat and it isn’t even June 1, so one thing to avoid is having your air conditioner breaking at the peak of Summer. Now Is the Best Time to Prepare for the 2024 Hurricane Season You can be a force for good by helping others plan evacuation routes and strengthen their homes against hurricane damage 2024 Florida Python Challenge registration begins Regissstration is underway for an annual hunt to rid the Everglades of a growing invasive python threat that has decimated populations of some native species in Florida. Accidental drowning: a cautionary tale for parents Five-year-old Maddie loves watching “The Lion King”, but she didn’t always have to sit in a chair to watch her favorite movie. Hundreds gather for Memorial Day service at Veterans Park It was an emotional Memorial Day for a lot of people at Veterans Park. Health & Medical View all New treatment helping tongue cancer survivors For many patients, tongue cancer leaves them unable to swallow or even speak normally. ‘We’re hoping for a miracle’; local 6-year-old battling rare brain cancer A Cape Coral kindergartener is in the fight of his life. His battle with brain cancer and it’s experimental treatment may help him and others in the future. New treatment helps manage tremors Imagine your body turning into shaky branches in a breeze, with small tremors growing into a constant struggle. ‘There is no good base tan’; Local dermatologist warns against sunning There’s a lot of sun’n and fun’n going on this holiday weekend. But when it comes to your skin, there can be too much of a good thing. Wireless pacemaker transforms heart care Traditional versions are bulky and need two long wire leads connected to an implanted battery. New research may save brain cells A tsunami is a massive wave of destruction, but it doesn’t just happen on the coast. It can happen inside your brain. The Environment View all Glades County latest to ban outdoor burning The dangerously dry conditions have sparked another burn ban in Southwest Florida, with Glades County being the latest. What chemicals were in the blue paint that filled the Orange River Getting to the bottom of what is inside the paint that filled the Orange River near homes in Buckingham. Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over five and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023. WINK Sports View all Everblades dominate Kansas City 8-1 in Kelly Cup Final Game 1 win The Florida Everblades dominated Game 1 of the Kelly Cup Final with a 8-1 win over the Kansas City Mavericks. 11 Cape Coral BMX riders compete at BMX World Championship 11 Cape Coral BMX riders compete at UCI BMX World Championship Excitement builds for Everblades’ third straight Kelly Cup Final The Florida Everblades are back in the Kelly Cup Final after winning the Eastern Conference championship for the third year in a row. ECS sprinter McKenzie Travis sprints to history with Triple Crown win ECS sprinter McKenzie Travis sprints to history as she becomes eighth woman in FHSAA history to win Triple Crown. NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay players NCAA and Power Five conferences agree on settlement that will allow schools to pay student athletes and share revenue. ECS softball celebrates first state championship Evangelical Christian School honors state champion softball team with parade on campus. Two local golf pros recount memories from PGA Championship Two local golf pros, Jeremy Wells and Evan Bowser, recount the memories they made playing in the PGA Championship. From Verot to The Show: Blaze Alexander is living his MLB dream Former Bishop Verot star Blaze Alexander is now living his MLB dream as he got called up to join the Arizona Diamondbacks. Man proves polio doesn’t have to be a strikeout so you can swing for the fences too Dave Clark shocked doctors when he survived infancy and he shocked the world when he played professional baseball on crutches. Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright talks changes in college basketball Former Villanova men’s basketball head coach Jay Wright shares his thoughts on the current state of college basketball. Campaign Central View all Trump responds to his guilty verdict by falsely blasting a ‘rigged trial’ and attacking star witness Donald Trump launched into attacks on the judge in his hush money criminal trial and continues to undermine New York’s criminal justice system while trying to repackage his conviction on 34 felony charges as fuel, not an impediment, to his latest White House bid. Trump spoke to reporters at his namesake tower in Manhattan on Friday, his return to campaigning a day after he was convicted. The Republican’s campaign says it raised $34.8 million as donations poured in after he was convicted in his New York hush money trial. The total announced Friday is more than $1 million for each of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. UCF political scientist shares thoughts on Trump verdict In a historic ruling, a jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. WINK News reporter Olivia Jean looked to the experts to explain how unprecedented this verdict is. What’s next as Donald Trump’s sentencing looms Former president and now convicted felon Donald Trump is set to appeal his Thursday hush money trail, but what will happen next?
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Some rain makes its way back into the forecast Sun and clouds for your Sunday with an increased chance of rain.
NORTH PORT Interstate 75 reopens after brush fire forces closure North Port brush fire led to evacuations and temporarily closed 75.
BOCA GRANDE Coast Guard rescues 8 people near Boca Grande Seven adults and a child were rescued by the Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater aircrew after their boat began sinking.
NAPLES Pursuit ends with man jumping into retention pond A hot chase with law enforcement ended with a man jumping into a retention pond near the Naples Airport.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal Abuse, Drugs, and Public sex This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features an alleged animal abuser, drug activity near a daycare and a couple caught in the act.
FORT MYERS The Public Archeology Network cleans up Fort Myers grave sites Archaeologists were at the old Fort Myers cemetery off Michigan Ave on Friday.
1 dead in fatal Motorcycle crash FHP is investigating a crash that left 1 person dead on Boy Scout Drive.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO investigating homicide in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to an active scene that happened early Saturday morning near Pondella Road.
Sales tax-free shopping begins; save money and prepare for Hurricane Season It’s a great time to build your hurricane kit. Shop sales tax-free for select merchandise right now.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Slightly less humidity in the forecast A slight break from our humidity, but it’s still a hot one.
Trulli Pizza & Pasta offers truly different menu in North Naples Trulli launched May 28 in a retail strip at 7700 Trial Blvd., next door to The Crust Pizza along the east side of U.S. 41 south of Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples.
Bay Street Yard finds perfect fit for new Fort Myers food truck concept The food truck park has Asian, Mexican and American concepts, along with two full bars and an elevated party deck.
Walkable shopping center planned in Port Charlotte St. Petersburg-based developer Sembler Co. inked a deal to purchase 14.5 acres off State Road 776 and Flamingo Boulevard to build a Port Charlotte shopping center that West Port residents can reach by walking or biking.
Tim Aten Knows: New school being built on Immokalee Road Although the Collier County School District will not have its groundbreaking ceremony until June 4, site construction began in May on a new elementary school targeted to open in August 2025 at 2400 Moulder Drive, along the south side of Immokalee Road about 3 miles east of Collier Boulevard and 2.5 miles west of Wilson Boulevard.
Restaurant space made of shipping containers planned for Bonita Springs The restaurant would fit into the Bonita downtown renaissance. Apartments and restaurants have started to line up along and near Old 41, attracting full-time residents and food lovers.
Babcock Ranch surpasses 4,000th home sale As home sales in Babcock Ranch increase, so do the number of services, merchants and retail locations and amenities in the master-planned community straddling southern Charlotte County and northern Lee County.
SoulBody Studios opens at Gulf Coast Town Center Stacey Seward Vandiver noticed a trend of health-conscious people paying for multiple memberships to diversify their workout routines. So began her quest to make SoulBody Studios a reality.
Insurers are using drones to inspect homes Insurers are figuring out if your home is worth their risk without even stepping foot on your property. Consumer advocates worry this is going to make the state’s insurance crisis even worse for homeowners. Industry experts believe using drones are a better way to asses homes.
Contractor arrested after pointing gun, following man home; records show A contractor was arrested after pointing a gun at a man and following him home, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Solar tech dos and don’ts: How to avoid solar trouble Investing in solar power can save you big bucks on your energy bill, but con artists and unlicensed sales reps can leave customers high and dry.
Man at center of WINK News investigation now charged with drugging, molesting child After a years long WINK investigation, Dwayne Staron was arrested and convicted of grand theft. Now he and his wife, Theresa Staron, are both behind bars.
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
Ensuring your air conditioner works ahead of Summer People are already trying to beat the heat and it isn’t even June 1, so one thing to avoid is having your air conditioner breaking at the peak of Summer.
Now Is the Best Time to Prepare for the 2024 Hurricane Season You can be a force for good by helping others plan evacuation routes and strengthen their homes against hurricane damage
2024 Florida Python Challenge registration begins Regissstration is underway for an annual hunt to rid the Everglades of a growing invasive python threat that has decimated populations of some native species in Florida.
Accidental drowning: a cautionary tale for parents Five-year-old Maddie loves watching “The Lion King”, but she didn’t always have to sit in a chair to watch her favorite movie.
Hundreds gather for Memorial Day service at Veterans Park It was an emotional Memorial Day for a lot of people at Veterans Park.
New treatment helping tongue cancer survivors For many patients, tongue cancer leaves them unable to swallow or even speak normally.
‘We’re hoping for a miracle’; local 6-year-old battling rare brain cancer A Cape Coral kindergartener is in the fight of his life. His battle with brain cancer and it’s experimental treatment may help him and others in the future.
New treatment helps manage tremors Imagine your body turning into shaky branches in a breeze, with small tremors growing into a constant struggle.
‘There is no good base tan’; Local dermatologist warns against sunning There’s a lot of sun’n and fun’n going on this holiday weekend. But when it comes to your skin, there can be too much of a good thing.
Wireless pacemaker transforms heart care Traditional versions are bulky and need two long wire leads connected to an implanted battery.
New research may save brain cells A tsunami is a massive wave of destruction, but it doesn’t just happen on the coast. It can happen inside your brain.
Glades County latest to ban outdoor burning The dangerously dry conditions have sparked another burn ban in Southwest Florida, with Glades County being the latest.
What chemicals were in the blue paint that filled the Orange River Getting to the bottom of what is inside the paint that filled the Orange River near homes in Buckingham.
Endangered Florida panther deaths surpass 2023 total in 5 months It’s taken wildlife officials just over five and a half months to report finding more dead endangered Florida panthers than in all of 2023.
Everblades dominate Kansas City 8-1 in Kelly Cup Final Game 1 win The Florida Everblades dominated Game 1 of the Kelly Cup Final with a 8-1 win over the Kansas City Mavericks.
11 Cape Coral BMX riders compete at BMX World Championship 11 Cape Coral BMX riders compete at UCI BMX World Championship
Excitement builds for Everblades’ third straight Kelly Cup Final The Florida Everblades are back in the Kelly Cup Final after winning the Eastern Conference championship for the third year in a row.
ECS sprinter McKenzie Travis sprints to history with Triple Crown win ECS sprinter McKenzie Travis sprints to history as she becomes eighth woman in FHSAA history to win Triple Crown.
NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay players NCAA and Power Five conferences agree on settlement that will allow schools to pay student athletes and share revenue.
ECS softball celebrates first state championship Evangelical Christian School honors state champion softball team with parade on campus.
Two local golf pros recount memories from PGA Championship Two local golf pros, Jeremy Wells and Evan Bowser, recount the memories they made playing in the PGA Championship.
From Verot to The Show: Blaze Alexander is living his MLB dream Former Bishop Verot star Blaze Alexander is now living his MLB dream as he got called up to join the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Man proves polio doesn’t have to be a strikeout so you can swing for the fences too Dave Clark shocked doctors when he survived infancy and he shocked the world when he played professional baseball on crutches.
Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright talks changes in college basketball Former Villanova men’s basketball head coach Jay Wright shares his thoughts on the current state of college basketball.
Trump responds to his guilty verdict by falsely blasting a ‘rigged trial’ and attacking star witness Donald Trump launched into attacks on the judge in his hush money criminal trial and continues to undermine New York’s criminal justice system while trying to repackage his conviction on 34 felony charges as fuel, not an impediment, to his latest White House bid. Trump spoke to reporters at his namesake tower in Manhattan on Friday, his return to campaigning a day after he was convicted. The Republican’s campaign says it raised $34.8 million as donations poured in after he was convicted in his New York hush money trial. The total announced Friday is more than $1 million for each of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.
UCF political scientist shares thoughts on Trump verdict In a historic ruling, a jury found former President Donald Trump guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. WINK News reporter Olivia Jean looked to the experts to explain how unprecedented this verdict is.
What’s next as Donald Trump’s sentencing looms Former president and now convicted felon Donald Trump is set to appeal his Thursday hush money trail, but what will happen next?