FMB roads pose risks to cyclists
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. — A group of cyclists is warning riders to steer clear from the beach, saying it’s a dangerous place to ride.
View ArticleMagnetic masks become latest craze in skin care
FORT MYERS, Fla. — There’s a new beauty trend that’s simply magnetic. Literally. Magnetically charged facial masks have become a popular anti-aging skincare treatment, but are there real benefits to...
View Article‘Animal ambassadors’ interact with public at Sanibel clinic
SANIBEL, Fla. — Five patients at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife serve as “animal ambassadors” that interact with the public. Learn about a red-tailed hawk named Talon who serves as one...
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Accused thief sought in burglary of Cape Coral business
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Surveillance footage showed what appeared to be a thief stealing hundreds of dollars worth of construction tools Sunday morning from a local clinic. The man is accused of stealing...
View ArticleFort Myers seeks balance of luxury, affordability in downtown housing
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Three new waterfront high-rises are in the works for downtown, but city officials on Wednesday discussed ways to make the area more affordable for millennials.
View ArticleSWFL veterans upset over Chelsea Manning’s reduced sentence
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Some Southwest Florida veterans are furious about President Barack Obama’a decision to reduce Chelsea Manning’s prison sentence, the former Army intelligence analyst who leaked...
View ArticleFort Myers pushes initiatives to attract millennials downtown
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Business and city leaders held a public outreach meeting Wednesday to discuss possible initiatives to entice young professionals to move to the downtown area. The city is...
View ArticleFort Myers woman, 99, ready for Hunger Walk
FORT MYERS, Fla. — If 99-year-old Fort Myers resident Anne Paniagua can do it, so can you. Paniagua is gearing up to take part in the WINK News Feeds Families Hunger Walk, set for 9:30 a.m. Saturday at...
View ArticleKeeping property safe: What’s fair game for thieves?
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Surveillance footage showed what appeared to be a suspected thief stealing a metal wheel from outside 3-D Murphy Beds last month. However, while the person of interest was found and...
View ArticleNaples man arrested in child sex solicitation sting
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — A 26-year-old Naples man is accused of riding his bike 20 miles to solicit sex from a Lee County Sheriff’s Office detective who had posed as a 12-year-old girl. William Gregory...
View ArticleOperation targeting ‘Lake Boyz’ gang nets 21 arrests
FORT MYERS, Fla. – More than 20 members of the “Lake Boyz” gang were arrested and are facing multiple charges, including heroin trafficking, aggravated assault and various firearm offenses, following a...
View ArticleArrests made after skimmers found on Cape Coral ATMs
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Three people were arrested after Cape Coral police found skimmers on ATMs at a pair of 7-Eleven locations. Petra Velcu, 35, Rebeca Milataru, 18, and a 14-year-old are accused of...
View ArticleTitle scammers target Cape Coral home seller for $60k
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – A man trying to sell his house in Cape Coral nearly lost $60,000 when a scammer tricked a title company he was working with to wire the money to a bogus account, he said. Scott Grimm...
View ArticleLate-night crashes clog Lee County traffic
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Two crashes within a few miles of each other snarled traffic Thursday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The first crash occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Lee Boulevard and...
View ArticleSuspects in ‘Lake Boyz’ gang bust receive at least $1M bond each
FORT MYERS, Fla – The 21 suspects arrested in an operation targeting the “Lake Boyz” gang each received bonds of at least $1 million during their first court appearances on Friday. The men were...
View ArticleCape Coral man arrested following drug bust
CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A 33-year-old man is in custody following a large drug bust, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. Juan Iracheta was arrested Friday night after authorities discovered illegal drugs...
View ArticleConstruction worker hospitalized after Lee County crash
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A construction worker was hospitalized following a crash Saturday near Southwest Florida International Airport, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The accident occurred around 11 a.m....
View ArticleDriver sought in Lee County hit-and-run crash
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A moped rider suffered minor injuries following a hit-and-run crash Saturday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Kenney Roberts was driving his moped to work on the Midpoint...
View ArticleInvestigation underway following Lehigh Acres backyard brush fire
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Crews have contained a brush fire Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Williams Avenue, the Lehigh Acres Fire Control District said. The flames began at around...
View ArticleSWFL residents react to President Donald Trump with 3 words
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Friday was a historic day for America after a controversial election season. WINK News reporter Kim Powell asked people downtown to say anything they want to their new president.
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