Ja’yhanna Johnson was 16 years old when her life was cut short Friday night by her cousin. During a press conference on Wednesday, Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden gave the following ...

WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean saw the damage, which was not as bad as Hurricane Ian but worse than Hurricane Helene. On the island, you’ll see debris and garbage from the wind and water lines ...

GET IT ON G E T I T O N Parents said they’re concerned and feel the district isn’t doing enough to calm their concerns about The Sanibel School and Fort Myers Beach Elementary. On Wednesday ...

GET IT ON G E T I T O N The four locations have been open since Monday, operating from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The county advises residents that only storm debris will be accepted, and they must ...

The Weather Authority is tracking a dry start to the workweek with less humid temperatures expected this Monday afternoon. The Weather Authority Meteorologist Zach Maloch said, “Temperatures ...

A local hero and World War II veteran is marking a huge milestone. Harry Long turned 100 on Oct. 15. His life has been filled with incredible stories, from flying bomber missions in the war to ...

WINK News’ team coverage brings us to Fort Myers Beach, an area prone to storm surge and still recovering from Hurricane Helene. WINK News reporter Annalise Iraola went to the Town of Fort Myers ...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month was launched in 1985. The American Cancer Society designated October as a month to highlight screening with the hope of finding the disease at the earliest stage ...

The resulting emotions can become overwhelming. A licensed social worker with Lee Health’s Behavioral Health Center told WINK News health and medical reporter Amy Oshier it is important to take ...

WINK News reporter Maddie Herron spoke with experts to discover what impacts could be seen in Southwest Florida. In Fort Myers Beach, instead of fresh saltwater air, you’re hit with a peppery ...

WINK News reporter Liz Biro got an exclusive look at the damage from above on Thursday as she rode along in the LCSO chopper with Sheriff Carmine Marceno. After taking off from LCSO headquarters ...

Brown, leafless trees are everywhere across Southwest Florida after Hurricane Milton. While you may be tempted to chop yours down, think twice. “Not all of them are dead,” explained Chris ...