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Read morePost-Hurricane Ian habitat helps Black Skimmers return to Sanibel Causeway

Lee County

Black skimmer chicks have hatched on the Sanibel Causeway for the first time in more than 30 years, marking a major milestone for the state-threatened species.

Jun 27, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
Read moreShutting off the lights, Cape Coral school packs up to move into new building years after Hurricane Ian

Lee County

Big changes are coming to one Lee County school this summer after its roof was ripped off during Hurricane Ian nearly four years ago.

Jun 27, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
Read moreCollier County protesters cautious as Alligator Alcatraz prepares to close

News

Environmental groups and members of the Miccosukee Tribe gathered across from Alligator Alcatraz following Gov. Ron DeSantis

Jun 27, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
Read moreAdmission fees for most Florida state parks waived ahead of America’s 250th anniversary
Local NewsTallahassee, FLWINK News

State

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WINK) — Ahead of America’s 250th anniversary, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced the waiving of state park admissions.

Jun 27, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
Read moreBonita Springs project sparks confusion: Why city says it's not the massive data center many neighbors feared

Lee County

The words "data center" have sparked concern among Bonita Springs residents after construction began at the corner of Bonita Beach Road and Imperial River Road.

Jun 27, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
Read moreLast chance to catch Grouper Fest as Fort Myers Brewing wraps up annual summer celebration
BusinessFort Myers, FLWINK News

WINK Stop

The final weekend of Grouper Fest is underway at Fort Myers Brewing Company, giving Southwest Florida residents one last chance to enjoy exclusive craft beers, live music, food trucks and festival games befo...

Jun 26, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
Read more5th annual PTSD Awareness Walk encourages first responders, community to break the stigma

Lee County

Teal shirts, handmade signs and dozens of walkers filled downtown Fort Myers Friday morning as the City of Fort Myers hosted its fifth annual PTSD Awareness Walk, encouraging people to talk openly about post...

Jun 26, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
2-year-old girl dies in North Port drowning; swim instructor stresses prevention and CPR

News

A 2-year-old girl has died after a drowning incident at a North Port home, according to the North Port Police Department.

Jun 23, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
Salvation Army opens cooling station as extreme heat creates risks for Southwest Florida's unhoused population
Local NewsFort Myers, FLWINK News

News

As Southwest Florida continues to endure dangerous heat and triple-digit heat index values, The Salvation Army of Fort Myers is opening its doors to provide relief for people experiencing homelessness.

Jun 23, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
Read moreWINK Smart: Chemical vs. mineral suncreen: what's the difference?

WINK Smart

As Southwest Florida experiences 'feels-like' temperatures in the triple digits, WINK Smart Anchor Mayzie Olson is looking into chemical and mineral sunscreen differences because for many people, it comes do...

Jun 22, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
Read moreFC Naples teams up with YMCA, St. Tropez Home to give Naples kids a free soccer clinic

News

NAPLES, Fla. (WINK)—Dozens of local children took to the pitch at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex for a free soccer clinic made possible through a community partnership.

Jun 21, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
Read moreRising insurance, utilities, and heat driving Florida retirees to move halfway back
Local NewsPunta Gorda, FLWINK News

News

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK)—Florida is seeing an increasing number of retirees leave the state and move halfway back to where they came from, according to a new report.

Jun 21, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source