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Read moreStorms clear just in time for Fort Myers Beach Fourth of July parade celebrating America's 250th birthday
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Lee County

After a stormy start to the Fourth of July, the sun made a timely appearance on Fort Myers Beach, allowing one of Southwest Florida

Jul 5, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
UPDATE: Lightning strike victim on Fort Myers Beach identified as 51-year-old man

Lee County

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (WINK) — The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District is responding to a fatal lightning strike where one man was killed directly, along with three people who received various injuries...

Jul 4, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
Man killed by direct lightning strike on Fort Myers Beach, three transported with various injuries

Lee County

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (WINK) — The Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District is responding to a fatal lightning strike where one man was killed directly, along with three people who received various injuries...

Jul 4, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
Read moreTwo Cape Coral firework stands stolen from days before July 4

Lee County

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Two Cape Coral firework stands were burglarized this week, just days before Independence Day.

Jul 3, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
New attorney appointed for man accused of killing 2 women in Fort Myers

Lee County

A pretrial hearing for Rolbert Joachin, the man accused of killing 28-year-old Julia Curvo, took an unexpected turn due to a conflict of interest, Thursday afternoon.

Jul 3, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
Read moreGas prices fall ahead of Fourth of July as millions prepare to travel

Lee County

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Millions of Americans are expected to hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday, and while gas prices remain higher than they were a

Jul 3, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
WINK SMART: The free card that unlocks a summers-worth of free activities for children and adults

WINK Smart

Lee County library cards unlock access to free summer programs, cultural passes and digital resources that can keep kids entertained without costing parents a dime.

Jun 30, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
Confirmed EF-0 tornado touches down in North Fort Myers

Lee County

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a brief EF-0 tornado touched down in North Fort Myers on Sunday at approximately 5:14 p.m.

Jun 29, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
Crash closes I-75 lanes near Luckett Road after boat trailer jackknifes

Lee County

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—A crash involving a pickup truck towing a boat caused extensive lane closures on southbound Interstate 75 north of Luckett Road on June 28, according to the

Jun 29, 2026 - WINK News - ArticleOpen source
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 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