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Local high school band to play for Gov. Palin
The Barron Collier High School Band is gearing up to play at that Sarah Palin rally. More
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Inside the arena: Preparing for Palin
WINK News gets a first look in Germain Arena for set-up of Governor Sarah Palin campaign rally. More
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Have you seen them? New person of interest sketches in murder of Fort Myers nightclub owner
The Lee County Sherriff's Office has released sketches of two persons of interest in the murder of Fort Myers nightclub owner Roger Patch. More
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Michelle Obama e-mail uses Naples woman to ask for grassroots support
In a e-mail to supporters on Saturday, Michelle Obama used the words of a woman apparently from Southwest Florida encouraging people to pitch-in for the Obama-Biden ticket. More
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Feet-Eating Fish
Fish eat dead skin cells... your dead skin cells. More
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UPDATE: Animal rescue scam
According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, Buckingham shelter owner Carrie Cagata turned herself in to sheriff's deputies October 2, 2008 at approximately 11:00 pm.
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UPDATE: Flood victims to return home
Emergency Operations officials are allowing some residents of the Manna Christian RV park to return home. More
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Fort Myers Police Sergeant demoted
A Fort Myers Police sergeant is demoted after an internal affairs investigation revealed he overreacted during an interview of a suspect. More
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Strongest Hurricane Shutters
A Southwest Florida man has engineered the strongest hurricane shutters ever, and now, he wants to help you find the right shutters for your home. More
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The Salvation Army's Caribbean Evening
The Salvation Army wants to take you to the Caribbean this weekend, in spirit anyway, as it looks to raise money for a great cause. More
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Brown Bag it for Disaster Relief Campaign
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Can you protect your country club investment?
Palmira Golf and Country Club is closed - all because of the developer's financial problems.
Could the same thing happen to you? More
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WINK Reporter spends a night in jail
Sheriff Mike Scott gives the community an opportunity to spend the night in jail in a unique effort to raise money for charity. More
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Fort Myers counterfeit bust
Fort Myers Police busted five men for selling $400,000 dollars worth of drugs and counterfeit items. More
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Bailout bill: rum, racetracks and wool research
The Senate approved a 450 page rescue plan Wednesday night. More
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Running from the cops is not such a bad thing...
There's going to be a big police chase in Fort Myers this month. Police are holding a 5K run to raise money for a Fallen Officers Memorial, and in this case, running from the cops is not such a bad thing! More
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Bonita Springs country club shuts down without warning
Money problems are taking a toll on a Bonita Springs area country club.
Today, Palmira Country Club closed its doors, and there's no telling when it will reopen. More
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VIDEO: 10/1/2008 6PM
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Teaming up to attract tourists
Two major businesses new to the area may be teaming up to attract more tourists. More
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Bridge out, business out too
Business owners blame halted road construction for halting business on Immokalee Road. In some cases, owners say business is down as much as 70 percent. More
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ONLY ON WINK: Church youth leader admits having sex with teens
A Church Youth Leader was arrested for alleged sexual misconduct with two teenage parishioners. More
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Bailout: Mini-van and a mission
She's a woman with a mini-van and a mission. More
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New tool In the fight against breast cancer
Breast cancer is the second deadliest cancer in women, with 200,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Now, there's a new tool being offered here in Southwest Florida to help increase a woman's odds of survival. More
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Food stamp use jumps in SWFL
It's a busy day for users of food stamps at the Save A Lot grocery in North Fort Myers. More
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Moving out and moving on
Today marked a homecoming for some, and a new beginning for others. Five weeks ago, hundreds of people in Bonita Springs were forced from their home because of flooding. Some were able to return home today for the first time. More
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Cape Coral man charged in death of club owner
Stephen Scott Colletti has been arrested in connection with the death of Roger Patch. More
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Fort Myers courthouse evacuated
Just an hour into jury selection for Fred Cooper, the man accused of killing a Gateway couple in 2005, a fire alarm sounded, sending 1,500 people scrambling to the streets of downtown Fort Myers. More
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VIDEO: 10/1/2008 NOON PART 2
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VIDEO: 10/1/2008 NOON PART 1
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VIDEO: 9/29/2008
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Chef Dave from Lee Roy Selmon's makes the Ultimate Party Nachos
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Nick the Webguy: Understanding our government
Here's a few websites to help you understand our government. More
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Will economic problems mean a slow season?
The current state of the economy has many people thinking twice about how much they're spending. More
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VIDEO: 9/30/2008
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EXCLUSIVE: Loophole in Sex Offender law put Florida families at risk
A man commits a sex crime on a minor in New York and moves to North Fort Myers. Nobody here knows he's a sex offender, not even the mother of a six year old child who rents him a trailer. More
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$300 million development on track
The $300 million Mercato development in North Naples is on track to open on time, and the developer says people are buying. More
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WWII Veteran says he's stuck with $1500 bill
An 86-year-old World War II Veteran says he's stuck with a $1500 water bill. He tells WINK News he never used that water and shouldn't have to pay. More
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Downtown officials remember Roger Patch
On Tuesday, the news of his death is still coming as shock to those who knew him. They remembered him as a man who had a vision for the downtown area that went beyond his own nightclub. More
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Food stamp numbers soar in Lee County
The number of people getting food stamps in Lee County jumps 62 percent in one year. More
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Bad Economy = Bad Health
Many seeking an escape from their problems in these tough economic times are creating more, by resorting to unhealthy behaviors. More
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Investigator's report: Stilwell did not lie to Lee County commissioners
Innocent. That's the conclusion of an investigator, about charges against Lee County Manager Don Stilwell. More
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Make your toddler a math genius
A new Johns Hopkins study suggests how your toddler thinks now will determine their proficiency in math later. More
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Suspect arrested for Tropical Drive murder
A San Carlos Park man was found shot to death in the middle of a Lee County street. More
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What could happen next after failed financial bailout?
Financial experts warn businesses could start feeling the effects quickly if there isn't some kind of government bailout. More
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Are we heading toward a cash economy?
Imagine life without credit cards and loans.
Some worry if the nation's credit crisis isn't fixed soon, we could be headed down that road. More
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Fort Myers considers options for City of Palms ballpark
The city of Fort Myers is looking at possible ways to keep spring training baseball at City of Palms park. More
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VIDEO: 9/29/08 6PM
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Fake cop suspect arrested
A suspected fake cop is behind bars. More
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Mail carrier's camera phone catches thief in the act
A quick thinking mail carrier snaps a picture of a purse thief in action, helping detectives track down the suspect. More
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Buy foreclosed homes online
Charlotte County will soon be auctioning off foreclosed homes online. More
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National Teaching Videos Shot In Southwest Florida Schools
Learning for Life is a character education program that helps teachers in the classroom. More
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"Start" a Healthier Lifestyle
People are lacing up their sneakers and taking on a challenge: Improve your life by eating healthy, and by walking just thirty minutes a day. It's an initiative started by the American Heart Association and embraced by many local companies. More
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One victim identified in deadly crash
FHP is on the scene of a fatal crash near Moore Haven. More
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UPDATE: Death investigation in South Fort Myers
A man who was instrumental in trying to re-vitalize downtown Fort Myers was found dead in his home early Monday morning. More
