New details: FBI releases Brian Laundrie documentsEverblades on history’s doorstep after Kelly Cup Finals Game 4 win
New details: FBI releases Brian Laundrie documents The FBI has released over 300 pages of unclassified documents pertaining to the murder investigation.
ESTERO Everblades on history’s doorstep after Kelly Cup Finals Game 4 win The Florida Everblades win Game 4 of the Kelly Cup Finals and move one win away from claiming history with their third straight Kelly Cup title.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers without Art Walk WINK News was downtown Friday night. Not many people were around but surprisingly, there was not much traffic.
Defying the odds: 64-year-old woman graduates from Uber’s scholarship program Michele Baron just graduated from Arizona State University at the age of 64, and she has quite the success story, all thanks to Uber.
BONITA SPRINGS SWFL artist defines chaos and order on her larger-than-life canvas Bonita Springs abstract artist, Mally Khorsantchi, oil paints from her gorgeous custom home along the imperial river, to find the “mysterious space” of chaos and order
NAPLES Drinking beer helps endangered Florida panthers at Brew for the Zoo Naples Zoo and Riptide Brewing Company are getting ready to raise money for Florida panther conservation, and all you have to do is have a beer.
Exclusive: attorney who has represented clients facing death penalty speaks out In a WINK News exclusive, reporter Liz Biro sat down with Lee Hollander to talk about what it takes to lead a death penalty case.
FORT MYERS BEACH Should tolls be put in on Fort Myers Beach bridges? Fort Myers Beach is a favorite stay-cation spot for people in Southwest Florida and a destination for many across the county.
‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy returns to select SWFL theaters this weekend You don’t have to venture to Mordor to see the extended editions of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy in theaters.
ESTERO Estero submits response to FEMA on Hurricane Ian compliance issue Estero has submitted its response to FEMA regarding the Hurricane Ian compliance issue, and it is now available for residents to access.
FORT MYERS Major price increase for Riverdale High School renovations For Riverdale High School, renovations are not going to be cheap.
PORT CHARLOTTE Fundraising tip jar stolen from Port Charlotte restaurant A man walked into a Charlotte County restaurant and took off with a fundraising tip jar.
FORT MYERS Summer camp returns to Wa-ke Hatchee Park and Rec Center Summer camp is back at Wa-ke Hatchee Park and Rec Center.
CAPE CORAL 3 arrested after drug house investigation in Cape Coral Three people were arrested on Thursday after allegedly being involved in drug transactions at a drug house in Cape Coral.
New details: FBI releases Brian Laundrie documents The FBI has released over 300 pages of unclassified documents pertaining to the murder investigation.
ESTERO Everblades on history’s doorstep after Kelly Cup Finals Game 4 win The Florida Everblades win Game 4 of the Kelly Cup Finals and move one win away from claiming history with their third straight Kelly Cup title.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers without Art Walk WINK News was downtown Friday night. Not many people were around but surprisingly, there was not much traffic.
Defying the odds: 64-year-old woman graduates from Uber’s scholarship program Michele Baron just graduated from Arizona State University at the age of 64, and she has quite the success story, all thanks to Uber.
BONITA SPRINGS SWFL artist defines chaos and order on her larger-than-life canvas Bonita Springs abstract artist, Mally Khorsantchi, oil paints from her gorgeous custom home along the imperial river, to find the “mysterious space” of chaos and order
NAPLES Drinking beer helps endangered Florida panthers at Brew for the Zoo Naples Zoo and Riptide Brewing Company are getting ready to raise money for Florida panther conservation, and all you have to do is have a beer.
Exclusive: attorney who has represented clients facing death penalty speaks out In a WINK News exclusive, reporter Liz Biro sat down with Lee Hollander to talk about what it takes to lead a death penalty case.
FORT MYERS BEACH Should tolls be put in on Fort Myers Beach bridges? Fort Myers Beach is a favorite stay-cation spot for people in Southwest Florida and a destination for many across the county.
‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy returns to select SWFL theaters this weekend You don’t have to venture to Mordor to see the extended editions of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy in theaters.
ESTERO Estero submits response to FEMA on Hurricane Ian compliance issue Estero has submitted its response to FEMA regarding the Hurricane Ian compliance issue, and it is now available for residents to access.
FORT MYERS Major price increase for Riverdale High School renovations For Riverdale High School, renovations are not going to be cheap.
PORT CHARLOTTE Fundraising tip jar stolen from Port Charlotte restaurant A man walked into a Charlotte County restaurant and took off with a fundraising tip jar.
FORT MYERS Summer camp returns to Wa-ke Hatchee Park and Rec Center Summer camp is back at Wa-ke Hatchee Park and Rec Center.
CAPE CORAL 3 arrested after drug house investigation in Cape Coral Three people were arrested on Thursday after allegedly being involved in drug transactions at a drug house in Cape Coral.
Flames light up the sky near downtown Fort Myers. The Fort Myers Fire Chief told WINK News the fire damaged both floors of the home before spreading to a mobile home and RV parked nearby. Anthony Vuolo has been charged with arson in connection with the fire and faced a judge during his first court appearance on Friday morning. The homeowner told WINK News he is heartbroken, especially considering he lost his favorite cat, Lilly, in the fire. And while he loves his Historic District home and has compassion for people in need, he and his other neighbors want more to be done about the safety issue. Jerry Miller’s home was engulfed in flames with not a lot to salvage. Losing his house is hard, but nothing can replace Lilly perishing in the flames. “Everyone was safe. It could have been a lot worse. The worst part is our cat, Lilly, and our favorite cat was lost,” said Miller. Miller said he is thankful his dog made it out unscathed. “Jerry, he’s a really nice person, him and his wife. He keeps himself and stuff, but he keeps his property nice and doesn’t cause any problems,” said Bradley Burdette. “The communities suffered a loss not of our house but of a person’s home. Jerry Miller is one of the most generous patrons and workers, helping them not as an employee but as a volunteer, a committee member, and a well-trained mind. And he moved over here to help us be a better city,” said Councilman Liston Bochette. But Miller was victim to what Fort Myers police say was first-degree arson. Police caught Vuolo at the scene before the fire was out. Vuolo was detained for questioning and booked into the Lee County Jail Friday morning. Neighbors say he has been in trouble for trespassing in the community before, and they’ve been telling the city safety is an issue in the Historic District of Fort Myers. “Because if we were more safe, this fire wouldn’t have happened. So let’s bring that up, and let’s find a solution for it,” said Bochette. “If you live in fear, you have no quality of life. I don’t care what your material assets are.” “Just sad. I love the city, but this definitely makes me think twice,” said Miller. Councilman Bouchette told WINK News that the council has discussed loitering ordinances to prevent exactly what happened on Miller’s private property. He estimated about 30% of his emails from citizens are concerning their quality of life, and we still do not have updates from the Fort Myers police or the fire department as to what caused the fire or how the suspect may have gotten in and and started it.