Craig Lang extradited to U.S., accused of involvement in deadly robbery of military veteransChef Rocco Scarpino opens Rossini in Port Charlotte
ESTERO Craig Lang extradited to U.S., accused of involvement in deadly robbery of military veterans He was recently apprehended in Ukraine after authorities said he was involved in the robbery and double homicide of a married couple of military veterans in 2018.
Chef Rocco Scarpino opens Rossini in Port Charlotte Rossini by Chef Rocco has been completely renovated with custom-made wine racks that adorn walls, subdued decor and a ceiling painted with a blue sky and clouds.
FORT MYERS Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers not happening The dream of riding in a Ferris wheel, enjoying scenic views in downtown Fort Myers is being scrapped for now.
Collier County Public Schools breaks ground on Bear Creek Elementary Construction is underway and Bear Creek Elementary will open its doors in August 2025.
FHSAA board unanimously approves NIL plan for student athletes The FHSAA board of directors unanimously approve a plan to allow student athletes in Florida to receive NIL opportunities.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners approve state agreement to design SUN Trail path from Fort Myers Beach to Bonita Springs The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement to design a trail linking Fort Myers Beach with Bonita Beach.
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis grants $7.5M to Lee County for hurricane season Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $7.5 million to the shrimp docks in San Carlos Park as an emergency fund for the upcoming hurricane season.
CAPE CORAL The faces of Wade Wilson: how the accused double murderer has changed his looks with tattoos The accused double murderer has undergone a significant transformation over the years, using tattoos to alter his appearance.
NORTH FORT MYERS Traffic mania on Pondella Road and US-41 following Caloosahatchee Bridge closure Headaches ensue on Pondella Road and US-41 as motorists deal with day two of the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure.
The Weather Authority Hot afternoon with scattered storms this evening The Weather Authority is tracking hot temperatures with storms expected to develop along the east of I-75 in the afternoon and into the evening.
Lee County to give update on FEMA flood insurance discount Lee County will give an update on the issue at Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting at 9:30 a.m.
NAPLES Lorenzo Walker Technical High School students protest closure Students showed up Monday to the Collier County school board meeting in an effort to save Lorenzo Walker Technical High School.
FORT MYERS Lessons Learned: Day 1 of Caloosahatchee Bridge closures A domino effect of traffic delays, the Caloosahatchee bridge closure had hundreds of drivers searching for a new route on Monday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Storm Watch 2024: Ensuring Your Safety, Insuring Your Future this hurricane season Protecting your family, your home and yourself. The hurricane season has arrived and WINK News is here to help you prepare.
Safely securing your boat as a storm approaches Whether your boat rides out a storm on land or in the water, there are steps you can take to increase the odds it won’t get damaged.
ESTERO Craig Lang extradited to U.S., accused of involvement in deadly robbery of military veterans He was recently apprehended in Ukraine after authorities said he was involved in the robbery and double homicide of a married couple of military veterans in 2018.
Chef Rocco Scarpino opens Rossini in Port Charlotte Rossini by Chef Rocco has been completely renovated with custom-made wine racks that adorn walls, subdued decor and a ceiling painted with a blue sky and clouds.
FORT MYERS Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers not happening The dream of riding in a Ferris wheel, enjoying scenic views in downtown Fort Myers is being scrapped for now.
Collier County Public Schools breaks ground on Bear Creek Elementary Construction is underway and Bear Creek Elementary will open its doors in August 2025.
FHSAA board unanimously approves NIL plan for student athletes The FHSAA board of directors unanimously approve a plan to allow student athletes in Florida to receive NIL opportunities.
LEE COUNTY Lee Commissioners approve state agreement to design SUN Trail path from Fort Myers Beach to Bonita Springs The Lee Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement to design a trail linking Fort Myers Beach with Bonita Beach.
WINK NEWS Gov. DeSantis grants $7.5M to Lee County for hurricane season Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $7.5 million to the shrimp docks in San Carlos Park as an emergency fund for the upcoming hurricane season.
CAPE CORAL The faces of Wade Wilson: how the accused double murderer has changed his looks with tattoos The accused double murderer has undergone a significant transformation over the years, using tattoos to alter his appearance.
NORTH FORT MYERS Traffic mania on Pondella Road and US-41 following Caloosahatchee Bridge closure Headaches ensue on Pondella Road and US-41 as motorists deal with day two of the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure.
The Weather Authority Hot afternoon with scattered storms this evening The Weather Authority is tracking hot temperatures with storms expected to develop along the east of I-75 in the afternoon and into the evening.
Lee County to give update on FEMA flood insurance discount Lee County will give an update on the issue at Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting at 9:30 a.m.
NAPLES Lorenzo Walker Technical High School students protest closure Students showed up Monday to the Collier County school board meeting in an effort to save Lorenzo Walker Technical High School.
FORT MYERS Lessons Learned: Day 1 of Caloosahatchee Bridge closures A domino effect of traffic delays, the Caloosahatchee bridge closure had hundreds of drivers searching for a new route on Monday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Storm Watch 2024: Ensuring Your Safety, Insuring Your Future this hurricane season Protecting your family, your home and yourself. The hurricane season has arrived and WINK News is here to help you prepare.
Safely securing your boat as a storm approaches Whether your boat rides out a storm on land or in the water, there are steps you can take to increase the odds it won’t get damaged.
Jarques Riggins mugshot. CREDIT: LCSO A Fort Myers man is awaiting sentencing after being found guilty of trafficking fentanyl, possessing cocaine and other charges. According to the state attorney’s office, Jarques Nijay Riggins, 21, was found guilty of possessing cocaine, paraphernalia and trafficking fentanyl or fentanyl analogs. Riggins was found in a North Fort Myers motel by deputies who were serving him an arrest warrant. When authorities got to him at the door of his motel room, they saw plastic bags in plain view filled with white powder on a table. After Riggins was taken into custody, deputies executed a search warrant on the motel room. Deputies discovered a shoebox filled with fentanyl, cocaine and paraphernalia. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement later identified the white powder inside the bags as fentanyl. Riggins is scheduled for sentencing on Monday, March 11.