F23, cherished Southwest Florida eagle, presumed dead | Lee County
A beloved eagle known as F23 is presumed to have passed away. The Southwest Florida Eagle Cam announced…
SWFL eagle mom missing from nest for over two days
One of Southwest Florida’s winged celebrities is missing and thousands of her fans are holding their breath awaiting…
The return of flamingos to Florida
Looking to play the lottery? Your odds of catching a glimpse of a flamingo in Florida can feel…
Mother’s search for help reveals gaps in pediatric mental health care across Southwest Florida | Investigations
FORT MYERS, Fla (WINK) – A Cape Coral mother is raising concerns about the lack of specialized mental…
Dense fog possible late Saturday night, rain chances increase Sunday
Dense fog possible late Saturday night, rain chances increase Sunday Expect mostly dry weather Saturday night as fog…
Bear rips window screen in Immokalee neighborhood
A mother bear and her two cubs made a visit to an Immokalee neighborhood this weekend, and the…
Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for October 8, 2025 | Most Wanted Wednesday
WINK News’ Most Wanted Wednesday highlights three fugitives currently on the run, urging the community to help bring…
Tropical wave emerging in the Atlantic Ocean
>> THIS IS THE FIRST-EVER COLOR RUN FUNDRAISING FOR EPILEPSY IN FORT MYERS. >> ALL RIGHT. IT’S TIME…
1400+ mental health professionals needed on Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast
Sheridan Chester had a hard childhood. She grew up in an abusive home. At just 12 years old,…
Photographer thrilled after capturing rare images of elusive creature in US wilderness: ‘A very special delight’
A volunteer photographer in southwest Florida checked his trail camera and saw an endangered Florida panther walking with…
Burmese pythons completely digest prey, including skeletons. Here’s how
Just when you thought you knew everything about one of Florida’s least-favorite invasive species, a surprise emerges. Scientists…
Bear captured along Sunset Vista Drive after wandering near Fort Myers homes
>> WE’RE BREAKING NEWS. A BLACK BEAR WAS JUST CAPTURED IN A FORT MYERS NEIGHBORHOOD IN OUR CREWS…