3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (154+ words) winknews.com Cape Coral police shot a man Tuesday after they say he pointed a gun at officers following a disturbance at a home. Hour by Hour Forecast - Charlotte County approves Buc-ee's site plan near Peace River on I-75 - Cape Coral…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (170+ words) WINK News Splash will be honored with the Purple Poppy Award at the National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, D.C. Hour by Hour Forecast - Charlotte County approves Buc-ee's site plan near Peace River on I-75 - Person dies after officer-involved shooting on Katherine…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (547+ words) FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. (WINK) — The Town of Fort Myers Beach has hired CliftonLarsonAllen LLP to conduct a forensic investigation into concerns involving four specific grants — with two senior town employees now on paid administrative leave. WINK Investigates first broke…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (209+ words) LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—The removal of Flock cameras and license plate readers on state highways is raising questions about what it means for others who use the technology. As local law enforcement begins taking down their Flock cameras, many…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (568+ words) Charlie Kirk's alleged killer will stand trial for aggravated murder in the Sept. 10, 2025, shooting of the right-wing political activist in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Tony Graf decided in favor of prosecutors…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (209+ words) LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — WINK News anchor Claire Galt spoke exclusively with ICE Field Office Director Matthew Elliston about immigration enforcement in Southwest Florida and across the state. Elliston, who oversees ICE operations in Florida and the Caribbean, discussed a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (508+ words) FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — The Florida Department of Transportation is revoking permits for automated license plate readers on state roads and will no longer approve new requests for the technology. The move comes amid growing scrutiny of automated license plate…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (312+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WINK)—The Florida Department of Transportation is revoking all permits for automated license plate readers on state roads and will no longer approve new requests. FDOT announced the decision in a memorandum sent to local law enforcement agencies....

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (409+ words) BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. (WINK)—Immigration enforcement across Lee County this week is leaving some families with a sudden question: What happens when a parent doesn't come home? Voices of Bonita says about 15 families have reached out for help just this…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (580+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WINK) — Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling the use of license plate reader cameras “out of control,” saying he believes the technology has expanded beyond its original purpose and needs to be overhauled. DeSantis made the comments Wednesday at…...