Ware is the first Black mayor elected in Fort Myers' history. She will be sworn in at the next City Council meeting on Nov.

The Peace River continues to rise and is now at levels comparable to those reached during Hurricane Milton in October 2024. But, it won't stop here. The river is currently around 14.5 feet, placing it ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Florida voters have approved Amendment 3, a constitutional amendment that will increase the homestead property tax exemption for qualifying homeowners and make other changes ...

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) — Rick Erickson has won Cape Coral's mayoral election, defeating Lisa Cohen-Adkinson in Tuesday's general election, according to results reported by WINK News. Erickson ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Republican Jim Schwartzel has won the race for U.S. House in Florida's 19th Congressional District, according to The Associated Press. Schwartzel is expected to deliver a ...

Amendment 2 fell short of the 60% support needed to pass in Florida, leaving annual taxes on qualifying farm equipment in place. AP called the race at 10:42 p.m. EST. As of 10:46 p.m. EST, Amendment 2 ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Election Day is here, and WINK News is tracking key races and ballot measures affecting Southwest Florida and the balance of power in Washington. Voters will decide who leads ...

A Flood Warning is in effect for the Peace River at Arcadia near SR 70, affecting DeSoto County. More than 8 inches of rain have fallen in Arcadia since midnight Monday. The Flood Warning will remain ...

VENICE, Fla. (WINK) — A swimmer who became separated from their vessel was rescued about 1.5 miles offshore near the Venice Fishing Pier after spending approximately two hours in the water, according ...

Reader for Issuu Cape Coral terminates City Manager Michael Ilczyszyn's contract without cause 4 hrs ago ...

New York (AP) — The theft of billions of dollars from Binance within a matter of minutes, the biggest crypto heist in history, was orchestrated by North Korean hackers, the FBI said Saturday. The ...

ARCADIA, Fla. (WINK)—Severe flooding at the Peace River Campground pushed dozens of campers to evacuate on Monday. The Peace River in Arcadia had risen to 10 feet and was predicted to reach 12 feet by ...