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Fort Myers Beach intersection signals on track for repairs

Nehilah Grand-Pierre

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7/20/2026

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2 injured following officer-involved crash in Cape Coral

WINK News Digital Team

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7/20/2026

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1 injured in crash involving Cape Coral police vehicle

Martin Dreyfuss

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7/20/2026

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Tropical depression leads to rip tide statement in Southwest Florida

Reporter: Hunter Walterman

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7/20/2026

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Cape Coral police officer and driver involved in serious crash

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7/20/2026

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Fort Myers city council to vote on $144 million police headquarters project

Natacha Casal

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7/19/2026

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Fort Myers couple warns neighbors after bear kills bunny

Nehilah Grand-Pierre

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7/19/2026

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UPDATE: Fort Myers police locate parents of child found alone on Champion Ring Road

Digital Reporter: Austin Schargorodski

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7/19/2026

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New wrong-way detection tech coming to Daniels Parkway in Lee County

Lauren Halpern

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7/18/2026

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Fire tears through Flamingo Bay mobile home in St. James City

Digital Reporter: Austin Schargorodski

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7/18/2026

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EXCLUSIVE: Man freed by Fort Myers federal judge speaks out after his death

Hunter Walterman

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7/18/2026

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Holiday Lake neighbors demand answers as algae spreads across water

Miyoshi Price

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7/18/2026

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Step back in time: A downtown Fort Myers speakeasy explores the history of the Roaring Twenties

Britt Leoni

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7/18/2026

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Bear breaks into lanai, kills two pet rabbits in Fort Myers' Reflections Isles community

Isaias Soto

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7/18/2026

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2 arrested in Fort Myers after road rage confrontation leads to gunfire and crash

Muhammad Abdul Qawee

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7/18/2026

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Lee County deputies swarm business park near College Parkway, three people arrested

Tyler Watkins

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7/17/2026

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Cape Coral braces for property tax vote with hiring freeze

Damien Alvarado

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7/17/2026

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Cape Coral budget talks highlight spending priorities

Damien Alvarado

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7/16/2026

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Fort Myers federal judge dies before facing impeachment proceedings

Reporters: Claire Galt, Hunter Walterman

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7/16/2026

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Cape Coral homeowner says $10,000 deposit for home plans left him starting over

WINK Investigates Reporter Olivia Jean, WINK Investigates Executive Producer Brianna Lanham

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7/16/2026

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Fort Myers Beach pier rebuild inches closer, nearly 4 years after Ian

Reporter: Bridget Bruchalski

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7/16/2026

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Cape Coral cop and BMX coach Nick Jones to lead Team USA in Australia

Reporter: Lauren Halpern

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7/16/2026

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Cape Coral woman says Google search for elections office led her to Idaho phone number, prompting quick fix

Reporter: Haley Jacobs

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7/16/2026

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The Saucy Meatball is serving up summer deals perfect for sharing

Reporter: Bianca Smith

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7/16/2026

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Lehigh Acres chase ends after suspect crashes into ditch, barricades in car: LCSO

WINK News Digital Team

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7/16/2026

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Cape Coral group raising $400K for women's military monument

WINK News Digital Team

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7/16/2026

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Pine Manor shooting suspect caught, accused of Facebook Live boast

WINK News Digital Team

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7/16/2026

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Lehigh Acres mom accused of attacking teen and their mother over stolen purse

WINK News Digital Team

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7/16/2026

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Cape Coral budget workshops begin, residents demand infrastructure focus

Jillian Haggerty

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7/16/2026

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Sweet Pickins in North Fort Myers closes, vendors say they're owed money

Reporter: Lauren Halpern

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7/15/2026

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Unlicensed contractor and City fines leave grieving family facing loss of generational home damaged by Ian

Chief WINK Investigates Reporter Chorus Nylander

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7/15/2026

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Cape Coral police dig up vacant lot near Kismet Parkway for 2nd day

Damien Alvarado

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7/15/2026

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Crews on scene extinguishing boat fire near Hurricane Pass, one injury reported

Reporter: Bridget Bruchalski || Writer: Nicholas Karsen

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7/15/2026

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Driver on the run after Lehigh Acres hit-and-run; crash report reveals new details

Anchor: Claire Galt

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7/14/2026

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Fort Myers drunk driver gets 28 years for crash injuring dad, 2 kids

WINK Digital Team

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7/14/2026

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Excavators, forensic teams dig up vacant Cape Coral lot in active investigation

Reporter: Bridget Bruchalski

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7/14/2026

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Cape Coral councilwoman's DUI trial pushed back after new court filing

Reporter: Eric Lovelace

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7/14/2026

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Family of four escape house fire in Cape Coral

WINK News Digital Team

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7/14/2026

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Brush fire near Hyatt and Pelican Landing in Estero extinguished

WINK Digital Team

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7/13/2026

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Teen seriously hurt in Lehigh Acres hit-and-run; neighbors say intersection has long raised safety concerns

Anchor: Claire Galt,Gracie Fusco Photographer: Andy Cunningham

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7/13/2026

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Perfect Game tournament brings the heat to JetBlue Park

Alex Orenczuk

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7/13/2026

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Lee County health officials warn of harmful algae toxins detected in Carousel Lake

WINK Digital Team

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7/13/2026

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Love Sanibel Back Shell Stroll brings community together to support local businesses

Reporter: Brinkley Hill

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7/13/2026

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