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New project in Estero Bay looks to revive struggling seagrass and clam species
Evan Dean
•6/1/2026
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WINK Listens: What Southwest Florida needs to know before the next hurricane
Anchors: Chris Cfiatte, Lois Thome
•6/1/2026
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Construction begins to improve safety on Burnt Store Road in Cape Coral
Muhammad Abdul Qawee
•6/1/2026
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Boat crash into dock and jet ski lift in Cape Coral shocks neighbors
Jaylen Baron
•6/1/2026
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City of Palms Park's demolition in Fort Myers begins
Natacha Casal
•6/1/2026
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Man accused of leading Lee County deputies on chase through woods with children inside vehicle
Tyler Watkins
•6/1/2026
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Cape Coral begins construction on Florida's tallest flagpole
Jackie Guenther
•6/1/2026
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Fort Myers Beach Estero Blvd repairs still ongoing more than 3 years after Ian
Reporter: Mariaregina Mendoza
•6/1/2026
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Man arrested in Cape Coral after driving 108 mph in 50 mph zone, officers say
Carson Zorn
•6/1/2026
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86-year-old Cape Coral man accused of DUI after car crashes into neighbor's home
Carson Zorn
•6/1/2026
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Yellow Fever Creek Preserve trailhead parking temporarily closes
Carson Zorn
•6/1/2026
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Lehigh Acres felon faces new charges of probation violation following his 34th arrest
Layza Pinero Resto
•5/31/2026
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'I just want my home back': A Hurricane Ian survivor's struggle to rebuild
WINK Investigates Reporter Olivia Jean
•5/31/2026
Sports
Florida’s top women bowlers roll for state titles in Fort Myers
Alex Orenczuk
•5/31/2026
Sports
Everblades punch ticket back to Kelly Cup Finals
Alex Orenczuk
•5/31/2026
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Cape Coral community mourns motorcyclist after deadly I-75 crash near Fort Lauderdale
Reporter: Jillian Haggerty
•5/27/2026