WINK-FM (Fort Myers, FL)
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WINK-FM (96.9 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an adult contemporary format. Licensed to Fort Myers, Florida, USA, the station is owned by the Fort Myers Broadcasting Company (which is controlled by the McBride family). WINK-FM has studios located on Palm Beach Boulevard (a.k.a. S.R. 80) in Fort Myers. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Fort Myers-Naples |
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| Radio Media Market | Ft. Myers-Naples-Marco Island |
| Radio Format | Adult Contemporary |
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Search ArticlesDunbar High School football team chasing the state championship
DUNBAR Dunbar High School’s varsity football team has a chance to advance to the state title after upsetting Naples, one of the best teams in Southwest Florida, last week, winning 14 to 7. The team considers each other family, and it’s that bond off the field that’s allowed them to make history on Friday, hopefully. If the Tigers defeat Mainland, they’ll advance to the state championship. Team comes together during practice.
South Fort Myers apartment complex damaged by fire
SOUTH FORT MYERS A Friday afternoon fire caused heavy damage to a 2nd-floor unit of an apartment complex in South Fort Myers. According to South Trail Fire, the flames could be seen through the roof. No one was home at the time, and the cause of the fire is unknown Nearby neighbors have been evacuated. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. WINK NEWS
Ex-husband indicted on first-degree murder for death of Hendry County woman
A grand jury has indicted a Hendry County man or first-degree murder in the death of his ex-wife, who went missing shortly after Hurricane Ian. Four days after 39-year-old Katie Baunach went missing, Hendry County deputies arrested her ex-husband Ian Baunach.
LaBelle man killed in collision with cow on SR-70
LABELLE A man from LaBelle was killed early Monday morning after crashing his SUV into a cow on SR-70 in Manatee County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the 62-year-old man was driving a Toyota SUV north on SR-70, near Betts Road, around 1:30 a.m. A cow wandered onto SR-70 in front of the approaching SUV and was struck. The SUV overturned and the man was ejected. According to the report, he was not wearing a seatbelt. He was transported to an area hospital and later pronounced dead.
A dry Sunday featuring above-average heat
High temperatures will reach the mid-80s after a mostly sunny start. Sustained winds between five to ten miles per hour are expected. Less humid air, with dewpoints primarily in the low 60s, will keep us dry all day long. Boaters will only experience light chop in our bays and one two-foot gulf wave heights. A level two out of five fire danger index is in effect for all of Southwest Florida. This index will likely be similar tomorrow, as no rain is in our forecast for the next several days. WINK NEWS
Waste Pro resumes bulk pickups in Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL Waste Pro begins picking up bulk waste from Cape Coral curbs on Monday. Piles of debris from Hurricane Ian line almost any street you drive along in Cape Coral. But now that Waste Pro is resuming bulk pickups and horticulture services, it is important to remember that hurricane debris needs to be kept separate. Pickups will occur on your regular trash day. Bulk waste consists of items that can’t fit in your trash can and weigh more than 50 lbs.
Three suspects leave Lee County Bath & Body Works without paying for over $1K in merchandise
ESTERO Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is looking for three female suspects in Estero for leaving a Bath & Body Works store without paying for merchandise worth $1,081. According to SWFL Crime Stoppers, on Nov. 17, the three suspects went to a Bath & Body Works store on Fashion Drive in Estero. The suspects concealed merchandise that cost an estimated $1,081 and left without attempting to pay. If you can identify any suspects, call 800-7808477 or click here to submit a tip online.
Mostly sunny skies with Monday highs in the 80s
High temperatures will reach the low 80s under mostly sunny skies. We will stick with a dry and pleasant forecast throughout the afternoon. Winds will be sustained between 5 and 10 mph. These will be out of the northeast initially, before shifting out of the northwest. Boaters will have excellent conditions on the water. One- to 2-foot Gulf wave heights and a light chop in our bays are expected. Rain chances will be slim to none for Southwest Floridians over the next week.
Hurricane Ian damages beehives at Sanibel Honey
SANIBEL Honey bees not only create an agricultural product, but they also help facilitate the Florida agriculture industry, pollinating crops and bolstering food supply. But Hurricane Ian’s path crossed over 15% of the nation’s bees. In two years, Brad Mackenzie, the owner of Sanibel Honey, and his girlfriend Andrea grew their beekeeping hobby into a business with 50 hives.
Search underway for man missing after plane crash off Venice Beach
VENICE Venice police are continuing their search for a man they say is missing after a small plane crashed off the coast of Venice Beach on Sunday. Police say they believe there were three people on the plane who were all related. They say they found a 43-year-old woman dead in the water near the crash and a 12-year-old girl dead inside the plane. The man who is missing is believed to be 42 years old. Police say they are not yet releasing the names of the people killed or the missing man.