House fire in Naples causes balcony collapseEarly voting locations in Southwest Florida for 2024 election
NAPLES House fire in Naples causes balcony collapse The Naples Fire Rescue Department responded to a house fire that occurred Monday evening.
Early voting locations in Southwest Florida for 2024 election Florida is an early voting state, allowing residents to exercise their voting rights before Election Day.
Fort Myers job fair begins; over 100 openings available To revitalize the Southwest Florida community after recent hurricanes, several hiring organizations are stepping in and coming together for the JobLink 2024 Job Fair.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man accused of breaking into and trashing business A Bonita Springs man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a cell phone store and stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise.
26th Florida panther death of 2024, struck by vehicle in Collier County A 1.5-year-old female Florida panther was struck by a vehicle in Collier County, marking the 26th time the endangered species was killed in 2024.
Lee County schedules water outage, boil notice in several areas Lee County Utilities is turning off the water for around 400 families as part of a scheduled outage and boil notice.
the weather authority More sunshine and warmer temperatures for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures as the clouds clear out for more sun this afternoon.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
PUNTA GORDA Navigating trick-or-treating on debris lined streets in Charlotte County Some little witches and warlocks will have to brave debris-lined streets this Halloween. Many areas of Charlotte County are still in clean-up mode after facing Hurricane Milton’s wrath.
matlacha Tensions flare in Matlacha as locals, officials clash over rebuilding efforts Things got chaotic as the Matlacha Civic Association held a meeting in the RE/MAX parking lot about how to go about rebuilding on the island.
MIAMI Miami Heat honor Dwyane Wade with statue The Miami Heat recognized it’s Hall of Fame superstar Dwyane Wade with a eight-foot tall statue outside the Kaseya Center.
FORT MYERS FMPD found the SUV possibly involved in fatal shooting near Colonial Blvd. and Ortiz Ave. The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for an SUV that was possibly involved in the fatal shooting near Colonial Boulevard.
manasota key Dead fish line Charlotte County beaches: is red tide to blame? A sight no one wants to see: dead fish have begun to accumulate along the coast in Charlotte County, could it be red tide?
Special meeting to discuss mission agreement at Lee Health There’s a big shift on the horizon for healthcare in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders discuss long and short-term solutions to Caloosahatchee River flooding It’s no secret… after any major storm areas near the Caloosahatchee River take on water.
NAPLES House fire in Naples causes balcony collapse The Naples Fire Rescue Department responded to a house fire that occurred Monday evening.
Early voting locations in Southwest Florida for 2024 election Florida is an early voting state, allowing residents to exercise their voting rights before Election Day.
Fort Myers job fair begins; over 100 openings available To revitalize the Southwest Florida community after recent hurricanes, several hiring organizations are stepping in and coming together for the JobLink 2024 Job Fair.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man accused of breaking into and trashing business A Bonita Springs man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a cell phone store and stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise.
26th Florida panther death of 2024, struck by vehicle in Collier County A 1.5-year-old female Florida panther was struck by a vehicle in Collier County, marking the 26th time the endangered species was killed in 2024.
Lee County schedules water outage, boil notice in several areas Lee County Utilities is turning off the water for around 400 families as part of a scheduled outage and boil notice.
the weather authority More sunshine and warmer temperatures for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures as the clouds clear out for more sun this afternoon.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
PUNTA GORDA Navigating trick-or-treating on debris lined streets in Charlotte County Some little witches and warlocks will have to brave debris-lined streets this Halloween. Many areas of Charlotte County are still in clean-up mode after facing Hurricane Milton’s wrath.
matlacha Tensions flare in Matlacha as locals, officials clash over rebuilding efforts Things got chaotic as the Matlacha Civic Association held a meeting in the RE/MAX parking lot about how to go about rebuilding on the island.
MIAMI Miami Heat honor Dwyane Wade with statue The Miami Heat recognized it’s Hall of Fame superstar Dwyane Wade with a eight-foot tall statue outside the Kaseya Center.
FORT MYERS FMPD found the SUV possibly involved in fatal shooting near Colonial Blvd. and Ortiz Ave. The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for an SUV that was possibly involved in the fatal shooting near Colonial Boulevard.
manasota key Dead fish line Charlotte County beaches: is red tide to blame? A sight no one wants to see: dead fish have begun to accumulate along the coast in Charlotte County, could it be red tide?
Special meeting to discuss mission agreement at Lee Health There’s a big shift on the horizon for healthcare in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders discuss long and short-term solutions to Caloosahatchee River flooding It’s no secret… after any major storm areas near the Caloosahatchee River take on water.
NAPLES House fire in Naples causes balcony collapse The Naples Fire Rescue Department responded to a house fire that occurred Monday evening. BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man accused of breaking into and trashing business A Bonita Springs man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a cell phone store and stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise. 26th Florida panther death of 2024, struck by vehicle in Collier County A 1.5-year-old female Florida panther was struck by a vehicle in Collier County, marking the 26th time the endangered species was killed in 2024. Lee County schedules water outage, boil notice in several areas Lee County Utilities is turning off the water for around 400 families as part of a scheduled outage and boil notice. the weather authority More sunshine and warmer temperatures for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures as the clouds clear out for more sun this afternoon. PUNTA GORDA Navigating trick-or-treating on debris lined streets in Charlotte County Some little witches and warlocks will have to brave debris-lined streets this Halloween. Many areas of Charlotte County are still in clean-up mode after facing Hurricane Milton’s wrath. Links Mentioned on WINK Early voting locations in Southwest Florida for 2024 election Florida is an early voting state, allowing residents to exercise their voting rights before Election Day. Fort Myers job fair begins; over 100 openings available To revitalize the Southwest Florida community after recent hurricanes, several hiring organizations are stepping in and coming together for the JobLink 2024 Job Fair. WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11. matlacha Tensions flare in Matlacha as locals, officials clash over rebuilding efforts Things got chaotic as the Matlacha Civic Association held a meeting in the RE/MAX parking lot about how to go about rebuilding on the island. Gulfshore Business View all NCH announces cancer services collaboration with Northwestern Medicine Naples Comprehensive Health plans to expand the system’s oncology services through a strategic collaboration with one of the country’s top-rated cancer facilities. PGD seeks restaurant operator for Air Center, offers incentives After plans fell through to open a Rosati’s Pizza franchise at PGD Air Center at Punta Gorda Airport, Charlotte County Airport Authority is seeking bids for a full-service restaurant and bar that also provides catering. M Development sells interest in Naples luxury development project Aspen, Colorado-based M Development sold its interest in developing the former St. George & The Dragon property into luxury condominiums, shops and offices, but its project manager and team will continue to guide the downtown Naples project. Tim Aten Knows: Restaurants, more coming to East Naples Maple Street Biscuit Co. is planning to launch its first regional location early next year in the second phase of Restaurant Row on Collier Boulevard near its intersection with U.S. 41 East. Charlotte Co. approves site plan for marina resort development Charlotte County commissioners approved the final site plan Oct. 22 for a marina resort complex with a hotel, restaurants and condos in Placida near the Boca Grande Causeway. Affordable housing project planned for North Naples A 150-apartment complex, with nearly half reserved for income-restricted affordable housing, is planned for Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples. Popular Manasota Key restaurants to host reopening, fundraisers this week Jill and Scott Hemmes are back in business. On Oct. 24, they’ll host a soft opening for The Waverly Restaurant & Bar, 2095 N. Beach Road on Manasota Key in Charlotte County, after hurricanes Helene and Milton caused extensive damage to the structure. Latest local news delivered to your inbox daily. Investigations WINK Investigates: For the first time, Beattie Development owner Paul Beattie speaks out during liquidation after allegations On Tuesday for the first time, Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development, who a lot of people say owe them a lot of money, is speaking out. New details emerge confirming state investigation into Heritage Insurance WINK News is breaking new details on a criminal investigation into an insurance company where customers claim they were left with wrecked homes after Ian and no money to rebuild. 18-year-old killed after robbery gone wrong in Punta Gorda An 18-year-old is dead following an attempted armed robbery when his 17-year-old target shot back in Punta Gorda. Tice investigation turns into a homicide investigation There has been an update on the investigation at Montgomery Avenue in Tice which had two women transported to a local hospital with critical injuries. Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on U.S. 27 in Glades County A fatal hit-and-run occurred early Saturday on U.S. 27, just north of Boar Hammock Ranch Road in Glades County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. State News View all Tropical system possible; Next name is Patty The Weather Authority is tracking an area in the southwestern Caribbean Sea with a preliminary 40% chance of formation as of Sunday afternoon. Amendment 6: Repeal of public campaign financing Florida helps to fund the campaigns of all statewide office candidates. That includes governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner. If passed, amendment six will take away that funding. Florida Blue and Cigna changing Medicare Advantage Plans in Lee Health and NCH Patients who see Lee Health and NCH primary care doctors and have Florida Blue’s and Cigna’s Medicare Advantage plans will have to adjust to what could be a costly change. Fort Myers Beach man accused of assaulting Capitol police during Jan. 6 arrested A Fort Myers Beach man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and other charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. More construction underway for Fort Myers diverging diamond project The Diverging Diamond Interchange at Colonial Boulevard and Interstate 75 is in its final stages. Health & Medical View all NCH expanding cancer services in Southwest Florida NCHS is expanding its cancer services and bringing world-class care to Southwest Florida. Nicotine pouch trend grows amongst teens The number of teens using tobacco products is at a 25-year low, but at the same time, kids are ditching cigarettes, and many are picking up another habit: nicotine pouches. Innovative ultrasound treatment for liver cancer Tens of thousands of Americans die from liver cancer each year. Cancer screening with blood test Cancer affects everyone. Either you’ve battled it personally, know someone who has, or have lost a loved one to the disease. Vitamin B1 may help Alzheimer’s patients; locals involved in national study Could a vitamin supplement help stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? It is a tantalizing proposition and one being studied in SWFL. Detecting pancreatic cancer early with AI A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is one of the most dreaded because it carries a very high mortality rate. The Environment View all Invasive Burmese Python jaws larger than previously thought Invasive Burmese Pythons hunt and swallow animals whole. And each slithering creature it eats helps it grow. Amendment 2: Right to fish and hunt Tens of thousands of Floridians, and thousands more visitors that come to our state, enjoy fishing and hunting. We live in a state surrounded by water and wildlife and people have taken advantage of that. Red Tide concerns in Southwest Florida All eyes are on an area in the gulf for a suspected red tide bloom. WINK Sports View all Miami Heat honor Dwyane Wade with statue The Miami Heat recognized it’s Hall of Fame superstar Dwyane Wade with a eight-foot tall statue outside the Kaseya Center. SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 10 Check out southwest Florida high school football teams in action with several district titles on the line in week 10. Golf great Gary Player joining SWFL charity tournament Career Grand Slam winner Gary Player is participating in the 2nd Heron Creek Charity Pro-Am to benefit Tunnels to Towers. WINK News Game of the Week: Gulf Coast at Immokalee Our WINK News Game of the Week for Week 10 brings us to Immokalee when they host Gulf Coast for the district championship. Bonita Springs offensive lineman puts in work in the trenches and on a job site Bonita Springs offensive lineman Luis Jimenez is one to put his hand in the dirt both on the line of scrimmage and out on a job site. Player of the Week: Cape Coral’s lights-out defense Cape Coral’s defense has proved to be one of southwest Florida’s best this football season, holding opponents to an average of 9.8 PPG. FGCU athletic director speaks exclusively on House v. NCAA settlement FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis spoke exclusively with WINK News about how the House v. NCAA settlement impacts the athletic department. SWFL represented on college football rosters College football is officially back! That means we get to see players from SWFL showcase their skills in some of of the premier conferences. Kelsey Plum wins gold medal with Team USA women’s basketball Kelsey Plum is back home after winning her second Olympic gold medal with Team USA women’s basketball. Lehigh’s Jeremiah Davis jumping to Paris for Olympics Lehigh Senior High grad and current Florida State long jumper Jeremiah Davis earns Olympic bid. Campaign Central View all Amendment 6: Repeal of public campaign financing Florida helps to fund the campaigns of all statewide office candidates. That includes governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner. If passed, amendment six will take away that funding. Amendment 5: Homestead exemption inflation adjustment Property taxes are not anyone’s favorite words, but they are money that must be paid if you own Florida real estate. Amendment 4: Right to abortion Amendment 4 could be called the most controversial issue Florida voters face: When women in our state can have an abortion.
NAPLES House fire in Naples causes balcony collapse The Naples Fire Rescue Department responded to a house fire that occurred Monday evening.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man accused of breaking into and trashing business A Bonita Springs man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a cell phone store and stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise.
26th Florida panther death of 2024, struck by vehicle in Collier County A 1.5-year-old female Florida panther was struck by a vehicle in Collier County, marking the 26th time the endangered species was killed in 2024.
Lee County schedules water outage, boil notice in several areas Lee County Utilities is turning off the water for around 400 families as part of a scheduled outage and boil notice.
the weather authority More sunshine and warmer temperatures for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures as the clouds clear out for more sun this afternoon.
PUNTA GORDA Navigating trick-or-treating on debris lined streets in Charlotte County Some little witches and warlocks will have to brave debris-lined streets this Halloween. Many areas of Charlotte County are still in clean-up mode after facing Hurricane Milton’s wrath.
Early voting locations in Southwest Florida for 2024 election Florida is an early voting state, allowing residents to exercise their voting rights before Election Day.
Fort Myers job fair begins; over 100 openings available To revitalize the Southwest Florida community after recent hurricanes, several hiring organizations are stepping in and coming together for the JobLink 2024 Job Fair.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
matlacha Tensions flare in Matlacha as locals, officials clash over rebuilding efforts Things got chaotic as the Matlacha Civic Association held a meeting in the RE/MAX parking lot about how to go about rebuilding on the island.
NCH announces cancer services collaboration with Northwestern Medicine Naples Comprehensive Health plans to expand the system’s oncology services through a strategic collaboration with one of the country’s top-rated cancer facilities.
PGD seeks restaurant operator for Air Center, offers incentives After plans fell through to open a Rosati’s Pizza franchise at PGD Air Center at Punta Gorda Airport, Charlotte County Airport Authority is seeking bids for a full-service restaurant and bar that also provides catering.
M Development sells interest in Naples luxury development project Aspen, Colorado-based M Development sold its interest in developing the former St. George & The Dragon property into luxury condominiums, shops and offices, but its project manager and team will continue to guide the downtown Naples project.
Tim Aten Knows: Restaurants, more coming to East Naples Maple Street Biscuit Co. is planning to launch its first regional location early next year in the second phase of Restaurant Row on Collier Boulevard near its intersection with U.S. 41 East.
Charlotte Co. approves site plan for marina resort development Charlotte County commissioners approved the final site plan Oct. 22 for a marina resort complex with a hotel, restaurants and condos in Placida near the Boca Grande Causeway.
Affordable housing project planned for North Naples A 150-apartment complex, with nearly half reserved for income-restricted affordable housing, is planned for Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples.
Popular Manasota Key restaurants to host reopening, fundraisers this week Jill and Scott Hemmes are back in business. On Oct. 24, they’ll host a soft opening for The Waverly Restaurant & Bar, 2095 N. Beach Road on Manasota Key in Charlotte County, after hurricanes Helene and Milton caused extensive damage to the structure.
WINK Investigates: For the first time, Beattie Development owner Paul Beattie speaks out during liquidation after allegations On Tuesday for the first time, Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development, who a lot of people say owe them a lot of money, is speaking out.
New details emerge confirming state investigation into Heritage Insurance WINK News is breaking new details on a criminal investigation into an insurance company where customers claim they were left with wrecked homes after Ian and no money to rebuild.
18-year-old killed after robbery gone wrong in Punta Gorda An 18-year-old is dead following an attempted armed robbery when his 17-year-old target shot back in Punta Gorda.
Tice investigation turns into a homicide investigation There has been an update on the investigation at Montgomery Avenue in Tice which had two women transported to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on U.S. 27 in Glades County A fatal hit-and-run occurred early Saturday on U.S. 27, just north of Boar Hammock Ranch Road in Glades County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
Tropical system possible; Next name is Patty The Weather Authority is tracking an area in the southwestern Caribbean Sea with a preliminary 40% chance of formation as of Sunday afternoon.
Amendment 6: Repeal of public campaign financing Florida helps to fund the campaigns of all statewide office candidates. That includes governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner. If passed, amendment six will take away that funding.
Florida Blue and Cigna changing Medicare Advantage Plans in Lee Health and NCH Patients who see Lee Health and NCH primary care doctors and have Florida Blue’s and Cigna’s Medicare Advantage plans will have to adjust to what could be a costly change.
Fort Myers Beach man accused of assaulting Capitol police during Jan. 6 arrested A Fort Myers Beach man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and other charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
More construction underway for Fort Myers diverging diamond project The Diverging Diamond Interchange at Colonial Boulevard and Interstate 75 is in its final stages.
NCH expanding cancer services in Southwest Florida NCHS is expanding its cancer services and bringing world-class care to Southwest Florida.
Nicotine pouch trend grows amongst teens The number of teens using tobacco products is at a 25-year low, but at the same time, kids are ditching cigarettes, and many are picking up another habit: nicotine pouches.
Innovative ultrasound treatment for liver cancer Tens of thousands of Americans die from liver cancer each year.
Cancer screening with blood test Cancer affects everyone. Either you’ve battled it personally, know someone who has, or have lost a loved one to the disease.
Vitamin B1 may help Alzheimer’s patients; locals involved in national study Could a vitamin supplement help stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? It is a tantalizing proposition and one being studied in SWFL.
Detecting pancreatic cancer early with AI A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is one of the most dreaded because it carries a very high mortality rate.
Invasive Burmese Python jaws larger than previously thought Invasive Burmese Pythons hunt and swallow animals whole. And each slithering creature it eats helps it grow.
Amendment 2: Right to fish and hunt Tens of thousands of Floridians, and thousands more visitors that come to our state, enjoy fishing and hunting. We live in a state surrounded by water and wildlife and people have taken advantage of that.
Red Tide concerns in Southwest Florida All eyes are on an area in the gulf for a suspected red tide bloom.
Miami Heat honor Dwyane Wade with statue The Miami Heat recognized it’s Hall of Fame superstar Dwyane Wade with a eight-foot tall statue outside the Kaseya Center.
SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 10 Check out southwest Florida high school football teams in action with several district titles on the line in week 10.
Golf great Gary Player joining SWFL charity tournament Career Grand Slam winner Gary Player is participating in the 2nd Heron Creek Charity Pro-Am to benefit Tunnels to Towers.
WINK News Game of the Week: Gulf Coast at Immokalee Our WINK News Game of the Week for Week 10 brings us to Immokalee when they host Gulf Coast for the district championship.
Bonita Springs offensive lineman puts in work in the trenches and on a job site Bonita Springs offensive lineman Luis Jimenez is one to put his hand in the dirt both on the line of scrimmage and out on a job site.
Player of the Week: Cape Coral’s lights-out defense Cape Coral’s defense has proved to be one of southwest Florida’s best this football season, holding opponents to an average of 9.8 PPG.
FGCU athletic director speaks exclusively on House v. NCAA settlement FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis spoke exclusively with WINK News about how the House v. NCAA settlement impacts the athletic department.
SWFL represented on college football rosters College football is officially back! That means we get to see players from SWFL showcase their skills in some of of the premier conferences.
Kelsey Plum wins gold medal with Team USA women’s basketball Kelsey Plum is back home after winning her second Olympic gold medal with Team USA women’s basketball.
Lehigh’s Jeremiah Davis jumping to Paris for Olympics Lehigh Senior High grad and current Florida State long jumper Jeremiah Davis earns Olympic bid.
Amendment 6: Repeal of public campaign financing Florida helps to fund the campaigns of all statewide office candidates. That includes governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner. If passed, amendment six will take away that funding.
Amendment 5: Homestead exemption inflation adjustment Property taxes are not anyone’s favorite words, but they are money that must be paid if you own Florida real estate.
Amendment 4: Right to abortion Amendment 4 could be called the most controversial issue Florida voters face: When women in our state can have an abortion.