FORT MYERS Fort Myers residents trapped on flooded street It’s been over a week since Hurricane Debby made landfall along the Florida Coast. It’s left many homes, businesses and roads damaged.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach removing algae from water The town of Fort Myers Beach began a two-week operation to remove algae from the water on Friday.
Southwest Florida early voting schedule for 2024 primary election Election day is quickly approaching, as various Southwest Florida counties have released their early voting schedule.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for fleeing police, speeding over 100 mph in Fort Myers A man was arrested in Fort Myers for fleeing a traffic stop and reaching speeds of over 100 mph.
Annual school supply giveaway event at Immokalee High School Back to school can be a little nerve-wracking for the kids, but also for the parents! Especially when they get that long school supply list they need to shop for.
FORT MYERS Motorcyclist dead after crash on Palm Beach Boulevard Authorities are investigating a crash that occurred on Friday night between a car and a motorcycle that left one dead.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: A hot and humid Saturday for SWFL Get ready for a hot and humid Saturday with ‘feels-like’ temperatures in the triple digits; sun and scattered storms expected.
CAPE CORAL Heavy police presence in Cape Coral Authorities are responding to a crash that occurred in Cape Coral on Friday night.
CAPE CORAL Celebration of life held for teen killed in bicycle crash Her loved ones held a celebration of life Friday evening.
PUNTA GORDA Diner works to recover after car crashes into building Things turned sour for Sweet’s Diner on Thursday night when a car slammed through the entrance of their building. Behind the boarded-up windows, it’s not pretty. The damages are extensive but seem to be contained to the inside of the diner.
Realtor and homeowner speak out after losing money to Beattie Development The owner explained that he had previously hired Beattie before the pandemic and thought Beattie did a great job. So, when his house needed to be rebuilt after Hurricane Ian, he called Beattie Development.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bad gas reported at multiple gas stations in SWFL Red slips placed on gas pumps warning you of bad gas, here on WINK News, we told you about one woman who got gas from these same pumps at the 7-Eleven on Pine Island Road.
NAPLES Car repair con artists; NPD warns of uncertified mechanics The Naples police department and local repair shops claim that within the past three months, these mechanics have been asking drivers for $250 in cash in exchange for parking lot repairs to fix a dent or other bodywork repairs.
Exclusive: Ride-along with LCSO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force The Lee County Sheriff’s Office created the Animal Cruelty Task Force to fight the amount of disturbing animal-related calls.
CAPE CORAL Beattie Development at risk of losing BBB accreditation Beattie Development is at risk of having their Better Business Bureau accreditation revoked.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers residents trapped on flooded street It’s been over a week since Hurricane Debby made landfall along the Florida Coast. It’s left many homes, businesses and roads damaged.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach removing algae from water The town of Fort Myers Beach began a two-week operation to remove algae from the water on Friday.
Southwest Florida early voting schedule for 2024 primary election Election day is quickly approaching, as various Southwest Florida counties have released their early voting schedule.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for fleeing police, speeding over 100 mph in Fort Myers A man was arrested in Fort Myers for fleeing a traffic stop and reaching speeds of over 100 mph.
Annual school supply giveaway event at Immokalee High School Back to school can be a little nerve-wracking for the kids, but also for the parents! Especially when they get that long school supply list they need to shop for.
FORT MYERS Motorcyclist dead after crash on Palm Beach Boulevard Authorities are investigating a crash that occurred on Friday night between a car and a motorcycle that left one dead.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: A hot and humid Saturday for SWFL Get ready for a hot and humid Saturday with ‘feels-like’ temperatures in the triple digits; sun and scattered storms expected.
CAPE CORAL Heavy police presence in Cape Coral Authorities are responding to a crash that occurred in Cape Coral on Friday night.
CAPE CORAL Celebration of life held for teen killed in bicycle crash Her loved ones held a celebration of life Friday evening.
PUNTA GORDA Diner works to recover after car crashes into building Things turned sour for Sweet’s Diner on Thursday night when a car slammed through the entrance of their building. Behind the boarded-up windows, it’s not pretty. The damages are extensive but seem to be contained to the inside of the diner.
Realtor and homeowner speak out after losing money to Beattie Development The owner explained that he had previously hired Beattie before the pandemic and thought Beattie did a great job. So, when his house needed to be rebuilt after Hurricane Ian, he called Beattie Development.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bad gas reported at multiple gas stations in SWFL Red slips placed on gas pumps warning you of bad gas, here on WINK News, we told you about one woman who got gas from these same pumps at the 7-Eleven on Pine Island Road.
NAPLES Car repair con artists; NPD warns of uncertified mechanics The Naples police department and local repair shops claim that within the past three months, these mechanics have been asking drivers for $250 in cash in exchange for parking lot repairs to fix a dent or other bodywork repairs.
Exclusive: Ride-along with LCSO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force The Lee County Sheriff’s Office created the Animal Cruelty Task Force to fight the amount of disturbing animal-related calls.
CAPE CORAL Beattie Development at risk of losing BBB accreditation Beattie Development is at risk of having their Better Business Bureau accreditation revoked.
MGN Online WASHINGTON (AP) – The head of the nation’s global development agency said Wednesday he will step down from his post in February, following an announcement by the U.S. government that it would start talks toward restoring diplomatic relations with Cuba. Rajiv Shah, the administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development, gave no public reason for leaving the agency he’s led since 2000. In a statement released Wednesday morning, he said he had “mixed emotions” but did not elaborate. Shah’s announcement also came hours before U.S. officials confirmed on Wednesday that USAID contractor Alan Gross was freed from a Cuban prison. He was arrested in December 2009 and later sentenced to 15 years after Cuban authorities said he tried to smuggle illegal technology into the country. USAID, under Shah, drew intense criticism from some U.S. lawmakers and the Cuban government for its Cuba programs. An AP investigation this year revealed the agency – with the help of another Washington-based contractor – created a Twitter-like service, staged a health workshop to recruit activists and infiltrated the island’s hip-hop community. Shah was confirmed Dec. 24, 2009, three weeks after Gross’ arrest. At the time, the AP found, a USAID-run program in Cuba continued despite internal warnings that travel was dangerous because of Gross’ detention. Following the AP’s disclosures, the agency prepared internal rules that would effectively end risky undercover work in hostile countries. The AP found USAID and its contractor, Creative Associates International, concealed their involvement in the Cuban programs – setting up front companies, routing money through overseas bank transactions and fashioning elaborate cover stories. That subterfuge put at risk the agency’s cooperation with foreign governments to deliver aid to the world’s poor. USAID recently pledged more than $140 million to fight Ebola in West Africa, part of its $425 million effort against the epidemic. “For the past five years, Raj Shah has been at the center of my administration’s efforts to advance our global development agenda,” President Barack Obama said in a statement Wednesday. Obama said the administrator “embodied America’s finest values by proactively advancing our development priorities, including ending global poverty, championing food security, promoting health and nutrition, expanding access to energy sources, and supporting political and economic reform in closed societies.” USAID describes itself as the lead U.S. government agency working to fight poverty and promote democracy around the world. Shah said Wednesday he was “more confident than ever in the lasting effect of our work.”