Money Monday: Impact of Federal Interest Rate increase

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The federal reserves fourth increase of key interest rate in 2018 can have multiple impacts on investors. Vice President of UBS Bonita Springs, Stefan Contorno discusses what some of those impacts could be.

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62-year-old bicyclist killed in crash on McGregor Blvd in Iona

Florida Highway Patrol says a bicyclist is dead after a crash on McGregor Boulevard on Wednesday morning.

EVERGLADES

Asian Swamp Eels Everglades invasion reduced some native crayfish populations by 99%

Invasive python species rampage through the Everglades, but another legless animal is also invading that can survive months of drought. The Asian Swamp Eel preys on shrimp, worms, and small fish, and a new study says the predator has all but wiped out two species of crayfish. WINK News spoke with one of the authors […]

FORT MYERS

FMPD analyzes Nashville and Uvlade police response to school shooter

Tuesday, WINK News reported on the dramatic body cam video from two Nashville cops who took down the gunman at the Covenant School. Pulling up and within seconds, officers sprung into action rushing inside the school. These officers are getting praised for their quick reaction to dangerous circumstances. A polar opposite response was seen in […]

SANIBEL

Sanibel man etched 100 names into the Capitol’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial

One by one, a man etched the names of one hundred soldiers on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. That man lives on Sanibel Island.

CAPE CORAL

Traffic cams watching in Cape Coral for study

Skyline Boulevard in Cape Coral is busy for drivers and those on two wheels and two legs, and there’s more research being done to get help. In February, WINK News reported Cape Coral discussed adding five-foot sidewalks along Skyline Blvd. From a bird’s-eye-view, Cape Coral is monitoring Skyline Blvd. traffic. “People speed. People just like […]

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COLLIER COUNTY

Collier 100 Club helps raise money for first responders impacted by Ian

First responders were tasked with keeping us safe during Hurricane Ian, but many of them were faced with destruction themselves. That’s where the Collier 100 Club steps in.

LEE COUNTY

Southwest Florida UFC fighter helping raise money for people impacted by Ian

His name is Clay Guida, but you may know him as The Carpenter. Guida is a mixed martial artist and kicked the competition in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Now, he’s decided to take on the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. When you’re in an octagon, you’re fighting for glory, and you’re in it to win it. […]

CAPE CORAL

The factors that may be increasing insurance rates for Florida condo associations

It is a period of insurance insanity. Beyond all the people trying to collect money for Hurricane Ian’s damage, some people are getting next year’s bill. One Southwest Florida condo complex saw a nearly 400% rate increase. “We were told by our homeowner’s association that our rates would go up. Looks like about 400%. That […]

FORT MYERS

Southwest Florida to feel the sting of 2022’s sixth interest rate hike

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the sixth time this year, citing inflation. With rates rising, Southwest Florida will see impacts on mortgage rates, credit card rates and even gas. Gas prices went up nearly 20 cents in the two days after the gas tax “holiday” ended. With interest rates going up, you’re going […]

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Most Wanted Wednesday: Some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects for March 29

This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida.

Answers needed in deadly apartment fire

Questions surrounding what happened before a charred home burst into flames in a Charlotte County apartment complex on Tuesday. An adult and child were killed during the fire, and five others were injured at the Trail Apartments. WINK News got its hands on the calls for service logs dating back to 2018, and deputies have […]

Citizens Insurance gives UPC customers more time to get a policy

Thousands of UPC customers with Hurricane Ian damaged homes are struggling to find another insurance company to protect their homes in the future.

The changes made to LCSO’s pursuit policy

Early last week, Marceno said he was making changes to the pursuit policy, but at the time, no one was 100% sure what that meant until now.

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