SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
CLEWISTON Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, an active shooter was present at the Walmart in Clewiston Friday night.
WINK Investigates: Everything we know so far about Beattie Development A southwest Florida developer has now surrendered his six different contracting licenses, which include general contracting, plumbing and roofing. Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development cannot build homes anymore. It’s not a permanent situation, but part of a settlement agreement with the state says he’d need to pay $300,000 before he could get a new […]
Florida Attorney General speaks out following lawsuit against FEMA Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has spoken out following the filing of a lawsuit alleging that a FEMA supervisor directed aid workers to avoid going to homes in Lake Placid that had yard signs supporting Trump.
FORT MYERS BEACH How to increase odds of getting your hurricane insurance claim paid When Hurricane Helene hit Southwest Florida in September followed by Milton, many people’s lives were affected.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda pilots speak out on Allegiant Air strike Allegiant Air pilots said they want a new contract, one that’s amendable, fair and, in their words, what they should be paid.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach couple sues insurance over Hurricane Ian claim In the last two months, southwest Florida experienced a hurricane double punch with Helene and Milton, but for many people out there, it’s still all about Hurricane Ian from 2022.
CAPE CORAL Couple struggling after hurricanes receives $10K from Cape Coral High students A couple who lost everything to Hurricane Milton has received a blessing in more ways than one.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
Mistrial declared in case of former Hendry County deputy A mistrial has been called in the trial of Tyler Williams, a former Hendry County deputy. The court declared the mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on either count in the indictment. Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a handcuffed man unconscious. […]
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
CLEWISTON Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, an active shooter was present at the Walmart in Clewiston Friday night.
WINK Investigates: Everything we know so far about Beattie Development A southwest Florida developer has now surrendered his six different contracting licenses, which include general contracting, plumbing and roofing. Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development cannot build homes anymore. It’s not a permanent situation, but part of a settlement agreement with the state says he’d need to pay $300,000 before he could get a new […]
Florida Attorney General speaks out following lawsuit against FEMA Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has spoken out following the filing of a lawsuit alleging that a FEMA supervisor directed aid workers to avoid going to homes in Lake Placid that had yard signs supporting Trump.
FORT MYERS BEACH How to increase odds of getting your hurricane insurance claim paid When Hurricane Helene hit Southwest Florida in September followed by Milton, many people’s lives were affected.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda pilots speak out on Allegiant Air strike Allegiant Air pilots said they want a new contract, one that’s amendable, fair and, in their words, what they should be paid.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach couple sues insurance over Hurricane Ian claim In the last two months, southwest Florida experienced a hurricane double punch with Helene and Milton, but for many people out there, it’s still all about Hurricane Ian from 2022.
CAPE CORAL Couple struggling after hurricanes receives $10K from Cape Coral High students A couple who lost everything to Hurricane Milton has received a blessing in more ways than one.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
Mistrial declared in case of former Hendry County deputy A mistrial has been called in the trial of Tyler Williams, a former Hendry County deputy. The court declared the mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on either count in the indictment. Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a handcuffed man unconscious. […]
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
Sandbags being filled in Highlands County ahead of Tropical Storm Dorian. Aug. 27, 2019 (Highlands County Sheriff’s Office) LEE COUNTY FORT MYERS The South Trail Fire Department will be distributing sand and sandbags at Riverside Church at 8660 Daniels Parkway starting around 1:45 p.m. Thursday and continuing until they run out. #BREAKING – if you need sand or sandbags in Lee County, this is where to get it starting this afternoon. @winknews #Dorian #hurricane pic.twitter.com/GBhjJ1hJGA — Channing Frampton (@Channing_TV) August 29, 2019 The San Carlos Park Fire District is also supplying a limited number of sandbags. They are available for pickup at Station 51 located at 8013 Sanibel Blvd. There is a limit of 15 bags per person and they are only available to residents of the San Carlos Park Fire District with valid ID. Please be prepared to fill your own bags. BONITA SPRINGS The Bonita Springs Fire Station Four is currently out of sandbags, but say they still have plenty of sand. You will just have to make sure you bring your own bags to fill. Sand is located at 27701 Bonita Grande Drive, Bonita Springs, 34135. Enter through the front doors of the Station between the hours of 8AM-5PM; see map. Enter through the Station’s Bay if you arrive after 5 p.m. see map. Shovels will be provided at the sand pile; it is wise to bring your own in case ours are in use when you arrive. The sand is self-serve; you will need to fill your own bags. BOKEELIA The Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District is offering sandbags at 5700 Pine Island Road, Bokeelia, FL 33922 (Fire Station #1) Sandbags are limited to 15 per Matlacha/Pine Island residents with valid ID. You WILL need to show proof of residence. Shovels will be provided at the sand pile, but they advise bringing your own in case all of the shovels are in use when you arrive. The sand IS self-serve and you will need to fill your own bags. ESTERO Sand is now available at Station 43 located at 21500 Three Oaks Parkway. Bring your own bags. Limit of 15 bags per person, open to residents of the Estero Fire District. Please be prepared to fill your own bags. CHARLOTTE COUNTY PUNTA GORDA Sand bags (a limit of 10 bags per City of Punta Gorda resident) are available to be filled at Hounds on Henry. — City of Punta Gorda (@PuntaGorda_FL) August 29, 2019 DESOTO COUNTY A limited number of sandbags are available for pickup at the Road and Bridge Office located at 1894 NE McKay Street in Arcadia until 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. County officials say you are encourage to bring your own bags to fill as well. There is a 10 bag limit per household. For more information, call 863-993-4821. HIGHLANDS COUNTY Officials in Highlands County already have preparations underway and have already begun filling sandbags ahead of Tropical Storm Dorian. The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office posted the announcement on Facebook Wednesday afternoon. Sandbags will be available for pickup for free at the Road and Bridge Office located at 4344 George Blvd. in Sebring from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. There is a 10 bag limit per person. You can fill your bags at the sand piles set up at the following locations: Avon Park: intersection of CR 17, Isabelle Lake Road and Old Bombing Range Road Sebring: South George Blvd., just north of the EOC (turn off US 27 and take the 90-degree turn to the left, sand will be on your left past the gas pumps) Lake Placid: intersection of CR 621 and Highlands Lake Drive In addition, inmate crews will be available Wednesday and Thursday at the following times to help load sandbags: Avon Park: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sebring: Noon to 4 p.m. Lake Placid: 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.