Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok ban affects 170M users, including Southwest Florida residents TikTok users in the United States are facing a sudden disruption as the app is currently unavailable.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok ban affects 170M users, including Southwest Florida residents TikTok users in the United States are facing a sudden disruption as the app is currently unavailable.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
Bills are piling up and tensions are running high in Southwest Florida due to unemployment. For many community members, the unemployment process is failing. We continue to listen to those who reach out to us and press the state for answers. We have heard from hundreds of Southwest Florida community members the unemployment website isn’t working. And when you finally get through to someone over the phone, they can’t help you. Everyone is trying to solve different problems but sharing the same frustrations. Karen McInerney says she went on unemployment back in December, and her benefits ran out in March. But she had started a job with the City of Cape Coral at Sun Splash Family Waterpark. “I did only work for two days, it was a Saturday and Sunday,” McInerney said. “And then the city closed to the park.” Even though she lost her new job because of the pandemic, she says the system won’t let her apply again now. “The website is very user unfriendly,” McInerney said. “There’s no one-size-fits-all way you can check off what your situation is.” McInerney says she should at least get the chance to apply for federal benefits. “Under the CARES Act, if you had a job and you lost your job due to the pandemic, you are entitled to $600 a week,” McInerey said. “And that’s what I’m looking for.” Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he’s switching up the leadership at the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Now, the governor is putting Jonathan Satter, the Department of Management Services Secretary, in charge of the unemployment response. “I want this to be done quickly, and I want to know, like every morning, I should have … how many claims have been paid,” DeSantis said. “Right now, it’s hard for me to even get those numbers, and that’s unacceptable.” DeSantis hopes this will get things moving. “Really, I think what people want more than anything is to actually see the money being turned around,” DeSantis said. And the governor is right, McInerney and everyone who have reached out to WINK News say they just need some relief and now. “It’s still not working,” McInerey said. “It’s a disaster, and the people deserve better.” We asked DEO representatives about this specific situation Thursday. And they said, even if a person exhausted their benefits, the pandemic emergency unemployment compensation is available. They did not let us know how someone such as McInerey could apply for that. Thursday, DeSantis signed an executive order to suspend the need to log onto the unemployment website every two weeks to confirm your job status. He hopes it will reduce the number of people who are using the website. Therefore, it might keep the website from crashing. He says this is only a short-term fix. Thursday afternoon, Florida Senate President Bill Galvano sent out a memo to all state senators, explaining the unemployment rate forecast and timeline for reemployment assistance. MORE: MEMO Fiscal Updates Related to COVID-19 As we get answers to your questions from FDEO, we’re posting them on our FAQ: Unemployment Resources page. UNEMPLOYMENT RESOURCES Unemployment FAQs Where you can pick up paper applications Mobile application for new applicants Original website for existing applicants Unemployment paper application Help with resetting your PIN with CareerSource