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.
Imagine your closest store is a half hour away, and that’s your only choice for groceries other than a dollar store or gas station. The only traditional supermarket in Glades County closed a decade ago. Plotted on the map in Glades County is the quiet, green, and peaceful rural city of Moore Haven. At one point, it was a boom town often called Little Chicago. Today, the population is 1,600. Maricela Morado grew up here. She said she wouldn’t trade the memories for the world. Morado went to Moore Haven Middle School, which was conveniently plotted right beside the only grocery store in town, a U-save. “It was lunchtime. We would walk over here to the U-Save, we would get the moon pies or just any kind of snack, and it was just a way to come out of the school for a little bit, and now, it’s sad to say that, the students now don’t have that ability,” Morado said. Students haven’t had that ability for the last decade. Neither has anyone in Moore Haven. At the end of 2013, U-Save, the only grocery store in the city, closed its doors for good, making Moore Haven a food desert. The problem in Moore Haven is not the lack of gas stations and Dollar Generals. In less than a mile stretch, there are several, but these are convenience stores. Not the type of grocery stores people here need with fresh, nutritious options. Not only did Morado experience the same thing growing up here, but now, as the president and CEO of the area agency on aging for Southwest Florida, she helps with situations like the one in Moore Haven. The nonprofit serves seven counties, Glades being one, where she and others work to get older adults the necessary resources. From Monday to Friday, they provide warm meals to seniors, and Harry Chapin also has a food distribution in Glades County that feeds seniors once a month. According to the data, there are over 4500 older adults in Glades County, 60 years or older. Probably half don’t have reliable transportation. Betty Mallard has spent her whole life in Moore Haven: 79 years. She said she feels stuck with little access to transportation and no close access to healthy meal options. WINK News reached out to Publix, Aldi Walmart, and Target to find out if there are any plans to add a supermarket to Moore Haven or somewhere close. “Publix Super Supermarket Charities” provides fresh produce to Harry Chapin’s mobile food pantries but has no plans to add a store. Publix Statement While we do not have a store in this area, last year Publix Super Markets Charities announced the funding of 22 mobile food pantries to Feeding America partner food banks, including Harry Chapin, which serves the Glades County (Moore Haven). We have spoken with our partners at Harry Chapin, and they confirmed they do currently operate in this area and will have 2 mobile food pantries hitting the road soon. These mobile food pantries will be bringing Publix-provided produce and other food to communities. Residents can visit harrychapinfoodbank.org and click Programs. Programs are categorized as Feeding Children, Feeding Families and Feeding Seniors, with specific programs listed for each to find out more information on offerings in the area. Our communities rely on local Feeding America partner food banks such as Harry Chapin, and we are in a fortunate position to help. Lindsey Willis, Media Relations Manager, Publix Super Markets, Inc. The others never responded. Two other issues are hospitals and prescriptions. There are no hospitals in Glades or signs that any are coming soon.