Postal workers in Naples protest job cuts as privatization loomsWarmer day ahead, increasing rain chances this week
NAPLES Postal workers in Naples protest job cuts as privatization looms U.S. Postal Service workers are preparing to rally against potential job cuts as President Donald Trump looks to privatize the agency.
the weather authority Warmer day ahead, increasing rain chances this week The Weather Authority says to expect a warmer Sunday with more clouds than sun into the afternoon.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up Mar. 23 While construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen, in this web-exclusive feature, knows the best way to traverse the roadways.
FORT MYERS Vintage base ball game in Fort Myers brings 1860s history to life Visitors at Terry Park had the chance to travel back in time with a vintage base ball game, showcasing America’s pastime.
NAPLES Starry Nights Gala raises $2M for Southwest Florida’s Youth Haven Youth Haven hosted its annual Starry Nights Gala, an evening dedicated to supporting abused and neglected children in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS 1 of the last WWII women veterans celebrates 100th birthday Ruth Blake, a World War II veteran, celebrated her 100th birthday with reflections on her extraordinary life and service.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police probe SW 13th Ave home, neighbors seek answers A police investigation unfolded in Cape Coral on Saturday morning, capturing the local community’s attention.
WINK NEWS Fatal collision on I-75 in Collier County leaves 1 man dead A fatal crash on Interstate 75’s Alligator Alley in Collier County left one person dead early Saturday morning.
WINK NEWS FGCU women’s team seeks revenge against Oklahoma in NCAA tournament The FGCU women’s basketball team woke up in Oklahoma with excitement and determination.
the weather authority First weekend of spring kicks off with sun and clouds, low humidity The Weather Authority says it’s the first weekend of spring, and it is a beautiful one across Southwest Florida!
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral massage parlors under investigation for illegal services Cape Coral police have arrested individuals at three massage parlors, suspecting activities beyond advertised services.
NAPLES Collier County fair makes a prehistoric return The Collier Fair is back, and this year, it’s all about dinosaurs. To celebrate 49 years, the fair held its ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Collier Fairgrounds.
Southwest Florida Department of Education potentially coming to an end President Donald Trump has issued an executive order calling for dismantling the Department of Education
CAPE CORAL Cape City Council to vote on funding proposal for Jaycee Park Cape Coral’s efforts to upgrade Jaycee Park have hit financial hurdles, particularly with the company contracted to manage concessions and food trucks, The Reef Cape Coral LLC.
ESTERO 9th annual Eagle Radio Music Festival rocks the FGCU campus Florida Gulf Coast University held the 9th annual Eagle Radio Music Festival, which exposed students to live local acts on its front lawn.
NAPLES Postal workers in Naples protest job cuts as privatization looms U.S. Postal Service workers are preparing to rally against potential job cuts as President Donald Trump looks to privatize the agency.
the weather authority Warmer day ahead, increasing rain chances this week The Weather Authority says to expect a warmer Sunday with more clouds than sun into the afternoon.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up Mar. 23 While construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen, in this web-exclusive feature, knows the best way to traverse the roadways.
FORT MYERS Vintage base ball game in Fort Myers brings 1860s history to life Visitors at Terry Park had the chance to travel back in time with a vintage base ball game, showcasing America’s pastime.
NAPLES Starry Nights Gala raises $2M for Southwest Florida’s Youth Haven Youth Haven hosted its annual Starry Nights Gala, an evening dedicated to supporting abused and neglected children in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS 1 of the last WWII women veterans celebrates 100th birthday Ruth Blake, a World War II veteran, celebrated her 100th birthday with reflections on her extraordinary life and service.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police probe SW 13th Ave home, neighbors seek answers A police investigation unfolded in Cape Coral on Saturday morning, capturing the local community’s attention.
WINK NEWS Fatal collision on I-75 in Collier County leaves 1 man dead A fatal crash on Interstate 75’s Alligator Alley in Collier County left one person dead early Saturday morning.
WINK NEWS FGCU women’s team seeks revenge against Oklahoma in NCAA tournament The FGCU women’s basketball team woke up in Oklahoma with excitement and determination.
the weather authority First weekend of spring kicks off with sun and clouds, low humidity The Weather Authority says it’s the first weekend of spring, and it is a beautiful one across Southwest Florida!
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral massage parlors under investigation for illegal services Cape Coral police have arrested individuals at three massage parlors, suspecting activities beyond advertised services.
NAPLES Collier County fair makes a prehistoric return The Collier Fair is back, and this year, it’s all about dinosaurs. To celebrate 49 years, the fair held its ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Collier Fairgrounds.
Southwest Florida Department of Education potentially coming to an end President Donald Trump has issued an executive order calling for dismantling the Department of Education
CAPE CORAL Cape City Council to vote on funding proposal for Jaycee Park Cape Coral’s efforts to upgrade Jaycee Park have hit financial hurdles, particularly with the company contracted to manage concessions and food trucks, The Reef Cape Coral LLC.
ESTERO 9th annual Eagle Radio Music Festival rocks the FGCU campus Florida Gulf Coast University held the 9th annual Eagle Radio Music Festival, which exposed students to live local acts on its front lawn.
Homeowners up and down Southwest Florida are living in fear of being priced out of their homes, and now Citizens Property Insurance wants to jack up its rates. Citizens customers, get ready to pay 14% more on top of what you already pay per month. Lots of families here in Fort Myers and across our viewing area said they can’t afford it. The rate hike is not a done deal, and one woman told us she’s praying the proposal fails. Brittney Smith, her husband and their four kids have lived in a trailer longer than they’ve lived in their home. Hurricane Ian ripped it to shreds. Earlier this month, Smith told WINK News a battle with Citizens Insurance is the reason her family is still living in the driveway 19 months after the storm. “I feel like a failure as a parent that my kids are having to live this way, and I know it’s not our fault, and we’re doing everything that we can, but this is their childhood that has been taken away from them. It’s not OK,” Smith said. Wednesday morning, we called Smith to deliver more bad news. Citizens wants to hike up insurance rates by 14% The board of governors signed off on the increase. Now, it’s up to the State Office of Insurance Regulation. Smith told us she’s already pinching pennies, but Mark Friedlander from the Insurance Information Institute told us that Citizens must raise rates. “It’s become the largest insurer in Florida. In fact, it has more than 18% market share today, the highest in the state, and over 1.2 million customers, way too much risk exposure,” Friedlander said. Friedlander told us this is Citizens’ effort to push people to the private market, but those people don’t want to go. “To give you a sense, the average private market policy is about 30 to 40%, higher in cost compared to Citizens,” he said. Friedlander said there is no way to know when the Office of Insurance Regulation will make a decision. It could be weeks or even months, but if the office gives this the green light, it will take effect on Jan. 1.