Realtor and homeowner speak out after losing money to Beattie DevelopmentBad gas reported at multiple gas stations in SWFL
Realtor and homeowner speak out after losing money to Beattie Development The owner explained that he had previously hired Beattie before the pandemic and thought Beattie did a great job. So, when his house needed to be rebuilt after Hurricane Ian, he called Beattie Development.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bad gas reported at multiple gas stations in SWFL Red slips placed on gas pumps warning you of bad gas, here on WINK News, we told you about one woman who got gas from these same pumps at the 7-Eleven on Pine Island Road.
NAPLES Car repair con artists; NPD warns of uncertified mechanics The Naples police department and local repair shops claim that within the past three months, these mechanics have been asking drivers for $250 in cash in exchange for parking lot repairs to fix a dent or other bodywork repairs.
Exclusive: Ride-along with LCSO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force The Lee County Sheriff’s Office created the Animal Cruelty Task Force to fight the amount of disturbing animal-related calls.
CAPE CORAL Beattie Development at risk of losing BBB accreditation Beattie Development is at risk of having their Better Business Bureau accreditation revoked.
CAPE CORAL EXCLUSIVE: Former Beattie Development project manager speaks out A former project manager for Beattie Development is speaking out about working for the company accused of taking money from customers and not finishing promised work.
NAPLES High school marching bands prepare for football season WINK News sports reporter Zach Oliveri joined the Barron Collier High School marching band during their annual band camp.
FORT MYERS Hall of 50 States Committee passes talks to City Council The Hall of 50 States Committee voted to pass talks on to the Fort Myers City Council.
Guadalupe Center Tutor Corps program shows success An FGCU study conducted in 2023 measuring the success of its college prep program showed that alumni are 55% more likely to earn a college degree, and nearly a quarter earn their graduate degrees.
Homeschooling growing in popularity in Lee County WINK News anchor Corey Lazar met up with a former educator, who made the decision to homeschool her own granddaughters.
immokalee Collier County couple accused of carjacking, shooting man The Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people who stand accused of shooting a 35-year-old man and stealing his rental car.
FORT MYERS YouTube WINK live stream is back on WINK News’ livestream is currently off on the YouTube TV streaming app.
Perseid meteor shower expected to be in SWFL’s view Sunday night The Perseid Meteor Shower will peak Sunday night into Monday morning. During the peak, about 90 meteors an hour are expected to be spotted racing across the sky.
FORT MYERS Low-cost medical clinic opens in downtown Fort Myers A clinic offering low-cost medical services to the community has opened in downtown Fort Myers.
Babcock Ranch’s first of 6 themed parks is for the dogs The first of six parks planned at Babcock Ranch will open Aug. 24. The public and their dogs are invited to Paw-ty in the Park, a grand opening celebration for its dog park in the Midtown section of the master-planned community.
Realtor and homeowner speak out after losing money to Beattie Development The owner explained that he had previously hired Beattie before the pandemic and thought Beattie did a great job. So, when his house needed to be rebuilt after Hurricane Ian, he called Beattie Development.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Bad gas reported at multiple gas stations in SWFL Red slips placed on gas pumps warning you of bad gas, here on WINK News, we told you about one woman who got gas from these same pumps at the 7-Eleven on Pine Island Road.
NAPLES Car repair con artists; NPD warns of uncertified mechanics The Naples police department and local repair shops claim that within the past three months, these mechanics have been asking drivers for $250 in cash in exchange for parking lot repairs to fix a dent or other bodywork repairs.
Exclusive: Ride-along with LCSO’s Animal Cruelty Task Force The Lee County Sheriff’s Office created the Animal Cruelty Task Force to fight the amount of disturbing animal-related calls.
CAPE CORAL Beattie Development at risk of losing BBB accreditation Beattie Development is at risk of having their Better Business Bureau accreditation revoked.
CAPE CORAL EXCLUSIVE: Former Beattie Development project manager speaks out A former project manager for Beattie Development is speaking out about working for the company accused of taking money from customers and not finishing promised work.
NAPLES High school marching bands prepare for football season WINK News sports reporter Zach Oliveri joined the Barron Collier High School marching band during their annual band camp.
FORT MYERS Hall of 50 States Committee passes talks to City Council The Hall of 50 States Committee voted to pass talks on to the Fort Myers City Council.
Guadalupe Center Tutor Corps program shows success An FGCU study conducted in 2023 measuring the success of its college prep program showed that alumni are 55% more likely to earn a college degree, and nearly a quarter earn their graduate degrees.
Homeschooling growing in popularity in Lee County WINK News anchor Corey Lazar met up with a former educator, who made the decision to homeschool her own granddaughters.
immokalee Collier County couple accused of carjacking, shooting man The Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people who stand accused of shooting a 35-year-old man and stealing his rental car.
FORT MYERS YouTube WINK live stream is back on WINK News’ livestream is currently off on the YouTube TV streaming app.
Perseid meteor shower expected to be in SWFL’s view Sunday night The Perseid Meteor Shower will peak Sunday night into Monday morning. During the peak, about 90 meteors an hour are expected to be spotted racing across the sky.
FORT MYERS Low-cost medical clinic opens in downtown Fort Myers A clinic offering low-cost medical services to the community has opened in downtown Fort Myers.
Babcock Ranch’s first of 6 themed parks is for the dogs The first of six parks planned at Babcock Ranch will open Aug. 24. The public and their dogs are invited to Paw-ty in the Park, a grand opening celebration for its dog park in the Midtown section of the master-planned community.
New court documents have been released related to the murder of Barry Schmalbach, a man who went missing in Cape Coral in July 2023. Schmalbach’s boyfriend, Christopher Davis, has pleaded not guilty to killing Schmalbach last year. Documents show less than three days after Barry disappeared, between Friday, July 21, and Sunday, July 23, Davis bought everything from a pickaxe and shovel to a fireproof safe, deadbolt lock and swing bar guard lock. Another interesting thing these newly released documents reveal is that during a search of Davis’s Jeep, K-9s hit on human decomposition. The long list of documents included a timeline of events. It shows, during an interview with Davis that just five days after Barry was last seen, Davis had fresh injuries, including cuts and scratches on his hands, forearms, ankles and shin. RELATED: From suspicious behavior to murder charges: A Timeline of Barry Schmalbach’s disappearance The documents also include transcriptions of witness interviews. One is with a neighbor who lived below the couple. He says two days after Barry disappeared, he was woken up around 4 a.m. after hearing noises on the landing outside. He said it sounded like plastic or a heavy tarp was moving on the ground. When he walked outside, he saw Davis dragging something. Shortly after that, he heard a car leaving. Another witness who also lives underneath Barry and Davis said the night Barry disappeared, she heard someone getting tossed around in their bedroom and heard crying and a muffled voice. She said after that, she looked outside, and Davis’s Jeep was gone.