Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
Former Beattie customers are upset that materials they bought for their homes with hard-earned money was on sale without their consent. WINK News has been investigating Beattie Development for collecting money and never finishing the work. Former Beattie customers found out their materials were for sale through Facebook posts saying “Out of Business Sale” at a sale at a Beattie Development warehouse. Some people claim these warehouse sales are a way for Beattie to get rid of evidence. “I would have shown up with a moving truck, and I would have loaded that up and begged them to call the police,” Michael Porter, who lives in California, said. Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development, was removed from the Cape Coral Construction Industry Association, and Google says Beattie Development is “permanently closed.” On Tuesday, WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean went to Paul Beattie’s house and knocked on his front door, wondering why former Beattie Development customers’ materials for their home were for sale in a “going out of business” sale. Beattie didn’t answer. His former customers say they need answers after a dozen of them went in and saw the sale themselves. People who were out of town were like, you know, we’ll go find your stuff and get it for you if it’s there,” Kristen Kramer said. “That stuff had names on it and addresses that is possession of stolen property, clear and simple at his warehouse selling it out of there, that’s, that’s just disgusting,” Michael Porter said. The outside of the carboard boxes inside the warehouse had names and addresses of former Beattie customers on them. “The guy that was there is like, look, anything, get your name on it. Just take it sitting if there’s anything you can use,” Stuart Owen said. “I was actually shocked that they still had the names of customers on this, on these items that they were selling, which we paid for,” Michael Garambone said. WINK News went inside the Beattie Development warehouse off of Pondella Road. The huge space was filled with boxes and boxes of home materials like cabinets, doors, flooring and tiles. One male was working in the warehouse at the time and stated he didn’t work for Beattie Development anymore. CREDIT: WINK News “He has several other properties he recently bought, like a couple of other places and warehouses where he would keep his construction assets. It’s all out there,” a former Project Manager for Beattie Development said. Several Beattie Development cars sit at the warehouse, but WINK News saw several Beattie Development cars being towed. The tow driver told me the cars were being resold. CREDIT: WINK News The Attorney General’s office said there have been 15 complaints since January 2024. WINK News has not heard from Paul Beattie and we continue to press Cape Coral Police every day to explain why they raided Beattie Development last Wednesday. The City of Cape Coral sent WINK News the statement below in regards to the recent news of Beattie Development: “Our role is to enforce building codes, issue permits, and ensure that construction in Cape Coral meets the highest standards of safety and compliance. The process of switching permits from private to municipal oversight, especially in cases where a builder has failed to fulfill their obligations, is not instantaneous. It requires due diligence and adherence to strict protocols to protect all parties involved and ensure that the work can continue safely and legally. We understand the frustration and distress that these residents are experiencing, and we are committed to assisting them within the scope of our authority. Our focus remains on supporting our community by upholding the law, protecting homeowners, and ensuring that the integrity of the building process in Cape Coral is maintained. We urge residents to thoroughly vet contractors and to reach out to the City if they have any questions or concerns about the permitting process. Our Development Services Department is here to help guide residents and ensure they have the information they need to make informed decisions.“ Simon Gaugush, who is representing Paul Beattie and Beattie Development Corporation sent WINK News the following statement: “Paul Beattie and Beattie Development Corporation have built or remodeled over 2,800 homes in the Southwest Florida area since 2009. Over the years, they have employed more than 590 local workers on a full-time basis and thousands of local subcontractors. This is a legitimate company that has succeeded in putting over a thousand families into new or renovated homes. We have offered to cooperate in the government’s ongoing investigation regarding the company’s inability to commence or finish a number of building projects. We expect this investigation will conclude with a favorable resolution for Paul Beattie and the company.”