Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate endsKey takeaways from a debate that featured tense clashes
WASHINGTON (AP) Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends Taylor Swift, one of the music industry’s biggest stars, endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the presidential debate ended.
WASHINGTON (AP) Key takeaways from a debate that featured tense clashes Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced each other on the debate stage for the first — and possibly the last — time.
Remembering the 9/11 victims 23 years later in Cape Coral Twenty-three years have passed since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that killed over 3,000 people, and people across the country continue to remember that fated day that has been etched into American history.
the weather authority Drier for the coast with more storms inland this Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated storms that could occur throughout the afternoon in our inland communities.
BONITA SPRINGS Massive fire severely damages Bonita Springs home Multiple fire crews responded to a massive fire that damaged a home located near Thornbury Lane in Bonita Springs.
WINK NEWS 9/11 remembrance events across Southwest Florida Commemorating 9/11 honors those who died, celebrates the unity that followed, and reminds us of the lasting effects on global security.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off at the presidential debate Former president Trump and vice president Harris just wrapped up their first and likely only debate before Americans go to the polls.
CAPE CORAL Voters react to presidential debate The voters WINK News spoke to said they had their minds made up before the first question could drop, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t still excited to watch.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Video: man ignites North Fort Myers house on fire We spoke with the mother of the family that lives in the home. She said both her husband and her 6-year-old son were in bed when she saw an orange glow coming from the front window; then, she saw flames.
Siblings left homeless after fire in Collier County A family is recovering from the flames after a lawnmower fire in Collier County left three siblings homeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral says they’ll help neighbors forced to vacate but community still has questions We’ve reported on the plans by Cape Coral to acquire 19 acres east of Bimini Basin, and how it will force the families currently living in those properties out.
Collier County commissioners oppose Amendment 3 This comes less than 24 hours after former President Donald Trump told the world he would vote for Amendment 3.
PHILADELPHIA Florida political analyst weighs in ahead of presidential debate Tonight may be the only chance viewers will get to see Kamala Harris and Donald Trump together on the debate stage.
LEHIGH ACRES Renewed call for guardrails following fatal Lehigh Acres canal crash A car flying into a canal, killing a 47-year-old man, has many raising the question of how it can be stopped from happening again.
Charlotte County Schools reflects on Guardian program 1 year later Charlotte County is getting a better idea of how armed people in its schools are doing. Last school year was the first entire year Charlotte County Schools had the guardian program in place.
WASHINGTON (AP) Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends Taylor Swift, one of the music industry’s biggest stars, endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the presidential debate ended.
WASHINGTON (AP) Key takeaways from a debate that featured tense clashes Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced each other on the debate stage for the first — and possibly the last — time.
Remembering the 9/11 victims 23 years later in Cape Coral Twenty-three years have passed since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that killed over 3,000 people, and people across the country continue to remember that fated day that has been etched into American history.
the weather authority Drier for the coast with more storms inland this Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated storms that could occur throughout the afternoon in our inland communities.
BONITA SPRINGS Massive fire severely damages Bonita Springs home Multiple fire crews responded to a massive fire that damaged a home located near Thornbury Lane in Bonita Springs.
WINK NEWS 9/11 remembrance events across Southwest Florida Commemorating 9/11 honors those who died, celebrates the unity that followed, and reminds us of the lasting effects on global security.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off at the presidential debate Former president Trump and vice president Harris just wrapped up their first and likely only debate before Americans go to the polls.
CAPE CORAL Voters react to presidential debate The voters WINK News spoke to said they had their minds made up before the first question could drop, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t still excited to watch.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Video: man ignites North Fort Myers house on fire We spoke with the mother of the family that lives in the home. She said both her husband and her 6-year-old son were in bed when she saw an orange glow coming from the front window; then, she saw flames.
Siblings left homeless after fire in Collier County A family is recovering from the flames after a lawnmower fire in Collier County left three siblings homeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral says they’ll help neighbors forced to vacate but community still has questions We’ve reported on the plans by Cape Coral to acquire 19 acres east of Bimini Basin, and how it will force the families currently living in those properties out.
Collier County commissioners oppose Amendment 3 This comes less than 24 hours after former President Donald Trump told the world he would vote for Amendment 3.
PHILADELPHIA Florida political analyst weighs in ahead of presidential debate Tonight may be the only chance viewers will get to see Kamala Harris and Donald Trump together on the debate stage.
LEHIGH ACRES Renewed call for guardrails following fatal Lehigh Acres canal crash A car flying into a canal, killing a 47-year-old man, has many raising the question of how it can be stopped from happening again.
Charlotte County Schools reflects on Guardian program 1 year later Charlotte County is getting a better idea of how armed people in its schools are doing. Last school year was the first entire year Charlotte County Schools had the guardian program in place.
The lawyers for Beattie Development have released a statement after a barrage of accusations saying that the company took money for construction projects and never finished the work. The statement confirmed that there is a government investigation against Paul Beattie and his company, Beattie Development Corporation. This comes a week after his office was raided by law enforcement. Since the raid of the Beattie development offices, WINK News has spoken dozens of former Beattie homeowners, employees, and subcontractors. READ MORE: Beattie Development office raided; witnesses say someone was in handcuffs We haven’t heard directly from Paul Beattie, but his attorney, Simon Gaugush, sent WINK News a statement, responding to claims that Beattie didn’t finish the job and didn’t pay subcontractors. It reads, “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.” Simon Gaugush, representing Paul Beattie and Beattie Development Corporation There is no mention of any specific incidents, just an overall mention of leaving several building projects unfinished. One former Beattie customer gave WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean a response to Beattie’s attorney. Former Beattie customers as a group wrote the statement. It reads, “Mr. Gaugash,On behalf of the 100+ homebuilders and remodelers that were under contract with Beattie Development, thank you for breaking the silence of Mr. Beattie. We have one question in response to your statement.What about the 100+ people who were told “There is no money left to complete your house,” after collecting cash for the escalation fees and upgrade costs, as well as all or almost all of their construction loan funds—and being told they would not get any of that money back? What is the “favorable resolution” for these families?We look forward to your response.” Group of former Beattie customers to Beattie representative On Thursday, WINK News went back to see Stuart Owen at his unfinished home to hear his reaction to the statement. He is out thousands of dollars. “When I read the statement that was posted, I just kind of felt it was standard lawyer speak. I mean, I’ve never seen an attorney yet come out and say my clients innocent are guilty to start with, I think it’s standard lawyers speak. I’m confident that the police department and the people investigating, the truth will come out, and I hope they spend the time to find other people in his organization that were involved, because it’s not just a one man operation. When asked about the “legitimate company” claim in the Beattie statement, Owen said, “he had a great reputation, but something’s gone really bad the last three years, and he’s behind it.” Courtney Porter, another former Beattie customer also responded to the Beattie statement. Porter said, “The statement by Paul Beattie’s attorney was nothing but damage control. I have faith in the justice system and I know justice will be served in time. Good things take time.” We continue to press Cape Coral Police every day to explain why they raided Beattie Development last Wednesday. We also have sent public records requests to numerous agencies. READ MORE: Beattie Development Warehouse; homeowners items on sale and Beattie cars towed to be resold “I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy,” former Beattie customer says. Another former Beattie employee speaks out EXCLUSIVE: Former Beattie Development project manager speaks out Where’s Beattie? Former customers speak out; connect through group chat Beattie Development subcontractors speak out