Home of Port Charlotte couple destroyed due to mold from Hurricane IanUpdate on the Naples Pier construction
PORT CHARLOTTE Home of Port Charlotte couple destroyed due to mold from Hurricane Ian A Port Charlotte couple inherited a home after the wife’s parents died. The home is now destroyed because of mold from Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Update on the Naples Pier construction The Naples Pier has been destroyed since Hurricane Ian. Since then, the city has considered ways to restore the pier but questions linger over the work, especially on how long it will take to complete.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell resort expansion project moves onto final vote The future for the expansion of a Fort Myers Beach staple comes down to one vote.
PUNTA GORDA Fatal crash on Burnt Store Road, all lanes blocked A crash on Burnt Store Road near Charlee Road in Charlotte County has reportedly resulted in a fatality.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s school zone safety plan hits a speed bump Thanks to new cameras, speeders in Cape Coral school zones would be facing fines this week, but due to delays in the contractor’s schedule, they will not.
Law enforcement warning residents about QR code scams Law enforcement and the city of Fort Myers are warning you to think twice before scanning QR codes so you can avoid “quishing.”
IMMOKALEE Is the Florida citrus industry on its way out? The orange is the iconic symbol of Florida. While the fruit may be on the state’s license plates, the citrus industry has been on the decline for more than a decade.
Arthrex showcase explores diverse careers for students A chance for young minds to get a crack at being a part of one of the biggest and most innovative companies in the world.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County to host 24th annual boat show The 24th Annual Charlotte County Boat Show is back in Port Charlotte.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 8, 2025 This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice in Southwest Florida.
ENGLEWOOD Suncoast Humane Society to hold grand opening for new location The Suncoast Humane Society will hold a grand opening for its new location on Thursday following hurricane damage to its previous location.
County commissioner reacts to Marceno’s comments on FBI A county leader is reacting to what Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno had to say about the FBI.
GATEWAY Gateway Charter forward reflects on City of Palms Dunk Contest win Gateway Charter forward Pat Johnson becomes third local player to win the City of Palms Dunk Contest.
Navigating ER wait times this flu season As is often the case this time of year, local emergency rooms are filling up, driven in large part by the flu, COVID-19, RSV and other sicknesses that are going around.
Alico Inc. CEO explains shift away from citrus industry In announcing Jan. 6 that it would be stepping back from citrus farming, Alico Inc. also announced it would be charting a new course for the future.
PORT CHARLOTTE Home of Port Charlotte couple destroyed due to mold from Hurricane Ian A Port Charlotte couple inherited a home after the wife’s parents died. The home is now destroyed because of mold from Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Update on the Naples Pier construction The Naples Pier has been destroyed since Hurricane Ian. Since then, the city has considered ways to restore the pier but questions linger over the work, especially on how long it will take to complete.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell resort expansion project moves onto final vote The future for the expansion of a Fort Myers Beach staple comes down to one vote.
PUNTA GORDA Fatal crash on Burnt Store Road, all lanes blocked A crash on Burnt Store Road near Charlee Road in Charlotte County has reportedly resulted in a fatality.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s school zone safety plan hits a speed bump Thanks to new cameras, speeders in Cape Coral school zones would be facing fines this week, but due to delays in the contractor’s schedule, they will not.
Law enforcement warning residents about QR code scams Law enforcement and the city of Fort Myers are warning you to think twice before scanning QR codes so you can avoid “quishing.”
IMMOKALEE Is the Florida citrus industry on its way out? The orange is the iconic symbol of Florida. While the fruit may be on the state’s license plates, the citrus industry has been on the decline for more than a decade.
Arthrex showcase explores diverse careers for students A chance for young minds to get a crack at being a part of one of the biggest and most innovative companies in the world.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County to host 24th annual boat show The 24th Annual Charlotte County Boat Show is back in Port Charlotte.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 8, 2025 This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice in Southwest Florida.
ENGLEWOOD Suncoast Humane Society to hold grand opening for new location The Suncoast Humane Society will hold a grand opening for its new location on Thursday following hurricane damage to its previous location.
County commissioner reacts to Marceno’s comments on FBI A county leader is reacting to what Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno had to say about the FBI.
GATEWAY Gateway Charter forward reflects on City of Palms Dunk Contest win Gateway Charter forward Pat Johnson becomes third local player to win the City of Palms Dunk Contest.
Navigating ER wait times this flu season As is often the case this time of year, local emergency rooms are filling up, driven in large part by the flu, COVID-19, RSV and other sicknesses that are going around.
Alico Inc. CEO explains shift away from citrus industry In announcing Jan. 6 that it would be stepping back from citrus farming, Alico Inc. also announced it would be charting a new course for the future.
A county leader is reacting to what Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno had to say about the FBI. Here on WINK, we brought it to you as breaking news minutes after Sheriff Marceno said on his Facebook Live that the FBI asked for documents, and the sheriff’s office complied and gave them the documents they asked for. WINK News anchor Claire Galt got the reaction to what the sheriff had to say from Lee County Commissioner David Mulicka. Galt talked on the phone with Lee County’s newest commissioner, David Mulicka, Wednesday morning. He watched the sheriff’s Facebook post, specifically what he said about the ongoing FBI investigation swirling around Marceno. We asked Mulicka for his takeaway. “Well, of course, all of us in the public, including myself, are concerned to hear the word FBI involved in any sentence, but I think it sounds like the sheriff and his department were forthcoming with information, and I hope for the best for Lee County,” Mulicka said. In his video, Marceno brought up his budget and thanked the commissioners for giving him the money Marceno said he needs. This year, the sheriff’s office is $315 million. Mulicka addressed that. “The budget process is very important to me and the citizens of Lee County. I have not yet had the chance to experience the budget process as the newest county commissioner, but I look forward to the opportunity of getting my hands on that process and report and being able to update you with feedback as I learn that process as it comes to be a good steward of taxpayer funds when it’s presented to me,” Mulicka said. Mulicka did want to point out that after watching the video, he believes the sheriff’s office is doing good work. In 2024, there were 13 homicides in Lee County. The sheriff’s office solved them all, but the question looming over the sheriff is why the FBI is investigating him. No one will say.