Upcoming lane closure on Bermont Road east of Punta GordaBees in search of food after back-to-back storms
NEAR PUNTA GORDA Upcoming lane closure on Bermont Road east of Punta Gorda Drivers should prepare to choose different routes in anticipation of a lane closure on Bermont Road in Charlotte County.
CAPE CORAL Bees in search of food after back-to-back storms Back-to-back hurricanes have left one of the insects that keep Southwest Florida beautiful starving.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for October 30, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for October 30, 2024.
BOCA GRANDE Household chemical waste event in Boca Grande to help with Milton cleanup Lee County is inviting Boca Grande residents to dispose of household chemical waste products at a local community collection event.
Charlotte County Public Schools to offer manufacturing program Students interested in advanced manufacturing careers will be able to enroll in manufacturing programs at Port Charlotte High School and Charlotte Technical College.
Over 50 arrests made by LCSO after significant operation Over 50 people have been arrested after the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted an operation they dubbed Trick or Tweak.
CAPE CORAL Charity event to help employees affected by Cape Coral Boathouse fire South Cape Hospitality & Entertainment Association will host a charity event to help employees affected by a restaurant fire.
Police report released on fatal choking at Laurel Oak Elementary A new Collier County Sheriff’s Office police report has been released shedding insight into what happened on the day a fifth grader choked at lunch.
FORT MYERS Man arrested in connection to fatal shooting on Colonial Blvd. and Ortiz Ave. The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of being connected to a fatal Sunday shooting on Colonial Boulevard and Ortiz Avenue.
Florida FPL considering rate increase for customers in 2025 Florida Power & Light has asked the Florida Public Service Commission to approve a temporary surcharge on customer bills in 2025.
The Weather Authority Warmer with a few showers for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Wednesday afternoon with breezier conditions along with the possibility of a few showers.
NAPLES Pretrial hearing held for Naples mayor charged with DUI The attorney for Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann appeared for a pretrial hearing for her DUI arrest in late August.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Early voters cast their ballots ahead of the 2024 election Early voting is currently underway in southwest Florida. Signs urging people to vote are everywhere, and long lines of voters show that people are taking notice and casting their ballots in the presidential election
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island’s police chief under fire amid union criticism The future of the Marco Island Police Department is hanging in the balance as its Chief of Police faces criticism.
NAPLES Pedestrian killed in crash on Tamiami Trail in Collier County A fatal crash occurred late Tuesday on Tamiami Trail, near Vanderbilt Beach Road in Collier County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
NEAR PUNTA GORDA Upcoming lane closure on Bermont Road east of Punta Gorda Drivers should prepare to choose different routes in anticipation of a lane closure on Bermont Road in Charlotte County.
CAPE CORAL Bees in search of food after back-to-back storms Back-to-back hurricanes have left one of the insects that keep Southwest Florida beautiful starving.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for October 30, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for October 30, 2024.
BOCA GRANDE Household chemical waste event in Boca Grande to help with Milton cleanup Lee County is inviting Boca Grande residents to dispose of household chemical waste products at a local community collection event.
Charlotte County Public Schools to offer manufacturing program Students interested in advanced manufacturing careers will be able to enroll in manufacturing programs at Port Charlotte High School and Charlotte Technical College.
Over 50 arrests made by LCSO after significant operation Over 50 people have been arrested after the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted an operation they dubbed Trick or Tweak.
CAPE CORAL Charity event to help employees affected by Cape Coral Boathouse fire South Cape Hospitality & Entertainment Association will host a charity event to help employees affected by a restaurant fire.
Police report released on fatal choking at Laurel Oak Elementary A new Collier County Sheriff’s Office police report has been released shedding insight into what happened on the day a fifth grader choked at lunch.
FORT MYERS Man arrested in connection to fatal shooting on Colonial Blvd. and Ortiz Ave. The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of being connected to a fatal Sunday shooting on Colonial Boulevard and Ortiz Avenue.
Florida FPL considering rate increase for customers in 2025 Florida Power & Light has asked the Florida Public Service Commission to approve a temporary surcharge on customer bills in 2025.
The Weather Authority Warmer with a few showers for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer Wednesday afternoon with breezier conditions along with the possibility of a few showers.
NAPLES Pretrial hearing held for Naples mayor charged with DUI The attorney for Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann appeared for a pretrial hearing for her DUI arrest in late August.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Early voters cast their ballots ahead of the 2024 election Early voting is currently underway in southwest Florida. Signs urging people to vote are everywhere, and long lines of voters show that people are taking notice and casting their ballots in the presidential election
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island’s police chief under fire amid union criticism The future of the Marco Island Police Department is hanging in the balance as its Chief of Police faces criticism.
NAPLES Pedestrian killed in crash on Tamiami Trail in Collier County A fatal crash occurred late Tuesday on Tamiami Trail, near Vanderbilt Beach Road in Collier County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
CAPE CORAL Comcast removes spools in Cape Coral after a year Neighbors are relieved and a realtor is happy after Comcast removed their spools off of an empty Cape Coral lot.
Xfinity hack affects nearly 36 million customers. Here’s what to know. A security breach at Comcast-owned Xfinity has exposed the personal data of nearly all the internet provider’s customers, including account usernames, passwords and answers to their security questions.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Comcast connection and service progress to SWFL residents Comcast is working hard to get a connection back to its customers after the damage Hurricane Ian caused. According to Comcast, its response team is made up of more than 1,700 technicians, and network maintenance and engineering specialists continue to make steady progress in repairing damages to equipment and infrastructure from Hurricane Ian. Comcast is […]
Comcast Opens Free Xfinity WiFi Hotspot Network To help residents and emergency personnel stay connected after Hurricane Ian, Comcast’s public Xfinity WiFi hotspots are now available for anyone to use, including non-Xfinity customers, for free. How to Get Connected For a map of public Xfinity WiFi hotspots located indoors and outdoors in shopping districts, parks, and businesses, visit Xfinity.com/wifi. When a hotspot is within […]
ORLANDO (AP) Universal Orlando unveils details about resort’s new theme park, slated to open next year Universal Orlando Resort’s new theme park opening next year will feature lands devoted to Super Nintendo World characters, Universal film monsters, the “Fantastic Beasts” films and the “How to Train Your Dragon” film franchise.
FORT MYERS Frustrated SWFL residents still demanding answers from internet providers WINK News’ Tuesday story on internet difficulties three weeks post-Hurricane Ian struck a nerve, as emails and phone calls poured in from Southwest Florida residents still grappling with a lack of connection and few answers from service providers. In just one of an avalanche of emails to WINK, John Warren wrote: “Can you folks please […]
CAPE CORAL Truck hits power pole, knocking it onto Cape Coral school bus A truck accidentally crashed into a telephone pole, causing the pole to snap and fall onto a school bus in Cape Coral, Tuesday morning.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida residents frustrated over lack of internet Hurricane Ian knocked out the internet for thousands of people and many still don’t have it. Many people have called and e-mailed WINK News expressing your frustration, especially if you work from home. A lot of equipment got damaged in the storm and trees leaning are on the lines are causing even more delays for […]
CAPE CORAL Comcast using Xfinity Wi-Fi vans to supplement spotty SWFL internet Comcast has deployed Xfinity vans with free Wi-Fi across Southwest Florida to assist the many people who have had their power turned back on since Hurricane Ian but are still waiting for their internet connections to be restored. Each van can provide wireless internet connections to over 1,000 users. They will be available from 9 […]
CAPE CORAL Internet out for some in Cape Coral until 2023 Three weeks since Hurricane Ian destroyed parts of Southwest Florida and some people are still without internet service. In fact, so many people are without service that viewers have gotten in touch with WINK News to try and find out what’s going on. Some people in Cape Coral shouldn’t expect to get service back until […]