Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston WalmartWINK Investigates: Everything we know so far about Beattie Development
CLEWISTON Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, an active shooter was present at the Walmart in Clewiston Friday night.
WINK Investigates: Everything we know so far about Beattie Development A southwest Florida developer has now surrendered his six different contracting licenses, which include general contracting, plumbing and roofing. Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development cannot build homes anymore. It’s not a permanent situation, but part of a settlement agreement with the state says he’d need to pay $300,000 before he could get a new […]
Florida Attorney General speaks out following lawsuit against FEMA Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has spoken out following the filing of a lawsuit alleging that a FEMA supervisor directed aid workers to avoid going to homes in Lake Placid that had yard signs supporting Trump.
FORT MYERS BEACH How to increase odds of getting your hurricane insurance claim paid When Hurricane Helene hit Southwest Florida in September followed by Milton, many people’s lives were affected.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda pilots speak out on Allegiant Air strike Allegiant Air pilots said they want a new contract, one that’s amendable, fair and, in their words, what they should be paid.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach couple sues insurance over Hurricane Ian claim In the last two months, southwest Florida experienced a hurricane double punch with Helene and Milton, but for many people out there, it’s still all about Hurricane Ian from 2022.
CAPE CORAL Couple struggling after hurricanes receives $10K from Cape Coral High students A couple who lost everything to Hurricane Milton has received a blessing in more ways than one.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
Mistrial declared in case of former Hendry County deputy A mistrial has been called in the trial of Tyler Williams, a former Hendry County deputy. The court declared the mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on either count in the indictment. Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a handcuffed man unconscious. […]
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
COLLIER COUNTY DOH-Collier issues blue-green algae health alert for Lake Avalon It’s official: the Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Avalon.
CLEWISTON Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, an active shooter was present at the Walmart in Clewiston Friday night.
WINK Investigates: Everything we know so far about Beattie Development A southwest Florida developer has now surrendered his six different contracting licenses, which include general contracting, plumbing and roofing. Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development cannot build homes anymore. It’s not a permanent situation, but part of a settlement agreement with the state says he’d need to pay $300,000 before he could get a new […]
Florida Attorney General speaks out following lawsuit against FEMA Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has spoken out following the filing of a lawsuit alleging that a FEMA supervisor directed aid workers to avoid going to homes in Lake Placid that had yard signs supporting Trump.
FORT MYERS BEACH How to increase odds of getting your hurricane insurance claim paid When Hurricane Helene hit Southwest Florida in September followed by Milton, many people’s lives were affected.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda pilots speak out on Allegiant Air strike Allegiant Air pilots said they want a new contract, one that’s amendable, fair and, in their words, what they should be paid.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach couple sues insurance over Hurricane Ian claim In the last two months, southwest Florida experienced a hurricane double punch with Helene and Milton, but for many people out there, it’s still all about Hurricane Ian from 2022.
CAPE CORAL Couple struggling after hurricanes receives $10K from Cape Coral High students A couple who lost everything to Hurricane Milton has received a blessing in more ways than one.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
Mistrial declared in case of former Hendry County deputy A mistrial has been called in the trial of Tyler Williams, a former Hendry County deputy. The court declared the mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on either count in the indictment. Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a handcuffed man unconscious. […]
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
COLLIER COUNTY DOH-Collier issues blue-green algae health alert for Lake Avalon It’s official: the Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Avalon.
PolitiFact: Fact-checking claims in Planned Parenthood funding fight FORT MYERS, Fla.- A series of secretly recorded and highly edited videos by anti-abortion activists has Planned Parenthood under fire and under the microscope. The videos claim to show Planned Parenthood employees discussing the sale of fetal body parts. “This video is absolutely shockingly inhumane,” Rep. Sean Duffy, R-Wis., said. Republicans want to pass legislation […]
Wish granted for Southwest Florida girl battling leukemia NAPLES, Fla.- Tropical foods and drinks, music, and even a fire show were all part of a surprise luau for a young girl fighting leukemia. WINK News was at the Ritz in Naples on Friday where Victoria Law learned she and her family are going on a vacation in Hawaii. Shortly after the surprise Law […]
GOP Congressman claims Donald Trump may have been planted by Democrats LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Outspoken Donald Trump says some controversial things, but WINK News uncovered an outrageous claim being made about him. A Republican congressman from South Florida has a theory that Trump may have been planted by democrats to help get Hillary Clinton elected. In a recent radio interview U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla. Said […]
Multicultural Centre still accepting donations for backpack giveaway LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Thousands of parents are dreading the start of the new school year in a couple weeks. They might have to send their kids back without a backpack. A local girl is working to change that, with your help. As most kids squeeze out the last days of summer fun, Lupita Salcedo is […]
PolitiFact: Trump’s immigration claim is mostly false FORT MYERS, Fla.- Donald Trump has made a string of inflammatory remarks about Mexican immigrants since launching his presidential campaign. During his announcement speech on June 16, Trump called them drug runners and rapists. In the weeks since, Trump hasn’t apologized or backed down. He told voters at a campaign event in Bedford, New Hampshire […]
SWFL hotels, attractions offer off-season discounts to draw business LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Summer is almost here and if you’re thinking about a getaway not too far from home, several area attractions and hotels are now lowering their rates hoping to attract locals to book a “staycation.” While Southwest Florida has plenty of visitors in the winter and spring, there are fewer in the summer […]
Poll: Scott Walker leads, Jeb Bush trails most GOP rivals in Iowa Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is the top dog with a big early lead in the Iowa Republican Caucus, with a four-way scramble for second place and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush in seventh place with 5 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday. Walker is at 21 percent of likely GOP caucus participants, […]
SWFL man headed to Nepal to help with earthquake relief FORT MYERS, Fla.- A Cape Coral native is preparing to head to Nepal to answer the call for disaster relief after this weekend’s devastating earthquake. The death toll now tops 4,000 people. A Nepal army spokesman says rescue workers and medical teams from at least a dozen countries are in Nepal helping local police and […]
Lee County sheriff responds to probation overhaul idea LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A Florida lawmaker wants to overhaul the state probation system. Right now, it’s run by the Florida Department of Corrections, which also runs the state’s prisons. A recent WINK News investigation revealed constant penny pinching has led to less supervision. Representative Richard Corcoran, R-Land O’ Lakes, wants to spend $250,000 on a […]
PolitiFact checks SeaWorld claims about killer whales in captivity FORT MYERS, Fla.- SeaWorld is fighting back against its critics. The company launched a multi-media blitz this week about its killer whales. The amusement park has come under fire from animal rights activists and the documentary “Blackfish” which was critical of SeaWorld’s treatment of animals in captivity. Our research partners at PolitiFact Florida decided to […]