Serious injuries reported following truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Blvd.Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville
Serious injuries reported following truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Boulevard Road in Lee County.
jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
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.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Big warm up with highs back in the 70s this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a huge temperature swing as Southwest Florida shifts from the lower 40s to the low 70s this Friday.
Lehigh Acres Deputies conduct 2 shooting investigations in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a car near Ida Ave S and 30th St SW, Lehigh Acres.
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
Serious injuries reported following truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Boulevard Road in Lee County.
jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
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.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Big warm up with highs back in the 70s this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a huge temperature swing as Southwest Florida shifts from the lower 40s to the low 70s this Friday.
Lehigh Acres Deputies conduct 2 shooting investigations in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a car near Ida Ave S and 30th St SW, Lehigh Acres.
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
NAPLES Collier County planners to discuss homeless shelter expansion Saint Matthew’s House wants to expand one of its two Collier County homeless shelters and hopes county planners will approve the proposal in the face of opposition from a nearby apartment complex. 53 people are currently on a waiting list for space in Campbell Lodge, located at 2001 Airport Road S. in Naples. The shelter […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Salvation Army bell ringer assaulted at south Fort Myers Publix We are accustomed to seeing Salvation Army bell ringers in front of stores during the holidays. But, on Monday evening, a bell ringer was assaulted while trying to collect money for those in need. The manager of that Publix location told WINK News this was not a robbery. This Publix is located along South Pointe […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Warning signs for driver posted along SR-31 in Charlotte County “Deadly intersection ahead” signs are now posted along State Road-31. But, they aren’t allowed to be there. A man took it upon himself to take action and warn drivers. This comes after yet another deadly crash along that stretch of road this week. Eventually, the Florida Department of Transportation will have to take the signs […]
NAPLES Group works to clean fishing lines from Naples Pier The Naples Pier is usually filled with people trying to get a bite. But it’s what they leave behind that have some people upset. A group got to work to clean up water around the Naples Pier on Thursday and found more than five pounds of fishing line and hooks. “Fishing line that had been […]
NAPLES Naples mayor honors WWII veteran on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 80 years ago, Pearl Harbor was attacked, and the United States was plunged into World War II. On Tuesday, Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann honored Jo Ellis. She was an 18-year-old nurse for the Navy during WWII. Ellis says she’ll never forget December 7, 1941. President Franklin D. Roosevelt told the nation what it must do. […]
LEHIGH ACRES Trash taking over a Lehigh Acres home Trash is piling up in front of a Lehigh Acres home. And neighbors say this isn’t the first time this house has been in the spotlight. There’s furniture with the paper still on it and shoes and boxes outside of a house. While it may look bad, the home’s new owner says this is the […]
CAPE CORAL Labor shortage affecting Southwest Florida Jim Rehak and his wife have been loyal customers at Bubba’s Roadhouse and Saloon in Cape Coral for more than 20 years. “The customer always comes first,” Rehak said. But behind the scenes, the staff works twice as hard amid a nationwide labor shortage affecting Southwest Florida. Owner Jay Johnson is short three cooks. “It’s […]
WINK NEWS Apple’s AirTag helps you keep track of your items and can be used to track you A new, tiny piece of technology could be tracking you. Victims are sounding the alarm over an apple product AirTag. It is a tracking device meant to help you find where you put a personal item, but now, criminals are using them to take advantage of victims. Apple released the small AirTags so you can […]
WINK NEWS SWFL doctors, residents reacting to omicron COVID-19 variant There was a huge sense of relief in Southwest Florida hospitals that the delta variant seemed to have slowed, but local health officials are becoming accustomed to the quick changes that come with COVID-19 and this new variant has their attention. It is not the news any of us wanted to hear. The omicron variant […]
NORTH NAPLES Chip shortage could make holiday tech gifts harder to find Video games consoles, cell phones, and board games are just some of the gifts at the top of everyone’s list this year. Yet, experts say, a chip shortage a supply chain issues could make it difficult to find these items. WINK News reporter Andrea Guerrero went to Best Buy, Walmart, and Target in Collier County […]