WINK Neighborhood Watch: road rage, domestic violence and camper fireMemorial held for migrant bus crash victims
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: road rage, domestic violence and camper fire This weeks segment of WINK Neighborhood watch features: An angry driver, a posterior puncture, and a family camper up in flames.
OCALA Memorial held for migrant bus crash victims A memorial was held in Ocala Friday night after a bus crash left eight people dead and 45 injured this past Tuesday.
IMMOKALEE ROAD 3 injured in deadly crash on Immokalee road The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a deadly crash on Immokalee road.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: road rage, domestic violence and camper fire This weeks segment of WINK Neighborhood watch features: An angry driver, a posterior puncture, and a family camper up in flames.
OCALA Memorial held for migrant bus crash victims A memorial was held in Ocala Friday night after a bus crash left eight people dead and 45 injured this past Tuesday.
IMMOKALEE ROAD 3 injured in deadly crash on Immokalee road The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating a deadly crash on Immokalee road.
NAPLES Collier deputies investigating car submerged in water The Collier County Sheriffs Office is investigating the scene of a submerged vehicle in Naples.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball reflects on season and team’s legacy FGCU softball reflects on the historic season following their elimination doubleheader Saturday as well as what made this team special.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms in the forecast for your Sunday Expect sun and clouds throughout the day, along with scattered rain. Some of the storms have the potential to become severe.
CAPE CORAL Do we need a federal gun database for mental illness? One family says yes One family is on a mission to create a new national gun database. It would require medical professionals to enter mental health information.
ALVA Three dead in triple drowning near the Franklin Lock in Olga The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a scene of a water rescue where three people were recovered.
PUNTA GORDA The Weather Authority helps you prepare for the hurricane season at the 2024 Charlotte County Hurricane Expo With hurricane season less than two weeks away, it’s important to start preparing.
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball senior balances EMT training and Regional play Ahead of NCAA Regional play, FGCU senior outfielder Riley Oakes started EMT training as she works toward being a trauma surgeon.
PUNTA GORDA Homes For Our Troops grants veteran new home Through all the cheers and a community-wide escort, it’s a ‘welcome to your forever home for army sergeant veteran Brandon Rethmel and his family.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beat the Heat: Stay safe during extreme weather The Weather Authority has issued a heat advisory for portions of South, Southeast, and Southwest Florida from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Leaders discuss possibility of shutting down Caloosahatchee Bridge Should residents endure two years of partial lane closures, or fully shut the Caloosahatchee bridge down for 10 weeks?
GAINESVILLE FGCU softball parents cherish NCAA Tournament experience The parents of the FGCU softball team are relishing seeing their daughters play in the NCAA Tournament.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Hot, hot, hot Heat advisory in place for Saturday until 8 p.m.
WINK NEWS WINK News Roundtable: What do you worry about? Most of us have things that keep us up at night. At WINK News, we are beginning a project to get our community talking about what we all as community members worry about. We hope you will lead all of us to some new ideas and maybe some solutions. For our first group meeting, we […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Tom’s hospital bill is $250,000. But he needs to pay $160,000. Is that a discount? Hospital bills are hard enough to pay. Understanding what you are paying for is just as tricky. If you have ever been in the hospital, chances are you have felt like Tom Poluska does – confused. Poluska said he does not know what he would do without insurance. His company covered and paid for a […]
WINK NEWS Four days left for Rebuild Florida program registration Some of us are still dealing with the damage Hurricane Irma left behind. And if you need help getting back on your feet, you have four days left to apply for the Rebuild Florida program. The program helps low-income families pay for home repairs that are still unfinished after Irma hit in September 2017. The […]
ESTERO New president leads Florida Gulf Coast University into the future Florida Gulf Coast University recently turned 20 and it is showing signs of emerging adulthood. WINK News Anchor Chris Cifatte asked FGCU President Mike Martin, who became the university’s fourth president in July, 2017, to reflect on where the university has been and where it is going. Martin’s answer to the second question was as […]
FORT MYERS SWFL family’s medical debt erased just in time for the holidays Medical debt is crushing Floridians: One in four people in the state are in collections over old medical bills. During the last six months, WINK News has asked the community’s help in eliminating some of that debt for your neighbors. MORE: Donations helps hundreds erase medical debt in SWFL And the community came through just in […]
FORT MYERS Storm Smart donates $10K to help erase medical debt in SWFL We want to pay tribute to our veterans through the eyes of a Southwest Florida businessman. He never served in the military, but has made it his mission to honor those who dedicated their lives to protecting ours. And now, he’s using his success to help others. You may not know the name Brian Rist, […]
FORT MYERS State looks to increase emergency gas supplies after Irma shortages Hurricane Irma is a perfect example of why it’s a good idea to prepare today at the start of hurricane season. If you were in Southwest Florida after Irma, chances are you spent time waiting in line, for gas, for food. Some residents said it felt like chasing your tail sometimes, trying to find out […]
FORT MYERS Most Americans are one medical emergency away from financial ruin It’s been said that a majority of Americans live one medical emergency away from financial ruin. That scenario’s all too true for one Lehigh Acres woman who reached out to WINK News. Suzan Ambrosino agreed to help WINK put a face on the problem of medical debt right here in Southwest Florida. Living in pain […]
FORT MYERS Lawyers face higher risk of mental illness and the Fla. Bar Assoc. wants to help If you need a lawyer chances are you’ve got a problem. Maybe a big one. But the lawyer you’re depending on might have an even bigger problems. So who’s looking out for you? Jack Schwartz runs a family business built on honesty, and the Better Business Bureau gives it an “A+” rating. When a business […]
FORT MYERS WINK pays off $1M in medical debt for Southwest Floridians; You can help too! Nearly one in four adults have medical bills in collection in Southwest Florida. WINK News is launching a project to make what we hope is a multi-million dollar difference to area residents. Across the country, many people are experiencing “doctor debt.” Paola Gonzalez knows those calls well. She owes more than $30,000 in medical bills. […]