Drew Hill

Clewiston police have arrested the man they say robbed a bank on Tuesday morning. At 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, the Clewiston Police Department responded to First Bank after reporters that a man had robbed the bank. This First Bank is located at 300 East Sugarland Highway. The teller says the man demanded money and implied […]

A fire that sparked in Bonita Springs on Saturday continues to burn on Sunday. Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District confirmed to WINK News that they are working to contain a 120-acre brush fire. This is happening near the intersection of Vincent road and Sand Road. The fire split in two on Saturday, and […]

The City of Marco Island is asking its residents for input in a new survey. City leaders say they’re conducting the comprehensive citizen survey for important feedback from residents. The survey is supposedly customized with specific services and programs provided by the City of Marco Island. They even hired a professional surveying company to conduct […]

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office and Marco Island Police Department are conducting a bomb squad investigation on Marco Island. According to the sheriff’s office, this is happening at 1095 N Collier Blvd. This is near a Publix, located at  1089 N Collier Blvd. This is a breaking news story, and WINK News will update it […]

People got the chance to meet and speak with several acclaimed authors ahead of Saturday’s Southwest Florida Reading Festival. WINK News anchor Amanda Hall emceed the event known as ‘An Evening With The Authors’. It features authors like Kate Quinn, who is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Avid readers, like Carol […]

Collier County has allocated more than $7 million of the American Rescue Plan Act to help with housing affordability. This money is going to help residents with rent, mortgage, and utilities. To qualify for assistance, you’ll need proof of Collier County residency, proof that COVID-19 caused financial strain, and proof that your income is between […]

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of a new scheme to steal their money. They say that crooks call Lee County residents asking for large sums of money to resolve warrants. Suspects supposedly call victims and pose as high-ranking officials within the sheriff’s office. The caller later requests cash deposits and gift cards as […]

The Fort Myers Police Department confirmed there was a shooting at an apartment building. This happened in the 2800-block of Grand Ave. in Fort Myers. Police say all parties have been accounted for and that there is no threat to the public. One person is in police custody following this shooting. And, a victim did […]

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is making it easier to find shelter after a natural disaster. FEMA is launching an updated version of its text feature. Now, All you have to do is text the word shelter and your zip code to 4-3-3-6-2. Then FEMA will send you a list of shelters within 200 miles […]

The Smithsonian team at the National Museum of American History is working on a new project that you can be a part of. If you’ve gotten an autograph from a famous character or posed in front of Cinderella’s castle, they want to see them. The museum is looking for images that capture your experience as […]