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.
Dry Saturday ahead Your Saturday looks nice & dry with a mix of sun and clouds. Otherwise, expect a hot & humid afternoon with highs near 90 degrees. A cold front will push across the area on Sunday, with it, a few showers are possible during the day. Behind the front, much nicer dry air will filter into […]
A few storms possible today For your Sunday, expect lower rain chances across SW Florida as drier air filters in, however, there should be enough moisture to squeeze out a few storms later in the afternoon. Otherwise, weather is looking nice with a mix of sun & clouds, and highs near 90. Looking ahead to the week, a rain chances […]
WINK NEWS Afternoon scattered storms expected Saturday For your weekend, expect scattered storms to develop this afternoon, with mostly cloudy skies across the area. The clouds will be enough to keep our highs in the mid-80s. Rain chances look lower for Sunday, with more sunshine, and highs back in the upper-80s to around 90. In the tropics, the area off the Carolina’s […]
Tropics remain busy Happy Sunday, SW Florida! Your Sunday looks great with a mixture of sun & clouds, with the possibility of a stray shower. Otherwise, it’s looking warm and humid with a high of around 90 degrees. Expect similar weather to start the work week, by midweek, a few isolated storms could work their way into your […]
Few showers possible this weekend Happy Saturday, SW Florida. The weather this weekend looks good overall with just a few showers possible, along with breezy conditions at times this afternoon. Rain chances look slim to none on Sunday, and the winds looks to slacken a bit as well. Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the […]
WINK NEWS Lower rain chances today; Tropics very busy Sunday is looking great with partly cloudy skies and isolated thunderstorms this afternoon as drier air starts filtering into the area. Otherwise, expect a warm day with highs in the lower 90s. The tropics remain very busy with Category 4 Hurricane Sam being the main focus. Sam is expected to remain a major hurricane for […]
Tropics remain active Happy Saturday, SW Florida! For your weekend, expect scattered storms for this afternoon, with a little bit lower of a storm chance for Sunday. Otherwise, expect highs around 90 for the next couple of days. The 11 P.M. national advisory from the National Hurricane Center has Sam as a category 4 hurricane. It has maximum […]
Three areas to watch in the Atlantic, Tropical Storm Peter & Rose Happy Sunday, SW Florida. For today, expect scattered storms to break out inland, with highs in the lower 90s. In the tropics, Peter and Rose have formed. Both systems look to stay out to sea, though Bermuda should keep an eye on Peter. We’re also tracking a new wave which is exiting the African coast […]
Storms stick around this weekend, Tropical Depression 16 forms Happy Saturday, SW Florida. For your weekend forecast, expect partly cloudy skies, scattered storms, and highs in around 90 degrees. Meanwhile the tropics remain active with Tropical Depression 16 newly formed and Post Tropical Storm Odette, and one other area to watch in the Atlantic. The good news is both Odette and TD 16 are […]
Four Areas To Watch In The Tropics: Tropical Storm Nicholas forms Happy Sunday, SW Florida! It’s looking like a typical September day with highs in the 90s, a mix of sun and clouds, and the potential for some afternoon storms. I think the best chance for storms comes mid to late afternoon. In the tropics, the Atlantic is turning very busy with five areas to watch. […]