WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfightingDeath investigation underway at Naples house party
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Death investigation underway at Naples house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a house party in Naples.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
NB lanes of US 41 at Olympia Ave closed due to traffic investigation According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, the northbound lane of US 41 at Olympia Avenue and Marion Avenue is closed due to a traffic crash investigation.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
southwest florida Plenty of sunshine and less humid air for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority says this weekend is kicking off with some beautiful, less humid weather, perfect for any outdoor plans you may have!
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
CLEWISTON Suspect identified in shooting investigation at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, a suspect has been identified in the shooting investigation at a Walmart in Clewiston on 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.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Death investigation underway at Naples house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a house party in Naples.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
NB lanes of US 41 at Olympia Ave closed due to traffic investigation According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, the northbound lane of US 41 at Olympia Avenue and Marion Avenue is closed due to a traffic crash investigation.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
southwest florida Plenty of sunshine and less humid air for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority says this weekend is kicking off with some beautiful, less humid weather, perfect for any outdoor plans you may have!
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
CLEWISTON Suspect identified in shooting investigation at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, a suspect has been identified in the shooting investigation at a Walmart in Clewiston on 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.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte man set to become a naval officer A Port Charlotte High School graduate will soon become a leader in the U.S. Navy. He’s missed Thanksgiving and Christmas with his family while training and facing a number of challenges. This is a man many say has always put others first. The training to become a Navy man is grueling and to become a […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputies conducting death investigation in North Fort Myers Lee County investigators were at the scene of a death investigation on Saturday. A crime scene unit was parked on Lowell Avenue near Arapahoe Street. Several detectives and the medical examiner were also at the scene. A neighbor said the sheriff’s office had been there since before 4 a.m., and the property is known to […]
SARASOTA Charlotte County deputy recovering after being dragged by vehicle; suspect remains in jail UPDATE: Glen Alonzo Steele was transferred to the Charlotte County Jail on March 4. His new booking mug is below. *** Brad Combs, a Charlotte County deputy, is recovering from minor injuries after a man dragged him with his vehicle during a traffic stop early Thursday. Meanwhile, Glen Alonzo Steele, 55, will remain in a […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Bayfront Health Port Charlotte closes a COVID-19 unit with cases trending down The number of positive coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are down so much a Southwest Florida hospital is closing one of it COVID-19 units. The CDC is forecasting a downward trend in COVID-19 deaths. The latest projection shows up to 548,000 deaths by March 20. Last month’s forecast predicted 559,000 deaths by March 13. That new […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Tampa Bay Rays return to Charlotte County for first full squad workout of the season Baseball is back! But, it may look a little different his year because of the pandemic, as many things do. But, some things will remain familiar. Erik Neander is the General Manager of the Tampa Bay Rays. “It’s going to take us a little bit of time to figure out where our players are at […]
PUNTA GORDA After winter weather delays, more COVID-19 vaccines finally headed to SWFL Nearly 20,000 shots will arrive in Southwest Florida this week after extreme cold across the nation caused delays in distribution. The effects of last week’s winter weather up North is lingering this week in sunny Florida. Anne Lennon is from Punta Gorda and says her morning ritual is to fight for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda Pub prepares for St. Patrick’s Day bash Keep your eye out for leprechauns! The Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations are just weeks away in Southwest Florida. Kevin and Max Doyle, the co-owners of the Celtic Ray Public House (145 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda) are ready to celebrate the pub’s 25th Saint Patty’s Day bash. Max said, “Every town should have an Irish […]
PUNTA GORDA Florida AG awards Punta Gorda Police Dept. for new program A Southwest Florida police department received a top honor on Thursday. Attorney General Ashley Moody recognized the Punta Gorda Police Department’s new program, the Veteran Crisis Assistance Team. The team helps the police department effectively handle situations involving military veterans in need of assistance. The Back the Blue Award is given based on extraordinary service […]
ROTONDA WEST Bystanders come to aid of driver in deadly canal crash in Rotonda West Florida Highway Patrol responded to a deadly crash Thursday where a 66-year-old man drove his car into a canal in Charlotte County. The victim was taken to the hospital and was later pronounced dead. The car went into a canal near Boundry Boulevard and Cape Haze Drive in Rotonda West. Good Samaritans jumped into action […]
SOUTH GULF COVE Some South Gulf Cove neighbors notice more rattlesnakes than usual Some homeowners in Charlotte County are bothered by their new slithering neighbors. Neighbors say there’s an increase of rattlesnake sightings throughout their community, and they don’t know what to do about it. Jessica Cannon and her dog, Scout, in South Gulf Cove don’t hear the rattle from a rattlesnake often, but it’s something they have […]