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.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY North Port woman who was stalked by YouTuber Ian McGuire speaks out A woman was stalked and terrorized for two years. Her assailants are now in federal prison but Gayle Whitesall remains afraid. Whitesall sat down with WINK News to speak about her experience being harassed by Ian McGuire, a 31-year-old Port Charlotte Youtuber who once mailed her a dead kitten. Earlier this year, McGuire was sentenced […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Authorities searching for driver who struck two teens and fled Charlotte County deputies are looking for a driver who struck two teens who were on their bike on Wednesday. The teens were riding along US-41 in Port Charlotte near Harbor Boulevard when they were hit. Two teens were taken to the hospital, but they are now back home recovering. The teen said they were riding […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY DeSantis announces COVID-19 vaccination site in Charlotte County gated community Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference within a gated community in Charlotte County at 10 a.m. on Thursday. During the event, DeSantis announced the establishment of a COVID-19 vaccination site in the community of Kings Gate in Charlotte County. The three-day site began operating Thursday morning and will administer 1,000 vaccines per day through […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY DeSantis to frustrated Charlotte County seniors: ‘We hear you’ Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Wednesday morning in Venice to announce a new COVID-19 vaccination site in Sarasota County. He also talked about the lack of vaccines flowing into Charlotte County. DeSantis is hearing your frustration after months of calls, emails and letters. Charlotte County, which has the state’s second-oldest population, is frustrated […]
PORT CHARLOTTE How do Southwest Florida municipalities keep their water supply safe? A hacker took brief control of a Florida town’s water supply to increase the number of harmful chemicals. The incident happened on Friday in Oldsmar, about two hours north of Charlotte County, and is currently under investigation by numerous law enforcement agencies, but what does the encounter mean for the security of water treatment plants […]
PUNTA GORDA The Blanchard House museum honors some of the first Black SW Floridians The Blanchard House honors some of the first Black people to move to Southwest Florida and its right located in Charlotte County. While The Blanchard House has closed because of the pandemic, you can still access them virtually. A piece of American History in the heart of Punta Gorda’s Historic District. But, since you can’t […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Successes and frustrations of trying to get a COVID-19 vaccine at Publix Many of those over the age of 65 in Southwest Florida have been struggling to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. As appointments at places like Publix fill up in a matter of minutes, many are feeling discouraged. Others, who have been lucky enough to get their first appointment or are now fully […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County changes vaccine process for faster distribution The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County says it will change its COVID-19 vaccine distribution process in order to get the shots out much faster. FDOH-Charlotte is trying to keep up with the demand by changing how it handles its supply. Joseph Pepe, the administrator for FDOH-Charlotte, said at first, they spread it out […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY DOH-Charlotte says appointments can run out while callers are on phone Getting callbacks for the coronavirus vaccine feels a lot like an attempt to win the lottery for many people, and some of those calls are turning out to be disappointing. Goria Dumas-Ropp and her husband are spending every single day near the phone at their home in South Gulf Cove. “We started staying home all […]
PUNTA GORDA Guide dog training group needs SWFL-based puppy raisers A nonprofit is helping those who served our country who are now having a tough time adjusting back to civilian life. An organization is responding nationwide as well as parts of Southwest Florida. We received an exclusive look at the training process for the group’s animals that help enhance the lives of others. Southeastern Guide […]