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 Charlotte County senior citizens write to governor demanding more efficient vaccine rollout A large chunk of our senior population feels left behind during a slow coronavirus vaccine rollout. People in Southwest Florida deal with busy signals, website errors and unreturned phone calls in an attempt to get vaccine appointments. We have been reading the messages of so many people who want the same thing. We learned Friday […]
PUNTA GORDA Muscle Car City in Punta Gorda set to close, auction off collectible cars A car guru let us in on a piece of his collection, as he shuts down the place where it’s been housed for almost two decades. After 15 years of operation, classic car museum Muscle Car City is closing its doors in Punta Gorda. Museum and collection owner Rick Treworgy plans to auction over 200 […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Fishin Franks won’t reopen after loss of business to fiery crash last year It’s time for Frank Hommema to put down the lure and pass on the fishing rod. The business owner, known as “Fishin Frank” in Port Charlotte, has been through a lot in his 35 years of selling bait and tackle from his fishing store on US-41. Hurricane Charley demolished his storefront in 2004. And an […]
DESOTO COUNTY DeSoto County sees Floridians around the state get in line for COVID-19 vaccine Hundreds of people in DeSoto County spent their day trying to snag a COVID-19 vaccine. Some say they were lucky. The process there looked a bit different compared to before. “We’ve been waiting for this time for quite a while,” Phyllis Slagell said. People from near and far lined up for one the 200 COVID-19 […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County Public Schools follows protocols to inform parents about COVID-19 exposures As cases surge nationwide, schools are dealing with exposures to the coronavirus. Charlotte County Public Schools walked us through its current protocols for when someone is exposed. Parents of students at Punta Gorda Middle School received a dozen calls this school year about COVID-19 exposures at school. “When I get these messages, I’m not very […]
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Teen records man when he starts soliciting her for sex in Charlotte Harbor A teen’s quick actions got her accused predator arrested. Tuesday, a 15-year-old girl says she was approached by suspect Jerome Northern, 49, at a gas station in Charlotte Harbor, who offered her money for sexual favors. Wednesday, Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested Northern, and he faces a charge for lewd or lascivious conduct. “It’s just […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda Police Department creates task force to help veterans in crisis Warning: This story discusses the topic of suicide that some people may find disturbing A new program at the Punta Gorda Police Department is hoping to assist veterans in crisis. The Veteran Crisis Assistance Task Force is staffed by five veterans on the police force, all from different military branches. They’re trained to help veterans […]
PUNTA GORDA DOH in Charlotte County answers questions about vaccine rollout The Department of Health in Charlotte County expects to get another 800 vaccinations this week, with reservations for those opening up on Wednesday. WINK News sat down with Dr. Joseph Pepe, a health officer with the Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County, to answer some of viewers’ questions about vaccinations. WATCH the interview above […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte Stone Crabs sells items that used to sit in the sports park People are rushing to own a piece of Southwest Florida sports history. The Charlotte Stone Crabs are selling items from Charlotte Sports Park after the team lost its affiliation with the Tampa Bay Rays. Many can not believe the Stone Crabs won’t be playing after a decade. They’re packing it up and moving out of […]
ENGLEWOOD SWFL Wreaths Across America chapter needs wreath donations One Southwest Florida community is worried they won’t be able to honor veterans properly this year. A site coordinator for a local chapter of Wreaths Across America is saying there is a shortage of not only wreath sponsors but also volunteers because of the pandemic. Catalina Bakas comes from a family of veterans. Her brother, father, great-grandfather, […]