Fatal crash involving wrong way driver on I-75 in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75.
1 dead after head-on crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash left one dead on I-75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
NAPLES Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver dead A traffic crash occurred in Naples on 12th Avenue Northeast near Wilson Boulevard.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene A Sanibel couple is remaining hopeful after flooding impacted their home during Helene Thursday night.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents recovering from Helene two years after Ian Due to Helene, The City of Sanibel has postponed a two-year Ian celebration and turned the event into a cleanup.
Fatal crash involving wrong way driver on I-75 in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75.
1 dead after head-on crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash left one dead on I-75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
NAPLES Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver dead A traffic crash occurred in Naples on 12th Avenue Northeast near Wilson Boulevard.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene A Sanibel couple is remaining hopeful after flooding impacted their home during Helene Thursday night.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents recovering from Helene two years after Ian Due to Helene, The City of Sanibel has postponed a two-year Ian celebration and turned the event into a cleanup.
Sex-offender accused of trying to abduct girl at airport MIAMI (AP) – A registered sex-offender is accused of trying to kidnap a 3-year-old girl while her family was renting a car at Miami International Airport. The Miami Herald (http://hrld.us/1SdmJWK ) reports the family arrived from Argentina on Tuesday and the girl was walking toward a water fountain with her older siblings when they encountered […]
Woman dies, officer injured in South Florida crash PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (AP) – A woman is dead and a police officer is injured following an early morning crash near the Pembroke Lakes Mall in South Florida. Pembroke Pines police say the crash occurred around 2:15 a.m. Thursday. Police Capt. Al Xiques says six witnesses told investigators that an Infinity driven by 24-year-old Jessica […]
Obama creates new cancer task force, blessing Biden’s effort WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama created a new federal task force Thursday to accelerate cancer research, putting Vice President Joe Biden in charge of the drive to streamline government efforts toward a cure. Dubbed the White House Cancer Moonshot Task Force, the group will be modest in scope – the White House says the […]
Deported ‘affluenza’ teen booked into Texas detention center FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – The teenager who used an “affluenza” defense in a fatal drunken-driving wreck was booked into a Texas juvenile detention center following his deportation from Mexico on Thursday, more than a month after he and his mother fled the U.S. as prosecutors investigated whether he had violated his probation. Ethan Couch, […]
Mr. Food: Garlic skillet rice What You’ll Need: 3 1/3 cups water 1 1/2 cups long-grain or whole-grain rice, uncooked 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 large tomatoes, cut into chunks 2 scallions, sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup ranch salad dressing What To Do: In a large saucepan over high heat, bring […]
Florida sends dump trucks to help Washington snow removal TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida has sent a fleet of dump trucks bearing messages of warmth to assist snow removal efforts in Washington, D.C. According to a statement Wednesday from Gov. Rick Scott’s office, 15 trucks have been dispatch north to help clear more than 20 inches of snow dumped on Washington by last weekend’s […]
Second eaglet of Harriet, M15 hatches NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla.- Harriet and M15’s second eaglet hatched late Wednesday night, the Southwest Florida Eagle Cam said. E8 arrival was confirmed at 10:39 p.m. on Wednesday. Harriet and M15 first eaglet, E7, hatched Tuesday morning at 7:23 a.m.
SWFL to dry out, cool after constant downpour raised flooding concerns FORT MYERS, Fla. – The heavy rain that hit Southwest Florida for two days, causing flooding concerns in Lee and Collier counties, has passed, WINK Weather Meteorologist Eric Stone said Thursday evening. The heavy to moderate rain was caused by a cold front, but most of Southwest Florida will feel cooler Friday and the weather will certainly […]
Taps & Tunes FORT MYERS, Fla. – If you enjoy craft beer and great music, your weekend plans are booked. The Sidney and Bernie Davis Art Center is getting ready to host the Taps and Tunes Craft Beer and Music Festival at Centennial Park. It will feature more than 80 different beers and world class entertainment. Devon Parker […]
Healthy Kids: Zika Virus FORT MYERS, Fla. -Dr. Annette St. Pierre-Mackoul joined WINK News This Morning to break down to the Zika Virus. What is the Zika Virus: Spread to people through mosquito bites. No mosquitoes in the US have tested positive yet! Mosquitoes get the virus from feeding on infected people (1st week) Then the mosquito spreads the […]