FORT MYERS Phase 2: $1 billion RSW expansion project begins The Lee County Port Authority will begin Southwest Florida International Airport’s Terminal Expansion Phase 2, a more than $1 billion project.
PUNTA GORDA Sen. Rick Scott to survey damage in Charlotte County Florida Sen. Rick Scott is set to visit Charlotte County, receive a briefing on Hurricane Helene, and survey the damage.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Scattered rain and storms return for your Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking rain and storms throughout this Tuesday afternoon and into your evening commute.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man dies after fire is sparked by Helene’s flooding Hurricane Helene was not kind to Charlotte County, and on Monday night, people are picking up the pieces and grieving the loss of a neighbor.
SANIBEL Sanibel businesses work to recover after Helene There’s no “Going back to normal” on Sanibel after Ian, but Helene isn’t stopping people as they work towards a “New normal.”
MATLACHA Sisters fly to Matlacha to help father rebuild after Hurricane Helene’s destruction Hurricane Helene has affected people not just in southwest Florida but also people across the country.
Recovery efforts at Sugar Sand Beach RV Resort Almost everyone on Matlacha and Pine Island is focused on the same thing: Recovery.
MANASOTA KEY Cleaning up Manasota Key after Helene Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding that seemed to spare no one on Manasota Key. Two families share their cleanup stories with WINK News.
PUNTA GORDA Historic District in Punta Gorda recovering after Helene So much of Southwest Florida continues to recover in the aftermath of Helene, especially in areas on the coast.
Florida Blue and NCH reach an agreement Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Florida Blue have until midnight on Monday to reach a deal on a new contract.
Fort Myers Beach cleans up after Helene For many, Fort Myers Beach has been the epicenter of hope and recovery after Ian. Now people are looking back at the island town again after Hurricane Helene.
NORTH PORT New details emerge confirming state investigation into Heritage Insurance WINK News is breaking new details on a criminal investigation into an insurance company where customers claim they were left with wrecked homes after Ian and no money to rebuild.
LABELLE Linemen get superhero sendoff as they help with Helene recovery Local linemen get superhero sendoff as they head North to help with Helene recovery efforts in other states
FORT MYERS Man arrested after Fort Myers police confiscate nearly $1M and almost 700g of fentanyl The Fort Myers police department has arrested a man in connection with a large-scale drug operation.
PORT CHARLOTTE Animal shelter in Charlotte Harbor devastated by Helene is seeking support Dogs looking for homes have had their temporary home taken away by the storm surge of Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Phase 2: $1 billion RSW expansion project begins The Lee County Port Authority will begin Southwest Florida International Airport’s Terminal Expansion Phase 2, a more than $1 billion project.
PUNTA GORDA Sen. Rick Scott to survey damage in Charlotte County Florida Sen. Rick Scott is set to visit Charlotte County, receive a briefing on Hurricane Helene, and survey the damage.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Scattered rain and storms return for your Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking rain and storms throughout this Tuesday afternoon and into your evening commute.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man dies after fire is sparked by Helene’s flooding Hurricane Helene was not kind to Charlotte County, and on Monday night, people are picking up the pieces and grieving the loss of a neighbor.
SANIBEL Sanibel businesses work to recover after Helene There’s no “Going back to normal” on Sanibel after Ian, but Helene isn’t stopping people as they work towards a “New normal.”
MATLACHA Sisters fly to Matlacha to help father rebuild after Hurricane Helene’s destruction Hurricane Helene has affected people not just in southwest Florida but also people across the country.
Recovery efforts at Sugar Sand Beach RV Resort Almost everyone on Matlacha and Pine Island is focused on the same thing: Recovery.
MANASOTA KEY Cleaning up Manasota Key after Helene Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding that seemed to spare no one on Manasota Key. Two families share their cleanup stories with WINK News.
PUNTA GORDA Historic District in Punta Gorda recovering after Helene So much of Southwest Florida continues to recover in the aftermath of Helene, especially in areas on the coast.
Florida Blue and NCH reach an agreement Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Florida Blue have until midnight on Monday to reach a deal on a new contract.
Fort Myers Beach cleans up after Helene For many, Fort Myers Beach has been the epicenter of hope and recovery after Ian. Now people are looking back at the island town again after Hurricane Helene.
NORTH PORT New details emerge confirming state investigation into Heritage Insurance WINK News is breaking new details on a criminal investigation into an insurance company where customers claim they were left with wrecked homes after Ian and no money to rebuild.
LABELLE Linemen get superhero sendoff as they help with Helene recovery Local linemen get superhero sendoff as they head North to help with Helene recovery efforts in other states
FORT MYERS Man arrested after Fort Myers police confiscate nearly $1M and almost 700g of fentanyl The Fort Myers police department has arrested a man in connection with a large-scale drug operation.
PORT CHARLOTTE Animal shelter in Charlotte Harbor devastated by Helene is seeking support Dogs looking for homes have had their temporary home taken away by the storm surge of Hurricane Helene.
Goff tosses 6 TDs, Cal tops Air Force 55-36 in Armed Forces FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – Jared Goff threw for 467 yards and six touchdowns and California won in the postseason for the first time in seven years, beating Air Force 55-36 in the Armed Forces Bowl on Tuesday. Goff had three of his scoring tosses in a span of five plays in the second quarter […]
Jaguars owner Khan: Coach Bradley will return next season JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan knew this would be a lengthy rebuilding project. He talked about the day he hired coach Gus Bradley and has mentioned it repeatedly since. So it should be no surprise that he’s giving Bradley another year to get the job done. Khan released a statement Tuesday […]
Perseverance pays off for FSU’s Maguire, Houston’s Ward ATLANTA (AP) – Houston’s Greg Ward Jr. wouldn’t let his quarterback dream die even when his first starts for the Cougars came at wide receiver. Sean Maguire had to remain similarly confident in his future as Florida State’s quarterback when he began the season as a backup to Everett Golson. Maguire will try to show […]
Orange Bowl to be played on a construction site MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – Huge cranes are hovering outside the Orange Bowl stadium, as though trying to start a wave. They’re ready to raise the roof – after Thursday’s game. The national championship semifinal between No. 1 Clemson and No. 4 Oklahoma will be played on a construction site. Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross’ […]
Florida 911 dispatcher demoted for playing video games on job WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) – A Florida 911 dispatcher has been reprimanded and demoted for playing video games on the job. The Palm Beach Post (http://goo.gl/Rwvtd3 ) reported Tuesday that 52-year-old Charles M. Morris was demoted from training officer to dispatcher. The paper reports that an internal investigation conducted by the Palm Beach County […]
Cockfighting ring busted in Clewiston CLEWISTON, Fla.- Forty-eight men arrested in Clewiston for cockfighting are out on bail. The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office says 83 fighting roosters were found off Utopia Street Saturday in the Montura Ranch Estates community. Authorities say the birds were worth anywhere from $100 to $10,000. During the raid, deputies say they found items used to encourage the birds to fight, […]
Memes, statements further detail evidence in Sievers killing FORT MYERS, Fla. – Investigators believe memes from the Facebook account of one of the men accused of killing a Bonita Springs doctor are telling: “One free murder: This voucher entitles you to commit murder without legal, social or financial consequence.” “Never rat on your friends and always keep your mouth shut.” “Two things every American should […]
Guinea declared free of Ebola, step to end spread of disease CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) – Guinea was declared Ebola-free on Tuesday, a huge step in the fight against the world’s largest Ebola epidemic. The West African country is where Ebola emerged two years ago, later spreading to neighboring Liberia and Sierra Leone. No new known cases have been reported anywhere in the world in at least […]
US criticizes Russia over civilian deaths in Syria WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. is criticizing Russia for killing hundreds of civilians in Syria and accusing it of undermining hopes for a cease-fire between Bashar Assad’s government and leading rebel groups. The surprisingly sharp critique comes as Washington banks on Moscow’s support to begin a Syrian peace process that would allow both countries to […]
UK husband and wife convicted of planning bomb attack LONDON (AP) – A husband and wife interested in helping Islamic State extremists have been convicted of planning a large-scale bombing of civilian targets in London to mark the 10th anniversary of the July 7, 2005, attacks on the city’s transit system. Mohammed Rehman, 25, and his wife Sana Ahmed Khan, 24, were found guilty […]