WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murderPresident Biden approves Florida disaster declaration
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.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach seeking to avoid unnecessary traffic after Helene The town of Fort Myers Beach is asking some people not to visit the island.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Historic home and lives upended in Charlotte Harbor flooding While Hurricane Helene was not expected to cause a life-threatening storm surge in the county, the residents were walloped by rising flood water.
Dekle Beach Gov. DeSantis reviews the damage done by Hurricane Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Dekle Beach.
Tracking power outages after Helene There are still several thousand neighbors in southwest Florida without power as of Saturday.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Scattered rain and storms throughout your Saturday The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms throughout your Saturday afternoon.
Southwest Florida remembers Hurricane Ian 2 years later; what happened before and after the storm The storm that had devastated Southwest Florida, Hurricane Ian, has now reached its 2nd anniversary of landfall.
High School Football Scoreboard Week 6 Hurricane Helene couldn’t keep all the Friday night lights off in Southwest Florida. Week 6 was a loaded slate included a classic in the WINK News Game of the Week.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs begins clean up operations On Friday, the Department of Transportation pushed sand off the road on Hickory Island after Hurricane Helene ripped through
MANASOTA KEY Manasota woman recovers after home destroyed by Helene Whipping winds – the sound of Hurricane Helene ripping through Manasota Key, as swells smashed into the island. Even so, Marsha Viglianco stayed to watch from her back porch.
El Jobean residents fighting to recover from Helene In Charlotte County, people living in El Jobean are in recovery mode Friday night. Many were flooded out of their homes, and now they’re figuring out their next steps.
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.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach seeking to avoid unnecessary traffic after Helene The town of Fort Myers Beach is asking some people not to visit the island.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Historic home and lives upended in Charlotte Harbor flooding While Hurricane Helene was not expected to cause a life-threatening storm surge in the county, the residents were walloped by rising flood water.
Dekle Beach Gov. DeSantis reviews the damage done by Hurricane Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Dekle Beach.
Tracking power outages after Helene There are still several thousand neighbors in southwest Florida without power as of Saturday.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Scattered rain and storms throughout your Saturday The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms throughout your Saturday afternoon.
Southwest Florida remembers Hurricane Ian 2 years later; what happened before and after the storm The storm that had devastated Southwest Florida, Hurricane Ian, has now reached its 2nd anniversary of landfall.
High School Football Scoreboard Week 6 Hurricane Helene couldn’t keep all the Friday night lights off in Southwest Florida. Week 6 was a loaded slate included a classic in the WINK News Game of the Week.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs begins clean up operations On Friday, the Department of Transportation pushed sand off the road on Hickory Island after Hurricane Helene ripped through
MANASOTA KEY Manasota woman recovers after home destroyed by Helene Whipping winds – the sound of Hurricane Helene ripping through Manasota Key, as swells smashed into the island. Even so, Marsha Viglianco stayed to watch from her back porch.
El Jobean residents fighting to recover from Helene In Charlotte County, people living in El Jobean are in recovery mode Friday night. Many were flooded out of their homes, and now they’re figuring out their next steps.
Lely High School coach offers life lessons from the court COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- Putting mom above everything else. That’s the lesson Lely High School’s basketball coach is teaching his players. “Our program, our family, they’re gonna have to learn to respect and love each other for us to be successful.” Coach Fritz Jacques says they need to score big at home if they want to […]
SWFL tops list of places to start a small business LEE COUNTY, Fla.- If you want to start a small business, you’re in the right place. WalletHub, a group that does economic studies nationwide, has Southwest Florida at the top of its list. The group says the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro area is showing the biggest growth in small businesses. The study also predicts that […]
Florida Supreme Court approves Cape Coral fire assessment fee CAPE CORAL, Fla.- The City of Cape Coral is now free to use nearly $24 million in taxpayer money that’s been held up in a court battle. Thursday, the Florida Supreme Court upheld the controversial fire assessment fee that the city has been collecting from homeowners for years. Cape Coral is calling the ruling a […]
Beware letter claiming long-lost loved one left you money Thieves are hoping you will believe a long-lost loved one has left you millions. Instead, a letter or email you receive claiming an unknown family member has left you an inheritance, is trying to get your money. Postal inspectors say the letter usually says something like a deceased relative left you millions in a bank […]
Rabies alert at a Charlotte County school CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – A rabies scare at a Southwest Florida School. Students at a Port Charlotte Middle School found a dead bat and brought it to school. Now the health department is performing tests to see if the children were exposed to rabies or other diseases. Thursday morning, three middle school students picked up […]
Dunbar day care to close after DCF finds 118 violations FORT MYERS, Fla.- A Dunbar day care center will shut its doors Thursday. According to the Department of Children and Families, the center’s license is not being renewed. This comes after two years and almost 120 violations. Kids Kastle Child Care Center tells our partners at the News-Press, that parents of the children who go […]
Quarterback Everett Golson transferring from Notre Dame SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) – Quarterback Everett Golson announced Thursday he is transferring from Notre Dame for his final season of eligibility, ending an up-and-down career for the Fighting Irish that included a trip to the national championship game and a season lost to a suspension over academics. “After much thought, prayer and discussion with […]
Enjoy an “Evening on 5th” NAPLES, Fla. – From shopping to dinning, live music and much more, downtown Naples has a lot to offer and Thursday night is your chance to take in a whole evening of fun.As you walk up and down 5th Avenue South, you’ll be treated to live music all along the different blocks including: Boz N’ […]