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.
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.
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.
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.
Cape Coral adds additional neighborhood to UEP CAPE CORAL, Fla.- The Cape Coral City Council approved adding an extra neighborhood to its next phase of the Utilities Extension Project (UEP). Residents of the neighborhood between Old Burnt Store Road and Burnt Store Road, north of Embers Parkway, will soon be faced with a huge bill and major construction. The goal of the […]
Controversial indoor soccer facility could have new home COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – A controversial indoor soccer facility could have a new home. The facility could be built at North Collier Regional Park in North Naples. New renderings from MHK Architecture show the 100,000 square foot facility. The building boasts 3,500 seats. Outside, the facility would have three full size soccer fields, two half-size […]
Traffic stopping alligator has been put down LEE COUNTY, Fla. – The alligator that stopped traffic along US 41 Sunday has been killed for its meat and hide. The scene was quite the social media sensation, gathering more than a 100,000 views in just 24 hours on the WINK News Facebook page. The 8-foot alligator stunned drivers just south of Lakes Park […]
Fake company demands your credit card, then steals your information A Consumer Alert tonight: If someone claiming to be from your utility or phone company gives you a call about an unpaid fee and threatens to cut off your service, hang up instead of paying up. The best advice if you ever receive a call from someone asking you for your credit card number, hang […]
Arrest warrant out for key witness in 5-year-old’s murder case FORT MYERS, Fla.- A warrant is out for the arrest of the key witness in a Fort Myers murder case. “On one end, in the streets, they label you a snitch. On the other hand, you are the one who seen what happened to my son, and you aren’t speaking on it.” Toyetta Simpson agrees […]
Lee County to install crosswalks at busy Matlacha road MATLACHA, Fla.- Lee County is planning to spend $65,000 to protect pedestrians and bicyclists in a popular visitor spot. The county is putting in three crosswalks with flashing lights, to help people get across the main road in Matlacha. That’s the “old Florida” village at the entrance to Pine Island. One of the crosswalks will […]
Man remains in serious condition after explosion at Cape Coral community CAPE CORAL, Fla.- The cause of an explosion that forced dozens of people to evacuate from a community Friday night remains a mystery. Neighbors tell WINK News a man identified as Justin McHenry was seriously hurt. The blast shook the Porto Vista community, just off of Del Prado Boulevard and US 41. Three days after […]
Fire destroys Naples Kwik Pik NAPLES, Fla.- It took only 10 minutes for a fire to destroy a local convenience store early Sunday morning. An extension cord that was plugged into a deli refrigerator at the Kwik Pik store off Goodlette-Frank Road and 5th Avenue North sparked the fire. A taxi driver who saw the flames called 911. The intense […]