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.
Baltimore Orioles play “home” game at Tropicana Field TAMPA, Fla. – The unrest in Baltimore has affected the world of professional baseball. Friday night, the Baltimore Orioles played their home series against the Rays at Tropicana Field instead of in their park in Baltimore. The Orioles have definitely been out of their element this week. On Wednesday, they played in an empty stadium […]
Barron Collier High School graduate drafted by Broncos NAPLES, Fla. – Jeff Heuerman will catch passes from Peyton Manning. The Barron Collier High School graduate was picked by the Denver Broncos with the 28th pick of the third round at the NFL Draft. The tight end who won a national championship at Ohio State is 6-5⅛ and 254 pounds. Heuerman watched the draft […]
Marco Island Marriott unveils details of $250 million expansion MARCO ISLAND, Fla.- The Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort is about to get a major facelift. Friday, the hotel unveiled details of the $250 million expansion. “We’re talking about reductive elements, natural materials, lots of natural light, ventilation, lines of sight,” said architect Malcolm Berg. There will be a new addition to the south end […]
How to protect yourself from a home rental scam LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Investigators tell WINK News home for rental scams are common and it’s very difficult to catch the crooks. “They cut and paste off of other legitimate real estate websites,” said Beth Schell, a fraud specialist with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Schell says the rental scam starts like this: crooks use […]
Lee County man fought for his life, now he wants justice LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A News-Press delivery driver was pierced with three bullets and survived. Ken Baker fought for his life, but now he is drowning in debt from medical bills. Baker walks around with a constant reminder of that life-changing day. Surveillance video captured the morning three armed men tried to rob a Circle K […]
McGregor Boulevard construction project enters another year FORT MYERS, Fla.- A seemingly never-ending utility project is entering its third year, and there are still more years of torn-up roads to come. The construction is happening along McGregor Boulevard, near the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. There are two projects going on simultaneously. Along some side streets, they’re replacing old water and sewer […]
Consumer Alert: Reward program warning When you’re out to eat, protecting your identity may not be your top priority. But a scam caught by U.S. Postal Inspectors, shed light on how the criminal was using a restaurant rewards program, to commit fraud. In one case, Postal Inspectors say a waiter was offering customers to join the restaurant’s rewards program. He […]
Victims of alleged Lehigh Acres rental scam receive help from SWFL residents LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.- Southwest Florida residents have stepped up to help a family who says they fell victim to a rental scam. Raul Gil and his wife Lezlie Garcia say they paid for and moved into a rental house on Edgerton Avenue April 20 with their three young children. A few days later they were […]
Dock O’ the Bay Owner says his employees will get paid FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- The owner of a Fort Myers Beach restaurant that suddenly closed says his employees will get paid. WINK News first broke this story Thursday night on the Nightbeat. Only WINK News spoke to the owner of the Dock O’ the Bay who says paychecks will go out on payday. Three days […]