Charlotte County man accused of luring child for sexNCH, Florida Blue reach last-minute agreement on new contract
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County man accused of luring child for sex A Charlotte County man has been arrested for allegedly sending sexually explicit text messages to a minor and luring her to have sex.
WASHINGTON (AP) Walz and Vance will meet in their first vice presidential debate Tim Walz and JD Vance will meet in what could be the last debate for both campaigns to argue their case before the election.
NCH, Florida Blue reach last-minute agreement on new contract With negotiations going down to the wire, Naples Comprehensive Health and Florida Blue agreed on a new three-year contract late in the day Sept. 30 that will keep almost 40,000 of the insurance carrier’s members in network with the health care system.
Three Oaks Firefighters pull intoxicated man from pond in Three Oaks The San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue responded to a scene where they pulled an intoxicated man from a pond in Three Oaks.
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 With a few hours to spare, the Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Florida Blue have reached an agreement after months of negotiations.
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.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County man accused of luring child for sex A Charlotte County man has been arrested for allegedly sending sexually explicit text messages to a minor and luring her to have sex.
WASHINGTON (AP) Walz and Vance will meet in their first vice presidential debate Tim Walz and JD Vance will meet in what could be the last debate for both campaigns to argue their case before the election.
NCH, Florida Blue reach last-minute agreement on new contract With negotiations going down to the wire, Naples Comprehensive Health and Florida Blue agreed on a new three-year contract late in the day Sept. 30 that will keep almost 40,000 of the insurance carrier’s members in network with the health care system.
Three Oaks Firefighters pull intoxicated man from pond in Three Oaks The San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue responded to a scene where they pulled an intoxicated man from a pond in Three Oaks.
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 With a few hours to spare, the Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Florida Blue have reached an agreement after months of negotiations.
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.
Everblades lose game three in Orlando The Florida Everblades out-shot the Orlando Solar Bears, 49-19 in game three but the Blades lost 5-2. The Everblades still lead the best of seven series, two games to one with game four on Thursday night in Orlando.
I-75 shutdown northbound at Bayshore Rd UPDATE 10:20PM – Only one lane of traffic is blocked on I-75 at mile marker 143 northbound. Florida Highway Patrol now say only the outside lane is closed just south of Bayshore Road all other lanes have reopened. LEE COUNTY, Fla. – I-75 northbound is shutdown due to an accident with injuries at the Bayshore […]
Dolphins schedule Week 1: Sunday, Sep. 13, at Washington, 1:00 PM Week 2: Sunday, Sep. 20, at Jacksonville, 4:05 PM Week 3: Sunday, Sep. 27, Buffalo, 4:25 PM Week 4: Sunday, Oct. 4, NY Jets, 9:30 AM (in London) Week 5: BYE Week 6: Sunday, Oct. 18, at Tennessee, 1:00 PM Week 7: Sunday, Oct. 25, Houston, […]
NFL schedule for Buccaneers Sept. 13: vs. Tennessee Titans, 4:25 p.m. Sept. 20: at New Orleans Saints, 1 p.m. Sept. 27: at Houston Texans, 1 p.m Oct. 4: vs. Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. Oct. 11: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m. Oct. 18: BYE Oct. 25: at Washington Redskins, 1 p.m. Nov. 1: at Atlanta Falcons, 1 p.m. Nov. 8: […]
20-year-old Cape man suffers brain injury after another driver runs stop sign CAPE CORAL, Fla.- A 20-year-old man has a long road to recovery after suffering a stroke and severe brain injuries from being hit by a car. Police tell WINK News the man who hit Brendan Younk ran a stop sign. Younk’s family now wants to know why the driver isn’t facing charges. WINK News spoke with […]
Homes for Heroes helps every day heroes save when buying a home LEE COUNTY, Fla.- The Homes for Heroes organization is helping heroes save money when buying a home. Only WINK News talked to a Lee County Sheriff’s deputy who just bought his first home with help from the program. “It’s comforting to know I have a place to call my own,” said Deputy Sheriff Nolan Connell. […]
NPD officer out of hospital after morning crash NAPLES, Fla. – A police officer is out of the hospital after getting hit Tuesday morning by a suspected drunk driver. The officer was in the middle of a traffic stop when he got hit. Firefighters, paramedics and troopers responded to the three car crash on Goodlette-Frank Road around 2 a.m. Troopers say 27-year-old Blake […]
SAO rules Lehigh Acres stabbing as justifiable homicide LEHIGH ACRES, Fla.- A woman who killed her husband was acting in self-defense. The State Attorney’s Office (SAO) says Anita Borcher was justified when she stabbed her husband Gary Helms back in February. Borcher is sharing her story and a message for other women in abusive relationships only to WINK News. She says the past […]