Local Rabbi and Israeli soldier speak on Iran missile attack“It was just a monster in disguise,” Port Charlotte couple cleans up after Helene
FORT MYERS Local Rabbi and Israeli soldier speak on Iran missile attack Israeli authorities said Iran launched dozens of missiles at the country.
PORT CHARLOTTE “It was just a monster in disguise,” Port Charlotte couple cleans up after Helene Wesley and Karen Wingate will never forget what they had for dinner September 27th.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IRS announces tax relief for those affected by Helene The IRS has just announced tax relief for people affected by Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS BEACH How the Fort Myers Beach community is handling Helene’s aftermath One storm hit Fort Myers Beach, but the damage is as different from block to block as the stories their homeowners tell
SOUTH FORT MYERS Submerged car in Fort Myers neighborhood has people worried A submerged car has neighbors worried that their pond will become polluted. One neighbor told WINK News that the vehicle has been in the pond since Hurricane Helene.
Collier County expands mosquito control district The Collier Mosquito Control District is expanding to different areas, and new tools are being used to keep the mosquito population under control as more standing water remains following Hurricane Helene.
CAPE CORAL Memorial benches being removed from Jaycee Park in Cape Coral After years of discussions, the City of Cape Coral will start to remove items from Jaycee Park as part of ongoing improvements.
ST. JAMES CITY How residents of St. James City are coping after Helene Once known for sunsets and dolphins, the tiny island community of St. James City is once again cleaning up after a hurricane.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County woman and dog rescued from home during Helene Amidst the rising waters of Hurricane Helene, a woman and her dog sought safety atop the kitchen counter inside their Charlotte County home.
NAPLES Flooding impacts residents in River Park community after Helene Southwest Florida is still feeling the impacts from Helene, and a Naples community got the brunt of the storm.
ESTERO SWFL 12-year-old swimmer earns statewide recognition Last season Kallen Garnier-Chan achieved a national ranked top three time in the 800 and 1000 meter freestyle.
NORTH PORT Family continues legal battle with Heritage Insurance A husband and wife will not quit the fight with their homeowner’s insurance.
CAPTIVA Captiva restaurant surrounded by sand after Helene A Captiva restaurant was left almost unrecognizable after Helene, with piles of sand reaching the doors and windows of the establishment.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County offers showers and laundry facilities post-Helene Charlotte County has opened a comfort station equipped with showers and laundry facilities to aid residents struggling with storm recovery.
Horseshoe Beach Gov. DeSantis sends rescue operations to North Carolina after Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference at Horseshoe Beach.
FORT MYERS Local Rabbi and Israeli soldier speak on Iran missile attack Israeli authorities said Iran launched dozens of missiles at the country.
PORT CHARLOTTE “It was just a monster in disguise,” Port Charlotte couple cleans up after Helene Wesley and Karen Wingate will never forget what they had for dinner September 27th.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IRS announces tax relief for those affected by Helene The IRS has just announced tax relief for people affected by Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS BEACH How the Fort Myers Beach community is handling Helene’s aftermath One storm hit Fort Myers Beach, but the damage is as different from block to block as the stories their homeowners tell
SOUTH FORT MYERS Submerged car in Fort Myers neighborhood has people worried A submerged car has neighbors worried that their pond will become polluted. One neighbor told WINK News that the vehicle has been in the pond since Hurricane Helene.
Collier County expands mosquito control district The Collier Mosquito Control District is expanding to different areas, and new tools are being used to keep the mosquito population under control as more standing water remains following Hurricane Helene.
CAPE CORAL Memorial benches being removed from Jaycee Park in Cape Coral After years of discussions, the City of Cape Coral will start to remove items from Jaycee Park as part of ongoing improvements.
ST. JAMES CITY How residents of St. James City are coping after Helene Once known for sunsets and dolphins, the tiny island community of St. James City is once again cleaning up after a hurricane.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County woman and dog rescued from home during Helene Amidst the rising waters of Hurricane Helene, a woman and her dog sought safety atop the kitchen counter inside their Charlotte County home.
NAPLES Flooding impacts residents in River Park community after Helene Southwest Florida is still feeling the impacts from Helene, and a Naples community got the brunt of the storm.
ESTERO SWFL 12-year-old swimmer earns statewide recognition Last season Kallen Garnier-Chan achieved a national ranked top three time in the 800 and 1000 meter freestyle.
NORTH PORT Family continues legal battle with Heritage Insurance A husband and wife will not quit the fight with their homeowner’s insurance.
CAPTIVA Captiva restaurant surrounded by sand after Helene A Captiva restaurant was left almost unrecognizable after Helene, with piles of sand reaching the doors and windows of the establishment.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County offers showers and laundry facilities post-Helene Charlotte County has opened a comfort station equipped with showers and laundry facilities to aid residents struggling with storm recovery.
Horseshoe Beach Gov. DeSantis sends rescue operations to North Carolina after Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference at Horseshoe Beach.
Dog bites Lee County 10-year-old LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A young boy was bitten by the neighbor’s dog. It happened Thursday night around 8 p.m. in the Pine Manor community. The boy’s mother Karissa Lockart says her 10-year-old son is now recovering from emergency surgery at HealthPark Medical Center. She says her son Isaiah had a deep bite in his jaw […]
Ohio man pleads not guilty to plotting military base attack COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – An Ohio man pleaded not guilty Friday to charges he traveled to Syria and trained alongside terrorists, then returned to the U.S. with plans to attack a military base in Texas or a prison. Abdirahman Sheik Mohamud, a U.S. citizen originally from Somalia, wanted to “kill three or four American soldiers […]
Fitness Friday: Switching up your workout Although your optimal balance of aerobic, strength, and flexibility training will vary depending on your goals, your training routine should consist of all three. The right balance of Intensity, Frequency, Duration, and Variety will optimize your exercise program and maximize your results. INTENSITY: Measured by the percentage of your maximum heart rate you reach […]
Country music’s finest coming to SWFL for 3 day festival PUNTA GORDA, Fla.- Some of country music’s biggest stars are coming to Southwest Florida for the 2015 Countrylife Music Festival. The event takes place at the Florida Tracks & Trails April 24- 26. Doors are scheduled to open at 12 p.m. for the concert grounds on Friday, April 24. Campers can arrive at 9 a.m. […]
“American Idol” finalist Dexter Roberts sings live in studio FORT MYERS, Fla.- “American Idol” finalist and up-and-coming country music star Dexter Roberts joins us live in the WINK News studio. He just released his CD and was in concert Thursday night at The Dixie Roadhouse. He’s back next weekend with some country legends for a three-day country music festival happening right here in Southwest […]
Jeb Bush backs confirmation of attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch CONCORD, N.H. (AP) – Likely presidential contender Jeb Bush said Thursday the Senate should confirm attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch despite objections from many of his fellow Republicans. The former Florida governor appeared Thursday night at a GOP “Politics and Pies” event on the eve of a gathering Friday that will bring together more than […]
Three former guards plead guilty to violating inmate’s rights PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) – Three former Florida Panhandle prison guards have pleaded guilty to violating an inmate’s civil rights. The U.S. Department of Justice reports that 35-year-old William Finch and 24-year-old Dalton Riley pleaded guilty Thursday, and 48-year-old Robert Miller pleaded guilty earlier this month. The three men admitted during their pleas to physically […]
Get ready to Rock the Dock FORT MYERS, Fla.- For the second annual year, the docks at the Marina at Edison Ford will be rocking out to music, fresh seafood and killer barbeque. Kicking off Friday at 4 p.m. the “Ben Allen Band” will take the stage from 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. The party continues into Saturday, when “The Good Bad […]
Investigation continues into police shooting that killed man MIAMI (AP) – The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating after a Miami-Dade police bike patrol officer fatally shot a 22-year-old man during a confrontation. The shooting occurred Wednesday night in northwest Miami-Dade County after three officers on bike patrol responded to a report of shots fired. Police identified the dead man as Tevon […]