SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
CLEWISTON Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, an active shooter was present at the Walmart in Clewiston Friday night.
WINK Investigates: Everything we know so far about Beattie Development A southwest Florida developer has now surrendered his six different contracting licenses, which include general contracting, plumbing and roofing. Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development cannot build homes anymore. It’s not a permanent situation, but part of a settlement agreement with the state says he’d need to pay $300,000 before he could get a new […]
Florida Attorney General speaks out following lawsuit against FEMA Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has spoken out following the filing of a lawsuit alleging that a FEMA supervisor directed aid workers to avoid going to homes in Lake Placid that had yard signs supporting Trump.
FORT MYERS BEACH How to increase odds of getting your hurricane insurance claim paid When Hurricane Helene hit Southwest Florida in September followed by Milton, many people’s lives were affected.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda pilots speak out on Allegiant Air strike Allegiant Air pilots said they want a new contract, one that’s amendable, fair and, in their words, what they should be paid.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach couple sues insurance over Hurricane Ian claim In the last two months, southwest Florida experienced a hurricane double punch with Helene and Milton, but for many people out there, it’s still all about Hurricane Ian from 2022.
CAPE CORAL Couple struggling after hurricanes receives $10K from Cape Coral High students A couple who lost everything to Hurricane Milton has received a blessing in more ways than one.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
Mistrial declared in case of former Hendry County deputy A mistrial has been called in the trial of Tyler Williams, a former Hendry County deputy. The court declared the mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on either count in the indictment. Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a handcuffed man unconscious. […]
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
CLEWISTON Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, an active shooter was present at the Walmart in Clewiston Friday night.
WINK Investigates: Everything we know so far about Beattie Development A southwest Florida developer has now surrendered his six different contracting licenses, which include general contracting, plumbing and roofing. Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development cannot build homes anymore. It’s not a permanent situation, but part of a settlement agreement with the state says he’d need to pay $300,000 before he could get a new […]
Florida Attorney General speaks out following lawsuit against FEMA Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has spoken out following the filing of a lawsuit alleging that a FEMA supervisor directed aid workers to avoid going to homes in Lake Placid that had yard signs supporting Trump.
FORT MYERS BEACH How to increase odds of getting your hurricane insurance claim paid When Hurricane Helene hit Southwest Florida in September followed by Milton, many people’s lives were affected.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda pilots speak out on Allegiant Air strike Allegiant Air pilots said they want a new contract, one that’s amendable, fair and, in their words, what they should be paid.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach couple sues insurance over Hurricane Ian claim In the last two months, southwest Florida experienced a hurricane double punch with Helene and Milton, but for many people out there, it’s still all about Hurricane Ian from 2022.
CAPE CORAL Couple struggling after hurricanes receives $10K from Cape Coral High students A couple who lost everything to Hurricane Milton has received a blessing in more ways than one.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
Mistrial declared in case of former Hendry County deputy A mistrial has been called in the trial of Tyler Williams, a former Hendry County deputy. The court declared the mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on either count in the indictment. Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a handcuffed man unconscious. […]
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
FORT MYERS BEACH Powerboat race organizers working to finalize event on Fort Myers Beach An event that has already battled obstacles before it has even begun is facing more rough waters. Some people have raised concerns surrounding the bathroom situation at a boat race, forcing organizers to hold off on final plans for the water spectacle in Lee County. With only a month to go, organizers for the Roar […]
HENDRY COUNTY Some believe death of transgender woman was targeted attack The body of a woman was found burned in a vehicle in Clewiston on Wednesday morning, according to Hendry County Investigators. She has been identified as Bee Love Slater, 23, of Pahokee, Florida. Her name given at birth was Bolman Slater, VI. Although detectives are still investigating what the motives may be, Love’s best friend […]
CAPE CORAL Cape convenience store, gas station to be demolished for shopping center Soon a convenience store and gas station in Cape Coral will get demolished to make room for a shopping center. Clara Fetty wants to know why the convenience store and gas station she comes to every week, which is on Pine Island Rd and Del Prado Blvd, needs to become another hub for retail in […]
WINK NEWS NOAA says sea life habitats impacted by Hurricane Dorian Not only has Hurricane Dorian caused destruction to the homes of people and continues to threaten areas along our state, the catastrophic storm also threatens marine life habitats. NOAA says coral reefs, sea turtles and other sea creatures will have taken a big hit in the aftermath of Dorian, making it harder for creatures like […]
FORT MYERS Harry Chapin Food Bank taking donations for Dorian relief on east coast Southwest Florida is working to send supplies to the east coast of the state. Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida loaded emergency kits to send across the state Monday, and the local nonprofit is on standby to do more. The food bank is looking for resources and supplies from people in Southwest Florida to […]
SWFL Hurricane Dorian: Goods flying off shelves as stores restock It’s time to stock up for more water and other hurricane supplies, as businesses in Southwest Florida have restocked. People are still playing it safe by getting what they need for potential effects from Hurricane Dorian. And things are going quickly off shelves. Many store personnel told us items were flying off shelves from the […]
LEE COUNTY Fire district warns about dangers of storing gasoline After filling up gas cans, it’s important to store them safely. A family in Southwest Florida had to evacuate their home after they stored gas too close to a water heater and sparked a fire. South Trail Fire & Rescue District in Lee County warns about the dangers of storing gasoline inappropriately at home ahead […]
BONITA SPRINGS Hurricane Dorian sparks new fears of flooding in Bonita Springs Right now, Hurricane Dorian is sparking new fears of flooding. Neighbors remember how devastating it was nearly two years ago during Hurricane Irma. People who live in Bonita Springs told WINK News they are nervous about high water damaging their home again. Neighbors said a nearby river is already high. Homeowners who live off Dean […]
LEHIGH ACRES Man threatens Lehigh Acres mom with a knife in front of her kids A kind deed could have turned deadly in the parking lot of a Lehigh Acres Walgreens after a dangerous hitchhiker threatened a mother and her children with a knife. But, her quick thinking may have saved their lives. Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputies said a woman was strapping her kids in the car when the […]
ST. JAMES CITY St. James City neighbors upset about abandoned, rotting boats Many neighbors are upset rotting boats are still empty near Saint James City on Pine Island. And fishermen are worried someone is going to get hurt with them there. People who live here and love their waterway have passed the sinking boats for months, and they’re wondering why they have been allowed to decay in […]