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.
CAPE CORAL Neighbors in Cape Coral happy speeding complaints going to council Neighbors in Cape Coral will soon have the power to put drivers on speeding notice. It comes as a relief to those who live along a stretch of road, where they say speeders are especially prevalent. The City of Cape Coral announced the public will be able to make complaints to the city that will […]
FORT MYERS Grandmother says Fort Myers roadway dangerous for crossing A grandmother said she is forced to play a dangerous game when she walks her grandchildren to school. She said it’s a matter of time before someone gets hit on their way to or home from school. There is no stop light or crosswalk along a stretch of Palm Beach Boulevard in Fort Myers. Elizabeth […]
CAPE CORAL Cars park in the middle of sidewalks in Cape Coral neighborhood It is not a parking spot. But cars are still parking in the middle of sidewalks in one Cape Coral neighborhood. Now, people who live nearby said it is a safety hazard forcing people to walk in the street or on someone’s yard. By using the sidewalks, some cars in Cape Coral make it impossible […]
LEE COUNTY Family files lawsuit against Lee school board, EMS, coach, after son dies The family of a high school football player who died after collapsing on the field during on-campus practice, said the coach told him he would be off the team if he stopped his drills to get water, the day he went into a coma. It is a tragic lesson from Zachary Polsenberg’s death. Zachary, 16 […]
WINK NEWS Parents using Uber to get kids to school against company policy Some parents are turning to Uber to get their kids to school on time. But it’s against the rideshare company’s policy to give a ride to anyone under 18 years old. On an annual basis, Uber drivers say parents keeping ignoring that, however. The roads in Southwest Florida can be frustrating for parents trying to […]
CAPE CORAL FWC addresses the coyotes in Cape Coral at public meeting Coyotes pose threats to the public, but they are also part of natural wildlife in Southwest Florida. Hank Appleton still remembers the day he lost one of his three cats, Jack, when a coyote tore through his lanai screen in Cape Coral. “I don’t know if he decided to fight for everyone else or got […]
SANIBEL ISLAND Dark murky water creeps closer to the Sanibel Island shoreline Sanibel Island is JR Aston’s favorite spot to go. He said for two big reasons. “I like clean water,” said Aston while laughing, “and big fish.” But, the water off the causeway is not looking its cleanest right now. In a WINK News drone video, the aerial photo shows a sizeable murky area. Scientists said […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral approves land rezoning for ‘Four Corners’ project Cape Coral City Council approved the rezoning of three plots of land for the “Four Corners” project at Cape Coral City Hall Monday, but the council also voted to delay the decision for land at the southwest corner. The project site is off of the intersection of Agualinda Boulevard and Beach Parkway. The approved section […]
CAPE CORAL Video captures horrifying attack on a woman and her pet by two dogs Someone’s camera in Cape Coral caught two dogs attacking a woman and her dog Wednesday. Now, neighbors on a Cape Coral street are terrified for themselves after a dog attack caught on camera at Robert Wagner’s front door. ”They were snapping and growling and barking,” Robert said. “The woman had reached for the doorbell to […]
LEHIGH ACRES Flooding leaves some Lehigh Acres neighbors stuck in their homes Families in a Lehigh Acres neighborhood are stranded Wednesday night. They say their lives are at a standstill because of knee-high water on their street. Their driveways and yards are underwater. Belgrave looks more like a pond than a street. It is a sight one expects from a severe hurricane. “Every time it rains it’s […]