Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 1 dead, car engulfed in flamesPlenty of sunshine and less humid air for your Saturday plans
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 1 dead, car engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
southwest florida Plenty of sunshine and less humid air for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority says this weekend is kicking off with some beautiful, less humid weather, perfect for any outdoor plans you may have!
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.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 1 dead, car engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
southwest florida Plenty of sunshine and less humid air for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority says this weekend is kicking off with some beautiful, less humid weather, perfect for any outdoor plans you may have!
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.
GROVE CITY Suspect wanted in Grove City stabbing, fled on bicycle Law enforcement is investigating what led to a stabbing at a home. Neighbors think it was related to drugs. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office are searching for suspect Francis Wayne Smallwood Jr., 40, who deputies believe stabbed a victim at a home in Grove City Monday morning. According to the CCSO press release, deputies responded to […]
CAPE CORAL Bodycam recording shows Cape officer fight with street racing suspects Back in May three suspects were arrested for street racing and then fighting with an officer trying to detain them. Police body camera footage shared exclusively with WINK News Friday shows the encounter between a Cape Coral police officer and suspects Melvin Davila, Raymond Bogert and Suegem Inoa. The officer initially saw the suspects racing […]
LEE COUNTY Family loses dog and embedded microchip fails to help them locate it A family is devastated after not being able to locate one of their dogs after he ran off during a quick 10 minute period of being outside. According to the owners they have a tracking microchip installed in him, but it appears to have not been compatible with a veterinarian’s scanner when a couple brought […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh road rage crash leaves 10-year-old passenger fearing for his life A 10-year-old scared for his life after he told investigators a woman repeatedly rammed into his mother’s car while he was in the backseat, on Tuesday. The road rage attack happened along Gunnery Rd. and Lee Blvd. in Lehigh Acres. After the repeated collisions, the woman exited her vehicle and started kicking the windows of […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Doctor: Healthy people shouldn’t worry about flesh-eating bacteria in water There are a lot of creatures that could give some nightmares in oceans like the Gulf. And a movie like the film “Jaws” scared people for generations. But the thing scaring people this summer is flesh-eating bacteria. More people are reporting getting the disease, and it’s scaring some people away from the shore. Doctors say […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Army corps of engineers admits toxic algae released from Lake O The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District admits it knew about toxic algae found in Lake Okeechobee releases Friday. “Our water shouldn’t be polluted,” Lyn Sisti-Sommer said. “The fish shouldn’t be killed, but our basic health should not be in danger.” WATCH the video above for the fully story by WINK News Reporter Gina […]
LEE COUNTY New mosquito spray prevents disease, introduced in Lee County There is a new way to fight biting, blood-thirsty bugs in Lee County. It’s meant to protect public health, but it could come at a noisy price. Lee County Mosquito Control District is unveiling new technology to battle mosquitoes, a machine that releases a spray to kill mosquito larva, preventing them from being a nuisance […]
CAPE CORAL Serial number is key to tracking stolen Cape Coral firearms A common crime plaguing Cape Coral – police said firearms are disappearing from cars at an alarming rate. ”It’s surprising that it’s happening in this area,” Bob Kovach said, “because there’s just not that many people and most of us know each other.” But what happened to Kovach’s neighborhood is a crime that Cape Coral […]
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SWFL Crime Stoppers seeks suspect in connection to vehicle thefts A suspect broke a window at a car sales business, snatched all of the keys inside, then took off with two vehicles. Valerie Aliaga said she is still in disbelief watching an intruder walk through her North Fort Myers car dealership, Paparazzi Motors, and steal from her family’s business. ”You know, I work hard for […]
LEE COUNTY Alva man leaves his horse severely malnourished, deputies say An Alva man faces animal cruelty charges after Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies found his Paint Mare severely malnourished with several wounds on Wednesday. The suspect, Jose Antonio Gamez Azcanio, 71, faces violations of Torment/Deprive/Mutilate/Kill an Animal and Permit Livestock to Run at Large or Stray. LCSO responded to concerns of a malnourished horse nearby […]