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.
FLORIDA FWC encourages killing of overpopulated invasive species If iguanas are becoming a nuisance on your property, you can now humanely kill them year-round without any permit required. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), homeowners can kill iguanas on their property without a permit. The FWC says the green iguana is not protected in Florida except by anti-cruelty law. Green iguanas […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) Florida gov signs bill ratcheting up fight against red tide Florida’s governor signed a bill Thursday directing the state to work with a private marine institute to study and combat the red tide blooms that have hurt the state’s vital tourism industry and killed such wildlife as manatees, fish and dolphins. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill at the Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, […]
LEE COUNTY Damages all over Lee County after storms The National Weather Service issued severe weather advisories for Lee County Friday. Neighbors in the area had to pick up debris from toppled trees to toppled trampolines during the aftermath. WATCH the video above for WINK News Team Coverage. The county was under a flood warning that ended at 6 p.m. Areas affected by the […]
LEHIGH ACRES Sex offender tries to lure Lehigh Acres kids with treats, deputies say A creepy encounter in Lehigh Acres has parents keeping their children close Wednesday night. A group of kids told Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies a man tried to lure them into his home and they identified him from the Florida sex offender registry. Jordan Swain told WINK News he is too old to be afraid […]
CAPE CORAL Child nearly drowns during a pool party in Cape Coral A heart-stopping moment as a child falls into a Cape Coral pool and nearly drowns. A report said 10 to 12 kids were running around a barbecue party. That is when the child fell into the pool. It all happened along the 3300 block of SW 2nd Lane near Burnt Store Rd on Sunday while […]
FORT MYERS Experts say public awareness is critical at water quality summit Experts gathered at a Florida water quality summit to speak about harmful blue-green algal blooms in our waterways regarding health hazards and other dangers the green muck poses in our area. Scientists who spoke at the Calusa Waterkeeper town hall said public awareness is the most critical aspect for Southwest Florida’s water quality issues Monday. […]
FORT MYERS Armed suspect accused of impersonating a deputy in Fort Myers Fort Myers Police Department seeks the public’s help to identify an armed suspect who is accused of impersonating a sheriff’s deputy in an attempt to enter a business Friday. According to the FMPD press release, a man dressed in a generic Florida-style, deputy sheriff uniform went to LA #1 Check Cashing Store on Palm Beach […]
PINE ISLAND NOAA teams up with SWFL fishermen to combat red tide Red tide devastated fish populations in the Gulf of Mexico last summer. These are the kind of dead fish nobody hoped for, especially fishermen. It’s a crisis the industry is still recovering from. A major agency is stepping in to help fishermen put the water quality crisis behind them and move forward. National Oceanic and […]
FORT MYERS Family reels in a handgun while magnet fishing off a pier A Father’s Day the Molloy family will never forget. After learning about a trendy way to treasure hunt, Don Molloy said his daughters wanted to try “magnet fishing” off a pier in Centennial Park. ”Pulled up a bunch of fishing knives, bottle caps,” Don said. But it is what Don’s daughter, Lucy, 10 years old, […]
HARLEM HEIGHTS Gun fire over a Snapchat deal keeps Harlem Heights families in fear Two men went to pickup a cell phone in a Lee County neighborhood last week – coordinated over Snapchat – when bullets started flying. One man was taken into custody yesterday. Edward Perkins lives along Clear Lake Loop in Harlem Heights, which is where the shooting took place. He faces charges for robbery and aggravated […]