Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flamesMotorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars 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.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
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.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars 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.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
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.
LEE COUNTY FGCU resort and hospitality program change terminates faculty jobs Big changes are coming to a program that boosts our local economy. FGCU wants to improve its resort and hospitality program. While the university says it’s not eliminating it, some people will be without a job. FGCU announced it will be integrating the hospitality program with the business college. But many former students said terminating […]
SANIBEL ISLAND FEMA grants 3 Lee County cities $5M in hurricane reimbursements Hurricane season is here, but cities are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Irma from 2017. Cities in Lee County are set to receive millions of dollars to help with damage they are still recovering from. FEMA announced it will give cities of Sanibel, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers $5 million each to reimburse […]
CAPE CORAL Cape police says teen crime rising but average for summer School is out, and Cape Coral Police Department says teen crime is on the rise but within in the norm for this time of year. We have seen several car break-ins, including two cases where law enforcement guns have been stolen. Just this week, a family says teens shot pellets through their truck, narrowly missing […]
CAPE CORAL Police search for man accused of flashing unsuspecting victims A flasher on the run! For the second time in less than a week, Cape Coral Police Department received calls about a man exposing himself along Del Prado Blvd. and police think it may be the same guy. Both incidents happened in a busy part of Cape Coral where family businesses line the roadway. ”If […]
CAPE CORAL Neighbors are in disgust after police rescue dog in abhorrent conditions A Cape Coral dog was found malnourished and mutilated. Police went up to the home along SW 22nd Ln. and saw a dog that looked sick and noticed someone cut off its private parts. The back door was open and they went inside where feces and urine were all over the home. Two other dogs […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Environmental groups sue Army Corps to stop toxic algae destruction A green-goopy nightmare Tom Podgorny fears could only get worse after seeing algae off his dock in North Fort Myers return last month. “Not only does that concern me as a homeowner and as a single parent of two kids,” Podgorny said, “I think that’s an economic disaster.” To stop toxic algae from causing more […]
CAPE CORAL Family says teens fired pellets into truck with driver inside A Cape Coral family said teenagers fired a pellet gun into their car window with someone in the driver’s seat. The incident happened along Santa Barbara and Gleason Parkway just south of Veterans Parkway in Cape. It left the family with more than a few bills, and they said it’s time the crime problem stopped. […]
PUNTA RASSA Real estate company and nonprofit install artificial reefs in SWFL A real estate company teamed up with nonprofit Ocean Habitats to put in an artificial reef near the Port Sanibel Marina in Punta Rassa. Experts say we need these projects more than ever after red tide devastated habitats in the Gulf last year. Watch the video above for the full story above by WINK News […]
WINK NEWS SAT results leaked, national testing security further scrutinized Another scandal puts a black eye on the college admissions process. We learned a biology SAT test was leaked before students took the exam. This is leading some to believe these standardized tests aren’t reliable when it comes to colleges. Experts who say there is a lot of money to be made for advanced access […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Rate of hit-and-run crashes aren’t decreasing, FHP says A deadly problem that is not getting better. Every night, we tell you about another hit-and-run and the search for a driver. A mother in Cape Coral said she and her family are lucky to be alive after someone slammed into their vehicle, then fled the scene. On Wednesday afternoon, three men stole a Jeep […]