Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdownFatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
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 Suspect identified in shooting investigation at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, a suspect has been identified in the shooting investigation at a Walmart in Clewiston on 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. […]
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
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 Suspect identified in shooting investigation at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, a suspect has been identified in the shooting investigation at a Walmart in Clewiston on 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. […]
LEHIGH ACRES Fourth-grader saw teen use pepper spray at school dance We are learning how investigators tracked a 14-year-old student down in the days after pepper spray went off at a school dance. One student we spoke to said said he’ll never forget. We have the video showing the moment the spray went off at G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School in Lehigh Acres. “She put it […]
CAPE CORAL 8-year-old gives investigators the clues to his dad’s arrest A veteran was run down in front of an 8-year-old. On Wednesday night, we are learning that the child gave investigators the clues that ultimately led to his dad’s arrest. A new full booking report states Brian Ryerson talked to his friend about “a felony.” Then, Ryerson said he was afraid he would lose his […]
CAPE CORAL Simultaneous break-ins at owner’s computer liquidation stores Glass shattered and a door left in shambles. That is what Fernando Beltran found at his computer store after coming back from a family vacation. ”When I looked in, I basically ran out of air,” Beltran said. “I knew everything that was there for us to make a living was just gone.” Thousands of dollars […]
LEE COUNTY Metro Pkwy reopens after crews repair power lines Things are moving a little better along a busy Lee County road. All northbound lanes of Metro Parkway are back open after power lines fell on the road Friday. Crews finished fixing the power lines. Earlier, drivers were stuck in a mess trying to navigate around the roadblock. Lee County Deputies said a construction vehicle […]
FORT MYERS Lee County gas stations must install anti-skimmer devices by July 1 Punta Gorda, Cape Coral and now all of Lee County. Commissioners passed an ordinance Tuesday that requires all gas pumps to have a lock on the front to prevent crooks from stealing your information. People we spoke with said they are pleased for the extra protection at the pump. Using a credit or debit card […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral community members unhappy with city’s trip to China Neighbors say they had no idea an expensive trip that will send city leaders on a trip overseas was approved. The City of Cape Coral plans to spend about $17,000 to send city council members to China. There seems to be no record of the trip approval in any of the agenda details over the […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral City Council to discuss road improvements for pedestrians Adding sidewalks to the roads throughout Cape Coral would cost the city more than $2 billion. That’s just one option city leaders plan to talk about next week. Parents say these changes need to happen, or they are out. Cape Coral City Council plans to discuss possible road improvements at its meeting Monday “We’re going […]
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers woman’s dogs survive cane toad scare A neighbor’s dogs recently came into contact with a poisonous amphibian. Lindsey Lagasse of North Fort Myers was in for a scary shock when her pet dogs started showing signs that something wasn’t all right. Her pups had come in contact with a 4-pound cane toad. “One had a seizure,” Lagasse said. “The other one […]
LEHIGH ACRES Masked man attempted to carjack a Lehigh Acres woman A normal day quickly turned into a nightmare for one Lehigh Acres woman. While sitting in her car getting ready to leave for work, a masked man tries to carjack her on Laurelwood Drive. The woman’s husband says she was sitting in the driver’s seat when the man demanded she get out of her car. […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Green slime along the Caloosahatchee River concerns neighbors Not what you want to see in our waterways. Algae, which is floating down the Caloosahatchee River. The WINK News drone spotted some of it near the Edison Bridge in North Fort Myers Tuesday. Now, many neighbors fear a repeat of last year’s water crisis. ”Last year you couldn’t see two inches into the water,” […]