Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victimNB lanes of US 41 at Olympia Ave closed due to traffic investigation
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
NB lanes of US 41 at Olympia Ave closed due to traffic investigation According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, the northbound lane of US 41 at Olympia Avenue and Marion Avenue is closed due to a traffic crash investigation.
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.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
NB lanes of US 41 at Olympia Ave closed due to traffic investigation According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, the northbound lane of US 41 at Olympia Avenue and Marion Avenue is closed due to a traffic crash investigation.
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.
CAPE CORAL Community fundraiser supports Cape Coral family of 8-year-old killed A community came together to raise money for a family whose 8-year-old daughter was killed in a hit-and-run involving a red pickup truck. Layla Aiken will killed Monday while she waited for the school bus during dark morning hours in Cape Coral. She was a student at Trafalgar Elementary School. Friends, family and neighbors came […]
NORTH PORT Known sexual offender accused of touching girls at a pool sought on new charges Police are searching for a known sexual offender out of jail on bond in North Port Wednesday afternoon. Timothy Rice, 41, was arrested at the Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park pool in Englewood Friday after a parent said he squeezed her daughter’s butt and asked for a kiss. Rice has since bonded out of […]
CAPE CORAL Army Corps takes public input on Lake Okeechobee releases Marvin Postema is far from the only one angry with the Army Corps of Engineers after dealing with the nasty and smelly algae that ended up in his Cape Coral canal last summer. ”Didn’t hardly want to come out on even the lanai because it smelled so bad,” Postema said. Bill Steinke, a local realtor, […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers bar back in spotlight after nearby brawl Fists and bodies go flying in a brutal brawl. One woman is seen being stomped in video captured of the fight. Fort Myers police say it all stemmed from Fly Lounge, a place on thin ice with FMPD. On Thursday, Fort Myers Police Department responded to a brawl that happened at a 7-Eleven on Colonial […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral neighbors worried about drone recording children in neighborhood Neighbors in Cape Coral are buzzing about who could be watching them from the sky. They say a mysterious drone is flying around their homes off Gleason Parkway and Skyline Boulevard in Cape Coral. And they’re worried about who’s on the other end of the controls. “I don’t know if he’s a pedophile,” Bo Hulse […]
FORT MYERS FMPD seeks identities of alleged Robert E. Lee statue vandals The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two men who they say were involved with damaging the bust of General Robert E. Lee in downtown Fort Myers. The bust of Lee was found lying face down, torn from its plinth at the intersection of First Street and Bay Street on March […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County sheriff arrests two for theft of more than $20K A woman’s goodwill was taken advantage of by a couple of drifters. She lost thousands of dollars in jewelry to a homeless man and woman she let stay in her home. Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested David Lee Harmon, 55, and Samantha Labbe, 28 on drug charges and grand theft charges among others after they […]
CAPE CORAL Two kids arrested for attempted break-in in Cape Coral At least six kids were witnessed attempting to break into a neighbor’s house in Lee County. Two of the young suspects were arrested by police for their actions. Police were able to identify one of the suspects, who left homework with their name written on it in a backpack left at the scene. On Thursday, […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County school board plans to approve teacher salary increase Teachers in Lee County turned out to demand more money. And it worked — almost. Teachers told WINK News they are struggling to support their families. Some are even living with roommates to get by and still digging up dollars to pay for school supplies on their own, but they said a decision made by […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Clumps of red, slimy drift algae lining Fort Myers Beach Giant clumps of red, slimy gunk piling up on Fort Myers Beach, just in time for Spring Break. Some people who flew hundreds of miles to relax on the beach are staying away. “We haven’t been down to the beach too much,” said Rick Wagner, a Fort Myers Beach resident. “Just came down to see […]