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 Cape Coral man arrested for sex act with a minor A former Lee County Public Schools employee was arrested after a minor accused him of committing a sex act. On Friday, Cape Coral Police Department arrested Alfredo Escalera, 24, for committing a sex act on a victim 12 to 16 years old. According to the Cape PD press release, Escalera came to the police department […]
WINK NEWS Lake Okeechobee, for this time of year, is at its lowest level in 8 years People in Southwest Florida have their fingers crossed that blue-green algae doesn’t return to local canals. Low lake levels are positive for the area, but a scientist with Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation told WINK News there is a weather maker that might change that. Lake Okeechobee is at its lowest level in eight years, for this […]
PUNTA GORDA ‘School of Rock’ actor charged with stealing guitars The actor best known for portraying Jack Black’s guitar playing prodigy in the 2003 movie “School of Rock” was arrested for stealing several guitars and amplifiers, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph “Joey” Gaydos Jr., 27, has open theft and shoplifting cases in Sarasota, Venice and North Port, police and arrest records showed. At […]
WINK NEWS FDA warns robotic surgeries for cancer-related procedures not approved A surgery that is supposed to cut down on patient recovery time could be causing more pain in the long run. WINK News looked at why the U.S. Food & Drug Administration is warning the public about robotic surgery regarding cancer-related issues. Lora McCann has been breast cancer free for eight years now, but her […]
SANIBEL Iguanas and other exotic lizards a growing problem for Sanibel If you live on Sanibel, you’re bound to run into one of the giant iguanas that live on the island. But don’t worry, the city is paying one man to catch these lizards, and they’re renewing his contract. Experts say iguanas can carry diseases and eat native vegetation. On rare occasion, their sharp nails have […]
CBS NEWS Horrified mom discovers suicide instructions in video on YouTube and YouTube Kids Warning: This article features disturbing content and mentions of suicide. Video promoting self-harm tips — spliced between clips of a popular video game — has surfaced at least twice on YouTube and YouTube Kids since July, according to a pediatrician and mom who discovered the video. The suicide instructions are sandwiched between clips from the […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Lake O releases now could benefit Southwest Florida’s coast Could lake releases flowing into local waters benefit places like Fort Myers Beach? A lot more water is being released from Lake Okeechobee and heading toward Southwest Florida beginning Saturday. Scientist Dr. Richard Bartleson with Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation said water the state’s army corps of engineers will be releasing over the next 21 days could […]
NAPLES New study shows SWFL more needs to be done on climate change A majority of people in Southwest Florida don’t think enough is being done to stop climate change, according to a new study by The Conservancy of Southwest Florida. “One of the biggest impacts of climate change is increased storminess, increased extreme weather events and certainly Hurricane Irma was one of those,” said The Conservancy of […]
ESTERO Ambitious developer encounters pushback from local residents An ambitious developer faces push back from nearby neighbors as a series of projects will bring more traffic to an already busy area. Neighbors are angry as they fight the project in an effort to keep their community quiet. Bill Savage lives in a neighborhood off Corkscrew Road near I-75 in Estero. Savage and others […]
DUNBAR Dunbar sludge cleanup nears completion CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the total budget estimate as the cost over budget. Sludge has been buried in Dunbar land for decades, but now it is just weeks from being completely removed. It is welcoming news for residents living near the former Dunbar dumping site. The city dumped lime residue […]