Death investigation underway at Naples house partyBeautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon
NAPLES Death investigation underway at Naples house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a house party in Naples.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
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.
NAPLES Death investigation underway at Naples house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a house party in Naples.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
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.
Cancer concerns heighten safety precautions at Lehigh Fire Department Lehigh Acres Fire Fighter has battled with fire many times and came out on top, now he hopes to do the same thing with his latest battle, and it doesn’t involve flames. Lehigh Acres Fire Chief, Robert Dilallo was 30 years old when doctors diagnosed him with cancer. “They basically said you know, this type […]
FORT MYERS Hope Scholarship helping bullied students find safe learning environments Bullying victims often suffer in silence, but now, a scholarship is helping students relocate to safer learning environments. The Hope Scholarship gives students the opportunity to transfer to private schools, and fundraising is open to the public. Seventh grader Mariah Pavichevich is one student benefiting from the scholarship, living a happier life at a school […]
FORT MYERS New DOH grant funds AEDs & “Stop the Bleed” kits in Lee County Lee County is using a new $90,000 grant from the State Department of Health to purchase more medical supplies including automated external defibrillators or AEDs. Emergency responder Paul Rapp says as the county continues to grow, it is imperative they prepare for emergency situations. “The longer it takes for you to get an AED or […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Woman almost kidnapped at North Fort Myers gas station A woman was almost kidnapped at a North Fort Myers gas station after a stranger asked for a cigarette. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s report, a woman and her boyfriend were at the Circle K gas station on Bayline Drive. A man driving a U-Haul asked the woman for a cigarette, and when she […]
New clean-up tactic aims to keep algae from flowing into canals Residents in Cape Coral are still dealing with the blue-green algae that is plaguing canals. “The smell of the blue green algae would just take your breath away,” said Denise Clements, who lives on one of the canals affected by the toxic algae. Clements neighborhood is now one of the two test sites for a […]
FORT MYERS Rebuild Florida program helping those with Irma damage A new state resource to help those stuck with Hurricane Irma damage opened it’s doors in Fort Myers this week. The program, Rebuild Florida, was launched by the Department of Economic Opportunity, and connects those in need of repairs with federal assistance. The Mayor of Fort Myers welcomed the new Rebuild Florida center in downtown […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County project to reduce nitrogen levels in Powell Creek Lee County just took a big step towards reducing nitrogen levels in Powell Creek. Residents say nitrogen and phosphates leaking into the Caloosahatchee River is part of the larger water quality problem. Many say that after this summer’s red tide and blue-green algae, enough is enough. “We definitely do need a plan, because this thing […]
BONITA SPRINGS Construction worker arrested after breaking into woman’s apartment, kissing her A construction worker is behind bars after breaking into a woman’s home in the middle of the night Saturday. Despite living in a gated community with a gate guard and security cameras, Castaneda Gustavo Alvarenga was able to get into a woman’s apartment. The woman woke up to Alvarenga standing at her bedside, just inches […]
PINE ISLAND Harry Chapin opens mobile food pantry on Pine Island Those taking a hit from the water quality crisis are now headed home with some extra help thanks to the Harry Chapin emergency food bank that opened on Pine Island Friday. Many who make their living from the water are struggling amid red tide and blue-green algae, losing business during the already-slow summer months. “Bookings […]
PUNTA GORDA ISLES Punta Gorda homeowners meet with contractor over seawall repairs Homeowners in Punta Gorda Isles were left with damaged seawalls after Hurricane Irma and one year later, they are dealing with slow construction. Neighbors are sick of dealing with torn up backyards, broken pipe lines and damaged curbing. MORE: Work ramps up even more to repair Punta Gorda seawalls from Hurricane Irma damage The contractor, Duncan […]