WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfightingDeath investigation underway at Naples house party
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
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.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
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.
CAPE CORAL Lee County residents face algae cleanup delays Lee County was scheduled to restart algae cleanup efforts Monday but their contractor, AECOM wasn’t able to get their equipment ready in time. The crews cleaned out 15 canals before Lee County suspended the effort after state grant money ran out. The County still plans to clean the canals, just without state money, and they […]
Algae cleanup resumes after delay due to money shortage A money shortage put a brief stop to algae clean up in Southwest Florida, but as of today those cleanups are starting again. “It’s definitely worth the clean up because we right now are’nt able to go outside,” said Peter Formica. Formica lives on a canal filled with toxic blue-green algae that the city cleaned, […]
Punta Gorda Isles residents speak out against contractors repairing seawall Earlier this week we spoke with residents of Punta Gorda Isles who say they aren’t happy with the destruction being caused by contractors repairing their seawalls. MORE: https://winknews.com/2018/09/11/residents-of-punta-gorda-isles-not-happy-with-seawall-contractors/ The city told neighbors in the area that docks were their responsibility, but the residents say, the contractors used their docks to stack supplies without any permission. The […]
BUCKINGHAM Crews work to stop mosquitoes after Gordon leaves behind standing water Tropical Storm Gordon left behind enough standing water to give mosquitoes a fertile breeding ground, according to Lee County Mosquito Control. “They’re just swarming all over, I mean there’s just an abundance supply of mosquitoes,” said Fort Myers resident Holy Santani. Fighting to stop mosquito populations from growing, Lee County crews are trying to stay […]
FORT MYERS Increased rain form Gordon could have an impact on algae A welcome relief or a sign of worse things to come? Rain continues to fall thanks to tropical storm gordon and it has many people wondering how it will affect our water quality crisis? Blue-green algae keeps Lyn Sisti-Sommer inside lately. The green gunk has been so bad on her canal in North Fort Myers, […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Fewer visitors hit the beach on holiday weekend as red tide lingers On Fort Myers Beach Saturday, visitors were enjoying the sun and sand, but businesses and marine life are still taking a big hit from red tide. Rylee Schimmel was visiting the beach Saturday, “Today we are very lucky, it’s a lot better. It’s still here a little bit but there’s a lot more people in the […]
Cape Coral’s streetscape project causing frustration for local businesses A construction project in Cape Coral is causing frustrations for people who work and live in the area. Rizolyn Hernandez, who works near the project, says the construction causes some of the business to lose potential customers. “It’s like how do I get here, all the roads are blocked off, it makes some people be […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Army Corps increase water releases from Lake O The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers increased water releases from Lake Okeechobee starting Friday. Since we are in hurricane season, the Army Corps say they want to make sure the lake levels stay low. They will adjust the amount of water let out of the lake at a 14-day average of 2,000 cubic feet per second […]
FORT MYERS BEACH History buffs call for restoration of SWFL arches Southwest Florida history buffs want the arches on Fort Myers Beach rebuilt. Crews removed them decades ago, but residents say the landmark is an important part of the history of Southwest Florida. WINK News reporter Gina Tomlinson spoke with residents advocating for the restoration. Watch the full segment above.
CAPTIVA Red tide showing improvements in North Captiva, Collier County Only a week after thousands of dead fish were lining the shorelines of Sanibel and Captiva Red tide, things appear to be looking better. Captiva’s Jensen’s Twin Palms manager Justin Harris says it’s been tough for businesses and hotels on Sanibel and Captiva lately with the amount of dead fish lining shorelines during the worst […]