WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 5 Check out scores from the high school football field all across southwest Florida in week five.
Report traffic violations with CCSO’s ZOOM hotline The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the community to know about a resource they have to save lives. It’s called the ZOOM Traffic Hotline.
Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealed On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office interviewed at least one more mom who sent her daughter to a daycare now under investigation for child abuse.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers Businesses around Fort Myers Beach have been anxiously waiting to hear whether or not they’re in the clear. FEMA said that all trailers and shipping containers that can’t be easily moved had to be off the island by Nov. 18.
Bear tears up car in Collier County A WINK News viewer from Collier County sent video of the damage after a bear destroyed their Dodge Durango.
PORT CHARLOTTE 17-year-old accused of murder to be tried as an adult A 17-year-old accused of killing his mother has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.
Naples World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran is celebrating a huge milestone. Alfon Larson is celebrating his 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Home and garden show this weekend in downtown Fort Myers It’s time to spruce up your home with a taste of the outdoors. This weekend is the 28th annual home and garden show in downtown Fort Myers.
Collier man arrested on multiple counts of child porn possession and transmission According to the Collier County Sheriff’s office, a Collier man is facing over four counts of possession and transmission of child sex abuse material.
New procedure to help ease rib pain You don’t have to be a top athlete to know the pain of a broken rib. Millions of people have experienced breaking or fracturing a rib or even several ribs.
FORT MYERS Music walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers It’s the third Friday of the month, so that means it’s time for Music Walk!
FORT MYERS 2 women critically injured; active deputy presence on Montgomery Ave. in Tice A heavy police presence has been reported on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens first of eight SWFL locations Southwest Florida’s first of a planned eight Potbelly locations opened Sept. 20.
Pet for a Vet surpasses fundraiser goal, nearly $29k donated The Pet for a Vet fundraiser held by WINK News’ sister radio station, 96.9 WINKFM, easily surpassed its goal of $15,000.
Expert: Bank of America’s minimum wage increase is positive for SWFL banking industry Bank of America is raising its hourly minimum wage to $24 for full-time and part-time employees. This could be good news for the banking industry and customers in general, Florida Gulf Coast University Assistant Professor of Economics Krishna Regmi said.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 5 Check out scores from the high school football field all across southwest Florida in week five.
Report traffic violations with CCSO’s ZOOM hotline The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the community to know about a resource they have to save lives. It’s called the ZOOM Traffic Hotline.
Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealed On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office interviewed at least one more mom who sent her daughter to a daycare now under investigation for child abuse.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers Businesses around Fort Myers Beach have been anxiously waiting to hear whether or not they’re in the clear. FEMA said that all trailers and shipping containers that can’t be easily moved had to be off the island by Nov. 18.
Bear tears up car in Collier County A WINK News viewer from Collier County sent video of the damage after a bear destroyed their Dodge Durango.
PORT CHARLOTTE 17-year-old accused of murder to be tried as an adult A 17-year-old accused of killing his mother has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.
Naples World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran is celebrating a huge milestone. Alfon Larson is celebrating his 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Home and garden show this weekend in downtown Fort Myers It’s time to spruce up your home with a taste of the outdoors. This weekend is the 28th annual home and garden show in downtown Fort Myers.
Collier man arrested on multiple counts of child porn possession and transmission According to the Collier County Sheriff’s office, a Collier man is facing over four counts of possession and transmission of child sex abuse material.
New procedure to help ease rib pain You don’t have to be a top athlete to know the pain of a broken rib. Millions of people have experienced breaking or fracturing a rib or even several ribs.
FORT MYERS Music walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers It’s the third Friday of the month, so that means it’s time for Music Walk!
FORT MYERS 2 women critically injured; active deputy presence on Montgomery Ave. in Tice A heavy police presence has been reported on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens first of eight SWFL locations Southwest Florida’s first of a planned eight Potbelly locations opened Sept. 20.
Pet for a Vet surpasses fundraiser goal, nearly $29k donated The Pet for a Vet fundraiser held by WINK News’ sister radio station, 96.9 WINKFM, easily surpassed its goal of $15,000.
Expert: Bank of America’s minimum wage increase is positive for SWFL banking industry Bank of America is raising its hourly minimum wage to $24 for full-time and part-time employees. This could be good news for the banking industry and customers in general, Florida Gulf Coast University Assistant Professor of Economics Krishna Regmi said.
Call for Action helps veteran get disability money FORT MYERS, Fla.- Call for Action helped a local veteran get his disability money returned, after hackers redirected his money. On the first of every month, Frank Taylor’s disability compensation from the VA is directly deposited into his bank account. However, on Oct. 1 he never received the money. Call for Action discovered someone had […]
Hundreds participate in the 9th annual Iron Joe Turkey ride NAPLES, Fla. – Hundreds of cyclists gathered Sunday for the 9th annual Iron Joe Turkey ride. However, this year’s ride came with a very important message about safety. Organizers said the roads can be extremely dangerous, especially for cyclists. Less than a year ago, cyclist Stan Lipp said he was side-swiped by a truck on […]
Call for Action uncovers flaw in the VA system FORT MYERS, Fla. – A veteran in Southwest Florida had his account through the VA hacked twice in a matter of two months. Frank Taylor served in the Navy in Vietnam, but today sitting on his own couch talking to WINK News, he said he did not feel safe. Every month, Taylor has his disability […]
FBI warns rental property scams are on the rise LEE COUNTY, Fla. -The FBI said fraudulent advertisements for vacation and rental properties are costing people roughly $92.5 million each year. Valerie Henry and her family live in France. This summer, they booked a vacation to stay at a waterfront home in Cape Coral. Weeks before the vacation was planned, Henry realized the rental home […]
Traffic Alert: Prepare for delayed traffic Sunday morning FORT MYERS, Fla. – Expect partial closures Sunday morning as approximately 1,700 runners participate in the Fort Myers Marathon. The Lee County Sheriff’s office is warning the below list of roads will be delayed. There will be partial closures throughout the day. Drivers will be able to get through, but traffic will be delayed. • West […]
Veterans remember their time overseas during Aviation Day LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Aviation Day at Page Field Airport brings back memories for some veterans. “I was in school at Keesler Air Force Base learning to be a radar mechanic,” said Gerald Holmes. Holmes, who goes by Jerry, served in the Korean War but lives in Cape Coral now. Saturday’s event brought back memories […]
Sophisticated scam demands money or they will cut your power LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Scammers are targeting people in Southwest Florida, but this time they have more information than you would believe. For three years Michele Bell has poured her heart and soul into Happy Tails, a dog grooming business. She’s successful because she knows how to manage her business and money, but recently, she was […]
Keeping aging loved ones safe from scammers FORT MYERS, Fla. – A WINK News Call for Action alert that affects many families of aging parents. We take a look at when an adult’s children should start asking questions and taking over the finances. Honora Precourt says she doesn’t understand how her well-educated father got mixed-up with scam artists. “I discovered it in […]
Dealership pays $2900 after WINK News Investigation ARCADIA, Fla. – A woman reached out to WINK News for help after a local car dealership did not deliver on what she paid for. We stepped in to help get a refund for a woman, who paid for a warranty she found out, she never had. Our investigation put Arcadia Chevrolet Buick in the […]