FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailersDriver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
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 FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
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.
WINK NEWS Casey Askar sues Byron Donalds for defamation during Republican primary A controversial campaign text message is at the center of a lawsuit. The text claimed Republican Byron Donalds, who won the race for Florida House District 19, had dropped out of the race for U.S. Congress. The text went out two hours after the polls opened for the primaries this year. At the time, Donalds […]
FORT MYERS Where’s DeSantis? Gov silent as state’s COVID-19 cases rise Florida is in the midst of another spike in COVID-19, with 4,600 positive cases reported Monday by the state. That number was over 10,000 on Sunday, the highest in Florida since July. Only one state in the country isn’t experiencing a rise in cases, and Sunday night, U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams issued a warning: “Our […]
WINK NEWS Man offers up boat after another loses his during storm A liveaboard boat owner in Southwest Florida is being offered a new home from someone in the community after his repeatedly slammed into Matlacha Bridge during Tropical Storm Eta. Dick Clark admits he’s not the strong, young man he used to be. “I went through a few surgeries that were tough on me, so I’m […]
MATLACHA Volunteers help to get boat sailing after it crashes into Matlacha Bridge Work was underway Thursday to remove a sailboat that crashed into the Matlacha Bridge. In the blink of an eye, Christian Mancon’s home slipped away Wednesday during effects brought on by Tropical Storm Eta. The real work started 24 hours later when people worked to make the boat sailable again. The boat’s motor was working […]
SANIBEL Vice President Pence set to vacation on Sanibel, a 30-year tradition Vice President Mike Pence was set to begin visit Sanibel Island for vacation. One of his typical stops is The Sanibel Grill. He’s visited the island for decades, even before he got to the White House. UPDATE: It was confirmed Tuesday Pence’s Sanibel vacation was canceled. Traffic impacts would have been expected during the vice […]
WINK NEWS Outgoing Rep. Francis Rooney aims to focus on Latin American affairs Out with the old, in with the new. Byron Donalds is moving to Washington after winning Francis Rooney’s US House District 19 seat. In an exclusive WINK News interview, Rep. Rooney said, “I’ve known Byron for some time. I have a great deal of respect for him. I think he will do a good job […]
WINK NEWS Trump makes permanent footprint in Florida, gains further support in 2020 No matter the outcome of the presidential election, President Donald Trump made a permanent footprint on Florida. He got at least 1 million more popular votes in Florida than he did in 2016. We looked at whether Trump’s influence on the Sunshine State is here to stay Thursday, and it’s a strong outlook, beginning with […]
WINK NEWS Do you trust national polls? What do they get wrong about Trump voters? We spoke to people in Southwest Florida about whether they trust the polls, as the presidential election remained undecided Wednesday afternoon. People also shared their opinions for how they feel Trump supporters are viewed. “I think they underestimate the appeal of Trump and what he’s doing,” Jim Kurtz said. “A lot of people aren’t answering […]
WINK NEWS Florida can once again be the ultimate game changer in a presidential election Florida has the chance to turn the whole presidential race. There has already been a record-setting surge in early voting. Going into the final weekend to vote early, nearly 55% of Florida voters have already cast their ballots. That’s more than 7.8 million people. The I-4 corridor is traditionally where presidential candidates live or die […]
WINK NEWS Presidential campaigns race to garner support, not worried about early polls With five days until the election, a new poll shows Democratic nominee Joe Biden has a five-point lead over President Donald Trump in Florida. A Monmouth University poll finds Biden leading among women by double digits. Both campaigns are moving full steam ahead regardless of early poll indications. We spoke to notable political party members […]