Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclistFEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs
lehigh acres Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
Sheriff’s Office: Teen victim knew suspect in deadly Collier County shooting There is new information on the deadly shooting late Saturday of a teenage girl in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
FGCU FGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title FGCU volleyball looks to secure its fourth straight ASUN Tournament title this week and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
lehigh acres Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
Sheriff’s Office: Teen victim knew suspect in deadly Collier County shooting There is new information on the deadly shooting late Saturday of a teenage girl in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Inauguration ceremony for Lee Board of County Commissioners Lee County held an inauguration ceremony for a newly appointed county commissioner and two incumbents.
FGCU FGCU volleyball prepares to defend ASUN Tournament title FGCU volleyball looks to secure its fourth straight ASUN Tournament title this week and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
FORT MYERS SWFL pilots return after delivering supplies to Bahamas, plan to go back A group of Southwest Florida pilots just returned from a relief mission to the Bahamas. They say they are not done delivering help to the devastated islands. At the crack of dawn Thursday morning, Mark Steinberg took to the skies to bring relief into the Bahamas. Friday, he shared his experience. “Helicopters that were constantly […]
NAPLES Waiting to send supplies to victims in the Bahamas Right now, food and water are running low in the Mudd, which is a town in Great Abaco Island. That is why people in Southwest Florida are donating those supplies in large numbers. Organizations and businesses, who are eager to help, are waiting for the green light to fly over the Bahamas. That includes Venue […]
COCONUT GROVE Coconut Grove volunteers diligently work to aid Bahamas Dorian victims While the destruction from Hurricane Dorian is miles away, thousands of people in Florida call the Bahamas their second home. For days, Elvern Ross feared the absolute worst. She could not get through to anyone in the Bahamas. Now, she hears one horror story after another about Dorian’s strike on the Bahamas. Ross now spends […]
CAPE CORAL Court Docs: Lee County deputy under investigation for son’s death There is a dispute between a mother and father, who is also a local law enforcement officer, over who should get the rights to their son’s estate. New court documents confirm Sergio Perez, a Lee County Deputy is under investigation for the death of his son, Ramon Perez, in Cape Coral. According to court documents, […]
FORT MYERS Lee County schools opening while hurricane lingers controversial for parents Fear of high winds and other storm conditions from Hurricane Dorian are reasons why parents want to keep children in Lee County home from school Tuesday; however, the School District of Lee County announced school is in session tomorrow. We received calls from parents who are outraged their kids are scheduled to be in class […]
HENDRY COUNTY Shelters open doors to evacuees in Hendry County The shelters in Hendry County opened Sunday, but we have not seen any families come in yet seeking relief ahead of Hurricane Dorian’s approach. But one of the other three community shelters told us they started receiving calls from people days ago to see if they were going to open up as a shelter. The […]
SWFL Price gouging reported in SWFL ahead of Hurricane Dorian We are seeing some stores across Southwest Florida attempt to sell customers packs of water for almost $40. And people are wondering if this is a case of price gouging taking place. Thousands of complaints have been reported across the state. We looked into reports of price gouging from Lehigh Acres south to businesses in […]
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) Dorian strengthens into hurricane as Puerto Rico avoids direct hit Dorian strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday afternoon as it made its way through the Caribbean. Puerto Rico, which was put under a state of emergency Tuesday night, would be spared from a direct hit, CBS News weather producer David Parkinson reported. Dorian made landfall in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Parkinson reported. Rainfall amounts […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral set to select engineering firm for next UEP phase The next phase for the Utilities Extension Project in Cape Coral is set to move forward Monday. Cape Coral City Council is expected to approve the next phase for the UEP and begin negotiations with an engineer firm that will handle construction in the northeast portion of Cape Coral. Cape Coral Selection Advisory Committee interviewed […]
WINK NEWS SWFL law enforcement increases patrols for ‘Saturation Saturday’ A nationwide effort will go into full effect this weekend to ensure our roadways are free of drivers under the influence of alcohol and other substances. And this effort is going to be in full force along local streets as well. Florida Highway Patrol is among more than 14 law enforcement agencies in Southwest Florida […]