Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh AcresWINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting
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 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.
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 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.
WINK NEWS Florida leaders oppose talks of US travel restrictions by Biden administration The Biden administration is worried a new variant of the coronavirus will spread, and there are talks of travel restrictions floating around. Florida leaders are worried, if travel is restricted due to these concerns, it could stop the progress of administering vaccines. Florida airports such as Southwest Florida International Airport are busy in part because […]
WINK NEWS Polls show many believe Trump remains leader of Republican Party Former President Donald Trump lost his reelection bid for the White House, and Democrats now control the majority in both chambers in Congress. Meanwhile, the Republican Party is seemingly split between Trump’s ideology and GOP orthodoxy. A large number of people in Southwest Florida hold firm in their belief the former president is the leader […]
WINK NEWS More vaccines heading to Florida as part of federal retail pharmacy program We learned Monday vaccines are heading to more Florida pharmacies this week. The federal program is sending those doses directly to certain big box stores. According to CDC website, companies will take part in the federal retail pharmacy program. Florida will be limited to three of the participating stores at least to start. It includes […]
WINK NEWS FGCU female students believe Xs carved on vehicles were meant to target women An X was keyed into a college student’s car off campus, and she wants to know why. She’s not alone. Women at FGCU are worried they’re being targeted and say FGCU’s University Police Department is not taking their safety seriously after they found their cars vandalized off campus. Sophia Costa got out of class Tuesday […]
FORT MYERS DNA evidence connects suspect with two 2020 Fort Myers crimes Investigators say DNA connects the dots between a sexual assault on an elderly woman and an attempt on a young girl that happened hours apart. Fort Myers Police Department named Kevin Agenord, 25, as the suspect of a home invasion and sexual assault the day the attacks took place in Fort Myers in May 2020. […]
WINK NEWS Holocaust project lets students document stories of survivors Millions of people were deliberately killed in the Nazi genocide of European Jews during World War II in what is forever known as the Holocaust. We looked at what is being done to help the next generation learn and grasp the depth of those numbers. We joined a class virtually Wednesday for the project “Names, […]
WINK NEWS Lawmakers dispute Florida anti-riot bill as it goes through legislative process An anti-riot bill would increase penalties for crimes during protests in Florida. HB 1: Combating Public Disorder was first proposed in the state after the summer 2020 protests over racial injustice. HB 1 passed the first stop in the legislative process recently, but there are concerns the bill is too partisan. Long before the riot […]
WINK NEWS Snowbirds consider leaving Florida due to frustration with vaccine process Seasonal residents of Southwest Florida are at their wits’ end. Snowbirds are ready to pack up and move away if they can’t get a coronavirus vaccine. The vaccine distribution is causing fallout for a lot of people who can’t prove they’re a permanent resident but spend nearly half of the year living in the state. […]
WINK NEWS Donalds willing to work with Biden administration, but dismayed by executive actions President Joe Biden signed four more executive actions Tuesday, reversing former President Donald Trump’s orders before the end of his presidency. We looked at how this could impact the divide between the Democrat and Republican parties. We spoke to Florida U.S. Congressman Byron Donalds (R) who told us he is willing to work with the […]
WINK NEWS Congressman Greg Steube said he is willing to work with the Biden administration Now that President Joe Biden has been sworn into office, Congressman Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, said he plans to continue fighting for the Republican Party. During an interview with WINK News, Steube spoke about the future of former President Donald Trump, the coronavirus vaccine and partisan gridlock. Steube said he believes Trump will run once again […]