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.
CAPE CANAVERAL NASA rolling out the Artemis 1 moon rocket for the first time On Thursday, NASA’s new moon rocket, Artemis One, began its first journey to the launch pad. It is a significant step toward getting us back to the moon. Six million pounds and taller than the statue of liberty, NASA’s most powerful rocket was ready to roll on Thursday. Artemis 1 is an uncrewed test flight […]
WINK NEWS Teen and shelter work to provide resources, spread awareness of abusive teen relationships Do you know what’s going on in your child’s dating life? If you answered no, you’re not alone. February is teen dating violence awareness month and The Shelter for Abused Women and Children, and a local teen, have been on a mission to encourage you to get involved, to ask questions, and to educate kids […]
FORT MYERS Soon-to-be married couple asking for help to find lost ring belonging to late uncle A family is calling on the community to step up and search for a beloved ring. They’re on the hunt for a piece of jewelry handmade by a loved one who died. The ring belongs to Dan Martin. It’s made up of melted-down family jewelry created by his uncle. “You can’t replace something like this,” […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County human trafficking victim tells her story to help others When you think of human trafficking, you may not think of Collier County. Unfortunately, human trafficking is a reality in Collier County and Southwest Florida as a whole. WINK News sat down with one woman born and raised in Naples who fell victim to human trafficking. She hopes her story will help others be more […]
NAPLES Collier sheriff, state attorney and CEO of shelter work to combat human trafficking with ISP model Human trafficking is a problem in Florida. According to data, there were more than 2,500 contacts, or tips, in 2020 and 738 cases. Three Collier County leaders want to see those numbers go down. Their goal is to rescue victims and prosecute the sellers and buyers, and they hope to do it with a new […]
FORT MYERS What it was like for one woman who escaped an abusive relationship Survivors of domestic abuse deal with a long road to recovery. Some may never get over the fear and heartbreak. One woman in Southwest Florida did. Christy Carpenter thinks back on her first years with her first husband. “He was very charming, very funny. He was, in my words, would say he was awesome,” Carpenter […]
NAPLES Male domestic violence victims encouraged to seek help The Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Naples recommends teens and adults alike set boundaries with their partners, whatever their gender. Domestic violence can happen in any home, any relationship. In fact, one in seven men have been victims of severe physical violence by a partner during their lifetime. One survivor hopes his story […]
Dr. Smith: Casey DeSantis diagnosed with breast cancer Just a couple days into Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Florida’s first lady, 41-year-old Casey DeSantis, announced she has breast cancer. Here to speak about the startling diagnosis is Dr. Krystal Smith with the Breast Center of Naples. Watch full video above.
FORT MYERS Gabby Petito’s disappearance prompts discussions on domestic violence Emotional, upset and having a hard time catching her breath. That is how 22-year-old Gabby Petito appeared in bodycam footage taken on Aug. 12 as she spoke to a police officer in Moab, Utah after an onlooker called the police to report a fight she had with her fiancé Brian Laundrie. Almost a month later, […]
LEE COUNTY 15-year-old boy battles COVID-19 at Golisano Children’s Hospital We got a closer look at the experience of a young person fighting the coronavirus in the hospital. Lee Health released video of a teenage boy in the ICU barely breathing on his own recently. The only way he can eat is with a feeding tube. The teen was not vaccinated, and we spoke to […]