Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdownFatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames
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.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda pilots speak out on Allegiant Air strike Allegiant Air pilots said they want a new contract, one that’s amendable, fair and, in their words, what they should be paid.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach couple sues insurance over Hurricane Ian claim In the last two months, southwest Florida experienced a hurricane double punch with Helene and Milton, but for many people out there, it’s still all about Hurricane Ian from 2022.
CAPE CORAL Couple struggling after hurricanes receives $10K from Cape Coral High students A couple who lost everything to Hurricane Milton has received a blessing in more ways than one.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
Mistrial declared in case of former Hendry County deputy A mistrial has been called in the trial of Tyler Williams, a former Hendry County deputy. The court declared the mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on either count in the indictment. Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a handcuffed man unconscious. […]
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.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda pilots speak out on Allegiant Air strike Allegiant Air pilots said they want a new contract, one that’s amendable, fair and, in their words, what they should be paid.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach couple sues insurance over Hurricane Ian claim In the last two months, southwest Florida experienced a hurricane double punch with Helene and Milton, but for many people out there, it’s still all about Hurricane Ian from 2022.
CAPE CORAL Couple struggling after hurricanes receives $10K from Cape Coral High students A couple who lost everything to Hurricane Milton has received a blessing in more ways than one.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
Mistrial declared in case of former Hendry County deputy A mistrial has been called in the trial of Tyler Williams, a former Hendry County deputy. The court declared the mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on either count in the indictment. Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a handcuffed man unconscious. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Parents struggling to explain school shootings to their children The school shooting in Michigan on Tuesday was at least the 28th school shooting in the U.S. this year. The shootings have put parents in the difficult spot of trying to explain to their kids what happened. Collier County mom Jaimie Crossan-DeBres said her little girl doesn’t understand. She didn’t have an answer, but she […]
COLLIER COUNTY Education priorities in Collier County include early learning, career and technical education Education leaders came together in Collier County to talk about the county’s diverse educational landscape from technical training to early education and more. The county’s priorities include early learning and career and technical education. “Early learning is the foundation for all learning,” said Susan Block, CEO of Early Learning Coalition of SWFL. Meanwhile, career and […]
COLLIER COUNTY New $6 million Collier County animal shelter on the way, some say more action needed A newly approved animal shelter is coming to Collier County. It is set to accommodate the many pets that animals services take in daily. However, some in Collier County want to see more action. They believe that the large shelter will not get to the root of the county’s stray animal problem. Collier County’s animal […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Sheriff’s using drones, towers to keep shoppers safe on Black Friday The holiday shopping season is already underway and a new set of eyes are on you. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is flying drones to watch shoppers and monitor crowds. Pat Mitchell has more on her mind than Black Friday deals. “When I walked out the door and I’m carrying a computer and I could […]
NAPLES Naples residents concerned about safety due to police officer shortage There is an employee shortage in law enforcement. The Naples Police Department now has 12 vacancies, and people are starting to get antsy knowing that means 12 police officers aren’t protecting their streets. Some of the safest streets in the country run through the affluent Naples community of Royal Harbor, but neighbors fear that could […]
COLLIER COUNTY Bookkeeper arrested for stealing from a trio of Naples businesses The Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 35-year-old woman on Tuesday for allegedly embezzling from three businesses, one of them a charity. Deputies said Mary Melissa Chancy “engaged in an elaborate scheme to embezzle funds” from a company and charity operated by Vincent “Cap” Mona. Mona told WINK News he is heartbroken. He said he […]
NAPLES Naples city council discussing updating the city charter with gender-neutral language The City of Naples is catching up to a changing society. City leaders are working to take a gender-neutral approach to the law, which right now, still calls the mayor a “he,” even though a female holds the title. “The charter is written like many documents from the past with a male bias shall we […]
NAPLES Naples getting closer to repairing parts of the Gulf Shore Blvd. N seawall After years in court and hundreds of thousands of tax dollars, the City of Naples is one step closer to fixing the 40-year-old seawalls on Gulf Shore Boulevard North. After all those years, the seawall is not up to the job anymore. “I’ve lived on Gulf Shore Boulevard since 1999 and I can say in […]
COLLIER COUNTY Veteran honored with pins, certificates by local nonprofit Nonprofit hospice care provider Avow honored hundreds of veterans on Thursday with thank you’s, pins and a certificate thanking them for their service. 89-year-old Korean War veteran Bruce Hayhoe helped thank some of the nearly 900 being honored by Avow on Veterans Day. “Thank you for your service, God bless you.” Hayhoe got to say […]
IMMOKALEE Affordable housing coming for farmworkers in Immokalee More than 100 affordable apartments will be built for low-income families in Immokalee. The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance broke ground for the project on Wednesday. It includes 128 unit safe, sanitary affordable apartments. They are being built on the corner of Lake Trafford Road and North 19th Street. The new housing will help an area […]