SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart
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 Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, an active shooter was present at the Walmart in Clewiston 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. […]
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
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 Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, an active shooter was present at the Walmart in Clewiston 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. […]
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
GOLDEN GATE Parent upset with bishop, Diocese of Venice mask requirement in Catholic schools The mask debate in schools is heating up as coronavirus cases continue to rise. Catholic schools have mask mandates in place, but one parent said he isn’t going to comply and plans to have his child remain unmasked. Parent Tom Trombly said his 12-year-old daughter always aims to please. “She’s a wonderful child, a wonderful […]
MARCO ISLAND Vandals strike 2 businesses on Marco Island Two business owners on Marco Island are shocked and left with repairs after vandals struck this week. They feel lucky nothing was stolen, but the general manager at Your CBD Store said the door will stay boarded up for a while because of a supply shortage. On top of that, it’s going to cost a […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Schools celebrates ahead of first day of school Collier County Public Schools held its opening of schools kickoff event on Wednesday as students are set to return to classrooms next week. There are a lot of questions lingering as COVID-19 continues to surge throughout Southwest Florida. Collier County Superintendent Kamela Patton said the school district has a lot of layers of protection in […]
COLLIER COUNTY Congressman Byron Donalds says critical race theory does not belong in schools One school district says a critical race theory is not a part of their curriculum, and a Southwest Florida congressman said he’ll make sure it stays that way. Critical race theory is an academic concept that seeks to examine U.S. law as it intersects with issues of race. Parents in Collier County joined Rep. Byron […]
NAPLES Restrictions in place as Naples Senior Center reopens for first time since early 2020 The Naples Senior Center was hoping to reopen at full capacity this fall, but with the rise in COVID-19 cases, that goal looked less achievable by the day. The planned reopening means a lot to staff and older adults alike. The pandemic made it clear how important it is for seniors to have a sense […]
NAPLES NCH has 90 COVID patients in its hospitals, encourages vaccinations The Department of Health in Collier County says new cases of COVID-19 have doubled each week in the month of July. NCH as of Thursday afternoon is close to 100 COVID-19 patients across its hospitals. Now, the push for healthy and safety is back strong. “So from around 10 patients at the end of June, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Lightning warning system company encourages people to take shelter when sirens blare Five people hospitalized in the last two weeks are recovering from lightning strikes in Southwest Florida. Wednesday, the detection system went off, warning people of lightning from a nearby storm. We were near Lowdermilk Beach in Naples when we heard the system working. That’s the problem: Locals who go to the beach daily told us […]
COLLIER COUNTY Masks optional in Collier County upcoming school year Collier County Public Schools was in the process of laying out its plan for COVID-19 protocols during the upcoming school year Tuesday, and school board members heard from parents about what they want in the classroom. Gov. Ron DeSantis is strongly against masks in the classroom, while the CDC is making an argument for people […]
NORTH NAPLES LCSO commander arrested on DUI charge, pleads no contest to lesser charge of reckless driving A Lee County Sheriff’s Office commander arrested in March on a DUI charge, has pleaded no contest to a lesser charge of reckless driving — a criminal offense in Florida. March 8, Cmdr. Mark Shelly, 42, who has been with the agency since 2001, was placed on administrative leave after his arrest, the sheriff’s office […]
IMMOKALEE Collier County deputy cleared again after shooting and killing a man last September A family and community have to relive the pain of losing a beloved member. A Collier County Sheriff’s deputy has been cleared once again after being involved in a shooting that left a man dead. An internal investigation conducted by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office says that the deputy was acting reasonably and within office […]