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.
MARCO ISLAND Teen struck by lightning Saturday on Marco Island A teenage boy was struck by lightning Saturday on Marco Island. It happened just before 4 p.m. in the 1000 block of South Collier Boulevard. The Marco Island Police Department says the 17-year-old’s father attempted CPR before the teen was rushed to the hospital. You can hear the father giving CPR during the 911 call. “1, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Boat captain rescues 2 swimmers from strong current off Keewaydin Island Standing and swimming in the Gulf isn’t all fun and games. There is a new warning from a boat captain about rough island waters after she saved two tourists from getting sucked in by the tide just in time. We learned why sandbars are causing concerns near Keewaydin Island in Collier County Wednesday. Boat captain […]
COLLIER COUNTY Possible gunman killed in attempted home invasion considered victim at current investigation stage A man was killed recently within a gated community in Collier County. Deputies say he fired into a home with children inside, and he ended up dead. Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after the man was accused of shooting into a family’s home within the Raffia Preserve neighborhood over the weekend. The sheriff’s office […]
NAPLES Naples Pride offers new walk-in clinic, safe space Naples Pride is debuting a new walk-in clinic that will provide a safe space for the LGBTQ community to get treatment. While the services at the clinic are provided everywhere, this will offer a comfortable setting for people who often feel stigmatized. One gay man who works at the clinic said it’s needed because one […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Dog survives Florida panther attack, loses eye in Golden Gate Estates Back in May, an owner’s dog was attacked by a Florida panther. The beloved pet survived the attack but now lives with lasting battle scars. We recently learned about the encounter and spoke to a wildlife expert about the prevalence of these occurrences, since community members are worried about future possibilities of this near them […]
NAPLES Naples Ethics Commission tosses out complaint against Naples mayor A former mayor’s complaint against the current mayor of Naples was tossed out by the Naples Ethics Commission. The complaint stems from allegations made by claiming that former Mayor Bill Barnett ran a child prostitution ring out of the Naples Airport. Barnett said just because the Naples Ethics Commission won’t investigate doesn’t mean he will […]
COLLIER COUNTY NCH unveils ‘Wall of Honor’ memorializing fallen community heroes NCH unveiled its “Wall of Honor” on Wednesday, acknowledging the contributions of 200 employees who served and people who dedicated their lives to serving the community. Naples Firefighter Tony Christensen lost his battle with COVID-19 in August. His wife, Diane, takes life a day at a time, as another sad reminder nears. “July Fourth is […]
NAPLES Collier County woman spends her 101st birthday cycling One Collier County woman is celebrating a milestone in an active way. Jeans Simmons is spending her 101st birthday cycling. This is the first in-person event in her senior living community since the pandemic began. So, they’re finally getting the chance to socialize. Jean and her friends are excited to enjoy activities together like they […]
COLLIER COUNTY Inspecting high-rise buildings to prevent another tragedy There’s a push to make sure older buildings in our area are structurally safe after the collapse of a high-rise condo building on the state’s East Coast. Once a building like the 12-story Champlain South Towers turns 20 years old, it should be inspected every five to 10 years, one expert said. It’s better to […]
NORTH NAPLES Former CIA director concerned about SWFL suspects illegitimately getting Florida IDs Dozens of people used fake documents to get a Florida driver’s license, and most of them were granted at the same DMV in Southwest Florida. We looked at how the suspects were able to provide documents that passed as legitimate, and we spoke to a former CIA director who’s worried a driver’s license could become […]