Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston WalmartWINK Investigates: Everything we know so far about Beattie Development
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.
COLLIER COUNTY DOH-Collier issues blue-green algae health alert for Lake Avalon It’s official: the Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Avalon.
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.
COLLIER COUNTY DOH-Collier issues blue-green algae health alert for Lake Avalon It’s official: the Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Avalon.
NORTH NAPLES Families upset with how Naples cemetery maintained Families who chose a beautiful final resting place for their loved ones returned to find the North Naples property looking run down. There are weeds and patches of sand at Naples Memorial Gardens, a place meant to be peaceful and for people to remember and honor their loved ones. The business knows some family members […]
COLLIER COUNTY Approved developments near Golden Gate Estates worry neighbors, environmentalists New developments in Southwest Florida are receiving approval, but many neighbors in a local community are not happy about it, and environmental groups worry about the wildlife near planned communities. Rae Ann Burton hasn’t had much time for yard work at her Golden Gate Estates home. “Need to get out here and need to trim […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Plans for new church in Golden Gate Estates getting pushback People living in Golden Gate Estates are unhappy about plans for a new church but they say it has nothing to do with the church itself. Those who live in the estates are fans of the quiet life. “People really do like to have their land, no one bother them or tell them what to […]
COLLIER COUNTY Parents in Collier County heated at school board meeting after claims that textbooks teach critical race theory Parents and taxpayers are getting fired up during a Collier County School Board meeting. Seed to Table owner Alfie Oakes has already been escorted out of the meeting. All of this because, according to these parents, the school board is pushing a liberal agenda onto students. They claim that the district will be spending millions […]
NAPLES ‘I’m sad that this has happened’: Naples mayor speaks on ethics allegations The Naples community is supporting its mayor as she battles a seven-page complaint to the state’s Ethics Commission. Teresa Heitmann is trying to move on from a controversy that continues to rock City Hall. “You don’t dwell in it and you don’t let false accusations harm you,” she told WINK News on Thursday. The accusations […]
COLLIER COUNTY Couple arrested for bogus home repairs in Collier County There are people who have been left without thousands of dollars they saved to fix up their homes before hurricane season. A contractor couple was arrested after being accused of taking advantage of homeowners, taking their money and completing little to no repairs in return. Investigators say the couple wrote contracts for people totaling nearly […]
NAPLES Former Naples mayor defends himself after controversial claims An ethics complaint was filed against Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann. In that complaint it says she made serious claims about former Mayor Bill Barnett. Barnett is defending his name amid the controversy; however, Heitmann denies making claims against the former mayor as accused in the ethics complaint. Regardless of her denial, Barnett does not think […]
NORTH NAPLES Collier County deputies hailed after jumping into action to save worker’s life Three Collier County deputies are being hailed as heroes after quick thinking saved a man’s life earlier this week. The deputies said they were just doing their jobs, but without their fast response, the man might have died. It happened Tuesday morning in the Pelican Marsh community. A lawn maintenance worker was mowing on an […]
NAPLES Essential worker gets mortgage paid for a month An essential worker was chosen for a big gift after a tough year of financial stress and pulling double duty teaching children at home. Marleine Cledanor was even hospitalized at one point. “There were moments where I felt like I didn’t want to go outside, you know, but you have to do it,” Cledanor said. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Developers closer to getting approval on group of new villages in prime panther and brush fire territory Thousands of new homes could soon be going up in eastern Collier County. The county is discussing approving a group of new villages in prime panther and brush fire territory. There are pros and cons to the project. The 14th Ave Fire in Golden Gate Estates left some homes damaged and unlivable. And, thousands of more […]