Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest FloridaTracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Consitutional right to abortions As Election Day ramps up, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 4.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
Cape Coral 5 seats in Cape Coral City Council to be decided on Election Day The Cape Coral City Council election will be decided on Tuesday. Five seats are up for grabs.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council race for 2 wards The 2024 elections are looking to be a tense battle that will have every American on the edge of their seats. In Southwest Florida, the feeling is no different.
Lee County Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
PUNTA GORDA The race for Punta Gorda City Council November 5 is election day, as politicians across the country compete for office, with Southwest Florida being no different.
Lee County commission race for districts 3 and 5 The 2024 elections include several local Southwest Florida races, among them are races for two districts on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.
Election Day crowds expected despite record early voting Election Day is nearly upon us. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, the polls will be closed, and our team will bring you the results.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Voters in Downtown Fort Myers ready for 2024 Election A lot can change in four years. During the 2020 election, many voters masked up as they cast their ballots, and the pandemic was at the top of many voters’ minds.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Consitutional right to abortions As Election Day ramps up, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 4.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
Cape Coral 5 seats in Cape Coral City Council to be decided on Election Day The Cape Coral City Council election will be decided on Tuesday. Five seats are up for grabs.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council race for 2 wards The 2024 elections are looking to be a tense battle that will have every American on the edge of their seats. In Southwest Florida, the feeling is no different.
Lee County Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
PUNTA GORDA The race for Punta Gorda City Council November 5 is election day, as politicians across the country compete for office, with Southwest Florida being no different.
Lee County commission race for districts 3 and 5 The 2024 elections include several local Southwest Florida races, among them are races for two districts on the Lee County Board of County Commissioners.
Election Day crowds expected despite record early voting Election Day is nearly upon us. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, the polls will be closed, and our team will bring you the results.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Voters in Downtown Fort Myers ready for 2024 Election A lot can change in four years. During the 2020 election, many voters masked up as they cast their ballots, and the pandemic was at the top of many voters’ minds.
NAPLES New initiative to protect firefighters from on-the-job cancer Firefighters know they will live alongside grave danger when they sign up for the job, but it is not just the fire that could hurt them: One in three firefighters gets cancer in the line of duty, and there’s a new initiative to help preserve the wellbeing of those who work to preserve ours. Carcinogenic […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Developer addresses Pine Lakes residents concerns over neighboring project Dozens of people are living on edge as the future of their private neighborhood is undecided. A hearing examiner is deciding if hundreds of new manufactured homes will be allowed next to Pine Lakes in North Fort Myers. The people inside the homes inside Pine Lakes Country club adore their neighborhood, but they loathe the […]
PINE LAKES Pine Lakes residents pleading their case against connecting new community to theirs On Wednesday, more than 100 people from a neighborhood in North Fort Myers gathered to fight against a proposed community right next door. They say a bunch of new homes near Pine Lakes Country Club will make their lives a lot harder. All of the people may be retired, but that doesn’t mean they forgot […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Homeowners upset over possible new neighbors, community changes Hundreds of homeowners are upset over the possibility of new neighbors. Those homeowners live inside of a private, manufactured community. They say the company in charge of their community is entertaining the idea of purchasing the property next door. That would give them hundreds of new neighbors next door. People who live in Pine Lakes […]
TALLAHASSEE Florida Legislature’s special session ends with four bills headed to Gov. DeSantis’ desk Four anti-mandate bills are headed to the governor’s desk after the Florida Senate and House approved all of them. They will require more exemptions for businesses with mandates and develop a plan to withdraw from OSHA. The special session is now over, but that does not mean the work is done. Gov. DeSantis still has […]
TALLAHASSEE Republicans get a win in OSHA withdrawal during Florida special session The Florida House and Senate are holding special sessions this week to debate COVID-19 related mandates. Florida could become the first state to pass a law fining businesses and hospitals that comply with President Biden’s vaccine mandate. That session began on Monday, but there’s no telling how long it could take for this bill to […]
TALLAHASSEE, FLA Florida House and Senate hold special session, focus on mask and vaccine mandates The battle against vaccine and mask mandate in the State of Florida is heating up this week. The Florida House and Senate are holding special sessions this week to debate COVID-19 related mandates. Florida could become the first state to pass a law fining businesses and hospitals that comply with President Biden’s vaccine mandate. That […]
FORT MYERS Former FMPD Major William Newhouse: former inspector general ‘got it completely wrong’ A high-ranking police official at the Fort Myers Police Department who unexpectedly retired last week amid scandal is speaking to WINK News. Former Major William Newhouse was accused of telling a subordinate not to disclose to city leaders the cost overruns of a new police headquarters. In his attorney’s office Friday morning, Newhouse said he’s […]
FORT MYERS Attorney for William Newhouse, former FMPD official, sheds light on retirement Former Fort Myers police Maj. William Newhouse retired from the force last week, amid scrutiny. For the first time, through an attorney, Newhouse is addressing the issue. Newhouse’s attorney, Robert Burandt, said his client’s departure had nothing to do with the chaos, but instead with the ensuing stress it caused. Newhouse retired on Nov. 4, […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city council could order FMPD investigated on Monday Fort Myers city officials want an independent probe into the handling of a Fort Myers Police Department internal affairs investigation that cleared a high-ranking officer accused of asking a subordinate to keep information from city council. Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson and at least four city councilmembers, including Liston Bochette, say they are in favor […]