Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in NaplesStreaming Now: CFO Jimmy Patronis holds news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES Streaming Now: CFO Jimmy Patronis holds news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
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.
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 Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
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.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES Streaming Now: CFO Jimmy Patronis holds news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
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.
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 Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
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.
FORT MYERS Former FMPD inspector general makes case in front of Citizens Police Review Board A board of private citizens has decided not to review an internal affairs investigation of a Fort Myers Police Department command staff member. “Our role is to investigate the citizens’ complaints.” Instead, the Board voted to recommend Fort Myers City Council order an independent investigation into Major William Newhouse. The Citizens Police Review Board heard […]
LEE COUNTY International travel to US, Southwest Florida will see gradual return International travelers are hoping to board airplanes and finally fly back to the United States now that a federal travel ban is lifted for 33 countries. Southwest Florida is a converted destination for many travelers. So, WINK News went to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to talk to some of those traveling. Three flights from […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city manager quiet on decision to investigate corruption allegations at FMPD Fort Myers City Manager Marty Lawing could make a decision as early as Friday about whether to have an independent investigation into allegations of corruption made against a since-departed police official. WINK News asked Lawing but he has not responded with his decision. Regardless, an investigation is likely as at least four city councilmembers favor […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police Department Major William Newhouse retires amid scrutiny A high-ranking police official at the center of accusations at the Fort Myers Police Department has retired. Major William Newhouse retired on Thursday, according to Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets. Streets said he was informed by City Manager Marty Lawing of the decision. The Fort Myers Police Department released Newhouse’s retirement memo on Thursday […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city councilman wants to reject resignation of inspector general A Fort Myers City Councilman wants to reject the resignation of the police department’s inspector general, whose last day on the job was Friday due to what he called “unethical” actions by the command staff. Instead, Ward 4 Councilman Liston Bochette wants Donald Oswald to be hired by the city manager to continue his work […]
FORT MYERS Internal affairs investigation clears Fort Myers police official, but others call for outside investigation An internal affairs investigation into allegations that a Fort Myers police official wanted to hide the cost of a new police station has cleared the police official from wrongdoing after he was accused of ordering a subordinate to mislead city officials. The 108-page internal affairs investigation into Major William Newhouse shows that every member of […]
FORT MYERS Calls for investigation after FMPD inspector general accused department of corruption The City of Fort Myers is looking for ways to handle accusations of police misleading city leaders, taxpayers and covering it up. The Fort Myers inspector general said those at the top of the police force, including the chief, are at the root of the problem. He resigned after making the accusations against the department. […]
FORT MYERS FMPD Inspector General resigns after ethics complaints to chief’s office One of the highest-ranking officials in the Fort Myers Police Department quit his job. Now, he’s blaming Chief Diggs and questioning the department’s ethics. The Fort Myers Police Department Inspector general turned in his resignation which took effect at 5 p.m. on Friday. In his letter of resignation, the man, Donald Oswald, says Fort Myers […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers food bank struggling amid supply chain backups A supply chain mess is impacting those who need meals the most. Food banks are scrambling to fill the shelves to feed those in need in our community. The images of lines wrapped around food banks as COVID-19 began to hit communities hard to forget. Many parents couldn’t feed their kids, and there was fear […]
FORT MYERS International travelers looking forward to returning to Southwest Florida Southwest Florida will soon welcome back international visitors. The United States is lifting all travel bans on foreign visitors from 33 countries on November, 8 which is great news for tourism. People looking to enter the country will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof. That is going to be handled by the […]