FORT MYERS SWFL reacts to presidential debate Whether you’re rooting for Former President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden, or you just can’t choose a side, everyone has an opinion about this debate.
NORTH FORT MYERS State Representative Spencer Roach reflects on his time in office Many of you will soon have to find new Florida House Representative.
Tucker’s Promise: a non-profit teaching children how to swim Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare, and this family is finding a way to give back.
ATLANTA Trump and Biden battle it out during first 2024 presidential debate Former President Trump and President Biden clashed in Atlanta for the earliest presidential debate in modern history.
Representative Spencer Roach weighs in on debate and 2024 presidential election Republican State Representative Spencer Roach sat down with WINK News to discuss all things politics.
FORT MYERS FDOT holds second meeting on diverging diamond On Thursday, the public had another opportunity to hear about the diverging diamond project coming to Daniels Parkway and Interstate 75.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire Rescue District training to fight natural gas fires Learning how to take care of the intense fires on our roads! Today the Sanibel Fire Rescue District did training to fights natural gas fires.
CAPE CORAL Barry Schmalbach’s sister speaks out for the first time For the first time, Barry Schmalbach’s sister, Sherry has spoken with only WINK News about her brother’s mysterious disappearance and the emotional toll it has taken on his loved ones. Sherry shared memories of Barry’s life and described him as determined, charming and loving. “I love you so much. I’m so heartbroken that this happened to you. I’m so sorry. And I miss you. I would just hug him so hard,” said Sherry.
Florida Attorney General’s Office sent nearly $71,000 to a suspected imposter Anyone can fall victim to cyber attacks, including the government. The Florida Attorney General’s Office paid nearly $71,000 to someone pretending to be from a law firm they worked with. Now the Office is trying to get its money back.
Former battalion chief files lawsuit after losing job over failed drug test A former Collier County EMS employee allegedly maliciously discriminated against when he was terminated.
GLADES COUNTY Man sentenced to 54 years in prison for killing 4 people in Glades County DUI crash A Fort Lauderdale man has been sentenced to 54 years in prison for a DUI crash that killed four people in 2023 in Glades County.
NAPLES Firefighters train at old structure on Isles of Capri Firefighters ran into a smoke-filled building as part of their training this week. One technique they used is called seek and find.
WINK NEWS New hope for most common neurological disorder among children More than three million people are living with epilepsy in the U.S. It’s one of the most common neurological disorders among children.
PUNTA GORDA Unmarked Collier County Sheriff’s Office vehicle involved in deadly crash on Oil Well Rd. Two vehicles crashed, including a Collier County Sheriff’s Office vehicle, and one driver died after a crash on Oil Well Road Thursday afternoon.
Today is the deadline for bids on Naples Pier Project Today is the day the bid closes for the Naples pier project, and vendors submitting a bid were at city hall so their packets could be reviewed.
FORT MYERS SWFL reacts to presidential debate Whether you’re rooting for Former President Donald Trump or President Joe Biden, or you just can’t choose a side, everyone has an opinion about this debate.
NORTH FORT MYERS State Representative Spencer Roach reflects on his time in office Many of you will soon have to find new Florida House Representative.
Tucker’s Promise: a non-profit teaching children how to swim Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare, and this family is finding a way to give back.
ATLANTA Trump and Biden battle it out during first 2024 presidential debate Former President Trump and President Biden clashed in Atlanta for the earliest presidential debate in modern history.
Representative Spencer Roach weighs in on debate and 2024 presidential election Republican State Representative Spencer Roach sat down with WINK News to discuss all things politics.
FORT MYERS FDOT holds second meeting on diverging diamond On Thursday, the public had another opportunity to hear about the diverging diamond project coming to Daniels Parkway and Interstate 75.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire Rescue District training to fight natural gas fires Learning how to take care of the intense fires on our roads! Today the Sanibel Fire Rescue District did training to fights natural gas fires.
CAPE CORAL Barry Schmalbach’s sister speaks out for the first time For the first time, Barry Schmalbach’s sister, Sherry has spoken with only WINK News about her brother’s mysterious disappearance and the emotional toll it has taken on his loved ones. Sherry shared memories of Barry’s life and described him as determined, charming and loving. “I love you so much. I’m so heartbroken that this happened to you. I’m so sorry. And I miss you. I would just hug him so hard,” said Sherry.
Florida Attorney General’s Office sent nearly $71,000 to a suspected imposter Anyone can fall victim to cyber attacks, including the government. The Florida Attorney General’s Office paid nearly $71,000 to someone pretending to be from a law firm they worked with. Now the Office is trying to get its money back.
Former battalion chief files lawsuit after losing job over failed drug test A former Collier County EMS employee allegedly maliciously discriminated against when he was terminated.
GLADES COUNTY Man sentenced to 54 years in prison for killing 4 people in Glades County DUI crash A Fort Lauderdale man has been sentenced to 54 years in prison for a DUI crash that killed four people in 2023 in Glades County.
NAPLES Firefighters train at old structure on Isles of Capri Firefighters ran into a smoke-filled building as part of their training this week. One technique they used is called seek and find.
WINK NEWS New hope for most common neurological disorder among children More than three million people are living with epilepsy in the U.S. It’s one of the most common neurological disorders among children.
PUNTA GORDA Unmarked Collier County Sheriff’s Office vehicle involved in deadly crash on Oil Well Rd. Two vehicles crashed, including a Collier County Sheriff’s Office vehicle, and one driver died after a crash on Oil Well Road Thursday afternoon.
Today is the deadline for bids on Naples Pier Project Today is the day the bid closes for the Naples pier project, and vendors submitting a bid were at city hall so their packets could be reviewed.
WINK NEWS Family finding solace in brother’s postmortem sacrifice Thomas Gorman donated his eyes, kidneys, and liver after a crash sent his truck over the Caloosahatchee Bridge. Still, his family is grateful he left the world helping those in need. Thomas’s family hopes to meet the recipients of his organs and hear their stories. Through all the pain, the family is comforted by the […]
FORT MYERS Winter weather impacting some holiday flights in Southwest Florida Winter weather is hitting holiday air travel hard. Flight Aware reports more than 3,500 cancellations and over 16,000 delays across the country on Tuesday. Airlines are already issuing waivers and travel alerts ahead of the expected delays and cancellations. This holiday season has been calm and bright for most passengers traveling out of Southwest Florida […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Gov. DeSantis tired of waiting on FEMA Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said he’s tired of waiting on FEMA during a Friday press conference on Fort Myers Beach. DeSantis told the director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management to move forward with placing trailers for hurricane victims. His main point was that people need a place to live, and they need it […]
COLLIER COUNTY Dr. Kamela Patton out as Collier County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kamela Patton, the Collier County Superintendent of Schools, is officially out. After a unanimous vote from the school board Tuesday night, Patton was released from her duties earlier than anticipated. There was a bit of confusion about how exactly her departure was first brought up. Nevertheless, Patton made one thing clear; she wants […]
NAPLES Youth Haven helping kids and teens during the holidays Youth Haven in Naples provides homes, hope, and healing to abused and neglected children and teenagers in Southwest Florida during the holidays. Linda Goldfield, the CEO of Youth Haven, said many children at the shelter aren’t used to the customary cheer, lights, and trees during the holidays. “As they’re celebrating Christmas here on our campus, […]
EAST NAPLES Structural damage to Salvation Army building from a fire in East Naples A Salvation Army in Collier County is closed Monday night just 12 days before Christmas after a fire broke out. Greater Naples Fire told WINK News the fire started outside the building around 2:30 p.m. on Monday and began moving inside. They put it out quickly, but there was a lot of smoke and structural […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Town hall meeting discussing future of Fort Myers Beach Elementary School Parents and students question when and if, Fort Myers Beach Elementary School will be rebuilt after Hurricane Ian shut it down. And after the town hall meeting on Monday, still no word on what is happening with the school. Nautilus Earth Management made an offer to clean the school for free. The Nautilus Earth Management […]
SANIBEL Sanibel continues to work toward bringing its community back to normal Sanibel was one of the places hit hardest by Hurricane Ian, and months later, many people still have questions about what is next. The people who live on the island are getting their chance to ask those questions. Sanibel held a meeting and people were able to write down their questions to have them answered. […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Luxury residential development replacing The Carousel Beach Inn on Fort Myers Beach A Chicago developer will use the property from The Carousel Beach Inn on Fort Myers Beach, which sold for $7,000,000, to complete a luxury residential development. When people in the area hear about Gulfside Twelve, a new development with prices starting at just under $4,000,000 a unit, they’re concerned about the direction the beach might […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Good Samaritan stopped to help Charlotte County deputy killed in DUI crash Kendra Berrebie lost her brother 18 months ago, and a stranger was there for him in his final moments. With her own grief still so raw, Berrebie said she’s comforted in knowing she was able to do the same for someone else. Berrebie believes it was fate that brought her to the side of Deputy […]