Serious injuries reported following truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Blvd.Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville
Serious injuries reported following truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Boulevard Road in Lee County.
jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Big warm up with highs back in the 70s this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a huge temperature swing as Southwest Florida shifts from the lower 40s to the low 70s this Friday.
Lehigh Acres Deputies conduct 2 shooting investigations in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a car near Ida Ave S and 30th St SW, Lehigh Acres.
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
Serious injuries reported following truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Boulevard Road in Lee County.
jacksonville Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Jacksonville.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Big warm up with highs back in the 70s this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a huge temperature swing as Southwest Florida shifts from the lower 40s to the low 70s this Friday.
Lehigh Acres Deputies conduct 2 shooting investigations in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred at a car near Ida Ave S and 30th St SW, Lehigh Acres.
Man accused of stealing $900 worth of meat from 2 local Publix stores A 26-year-old man is going to meet the jail cell after being caught red-handed pulling provisions.
ESTERO Man robbed at gunpoint during Facebook Marketplace meetup According to The Lee County Sherriff’s Office, a man was robbed at gunpoint at an Estero Publix while trying to buy an Apple Watch.
Nearly 50 proof of claims filed against Beattie Development Southwest Florida builder Beattie Development has collected dozens of lawsuits and millions of dollars in debt. He has left many with unfinished homes and drained bank accounts.
ESTERO 1 injured in deputy involved crash on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deputy involved crash Thursday evening.
CLEWISTON Business owner attempting to bring glamping to Clewiston In Hendry County, rugged camping, or glamping, is at the center of a neighborhood fight.
FORT MYERS Goodwill Industries to build new headquarters with housing in SWFL Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida plans to build a new headquarters and affordable housing on 27 acres of land.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council approves funding request for high-water vehicles Punta Gorda City Council approved the go-ahead to ask Tallahassee for help in purchasing high-water rescue vehicles.
How SWFL man secured 1-on-1 interview with former President Carter How an airsick bag helped a Southwest Florida man secure a coveted one-on-one interview with the former president.
FORT MYERS SFCA’s Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring Southwest Florida Christian Academy point guard Asa Rogosich leads the state in scoring, averaging 38.4 points per game.
PALMDALE Glades County community feels unheard when it comes to their post office A tight-knit community feels like their cries for help are not being heard. Earlier this week, the Palmdale post office had been closed down.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning abortion after 6 weeks in Florida One of the strictest abortion bills in the U.S. is now law in Florida: Women can no longer get an abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, a time when most are just finding out they’re pregnant.
CAPE CORAL Diplomat Middle School teacher faces additional sex crime charges Diplomat Middle School teacher Joseph Reynolds, accused of sending explicit pictures to a young girl, was arrested again on Wednesday night and faces five new felony charges.
TICE 2 hospitalized after mobile home fire in Tice Two people were hospitalized after a Tuesday morning mobile home fire in Tice.
FORT MYERS FDLE concludes investigation of Fort Myers apartment shooting Nine months after Fort Myers police killed a man who was firing a rifle from the balcony of his apartment, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has declared the use of deadly force was justified.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral in danger of extreme drought An urgent warning for families in Cape Coral: If the city doesn’t get enough rain soon, it will go into extreme drought. Not only does that mean watering restrictions, but major fire danger.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Doug, Tabasco, Candy Cane The Gulf Coast Humane Society has around 100 dogs in its shelter, all in need of loving homes. Every Friday, WINK News will introduce you to new dogs that could be the perfect additions to your family. This week: Doug, Tabasco and Candy Cane.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Musical adaptation of ‘Tootsie’ playing at Barbara B. Mann Based on the hit 1982 film starring Dustin Hoffman, the musical “Tootsie” is playing from April 4 to April 9 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at Florida SouthWestern State College.
BABCOCK RANCH 16-year-old killed, another hospitalized in Babcock Ranch crash A 16-year-old boy was killed and his driver of the same age was flown to the hospital after a Wednesday morning SUV crash in Babcock Ranch.
WEST PALM BEACH Fact-checking Trump’s post-arraignment Mar-a-Lago speech Former President Donald Trump made several claims during his Tuesday night speech at Mar-a-Lago, following his arraignment and not-guilty plea in New York on 34 charges of falsifying business records. Which claims were true, half-true, or not true at all?
TALLAHASSEE Florida Senate passes 6-week abortion ban amid protests, arrests On Monday, the Florida Senate passed a bill imposing a six-week ban on abortions. Protests outside Tallahassee City Hall saw multiple people arrested, including Democratic Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried and Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book.