Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victimNB lanes of US 41 at Olympia Ave closed due to traffic investigation
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
NB lanes of US 41 at Olympia Ave closed due to traffic investigation According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, the northbound lane of US 41 at Olympia Avenue and Marion Avenue is closed due to a traffic crash investigation.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
southwest florida Plenty of sunshine and less humid air for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority says this weekend is kicking off with some beautiful, less humid weather, perfect for any outdoor plans you may have!
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
CLEWISTON Suspect identified in shooting investigation at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, a suspect has been identified in the shooting investigation at a Walmart in Clewiston on 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.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
NB lanes of US 41 at Olympia Ave closed due to traffic investigation According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, the northbound lane of US 41 at Olympia Avenue and Marion Avenue is closed due to a traffic crash investigation.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
southwest florida Plenty of sunshine and less humid air for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority says this weekend is kicking off with some beautiful, less humid weather, perfect for any outdoor plans you may have!
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
CLEWISTON Suspect identified in shooting investigation at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, a suspect has been identified in the shooting investigation at a Walmart in Clewiston on 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 SWFL Planned Parenthood sees protestors after Roe v Wade overturned South Fort Myers Planned parenthood saw protestors just as Roe v. Wade was overturned. Along with protesters, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was present. WINK News was also there and spoke with Planned Parenthood and people who are anti-abortion This Planned Parenthood location in south Fort Myers started like another. The regular handful of protesters […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres woman celebrates her 107th birthday A Lehigh Acres woman is celebrating her 107th birthday and dancing into a new year of life. Gwen Hutchinson is surrounded by family and friends, who traveled from all over Florida to be with her on her 107th birthday. “To see everybody come to see me and celebrate with me,” Hutchinson said. Despite her age, […]
FORT MYERS Young girl’s Matilda Jane fashion dreams come true with Make A Wish Foundation A dream come true for 11-year-old Addy Iannello-Kompare with cystic fibrosis Wednesday, all thanks to the Make A Wish Foundation. Traveling, thanks to the foundation, from Indiana to Southwest Florida, Addy became a fashion designer with Matilda Jane. Addy got to show off her skills to the designers all the way to designing her own […]
LEHIGH ACRES Mother reunited with missing locket containing daughter’s ashes Years after she lost her locket, Cathy Hamilton has it back. A WINK News viewer found the piece of jewelry near a Lehigh Acres gas station and decided to try to find its rightful owner. It’s what is inside the locket that is priceless for Hamilton. “My younger daughter passed away many years ago and […]
CAPE CORAL Two men accused of breaking into a Cape Coral home through lanai Neighbors who live along Cape Coral Parkway called the police after they saw two men break into a home through a lanai. When officers arrived the men were still inside. Adam Wright, a neighbor said, “Cops are here for protection being that they have quick response time is reassuring, for sure.” Wright said he is […]
LEHIGH ACRES Man searching for owner of locket filled with ashes found in Lehigh Acres An 84-year-old grandfather found an irreplaceable piece of jewelry that its owner likely misses. On Monday, Jim Phelps found a locket on the ground at a Mobil gas station along Joel Blvd. in Lehigh Acres. On the outside of the locket, it says, “God has you in his arms. I have you in my heart.” […]
NAPLES Anglers protest the extension of the Naples Pier Sunday fishing ban People who enjoy fishing from the Naples Pier gathered for a peaceful protest on Sunday against the extension of a fishing ban. The anglers are concerned that soon, people won’t be allowed to fish from the pier at all and are asking city leaders to test out another day they can ban fishing. This comes […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS LCSO investigating crime scene in Pine Manor Neighbors in Pine Manor woke up Saturday morning to a heavy law enforcement presence. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirms a shooting happened at Sixth Avenue at Palm Drive in the south Fort Myers neighborhood. LCSO said that there are no life-threatening injuries and the victim was evaluated at a local hospital. The victim is […]
COLLIER COUNTY Retirement home friends take on skydiving thrill A group from Moorings Park Retirement Community is proving that thrill-seekers aren’t letting age get in their way by going skydiving for the first time. One of the jumpers, an 82-year-old man even went back for a second jump. The sky is the limit for five seniors who suited up to reach new heights, proving […]
FORT MYERS With rising costs, people resort to stealing, says SWFL Crime Stoppers Prices of just about everything are on the rise and so is theft, according to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers. These aren’t your typical crooks. Because of the economy, people are turning their desperation into crimes. Crime Stoppers said it’s happening everywhere, at places like Target, Walmart, and Home Depot. It’s not just big-ticket items that […]