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.
NAPLES Naples church held Youth Pride Conference despite safety concerns A youth pride conference was held at the Naples United Church of Christ on Saturday morning and is sparking a wave of controversy. The organization GLSEN Collier County hosted the event for LGBTQ+ kids in 6th through 12th grade. The conference is meant to create a safe space for youth pride and because some people […]
CAPE CORAL 17-year-old Cape Coral resident has seen nearly every US national park documents his journey One Southwest Florida teenager is close to visiting every national park in the United States and he’s sharing his adventures on Youtube for everyone to see. He’s also published several books on his travels. 17-year-old Eric Feichthaler has been to all 50 states. But what makes him stand out is that he’s visited 61 of […]
FORT MYERS SpongeBob SquarePants musical opens at Florida Repertory Theater The Florida Repertory Theater is transforming into Bikini Bottom for a SpongeBob SquarePants musical. The lead role of SpongeBob is being played by a Southwest Florida-born actor Landon Maas who has since made it to Broadway. Maas played Harry Potter in the Cursed Child production on Broadway. The 14-year-old returned to Southwest Florida where he […]
LEE COUNTY Harry Chapin Food Bank holds letter carrier food drive The letter carrier food drive in Lee County is back after a two-year hiatus and hopes to help stamp out hunger in Southwest Florida. The food drive collected more than 100,000 pounds of food. That sounds like a lot, but that’s only half of what the letter carrier food drive has collected before. The Harry […]
FORT MYERS Diesel prices affecting Florida truckers and consumers Diesel prices continue to hit a record high this week at over $5 a gallon. It’s not just trucking companies that are feeling the impact. The cost is being passed on to consumers, meaning higher prices for everyday items on store shelves. These high prices at the pump are affecting every Floridian because it will […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Animal Refuge Center celebrates grand opening of new on-site clinic A new state-of-the-art medical center at the Animal Refuge Center in North Fort Myers will officially open on Saturday. The Sharon Bodenhafer Critter Clinic will continue to treat hundreds of cats and dogs on the property that have been injured and abandoned. The medical center came to fruition after three years of hard work and […]
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida mom easing the baby formula shortage Families are scrambling to find formula to feed their children as a shortage intensifies. The shelves are so empty that the White House is considering using the Defense Production Act to increase supplies. Moms everywhere worry they can’t find the formula they need to feed their babies. “Sometimes, like I said, you’ll find that one […]
NORTH PORT North Port woman dies after falling into septic tank while gardening A 74-year-old woman was found dead in the septic tank of her North Port home on Tuesday after police say she fell into it while gardening. According to the North Port Police Department, the woman was watering plants outside her home on Andalusia Street when she fell into her septic tank through a large hole, […]
FORT MYERS Woman faces charges after putting out joint on Fort Myers officer memorial A Port Charlotte woman was arrested early Saturday morning after officers say she put out a joint on a fallen officer’s memorial plaque in downtown Fort Myers after being spotted smoking weed near a nightclub. Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department say they could smell the weed from a distance and found a group […]
FORT MYERS How to prepare your home ahead of hurricane season Hurricane season begins next month and now is the time to start making those last-minute home preparations to reduce the risk of damage that might leave you displaced. It could only take one storm to do lasting damage. Here is a list of tips from experts on how to lower the risk: Have a professional […]