WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfightingDeath investigation underway at Naples house party
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Death investigation underway at Naples house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a house party in Naples.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
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.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Death investigation underway at Naples house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a house party in Naples.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
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.
VANDERBILT COUNTRY CLUB Fire destroys home in Vanderbilt Country Club; family and dog saved A fire has torn through a house in the Vanderbilt Country Club Thursday morning. Two people and a dog are safe thanks to a good Samaritan, whose identity is unknown. “Thank God for good neighbors and a good community,” said neighbor Rick Remiker. Greater Naples Fire Chief J. Nolan Sapp says the fire began in […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Southwest Florida church grows veggies to donate to food pantries A local church grows its own food in order to donate fresh produce to a local food pantry. The food grown at the Fort Myers Christian Church Community Garden goes to the Gladiolus Food Pantry, where director Miriam Ortiz said there is a growing need for fresh produce. “The need has always been here but […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS CareerSource Southwest Florida holding job fair at Suncoast Credit Union Arena If you are searching for a new opportunity, you are in luck. CareerSource Southwest Florida is hosting one of its largest job fairs on Tuesday. Several industries are looking to hire and have been struggling to fill vacancies. CareerSource says every business needs workers right now, but the two fields seeking to hire more people […]
WINK NEWS A trip down the aisle after finding the love of a lifetime A bride and groom are 92 and 89 years young and say they’re the lucky ones for finding love again in each other. As giddy as teenagers, the two were rehearsing for their big day when WINK News reporter Tiffany Rizzo met up with them. Their story began at Fort Myers Senior Living Complex. This […]
WINK NEWS Southwest Floridians react after string of big wins on lottery scratch-off games 1988. That is when the Florida Lottery introduced its first scratch-off game. Fast forward to today, and now you can buy a scratch-off game for $50. The lottery says there are $1.5 billion in cash prizes. The odds of winning are 1 in 4.5. Several people in Southwest Florida have won big prizes recently with […]
LEHIGH ACRES Teen who shot at LCSO deputy in Lehigh Acres turns himself in The intense search for a teen wanted in a deputy-involved shooting in Lehigh Acres has ended. 17-year-old Eusebio Montoya is now in custody after Lee County Sheriff’s deputies say he turned himself in. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office shared the news of Montoya turning himself in on Saturday night with a video of them escorting […]
TICE Fire breaks out in Tice mobile home, 2 people escape Two people were able to escape from their mobile home after it went up in flames in the Tice community on Saturday morning. The call was reported just after 9 a.m. in the 540 block of New York Drive. Firefighters arrived at the scene and found a plume of smoke and flames. Eva said she […]
FORT MYERS Fraudulent roofing claims are on the rise: How to avoid getting duped A warning for Florida homeowners: Fraudulent roofing claims are on the rise. Con artists continue to target homeowners by offering to replace roofs while getting your insurance company to foot the bill in full. The Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters is hoping to educate homeowners so when they come across something that sounds like […]
FORT MYERS New initiative educating Floridians on early detection of Alzheimer’s An early diagnosis is critical when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and the high rate of both in Florida has led the Alzheimer’s Association to launch a new Florida-focused initiative. If you are diagnosed early enough, you can be a part of the decision-making going forward, including figuring out the cost for future […]
CYPRESS LAKE ‘Give Kids a Smile’ event offers free pediatric dental services at FSW Thursday, Friday One out of every five kids between the ages of 5 and 11 has at least one decayed tooth. On Thursday and Friday, you can get free dental care for your children at Florida SouthWestern State College during the Give Kids a Smile event. Having good dental hygiene isn’t just about having a pretty smile—it […]