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.
LEE COUNTY Madisen’s Match sees tennis stars on the court for charity Pro-tennis players are taking to the court on Sunday in Fort Myers to help raise money for charity. Tennis stars like the 17th ranked player in the world, Reilly Opelka, top doubles players, the Bryan brothers, and Tommy Paul, who is ranked 39th in the world, will compete in the Sunday night event. It is […]
FORT MYERS March for Equality in Fort Myers on Saturday March is women’s history month and on Saturday the annual “March for Equality” rally will draw hundreds of supporters. Demonstrators will march for women’s rights at the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers. It’s an opportunity for women, men and children to express their support for equality. The message organizers want for people to […]
ALVA Firefighters reinstall cross to honor teen killed in 2020 Alva crash A once-damaged memorial is now standing in remembrance of a teen once again. Alva firefighters remade and installed a cross in memory of Ethan Burgess, a 14-year-old boy who died in a crash in November 2020. “It’s a forever sadness,” said Josh Nahm, Ethan’s stepfather. “It’s not like something that just goes away.” Nahm says […]
CAPE CORAL Nurse who saved Cape Coral 15-month-old having a seizure shares how you can do the same The nurse who saved a 15-month-old who was having a seizure in a Cape Coral Walmart has been found and is now telling her story of stepping in to help. The 15-month-old Maverick and his mom Jessica Pobega were at a Cape Coral Walmart to get Tylenol when Maverick had a febrile seizure. “The first […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral mom thankful after unknown nurse saves her son who was having a seizure A mom is put in a scary situation when her child has a medical emergency at a grocery store. A nurse just happened to be close by and knew what to do. That mom is grateful to an ER nurse who rushed in to help when her little boy had a seizure in the middle […]
ARCADIA 94th Annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo back this weekend Grab your hats and boots and let the fun begin. Thursday was the first day of the 94th Annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo. The excitement continues Friday through Sunday. About 20,000 people are expected to attend through the weekend. Bareback contestant Tim Murphy traveled from Texas for the rodeo. “I like to see new people […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health doctor reflects on lessons learned 2 years after Lee County’s first COVID-19 case Sunday marked two years since the first confirmed COVID-19 case and death in Lee County. The coronavirus outbreak sent the country into a pandemic that changed day-to-day life. Lee health is now looking back on what they have learned and the challenges they are still facing. Like everyone else, the hospital system initially didn’t know […]
NORTH FORT MYERS 5 people injured after high-speed crash closes the Edison Bridge Sunday Florida Highway Patrol says one person is in critical condition and several others are hurt after a high-speed crash at the north end of the Edison Bridge early Sunday morning. FHP says around 2:30 a.m on Sunday, a Mercedes sedan and a Lamborghini were traveling North across the Edison Bridge at a high rate of […]
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida Reading Festival brings excitement of reading to downtown Fort Myers Thousands of people gathered in downtown Fort Myers for the annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival on Saturday. Guests had the chance to meet best-selling authors while celebrating reading. The festival took place at the Fort Myers Regional Library. The event shines a light on the resources the library provides to everyone in the community while […]
LEHIGH ACRES Brush fire breaks out near Lehigh Acres homes Firefighters in Lehigh Acres successfully put out a brush fire that was threatening three nearby homes on Friday. The brush fire was in the area of Kirkman Avenue and Ainsworth Street, near Jaguar Boulevard. The area that burned was approximately 1 acre. The fire was started by an overnight fire that was not put out […]