Survey: Florida ranks 3rd in lowest percentage of adult non-swimmersFort Myers Beach takes on Memorial Weekend
WINK NEWS Survey: Florida ranks 3rd in lowest percentage of adult non-swimmers A recent poll by Poolonomics, which surveyed the country, found that Florida has the third-lowest percentage of adult non-swimmers.
NEW YORK (AP) Here’s what every key witness said at Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Closing arguments are coming After 22 witnesses, including a porn actor, tabloid publisher and White House insiders, testimony is over at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach takes on Memorial Weekend This weekend didn’t just consist of those enjoying the beach. Others were paying tribute to our troops lost.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 dead after crash on SR-82 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle crash between a sedan and an SUV that left two people deceased.
FLORIDA (AP) What’s open and closed on Memorial Day In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.
CAPE CORAL Truck submerged in Cape Coral canal Authorities are responding to a crash investigation after a truck became submerged in a Cape Coral canal.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Fraud, Pedophilia and Sexual Battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a ballet bamboozle, a sting operation and sexual assault.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Mostly sunny skies and above-average heat Most of Southwest Florida will be rain-free, hot, and sunny today.
FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard opens for Memorial Day weekend On Saturday, the new business opened its doors to the public.
FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say
PORT CHARLOTTE CCSO: 2-year-old boy shot in the hand by 4-year-old Charlotte County Fire-EMS said they treated the two-year-old boy, who had a gunshot injury to the hand.
NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay players NCAA and Power Five conferences agree on settlement that will allow schools to pay student athletes and share revenue.
FORT MYERS Placing flags to honor the fallen on Memorial Day weekend This weekend is much more than just a backyard barbecue and some time off work. It allows us to remember our nation’s heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
SANIBEL The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekend Businesses on Sanibel and Captiva told WINK News they’re ready for the wave of tourism.
The Weather Authority: Here’s what to expect for your Memorial Day weekend Hot and humid weather for your holiday weekend. The UV index will be an 11!
WINK NEWS Survey: Florida ranks 3rd in lowest percentage of adult non-swimmers A recent poll by Poolonomics, which surveyed the country, found that Florida has the third-lowest percentage of adult non-swimmers.
NEW YORK (AP) Here’s what every key witness said at Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Closing arguments are coming After 22 witnesses, including a porn actor, tabloid publisher and White House insiders, testimony is over at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach takes on Memorial Weekend This weekend didn’t just consist of those enjoying the beach. Others were paying tribute to our troops lost.
LEHIGH ACRES 2 dead after crash on SR-82 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle crash between a sedan and an SUV that left two people deceased.
FLORIDA (AP) What’s open and closed on Memorial Day In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.
CAPE CORAL Truck submerged in Cape Coral canal Authorities are responding to a crash investigation after a truck became submerged in a Cape Coral canal.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Fraud, Pedophilia and Sexual Battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a ballet bamboozle, a sting operation and sexual assault.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Mostly sunny skies and above-average heat Most of Southwest Florida will be rain-free, hot, and sunny today.
FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard opens for Memorial Day weekend On Saturday, the new business opened its doors to the public.
FORT LAUDERDALE (AP) Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say Rapper Sean Kingston and his mother stole more than $1 million through fraud, authorities say
PORT CHARLOTTE CCSO: 2-year-old boy shot in the hand by 4-year-old Charlotte County Fire-EMS said they treated the two-year-old boy, who had a gunshot injury to the hand.
NCAA, Power Five approve settlement sets stage for schools to pay players NCAA and Power Five conferences agree on settlement that will allow schools to pay student athletes and share revenue.
FORT MYERS Placing flags to honor the fallen on Memorial Day weekend This weekend is much more than just a backyard barbecue and some time off work. It allows us to remember our nation’s heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
SANIBEL The beach is back on Sanibel and Captiva for Memorial Day weekend Businesses on Sanibel and Captiva told WINK News they’re ready for the wave of tourism.
The Weather Authority: Here’s what to expect for your Memorial Day weekend Hot and humid weather for your holiday weekend. The UV index will be an 11!
FORT MYERS Hurricane insurance villages back again, dates announced The Division of Consumer Services will be hosting more insurance villages in Southwest Florida to help answer any questions you still have.
MARCO ISLAND Hurricane Ian claims still unpaid? Help’s on the way! More Insurance Villages are coming to Fort Myers and Punta Gorda. Get help in-person with your unpaid Ian claim.
Florida couple claims insurance company isn’t following their own policy Hurricane Season 2023 has officially begun, but Hurricane Ian recovery is far from ending. Many Southwest Florida homeowners blame their insurance companies for the slow recovery.
New law prohibits insurance companies from altering claim estimates The start of hurricane season is here, but many Southwest Floridians are still fighting their insurance companies about their Hurricane Ian claims more than eight months later. The Insurer Accountability Act aims to bring more balance between the consumer and the insurance industry. Hurricane Ian left many Southwest Floridians with insurance claim horror stories. John […]
WINK News viewers help Vietnam veteran keep his home amid homeowners insurance crisis Homeowners insurance has proven to be an expensive nightmare for many throughout Southwest Florida. Now, with renewal notices coming in, so is the sticker shock. Thanks to many WINK News viewers, one Marine veteran can now keep his home.
Thousands of Hurricane Ian insurance claims remain open: ‘I just want my life back’ Deborah Croquart’s bedroom in her Cape Coral home used to be the place she relaxed at the end of the day. The place that brought peace now brings the opposite. It’s stripped to nothing but concrete, wooden posts and wires hanging from the walls.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Hurricane Ian victims still waiting for insurance checks in Florida Three different homeowners are having the same problem with the same insurance company. They can’t get their homes back to normal after Hurricane Ian because their insurance company hasn’t sent over their checks. It’s a problem many Southwest Floridians are still dealing with almost eight months after the storm.
BONITA SPRINGS Florida homeowners seeing insurance premium hikes after Hurricane Ian Florida’s property insurance crisis has always been complex and usually not beneficial to the masses. Now Hurricane Ian could do even more damage to your insurance premiums.
CAPE CORAL Ghosted by the insurance company? Homeowner claims insurer stopped responding to his emails and calls One Cape Coral homeowner said not only did his homeowner’s insurance company write him a check worth less than 10 percent of the estimated damages, the company ignored his calls and emails too.
FORT MYERS BEACH Insurance village helps homeowners at Fort Myers Beach hotel People are getting the checks they need to rebuild after Hurricane Ian via insurance villages put together by the state, with Tuesday seeing one in Fort Myers Beach.