SWAT team responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral homeTax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes
CAPE CORAL SWAT team responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral home The swat team was called to Cape Coral home on Thursday night to help get someone barricaded inside of a house.
Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beyond the businessman: Who is Tom Golisano? Beyond the buildings that bear his name, who is Tom Golisano?
FORT MYERS Accused drunk driver nearly hits 8 Lee County deputies An accused drunk driver almost hit eight deputies trying to stop and get him out of his car.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral nonprofit rescues five dogs from breeder Karena Loudin rescued five miniature Schnauzers – Molly, Joey, Ike, Zeus and Maggie from dog breeder Delaine Lowry’s home in Big Pine Key.
ARCADIA Arcadia residents reflect on Hurricane Ian over 2 years later People in Arcadia survived Helene and Milton with minor impacts, but their Ian story is one that doesn’t get told often or enough.
LEHIGH ACRES More businesses heading to Lehigh Acres, including Chipotle and Chick-fil-A New developments are coming to Lehigh Acres, including numerous restaurants like Panda Express and Zaxby’s.
Former Make-a-Wish recipient gives back to SWFL community From wish kid to wish giver a local college student is turning a life-changing experience into a mission to give back.
FORT MYERS BEACH People spend holiday break on Fort Myers Beach For those who decided to stay in Southwest Florida during the holidays, they had one thing in mind: the beach.
FORT MYERS Innovative thumb joint replacement surgery Similar to getting a new knee or hip to relieve severe arthritis, a growing number of people are getting a thumb joint replacement.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bills restaurant closing after 30+ years of service Bonita Bill’s will be closing its doors after 30+ years of service.
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 juveniles, 1 man accused of armed robbery, fleeing from Lee County deputies Two juveniles and one man have been arrested after allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint and then fleeing from Lee County deputies.
cape coral 19-year-old Cape Coral man accused of attempted car burglary on Christmas Eve The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of attempting to steal a car on Christmas Eve.
RSW braces for post-holiday travel Now that the holidays have passed for many, the return to normalcy has begun as Southwest Florida International Airport prepares for a large influx of travelers.
wink news Mega Millions jackpot surges over $1B; next drawing set for Friday The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players this holiday season as the prize money has ballooned to $1.15 billion.
CAPE CORAL SWAT team responds to barricaded person in Cape Coral home The swat team was called to Cape Coral home on Thursday night to help get someone barricaded inside of a house.
Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beyond the businessman: Who is Tom Golisano? Beyond the buildings that bear his name, who is Tom Golisano?
FORT MYERS Accused drunk driver nearly hits 8 Lee County deputies An accused drunk driver almost hit eight deputies trying to stop and get him out of his car.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral nonprofit rescues five dogs from breeder Karena Loudin rescued five miniature Schnauzers – Molly, Joey, Ike, Zeus and Maggie from dog breeder Delaine Lowry’s home in Big Pine Key.
ARCADIA Arcadia residents reflect on Hurricane Ian over 2 years later People in Arcadia survived Helene and Milton with minor impacts, but their Ian story is one that doesn’t get told often or enough.
LEHIGH ACRES More businesses heading to Lehigh Acres, including Chipotle and Chick-fil-A New developments are coming to Lehigh Acres, including numerous restaurants like Panda Express and Zaxby’s.
Former Make-a-Wish recipient gives back to SWFL community From wish kid to wish giver a local college student is turning a life-changing experience into a mission to give back.
FORT MYERS BEACH People spend holiday break on Fort Myers Beach For those who decided to stay in Southwest Florida during the holidays, they had one thing in mind: the beach.
FORT MYERS Innovative thumb joint replacement surgery Similar to getting a new knee or hip to relieve severe arthritis, a growing number of people are getting a thumb joint replacement.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bills restaurant closing after 30+ years of service Bonita Bill’s will be closing its doors after 30+ years of service.
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 juveniles, 1 man accused of armed robbery, fleeing from Lee County deputies Two juveniles and one man have been arrested after allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint and then fleeing from Lee County deputies.
cape coral 19-year-old Cape Coral man accused of attempted car burglary on Christmas Eve The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of attempting to steal a car on Christmas Eve.
RSW braces for post-holiday travel Now that the holidays have passed for many, the return to normalcy has begun as Southwest Florida International Airport prepares for a large influx of travelers.
wink news Mega Millions jackpot surges over $1B; next drawing set for Friday The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players this holiday season as the prize money has ballooned to $1.15 billion.
CBS NEWS Sorry shoppers, food prices are likely to keep rising. Here’s why. Industry data show that Americans are spending more on food than before the pandemic. And in a sign of the times, that is driving up food prices amid the sharpest bout of inflation in the U.S in 40 years. “Customer demand continues to outpace our ability to supply products,” Tyson Foods CEO Donnie King told a […]
WINK NEWS Inflation hurting Floridians, nearly half struggle paying bills new study says Many in Florida are scrambling, trying to afford the basic necessities. It is no secret that a lot of people are feeling the impacts of inflation. But a new poll shows just how difficult things are for people now. 48% of Floridians say they’re struggling to keep up with the rising prices of their bills. […]
FORT MYERS Heat messing with your electricity bill? Here is some advice to keep costs down It’s getting hotter and hotter outside which means electric bills are going to go up even more. Electricity costs about 11% more than it did a year ago, according to the Bureau of Statistics. But saving on electricity can be as cheap and easy as buying smart power strips that automatically turn off electricity to […]
WINK NEWS Inflation impacts drive up diesel cost, creates problem for truckers Life is a highway, but not as many trucks are on the open road these days. “As everything goes up our rates have to go up. They aren’t going up accordingly. Trucks are getting parked,” said Pete McKnight, a truck driver. Pete McKnight has been behind the wheel of big rigs, driving across the U.S […]
FORT MYERS How to save at checkout despite climbing grocery prices Is the grocery store busting your budget? WINK News consumer reporter Andryanna Sheppard shows us ways to keep the costs down at check out. An extra dollar on milk here, a couple more on eggs there… it really adds up. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans spend close to $450 per month on […]
FTC win at trial against On Point Global; Check your inbox for an email about a refund The Federal Trade Commission’s trial win against On Point Global has made $102 million in refunds available to consumers who were harmed by a wide-ranging scheme that led them to pay money or hand over personal information to fake government websites. Consumers who were harmed must apply for redress payments by July 5, 2022. Consumers […]
WINK NEWS Deadline approaching for IRS tax filing; options available for free filing You’re running out of time to file your taxes. The deadline is April 18 and experts advise that you get them done as soon as you can. It’s best to file before the deadline so you don’t get hit with any penalties. Plus, the IRS is still working on last year’s returns thanks to the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Thieves take catalytic converters from thrift store trucks in Collier County Thieves in Collier County targeted a nonprofit organization that gives back to its community. Crooks took catalytic converters from several trucks outside of Saint Vincent Thrift Store near East Naples. St. Vincent DePaul says those trucks drive their mission. From picking up donations to conducting food drives, the trucks are how it’s done. But, last […]
COLLIER COUNTY People in Collier County protest, push for affordable housing as rent prices continue to rise People are pushing for change in Collier County. They are calling for lower rent prices. Rent is due on the first of the month for many, who are likely shelling out thousands to live in their apartments. And, making ends meet is getting more and more difficult, especially for those living in Collier County. Collier […]
WINK NEWS Under new Risk Rating 2.0, Florida flood ins. premiums are about to go up for most A Florida necessity is getting more expensive for many. FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program is changing the way it calculates what each property owner has to pay. The new way is called Risk Rating 2.0. Insurance experts say FEMA’s program has been operating at a deficit since it began and congress has bailed it out […]