SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart
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 Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, an active shooter was present at the Walmart in Clewiston 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.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
Mistrial declared in case of former Hendry County deputy A mistrial has been called in the trial of Tyler Williams, a former Hendry County deputy. The court declared the mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on either count in the indictment. Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a handcuffed man unconscious. […]
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
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 Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, an active shooter was present at the Walmart in Clewiston 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.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
Mistrial declared in case of former Hendry County deputy A mistrial has been called in the trial of Tyler Williams, a former Hendry County deputy. The court declared the mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on either count in the indictment. Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a handcuffed man unconscious. […]
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
Naples New sculpture exhibit comes to Naples Botanical Garden Massive sculptures weighing as much as 18,000 lbs now decorate the Naples Botanical Garden. “It was definitely one of our biggest installations,” said Erin Wolfe Bell, director of exhibitions and special programs at Naples Botanical Garden. The sculptures are a new visiting exhibit by artist Steve Tobin called “Nature Underground.” He takes tree roots and […]
Virtual 3K encourages people of all ability levels to get active while raising money STARability is encouraging people to get active no matter their ability level – and for a good cause. The Collier County organization has had to do its annual 3K a little differently this year due to the pandemic. “This year the event is virtual where we’re encouraging supporters and participants to run, walk or roll […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Trump campaign hosts event in Golden Gate Estates in push for president A Trump campaign event was held in Golden Gate Estate Thursday as a push for the president’s re-election bid in Southwest Florida ahead of the November election. Two weeks after the White House Rose Garden event linked to more than a dozen COVID-19 cases, Trump campaigners held a crowded event at a VFW in Golden […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers continues to fence in Centennial Park, looks for homeless to leave on own terms The City of Fort Myers added more fencing at Centennial Park, as it continues to prepare the park for a year of renovations. We’ve continued to report the impact this this will have on many people experiencing homelessness in the community, who are now struggling to find another place to call home. With lot of […]
NAPLES Naples mayor speaks on positive COVID-19 test result Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is quarantining after testing positive for the coronavirus. She says she did everything she could to not get the virus, but still managed to catch it. She told us now is not the time to relax on the CDC guidelines to protect your family. ”It’s frightening because there are so many […]
COLLIER COUNTY Some businesses still adding ‘COVID fees’ to customer purchases A Collier County restaurant recently left a sign out for customers to warn them about its pandemic surcharge. We’ve reported on these “COVID fees” previously, when the pandemic first impacted businesses. But most of them are back to full capacity now. We looked at why some businesses such as New York Pizza & Pasta in […]
COLLIER COUNTY Poll watcher confident in poll stations in Collier County ahead of election President Donald Trump has called on voters to watch the polls. Some people are worried he’s sending the wrong message. Both parties have volunteers who do this, but there is a process to becoming a poll watcher. We looked at what it takes to legitimately become a poll watcher Wednesday. Some people are worried about […]
MARCO ISLAND Short-term renters now barred from using certain beaches on Marco Island No more part-timers. Marco Island wants to limit who can use its beaches. So what does this mean for those who call the island home or any of you who want to go to the beach? Waves of a disappointment for some kicked off of one of Marco’s cleanest shorelines, now that Residents’ Beach is […]
WINK NEWS Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Oct. 7 This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers […]
NAPLES Girl beaten unconscious in food court of Coastland Center mall in Naples A man was arrested at the Coastland Center mall Tuesday after a witness said he beat a girl unconscious for spurning his advances. An officer from the Naples Police Department responded to a call at around 4 p.m. regarding a fight in the food court. Bruce Gordon, 37, told the officer that he had struck […]