Fatal crash involving wrong way driver on I-75 in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75.
1 dead after head-on crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash left one dead on I-75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
NAPLES Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver dead A traffic crash occurred in Naples on 12th Avenue Northeast near Wilson Boulevard.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene A Sanibel couple is remaining hopeful after flooding impacted their home during Helene Thursday night.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents recovering from Helene two years after Ian Due to Helene, The City of Sanibel has postponed a two-year Ian celebration and turned the event into a cleanup.
Fatal crash involving wrong way driver on I-75 in Lee County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wrong-way crash that occurred on the northbound lanes of Interstate 75.
1 dead after head-on crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash left one dead on I-75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
NAPLES Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver dead A traffic crash occurred in Naples on 12th Avenue Northeast near Wilson Boulevard.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene A Sanibel couple is remaining hopeful after flooding impacted their home during Helene Thursday night.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents recovering from Helene two years after Ian Due to Helene, The City of Sanibel has postponed a two-year Ian celebration and turned the event into a cleanup.
NAPLES Tin City Waterfront Shops welcomes Naples customers back for Christmas Christmas is just over a week away, and stores are rushing to open their doors for the last-second shopping rush. Tin City Waterfront Shops—some of which didn’t reopen until Thursday months after Hurricane Ian—are ready to meet the holiday shopping head-on despite some stores still needing work. Workers at Tin City tell WINK News the […]
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man found by drone, arrested after running from traffic stop A man was arrested Tuesday night in Immokalee after deputies say he ran from a traffic stop and had to be found using a drone. Convicted felon Christopher Martinez, 37, was taken into custody on multiple felony warrants. He also faces charges of resisting arrest and driving on a suspended license stemming from an Oct. […]
PELICAN BAY Cat safe after hair-raising rescue from Pelican Bay storm drain It was a race against time in Pelican Bay on Thursday night as crews worked to rescue a cat from a storm drain as rain fell. That cat, lovingly named Mistletoe by the people who discovered it, is now safe. One of the neighbors has even adopted her. Mistletoe’s ordeal started four days ago when […]
COLLIER COUNTY Thousands of kids in Collier County getting Christmas gifts thanks to the Salvation Army Six thousand kids in need got toys from the Salvation Army on Thursday. The giveaway is how they plan to keep the Christmas spirit alive during all the chaos. It comes all while the nonprofit in Collier County is dealing with the aftermath of a fire that destroyed food donations. On Thursday, though, the salvation […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County’s 60-day rent notice ordinance back on the table after being passed in October Collier County’s 60-day rent notice ordinance that forces landlords to inform tenants of large rent increases is back up for discussion just a few months after it was passed. Advocates of the ordinance are saying asking the county to give the ordinance a chance to work. The measure was passed in late October. Landlords must […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County schools community reacts to ousting of Superintendent Kamela Patton The vote was unanimous. The result was Collier County school’s Superintendent Kamela Patton was stripped of her title. The board voted Tuesday night to remove Patton from office shortly before she was scheduled to step down. Parents of kids in the Collier County school system said they saw this coming as soon as voters elected […]
COLLIER COUNTY Salvation Army daycare in Naples working to recover from fire, temporarily relocating A daycare filled with kids catches fire, sending their parents into a panic. Fifty kids were inside the Salvation Army building in Naples when it caught fire on Monday. All of the kids that were inside got out safely. Now, the question is where the kids are meant to go to school with their building […]
NAPLES Albino boa constrictor found and caught in Naples A rare albino boa constrictor was lying in the bushes outside of a Naples home, so naturally, the people that found it called for help. The 9-and-a-half-foot boa was hard to miss and caused a lot of excitement. Taylor and Rhett Stanberry love wildlife, calling themselves venomous keepers and re-locators. “And at first, he thought […]
COLLIER COUNTY Dr. Kamela Patton out as Collier County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kamela Patton, the Collier County Superintendent of Schools, is officially out. After a unanimous vote from the school board Tuesday night, Patton was released from her duties earlier than anticipated. There was a bit of confusion about how exactly her departure was first brought up. Nevertheless, Patton made one thing clear; she wants […]
EAST NAPLES Swamp Axe Co. reopens after storm surge damage in East Naples People are back to throwing axes for sport after Hurricane Ian, and Swamp Axe Co. in East Naples has reopened after the storm damaged the building. The sport of axe-throwing is here to stay in Southwest Florida. But in East Naples, Swamp Axe Co. just came back after the damage caused by Ian. Chris Jones […]