FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailersDriver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
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 FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
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.
NORTH NAPLES Rally in North Naples to support law enforcement A group who said they are tired of the way law enforcement has been portrayed recently wanted to do something, so they gathered Saturday in North Naples to hold a rally to show their support. “It just gets me upset that the men and the women who put themselves on the line every day, the […]
NAPLES Twitter data ranks Florida 3rd for anti-mask activity on social platform Is Florida anti-mask? It depends on who you ask. But based on a Twitter survey that looked at 150,000 tweets and hashtags, Florida is the third state with the most anti-mask activity. Nevada and Arizona are considered to be a bit heavier in anti-mask activity on Twitter. We went to downtown Naples Friday to chat […]
WINK NEWS FGCU experts talk survival rates with rise in COVID-19 cases, deaths Headlines on the coronavirus pandemic are focused on Florida’s rising cases totals, as well as the rising death rate. We asked our panel of experts at FGCU where we are in terms of survival rate moving forward. Watch the video above for the full discussion hosted by WINK News Anchor Chris Cifatte. And we want […]
COLLIER COUNTY What a shortage of contact tracing means for the future of coronavirus Rebecca Pacter didn’t think it was possible for her to even contract the coronavirus. “I thought I was 17, I’m healthy, I’m Athletic how am I going to get this? I went to one party that was in CDC guidelines not even more than six people there and I walked away with it,” Pacter said. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Paradise Coast Sports Complex hosts inaugural event amid pandemic The first day of Football University’s Top Gun Showcase ended late Friday afternoon. About 800 athletes took to take to the field to show off their skills. “I’m excited to prove myself and show that I can play for the top schools in the country,” said Carson Vetor, a Gulf High School senior and wide […]
PolicyLab says SWFL could see more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases daily if action isn’t taken As the number of positive COVID-19 cases increase, hospitals are filling up. Lee Health is now at 97% of its staffed bed capacity as researchers say if we don’t change our ways, things are about to get a lot worse for Southwest Florida. Doctor Gregory Tasian studies the numbers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County teens recognized for community service, leadership Two Collier County teens spend their free time improving the lives of people in our community. From helping children with special needs to helping feed families, they both have a long list of community service and are now adding “Bank of America Student Leader” to their resumes. The smiles on the faces of one group […]
FORT MYERS Medical clinics where you can get COVID-19 test results in minutes If you get a coronavirus test you now could be waiting more than a week for results. But there are some places that get your results in hours or even minutes. At the Vava clinic, you can get your results in 15 minutes. It costs $105 and they don’t take insurance. They have a limited […]
COLLIER COUNTY Expert says pool safety important during increased time at home An expert we spoke to says the increased time spent at home during the pandemic could pose a danger to children in backyards with pools. We learned about different things that could play a part for an increase in drownings in Florida Thursday. “We were always cautious about everything for safety,” said Mariusz Pieczalski. Pieczalski […]
WINK NEWS Shorter COVID-19 test result wait times, other measures coming to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials continue to respond to the coronavirus surge in the state, with added measures coming soon. A shipment of Remdesivir, a drug that could possibly speed up recovery in COVID-19 patients, is expected to reach Florida hospitals next week. And antibody testing sites are expected to be available to the […]