Naples City Council awards $23.4M for pier rebuild The 136-year-old Naples Pier will undergo a seventh transformation after City Council unanimously approved a nearly $23.46 million construction contract to rebuild the pier after Hurricane Ian destroyed it two years ago.
Collier women arrested for possession of fentanyl Two women have been arrested for possession of fentanyl during a routine traffic stop by deputies.
WASHINGTON (AP) Some of the most notable quotes from the JD Vance-Tim Walz vice presidential debate The first and only vice presidential debate between Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz featured an often orderly, policy-focused and even civil dialogue between the two men seeking to serve as the next president’s second in command.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee Bridge exit ramp closure The southbound exit loop ramp from the Caloosahatchee Bridge will be closed for the next four weeks for planned construction work.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man sentenced for distributing, possessing child sex abuse media A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for distributing and possessing child sex abuse media.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach condos still under construction 2 years after Hurricane Ian As condos are turned into construction zones, the impacts from Hurricane Ian are still evident two years later.
MADEIRA BEACH Gov. DeSantis provides recovery efforts update following Hurricane Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update regarding recovery efforts following the impact of Hurricane Helene.
WINK NEWS Bipartisan school safety legislation introduced to develop emergency parental notifications New bi-partisan school safety legislation was introduced Tuesday to streamline parent communication during emergencies.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms Wednesday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms throughout this Wednesday afternoon, dropping temperatures slightly.
CAMPAIGN CENTRAL Tim Walz and JD Vance face off in VP debate WINK News is campaign central, and on Tuesday night, all eyes are focused on the debate stage in New York, where the vice presidential candidates are facing off in their only debate.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County couple rescued from rooftop by stranger Hurricane Helene battered Charlotte County with heavy rain and wind, and many neighbors watched as water flooded into their homes.
CAPE CORAL WINK Investigates: For the first time, Beattie Development owner Paul Beattie speaks out during liquidation after allegations On Tuesday for the first time, Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development, who a lot of people say owe them a lot of money, is speaking out.
FORT MYERS Local Rabbi and Israeli soldier speak on Iran missile attack Israeli authorities said Iran launched dozens of missiles at the country.
PORT CHARLOTTE “It was just a monster in disguise,” Port Charlotte couple cleans up after Helene Wesley and Karen Wingate will never forget what they had for dinner September 27th.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IRS announces tax relief for those affected by Helene The IRS has just announced tax relief for people affected by Hurricane Helene.
Naples City Council awards $23.4M for pier rebuild The 136-year-old Naples Pier will undergo a seventh transformation after City Council unanimously approved a nearly $23.46 million construction contract to rebuild the pier after Hurricane Ian destroyed it two years ago.
Collier women arrested for possession of fentanyl Two women have been arrested for possession of fentanyl during a routine traffic stop by deputies.
WASHINGTON (AP) Some of the most notable quotes from the JD Vance-Tim Walz vice presidential debate The first and only vice presidential debate between Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz featured an often orderly, policy-focused and even civil dialogue between the two men seeking to serve as the next president’s second in command.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee Bridge exit ramp closure The southbound exit loop ramp from the Caloosahatchee Bridge will be closed for the next four weeks for planned construction work.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man sentenced for distributing, possessing child sex abuse media A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for distributing and possessing child sex abuse media.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach condos still under construction 2 years after Hurricane Ian As condos are turned into construction zones, the impacts from Hurricane Ian are still evident two years later.
MADEIRA BEACH Gov. DeSantis provides recovery efforts update following Hurricane Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update regarding recovery efforts following the impact of Hurricane Helene.
WINK NEWS Bipartisan school safety legislation introduced to develop emergency parental notifications New bi-partisan school safety legislation was introduced Tuesday to streamline parent communication during emergencies.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms Wednesday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms throughout this Wednesday afternoon, dropping temperatures slightly.
CAMPAIGN CENTRAL Tim Walz and JD Vance face off in VP debate WINK News is campaign central, and on Tuesday night, all eyes are focused on the debate stage in New York, where the vice presidential candidates are facing off in their only debate.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County couple rescued from rooftop by stranger Hurricane Helene battered Charlotte County with heavy rain and wind, and many neighbors watched as water flooded into their homes.
CAPE CORAL WINK Investigates: For the first time, Beattie Development owner Paul Beattie speaks out during liquidation after allegations On Tuesday for the first time, Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development, who a lot of people say owe them a lot of money, is speaking out.
FORT MYERS Local Rabbi and Israeli soldier speak on Iran missile attack Israeli authorities said Iran launched dozens of missiles at the country.
PORT CHARLOTTE “It was just a monster in disguise,” Port Charlotte couple cleans up after Helene Wesley and Karen Wingate will never forget what they had for dinner September 27th.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IRS announces tax relief for those affected by Helene The IRS has just announced tax relief for people affected by Hurricane Helene.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Construction worker dies at Golden Gate Estates work site A construction worker is dead after a wall fell on him in Golden Gate Estates on Sunday. Greater Naples Fire and EMS responded to a home under construction on Della Drive after a family member discovered the worker. They say the man was working by himself. While working, it appears a wall came down and […]
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man accused of leaving the scene after crashing into a car with kids inside The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man they say left the scene after crashing into a car with kids inside Friday night. Deputies say they responded to a crash on Roberts Ave. in Immokalee around 10 p.m. Friday. At the crash scene, deputies found an SUV with front-end damage but no one inside […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County will help you register to vote on Voter Registration Day Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, and the Collier County elections office is doing its part to get people registered to vote in the upcoming election. The county will host seven registration drives across the region in hopes of getting more people to register to vote. The Collier County Supervisor of Elections Office will be […]
NORTH NAPLES Collier man arrested for getting into altercation with deputy A 53-year-old convicted felon was arrested after getting into an altercation with Collier County deputies. Thomas Dersch, of Collier County, faces charges of robbery, unarmed battery and carjacking, battery on a law enforcement officer, and possession of a controlled substance. The incident happened on Friday in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven at 4612 Tamiami […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County woman arrested, accused of possessing cocaine and stealing mother’s car A 23-year-old Collier County woman was arrested after the Collier County Sheriff’s Office says she stole her mother’s car. Essence Marie Hutto faces charges of grand theft auto, cocaine possession, smuggling a controlled substance into a jail, and possessing narcotics equipment. According to an arrest report, Hutto’s mother reported the Hyundai Elantra stolen after her […]
FORT MYERS Talking to kids about stress, gun safety after multiple SWFL school threats Southwest Florida has seen eight school threats in only five weeks, and those are just the ones we know about. What’s going on with our children, and what can we do to help them? Experts say stress is a major factor in a lot of cases they’re seeing. WINK News spoke with Ariella VanHara, the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Business owners in Collier County plaza fed up with homeless issue Business owners in one shopping plaza in Collier County say they are fed up with homeless people and drug addicts yelling and screaming and harassing customers. It’s happening on the corner of Collier Boulevard and Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples. Meanwhile, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office has promised to help the businesses. They have […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County man accused of stabbing two children while they slept The Collier County Sheriff’s Office says two children are in stable condition after it appeared they were stabbed while sleeping Wednesday night. Deputies have arrested Trevor Kilian, 47, for the stabbing. They say when they arrived at a home on Ibis Cove Circle, they found Kilian on the floor of the master bedroom with self-inflicted cuts […]
FORT MYERS UPS expects to hire over 900 in SWFL despite low unemployment Florida is one of many states experiencing low unemployment, but what does that mean for companies that need workers? UPS says it should have no problem hiring people, especially not in Southwest Florida. According to a survey by WalletHub, 23 states had unemployment claims last week that were lower than the previous week, and the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Vanderbilt Beach Road construction to ease traffic begins this fall Construction will begin on a Vanderbilt Beach Road extension this fall in Collier County. On Thursday, Collier County will hold a public meeting to inform the public of the coming changes. The project will include seven miles of new road construction, costing more than $150 million. The purpose of extending Vanderbilt Beach Road is to […]