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.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach seeking to avoid unnecessary traffic after Helene The town of Fort Myers Beach is asking some people not to visit the island.
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.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach seeking to avoid unnecessary traffic after Helene The town of Fort Myers Beach is asking some people not to visit the island.
COLLIER COUNTY Plans to ease traffic on Immokalee Road Trying to make traffic flow smoother and avoid as many back-ups on Immokalee Road as possible. A Collier County spokesperson told WINK News the county recently completed a congestion study on Immokalee Rd. Then commissioners approved a list of recommendations designed to make traffic and safety concerns better for drivers. Some of the added safety […]
FORT MYERS CREW protected lands provide snapshot of old Florida, haven for wildlife Lingering red tide, health alerts, and debris in Southwest Florida waterways may have you thinking twice before swimming, but there are other ways to enjoy the outdoors here, like visiting the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed trails. Walking around the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed, CREW for short, has been compared to walking into old Florida. “The […]
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival to benefit Valerie’s House, bereaved children The Naples Winter Wine Festival kicks off this week, and 2023 focused on raising money to support children’s mental health. One of those groups helping Southwest Florida kids is Valerie’s House, a nonprofit that provides support for children grieving the death of a loved one. The first things you notice when you walk into Valerie’s […]
NAPLES Night at the Museum gala supporting the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples The annual Night at the Museum event in Naples begins the evening of Saturday, Jan. 28. The gala, sponsored by Gulfshore Life, supports the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples. WINK News anchors, Corey Lazar and Lindsey Sablan are emceeing the event. Some of the festivities include live musical entertainment from the 70s tribute band, The […]
WINK NEWS Video released of five Memphis officers, facing Second-Degree Murder charges, brutally beating Tyre Nichols, eliciting protests across the country Anger and heartbreak looking for the first time at the deadly encounter between the Memphis police and 29-year-old Tyre Nichols. In the video, officers are seen holding Nichols down and striking him repeatedly. Nichols’ relatives have urged supporters to protest peacefully. Memphis authorities released more than an hour of footage Friday night of the violent […]
COLLIER COUNTY School shooting threat involving BB gun in Collier County A loaded weapon at school, a shooting threat, and trespassing led to four arrests, all happening this week in Southwest Florida schools. Students at Barron Collier High School didn’t know the weapons brought to the school were BB guns. Therapists WINK News spoke with said it would be a mistake to minimize the fear the […]
NORTH NAPLES International Holocaust Remembrance Day at The Holocaust Museum in North Naples Friday is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the day of the liberation of Auschwitz Concentration Camp in 1945. The day not only reminds us of what happened during the Holocaust but also for people to reflect on the lives that have been changed forever. The Holocaust Museum and Cohen Education Center in North Naples was […]
FORT MYERS On board with the U.S. Coast Guard: Repairing coastal channel markers “Semper Paratus, Always Ready!” That’s the motto of the U.S. Coast Guard. While search and rescue is the Coast Guard’s number one mission, another big part of their job is maintaining our nation’s waterways. “We are responsible for maintaining all of the federal aids to navigation in the area,” said Chief Petty Officer Timothy Owen, […]
NAPLES 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival to raise money for children’s health The 2023 Naples Winter Wine Festival begins on Saturday, Feb. 4. During last year’s festival, nearly $22 million was raised within 4 1/2 hours to help the children of Collier County. Here’s a look at how and why the group behind the festival makes it happen. “It is the largest charity wine auction in […]
NAPLES Naples artists wants your photos for a tribute to the Naples Pier They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so a thousand pictures put together would be enough words for a book. Emillions Art in Naples is creating a composite picture. That is when thousands of pictures are combined to make one big one. Thousands of photos are what Emillions Art is looking for. “We’d […]