DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facilitySoluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Consitutional right to abortions As Election Day ramps up, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 4.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
Cape Coral 5 seats in Cape Coral City Council to be decided on Election Day The Cape Coral City Council election will be decided on Tuesday. Five seats are up for grabs.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council race for 2 wards The 2024 elections are looking to be a tense battle that will have every American on the edge of their seats. In Southwest Florida, the feeling is no different.
Lee County Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
PUNTA GORDA The race for Punta Gorda City Council November 5 is election day, as politicians across the country compete for office, with Southwest Florida being no different.
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Consitutional right to abortions As Election Day ramps up, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 4.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
Cape Coral 5 seats in Cape Coral City Council to be decided on Election Day The Cape Coral City Council election will be decided on Tuesday. Five seats are up for grabs.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council race for 2 wards The 2024 elections are looking to be a tense battle that will have every American on the edge of their seats. In Southwest Florida, the feeling is no different.
Lee County Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
PUNTA GORDA The race for Punta Gorda City Council November 5 is election day, as politicians across the country compete for office, with Southwest Florida being no different.
WINK NEWS Most Wanted Wednesday: Featuring some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; July 13 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 […]
LABELLE Girlfriend of accused LaBelle pawnshop robber arrested for stolen gun The girlfriend of the man accused of dressing like an officer and stealing guns from a pawnshop is now in jail for a similar crime. Hendry County Sheriff’s Office arrested suspect Ruby Nieves, 42, in LaBelle Wednesday after investigators say they found a stolen gun in her home. According to HCSO, May 19, deputies and […]
HENDRY COUNTY Hendry County seeing increase in COVID-19 patients, majority not vaccinated The number of coronavirus patients is up in at least two counties in Southwest Florida, and a health executive in one of them says low vaccination rates are a likely cause for the uptick. In Hendry County, R.D. Williams, the CEO of Hendry Regional Medical Center in Clewiston, said the facility is seeing an increase […]
HENDRY COUNTY Hendry Regional Medical Center suspends elective surgeries due to COVID-19 Hendry Regional Medical Center will suspend elective surgeries starting on Monday. The hospital said the procedures have been placed on hold while staff deals with the surge in COVID-19 cases. “We continue to evaluate our safety procedures and make the necessary change to ensure the safety of our patients and staff,” said hospital CEO R.D. […]
WINK NEWS Resources for victims of domestic violence in Southwest Florida Many think of domestic violence as physical hitting with potential signs of bruising of a victim, but it can also include verbal, mental, financial, and other types of abuse. It can also impact people of all ages and of any sex. During the hour we’ll tell the stories of survivors, red flags to look out […]
WINK NEWS Teen and shelter work to provide resources, spread awareness of abusive teen relationships Do you know what’s going on in your child’s dating life? If you answered no, you’re not alone. February is teen dating violence awareness month and The Shelter for Abused Women and Children, and a local teen, have been on a mission to encourage you to get involved, to ask questions, and to educate kids […]
HENDRY COUNTY Principal’s attorney says there is culture of corporal punishment in Hendry County For the first time, the lawyer for the principal caught on camera paddling a 6-year-old told his client’s side of the story. Paddling is banned within Hendry County District Schools, but the Attorney Steven Ramunni says it’s been happening for years. The school district’s policy doesn’t allow corporal punishment, including spanking. There are no exceptions […]
CLEWISTON Hendry County sheriff says multiple suspects in festival shooting A family is heartbroken and in tears as a shooter remains on the loose. The loved ones of 20-year-old Evereonna Sankey simply want to know who shot and killed her, and why. The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office recently released the report detailing Saturday night’s shooting. WINK News has been asking the sheriff’s office for answers […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County looking into expanding public transportation Businesses in one area of Collier County say they cannot find workers because workers say it’s too expensive for them to live there. Now, county leaders are trying to find a solution. So, they want to offer more public transportation without changing rent prices, even possibly spreading across county lines. The hope is that getting […]
HENDRY COUNTY Man arrested in connection to murder of woman at Clewiston festival Hendry County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29-year-old Larance De’Angelo Humphrey of Tallahassee after he turned himself in Wednesday in connection to the murder of 20-year-old Evereonna Sankey at the Brown Sugar Festival in Clewiston May 1. According to HCSO, investigators received information that Humphrey was attempting to tamper with evidence that might have led to the […]