FORT MYERS Phase 2: $1 billion RSW expansion project begins The Lee County Port Authority will begin Southwest Florida International Airport’s Terminal Expansion Phase 2, a more than $1 billion project.
PUNTA GORDA Sen. Rick Scott to survey damage in Charlotte County Florida Sen. Rick Scott is set to visit Charlotte County, receive a briefing on Hurricane Helene, and survey the damage.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Scattered rain and storms return for your Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking rain and storms throughout this Tuesday afternoon and into your evening commute.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man dies after fire is sparked by Helene’s flooding Hurricane Helene was not kind to Charlotte County, and on Monday night, people are picking up the pieces and grieving the loss of a neighbor.
SANIBEL Sanibel businesses work to recover after Helene There’s no “Going back to normal” on Sanibel after Ian, but Helene isn’t stopping people as they work towards a “New normal.”
MATLACHA Sisters fly to Matlacha to help father rebuild after Hurricane Helene’s destruction Hurricane Helene has affected people not just in southwest Florida but also people across the country.
Recovery efforts at Sugar Sand Beach RV Resort Almost everyone on Matlacha and Pine Island is focused on the same thing: Recovery.
MANASOTA KEY Cleaning up Manasota Key after Helene Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding that seemed to spare no one on Manasota Key. Two families share their cleanup stories with WINK News.
PUNTA GORDA Historic District in Punta Gorda recovering after Helene So much of Southwest Florida continues to recover in the aftermath of Helene, especially in areas on the coast.
Florida Blue and NCH reach an agreement Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Florida Blue have until midnight on Monday to reach a deal on a new contract.
Fort Myers Beach cleans up after Helene For many, Fort Myers Beach has been the epicenter of hope and recovery after Ian. Now people are looking back at the island town again after Hurricane Helene.
NORTH PORT New details emerge confirming state investigation into Heritage Insurance WINK News is breaking new details on a criminal investigation into an insurance company where customers claim they were left with wrecked homes after Ian and no money to rebuild.
LABELLE Linemen get superhero sendoff as they help with Helene recovery Local linemen get superhero sendoff as they head North to help with Helene recovery efforts in other states
FORT MYERS Man arrested after Fort Myers police confiscate nearly $1M and almost 700g of fentanyl The Fort Myers police department has arrested a man in connection with a large-scale drug operation.
PORT CHARLOTTE Animal shelter in Charlotte Harbor devastated by Helene is seeking support Dogs looking for homes have had their temporary home taken away by the storm surge of Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Phase 2: $1 billion RSW expansion project begins The Lee County Port Authority will begin Southwest Florida International Airport’s Terminal Expansion Phase 2, a more than $1 billion project.
PUNTA GORDA Sen. Rick Scott to survey damage in Charlotte County Florida Sen. Rick Scott is set to visit Charlotte County, receive a briefing on Hurricane Helene, and survey the damage.
The Weather Authority The Weather Authority: Scattered rain and storms return for your Tuesday The Weather Authority is tracking rain and storms throughout this Tuesday afternoon and into your evening commute.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda man dies after fire is sparked by Helene’s flooding Hurricane Helene was not kind to Charlotte County, and on Monday night, people are picking up the pieces and grieving the loss of a neighbor.
SANIBEL Sanibel businesses work to recover after Helene There’s no “Going back to normal” on Sanibel after Ian, but Helene isn’t stopping people as they work towards a “New normal.”
MATLACHA Sisters fly to Matlacha to help father rebuild after Hurricane Helene’s destruction Hurricane Helene has affected people not just in southwest Florida but also people across the country.
Recovery efforts at Sugar Sand Beach RV Resort Almost everyone on Matlacha and Pine Island is focused on the same thing: Recovery.
MANASOTA KEY Cleaning up Manasota Key after Helene Hurricane Helene caused severe flooding that seemed to spare no one on Manasota Key. Two families share their cleanup stories with WINK News.
PUNTA GORDA Historic District in Punta Gorda recovering after Helene So much of Southwest Florida continues to recover in the aftermath of Helene, especially in areas on the coast.
Florida Blue and NCH reach an agreement Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Florida Blue have until midnight on Monday to reach a deal on a new contract.
Fort Myers Beach cleans up after Helene For many, Fort Myers Beach has been the epicenter of hope and recovery after Ian. Now people are looking back at the island town again after Hurricane Helene.
NORTH PORT New details emerge confirming state investigation into Heritage Insurance WINK News is breaking new details on a criminal investigation into an insurance company where customers claim they were left with wrecked homes after Ian and no money to rebuild.
LABELLE Linemen get superhero sendoff as they help with Helene recovery Local linemen get superhero sendoff as they head North to help with Helene recovery efforts in other states
FORT MYERS Man arrested after Fort Myers police confiscate nearly $1M and almost 700g of fentanyl The Fort Myers police department has arrested a man in connection with a large-scale drug operation.
PORT CHARLOTTE Animal shelter in Charlotte Harbor devastated by Helene is seeking support Dogs looking for homes have had their temporary home taken away by the storm surge of Hurricane Helene.
CAPE CORAL Churches attempt to end stigma around mental illness Grace Church in Cape Coral dedicated two weeks of sermons recently to talk about mental health. They are one of many houses of worship that ate tackling the topic in an attempt to end the stigma of mental illness. It’s been a tough two years for many of us and the pastors at Grace Church […]
Fort Myers Escaped Hendry County inmate brought back into custody Hendry County Sheriff’s Office confirms Wednesday an inmate who escaped Tuesday night was brought back into custody by U.S. Marshals Service. Inmate Miguel Nunez, 25, was brought back to Hendry County Jail after he escaped during an attempted transfer to SalusCare treatment facility in Fort Myers. HCSO says Tuesday night, after a transfer to a […]
HENDRY COUNTY Deputies, state troopers respond to deadly crash on SR-80 in Hendry County Hendry County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol responded to a deadly crash on State Road 80 in Hendry County Wednesday night. According to the HCSO, deputies were at the scene of crash on SR-80 at Riverbend Resort Boulevard, where a car turned over and one person was ejected. According to FHP, one person was […]
HENDRY COUNTY Man killed while walking along SR-29 in Hendry County A 58-year-old LaBelle man died after he was struck by a pickup early Saturday in Hendry Country. The Florida Highway Patrol says the man was walking in the southbound lane of SR-29, north of E Road, when the truck struck him. He died at the scene. The truck’s driver, a 32-year-old Felda man, and his […]
HENDRY COUNTY Hendry County superintendent says Bright Futures legislation could hurt students college chances An education leader in Southwest Florida is speaking out against proposed legislation of a vital scholarship. Superintendent Michael Swindle of Hendry County District Schools says proposed changes to the Bright Futures Scholarship by state lawmakers could hurt students looking for a chance at college. The upcoming state budget calls for the removal of a $600 […]
WINK NEWS School districts outline protocols for COVID-19 There have only been two days of school and already schools have students who have COVID-19. Some of you asked us what happens if your child comes into contact with someone who tests positive? It varies by district. The school districts of Lee and Charlotte counties said there’s only so much they can do; it’s […]
LABELLE Woman says friend is OK after being tied up during pawnshop robbery We reported employees at a pawnshop in Southwest Florida were tied up recently by a suspect during a robbery, and we are continuing to get a better idea about what happened when those employees were witness to six guns being taken from a safe at there. A woman who knows one of the employees shared […]
HENDRY COUNTY The risk an undocumented mother faced recording her child’s school punishment Some who have seen a video of a student being physically punished at a Hendry County school recently questioned why the child’s mother, who was present, did not intervene. But she did take a very big risk by capturing the horrifying moments on camera. We looked at the dangers she faced by releasing the hard-to-watch […]
HENDRY COUNTY Fort Myers man arrested in Hendry County for DUI, wrong-way crash A 39-year-old Fort Myers man was arrested after attempting to drive away after a wrong-way crash in Hendy County. The Florida Highway Patrol said Manuel Garcia Montalvo was driving east on westbound Helms Road, west of State Road 29, causing a second vehicle to turn in order to avoid hitting his pickup. The vehicle, a […]
NORTH NAPLES At Naples Therapeutic Center, horses help with grief and mental health It’s well documented that animals help with healing when it comes to severe mental illness including PTSD, anxiety and grief. For the Harju family, every pet and smooch helps them smile again. They credit the Naples Therapeutic Riding Center with helping them heal three years after their lives were shattered when Colleen Harju’s husband had […]