Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Madeira BeachBipartisan school safety legislation introduced to develop emergency parental notifications
Madeira Beach Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Madeira Beach Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Madeira Beach.
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.
FORT MYERS BEACH How the Fort Myers Beach community is handling Helene’s aftermath One storm hit Fort Myers Beach, but the damage is as different from block to block as the stories their homeowners tell
SOUTH FORT MYERS Submerged car in Fort Myers neighborhood has people worried A submerged car has neighbors worried that their pond will become polluted. One neighbor told WINK News that the vehicle has been in the pond since Hurricane Helene.
Collier County expands mosquito control district The Collier Mosquito Control District is expanding to different areas, and new tools are being used to keep the mosquito population under control as more standing water remains following Hurricane Helene.
CAPE CORAL Memorial benches being removed from Jaycee Park in Cape Coral After years of discussions, the City of Cape Coral will start to remove items from Jaycee Park as part of ongoing improvements.
ST. JAMES CITY How residents of St. James City are coping after Helene Once known for sunsets and dolphins, the tiny island community of St. James City is once again cleaning up after a hurricane.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County woman and dog rescued from home during Helene Amidst the rising waters of Hurricane Helene, a woman and her dog sought safety atop the kitchen counter inside their Charlotte County home.
Madeira Beach Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Madeira Beach Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Madeira Beach.
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.
FORT MYERS BEACH How the Fort Myers Beach community is handling Helene’s aftermath One storm hit Fort Myers Beach, but the damage is as different from block to block as the stories their homeowners tell
SOUTH FORT MYERS Submerged car in Fort Myers neighborhood has people worried A submerged car has neighbors worried that their pond will become polluted. One neighbor told WINK News that the vehicle has been in the pond since Hurricane Helene.
Collier County expands mosquito control district The Collier Mosquito Control District is expanding to different areas, and new tools are being used to keep the mosquito population under control as more standing water remains following Hurricane Helene.
CAPE CORAL Memorial benches being removed from Jaycee Park in Cape Coral After years of discussions, the City of Cape Coral will start to remove items from Jaycee Park as part of ongoing improvements.
ST. JAMES CITY How residents of St. James City are coping after Helene Once known for sunsets and dolphins, the tiny island community of St. James City is once again cleaning up after a hurricane.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County woman and dog rescued from home during Helene Amidst the rising waters of Hurricane Helene, a woman and her dog sought safety atop the kitchen counter inside their Charlotte County home.
WINK NEWS Sunday’s Coronavirus Updates: 2,069 new cases, 11 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Sunday, there have been 2,310,335 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,267,144 Florida residents and 43,191 non-Florida residents. There are 36,474 Florida resident deaths reported, 733 non-resident deaths, and 94,123 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
NAPLES Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples receives $1.5M to build early learning center The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples announced $1.5 million in state funding to begin construction of a $3 million new early learning center.
FORT MYERS Saturday’s Coronavirus Updates: 3,406 new cases and 22 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Saturday, there have been 2,308,266 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,265,139 Florida residents and 43,127 non-Florida residents. There are 36,463 Florida resident deaths reported, 731 non-resident deaths, and 94,080 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
LABELLE State Road 29 in LaBelle closed Sunday evening due to flooding As of 8:30 p.m. Sunday, State Road 29 is closed in both directions form State Road 80 to LaBelle Bridge Road. Drivers are urged to seek an alternate route. hendry County: SR-29 is closed in both directions between SR 80 and the Labelle Bridge due to flooding. Seek Alternate Route. https://t.co/rBHUIgc6RW — FL511 Southwest (@fl511_southwest) […]
CLEWISTON Arrest made in violent home invasion robbery in Clewiston An arrest has been made in a violent home invasion robbery that happened in Clewiston on Thanksgiving Day. The Clewiston Police Department said Wednesday that Darion Radcliffe, 22, faces charges of home invasion robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and theft. Police say that on Thanksgiving Day, they […]
Harry Chapin Food Bank distributes over 2,000 food kits Packing food and cans into a box seems straightforward, but it helps solve one of the most complex problems today: hunger.
FORT MYERS Harry Chapin Food Bank holds first-ever 24-hour food packing event In honor of Hunger Action Month, The Harry Chapin Food Bank will hold the first-ever 24-hour food packing event.
WINK NEWS Thursday’s Coronavirus Updates: 2,893 new cases, 76 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Thursday, there have been 2,302,489 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,259,494 Florida residents and 42,995 non-Florida residents. There are 36,347 Florida resident deaths reported, 729 non-resident deaths, and 93,815 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS What’s up with the state’s vaccine registration system? Florida launched a vaccine registration system late last month, but we don’t know a whole lot about it. WINK News is working to earn your trust by getting you answers to the many questions you sent us. One question we’ve heard repeatedly: how long are people in the queue for? While hundreds of people waited […]
WINK NEWS Resources on supporting child emotional, behavioral, and mental health in COVID-19 era On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Education released a new resource: Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health to provide information and resources to enhance the promotion of mental health and the social and emotional well-being among children and students. This resource highlights seven key challenges to providing school- or program-based mental health […]