Fort Myers man sentenced for distributing, possessing child sex abuse mediaFort Myers Beach condos still under construction two years after Hurricane Ian
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 two 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 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.
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 two 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 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.
HENDRY COUNTY Sheriff’s office says Hendry County Jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19 Hendry County Sheriff’s Office confirms an inmate at Hendry County Jail tested positive for the coronavirus Wednesday. According to the HCSO Facebook post, Hendry County Jail Officials received notification they currently have one inmate who has tested positive for COVID-19. “We are continuing to follow all CDC guidelines and isolating new inmates as they come […]
WINK NEWS Wednesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 2,811 new cases and 44 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, there have been 2,299,596 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,256,645 Florida residents and 42,951 non-Florida residents. There are 36,271 Florida resident deaths reported, 728 non-resident deaths, and 93,598 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Tuesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 2,805 new cases and 94 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, there have been 2,296,785 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,253,896 Florida residents and 42,832 non-Florida residents. There are 36,227 Florida resident deaths reported, 727 non-resident deaths, and 93,148 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Monday’s Coronavirus Updates: 1,976 new cases and 58 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Monday, there have been 2,293,980 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,251,148 Florida residents and 42,832 non-Florida residents. There are 36,133 Florida resident deaths reported, 724 non-resident deaths, and 93,148 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Sunday’s Coronavirus Updates: 2,482 new cases and 19 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Sunday, there have been 2,292,004 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,249,210 Florida residents and 42,794 non-Florida residents. There are 36,075 Florida resident deaths reported, 723 non-resident deaths, and 93,110 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Saturday’s Coronavirus Updates: 3,319 new cases, 56 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Saturday, there have been 2,289,522 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,246,756 Florida residents and 42,766 non-Florida residents. There are 36,056 Florida resident deaths reported, 720 non-resident deaths, and 93,056 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
FORT MYERS Friday’s Coronavirus Updates: 3,590 new cases, 71 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Friday, there have been 2,286,203 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,243,501 Florida residents and 42,702 non-Florida residents. There are 36,000 Florida resident deaths reported, 719 non-resident deaths, and 92,893 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Tuesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,937 new cases, 95 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Tuesday, there have been 2,326,755 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,283,315 Florida residents and 43,440 non-Florida residents. There are 36,869 Florida resident deaths reported, 740 non-resident deaths, and 95,210 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Thursday’s Coronavirus Updates: 4,064 new cases, 47 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Thursday, there have been 2,282,613 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,239,982 Florida residents and 42,631 non-Florida residents. There are 35,929 Florida resident deaths reported, 719 non-resident deaths, and 92,742 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Tracking heavy rainfall across Southwest Florida; flood advisories and watches active The Weather Authority is tracking heavy rainfall throughout the work week; however, the highest amount of rain is expected on Tuesday.