Naples City Council awards $23.4M for pier rebuild The 136-year-old Naples Pier will undergo a seventh transformation after City Council unanimously approved a nearly $23.46 million construction contract to rebuild the pier after Hurricane Ian destroyed it two years ago.
Collier women arrested for possession of fentanyl Two women have been arrested for possession of fentanyl during a routine traffic stop by deputies.
WASHINGTON (AP) Some of the most notable quotes from the JD Vance-Tim Walz vice presidential debate The first and only vice presidential debate between Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz featured an often orderly, policy-focused and even civil dialogue between the two men seeking to serve as the next president’s second in command.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee Bridge exit ramp closure The southbound exit loop ramp from the Caloosahatchee Bridge will be closed for the next four weeks for planned construction work.
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 2 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 provides recovery efforts update following Hurricane Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update regarding recovery efforts following the impact of Hurricane Helene.
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.
Naples City Council awards $23.4M for pier rebuild The 136-year-old Naples Pier will undergo a seventh transformation after City Council unanimously approved a nearly $23.46 million construction contract to rebuild the pier after Hurricane Ian destroyed it two years ago.
Collier women arrested for possession of fentanyl Two women have been arrested for possession of fentanyl during a routine traffic stop by deputies.
WASHINGTON (AP) Some of the most notable quotes from the JD Vance-Tim Walz vice presidential debate The first and only vice presidential debate between Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz featured an often orderly, policy-focused and even civil dialogue between the two men seeking to serve as the next president’s second in command.
FORT MYERS Caloosahatchee Bridge exit ramp closure The southbound exit loop ramp from the Caloosahatchee Bridge will be closed for the next four weeks for planned construction work.
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 2 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 provides recovery efforts update following Hurricane Helene Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update regarding recovery efforts following the impact of Hurricane Helene.
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.
WINK NEWS Friday’s Coronavirus Updates: 4,165 new cases and 86 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Friday, there have been 2,262,598 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,220,240 Florida residents and 42,358 non-Florida residents. There are 35,635 Florida resident deaths reported, 711 non-resident deaths, and 91,848 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Gulf Citrus Growers Association closing due to Citrus Greening Disease Florida and oranges are synonymous, or at least they were, as the Gulf Citrus Growers Association will cease operations locally due to poor crops.
WINK NEWS Thursday’s Coronavirus Updates: 4,504 new cases, 71 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Thursday, there have been 2,258,433 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,216,159 Florida residents and 42,274 non-Florida residents. There are 35,549 Florida resident deaths reported, 708 non-resident deaths, and 91,652 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Wednesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 4,394 new cases, 79 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, there have been 2,253,929 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,211,728 Florida residents and 42,201 non-Florida residents. There are 35,478 Florida resident deaths reported, 706 non-resident deaths, and 91,425 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Celebrating women who empower our community It’s International Women’s Day, a day of honor for the economic and cultural achievements of women across the globe, and at WINK News, we’re celebrating the women who empower Southwest Florida. We spoke to women entrepreneurs and business owners in our community about their mission to inspire girls every day. For every bottle of Fort […]
FORT MYERS Tuesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 3,682 new cases and 92 deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, there have been 2,249,535 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,207,422 Florida residents and 42,113 non-Florida residents. There are 35,399 Florida resident deaths reported, 703 non-resident deaths, and 91,169 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
MANATEE COUNTY Manatee County employees permitted to carry concealed weapons on the job Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher is the mastermind behind the new controversial carry policy.
FORT MYERS Monday’s Coronavirus Updates: 3,075 new cases and 39 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Monday, there have been 2,245,853 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,203,807 Florida residents and 42,046 non-Florida residents. There are 35,307 Florida resident deaths reported, 702 non-resident deaths, and 90,889 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Friday’s Coronavirus Updates: 2,371 new cases and 94 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Friday, there have been 2,304,860 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,261,813 Florida residents and 43,047 non-Florida residents. There are 36,441 Florida resident deaths reported, 731 non-resident deaths, and 93,965 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Sunday’s Coronavirus Updates: 3,841 new cases, 29 new deaths reported As of 2 p.m. Sunday, there have been 2,242,778 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,200,795 Florida residents and 41,983 non-Florida residents. There are 35,268 Florida resident deaths reported, 700 non-resident deaths, and 90,823 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]