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.
FORT MYERS Saturday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,419 new cases and 78 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Saturday, there have been 2,238,937 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,197,023 Florida residents and 41,914 non-Florida residents. There are 35,239 Florida resident deaths reported, 698 non-resident deaths, and 90,746 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Friday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,306 new cases and 77 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Friday, there have been 2,233,518 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,191,695 Florida residents and 41,823 non-Florida residents. There are 35,161 Florida resident deaths reported, 697 non-resident deaths, and 90,489 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Survivor of domestic violence shares her experiences Tiffany Nemec doesn’t see herself as a survivor but she is. More than a decade ago, her boyfriend shot her in the face. Nemec still lives with the scars, and sadly this is just one of her many stories. “13 years ago, I was shot by my daughter’s father,” said Nemec. 13 years later she’s […]
WINK NEWS Thursday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,666 new cases and 54 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Thursday, there have been 2,228,212 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,186,477 Florida residents and 41,735 non-Florida residents. There are 35,084 Florida resident deaths reported, 693 non-resident deaths, and 90,262 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Tuesday’s Coronavirus Updates: 5,217 new cases, 46 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, there have been 2,217,368 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,175,844 Florida residents and 41,524 non-Florida residents. There are 34,958 Florida resident deaths reported, 688 non-resident deaths, and 89,808 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
WINK NEWS Monday’s Coronavirus Updates: 3,513 new cases, 64 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Monday, there have been 2,212,097 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,170,655 Florida residents and 41,442 non-Florida residents. There are 34,912 Florida resident deaths reported, 688 non-resident deaths, and 89,534 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
Florida Department of Health releases report on COVID cases in schools For the first time, the Florida Department of Health has released a report on the number of COVID-19 cases in schools across the state. Parents have been asking DOH to release a report like this so they can know how many cases have shown up at their child’s school. But they also want to make […]
WINK NEWS Sunday’s Coronavirus Updates: 4,671 new cases and 36 new deaths reported As of 2:30 p.m. Sunday, there have been 2,208,584 positive cases of the coronavirus recorded in the state. The case count includes 2,167,190 Florida residents and 41,394 non-Florida residents. There are 34,848 Florida resident deaths reported, 686 non-resident deaths, and 89,457 hospitalizations at some point during illness, according to the Florida Department of Health. For […]
FORT MYERS Group to host ‘Mental Health and the Modern Father Figure’ event Strong, tough, doesn’t talk about his feelings—all descriptors that come to mind thinking of an older conception of how many feel a man should be. But one Southwest Florida father is now trying to break the mold after his daughter tried taking her own life. Gabby Beaulieu, 17, suffered in school, feeling left out and […]
HENDRY COUNTY Suspect in death of FWC officer pleads not guilty The suspect in the shooting death of FWC Officer Julian Keen entered a plea of not guilty on Thursday. Keen, 30, was off-duty in LaBelle on June 14 when he saw Eliceo Hernandez driving recklessly and decided to follow him. Once both men had stopped, Keen confronted Hernandez and was shot, according to the Hendry […]