1 dead after head-on crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash left one dead on I-75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
NAPLES Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver dead A traffic crash occurred in Naples on 12th Avenue Northeast near Wilson Boulevard.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene A Sanibel couple is remaining hopeful after flooding impacted their home during Helene Thursday night.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents recovering from Helene two years after Ian Due to Helene, The City of Sanibel has postponed a two-year Ian celebration and turned the event into a cleanup.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach seeking to avoid unnecessary traffic after Helene The town of Fort Myers Beach is asking some people not to visit the island.
1 dead after head-on crash on I-75 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash left one dead on I-75.
FORT MYERS BEACH Final day of Island Hopper Fest held despite effects from Helene The last day of the 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival was held on Fort Myers Beach Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sen. Rick Scott visits Fort Myers Beach in the wake of Helene Sen. Rick Scott traveled to Fort Myers Beach to survey the damage following Helene.
Distribution center provides aid for those affected by Helene Charlotte County received a bit of relief Sunday after being hit by Helene.
Death toll rises from Helene while supplies are rushed to North Carolina and Florida digs out The U.S. Southeast grappled Sunday with rising death tolls, a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas and the widespread loss of homes and property while the devastating toll of Hurricane Helene became more clear and officials warned of a lengthy and difficult rebuild.
FEMA assistance available for some affected by Hurricane Helene Florida homeowners and renters in counties with uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance.
SANIBEL Sanibel Fire & Rescue District traveling to assist with Helene relief The Sanibel Fire & Rescue District sent a crew to Perry, FL, early Sunday morning to assist with disaster relief following Hurricane Helene.
FORT MYERS Man accused of filming woman in Target dressing room A man is being accused of videotaping a woman while she was trying on clothes at a Fort Myers Target on Friday.
BONITA SPRINGS Man arrested in Bonita Springs for stabbing A man has been arrested in Bonita Springs after allegedly stabbing someone.
southwest florida WINK Neighborhood Watch: Animal abuse, grand theft auto and spousal murder This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features animal abuse, grand theft auto and a man murdering his wife.
President Biden approves Florida disaster declaration President Biden approved a Florida disaster declaration after Hurricane Helene left a wake of destruction.
NAPLES Crash in Collier County leaves car in canal and driver dead A traffic crash occurred in Naples on 12th Avenue Northeast near Wilson Boulevard.
SANIBEL Sanibel couple remaining hopeful following damage from Helene A Sanibel couple is remaining hopeful after flooding impacted their home during Helene Thursday night.
SANIBEL Sanibel residents recovering from Helene two years after Ian Due to Helene, The City of Sanibel has postponed a two-year Ian celebration and turned the event into a cleanup.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach seeking to avoid unnecessary traffic after Helene The town of Fort Myers Beach is asking some people not to visit the island.
Monday brings isolated rain and cloudy skies High temperatures will barely reach the low 80s under mostly cloudy skies. High humidity will create dense areas of patch fog in the morning, primarily inland and in Collier, Glades, and Hendry counties. This fog will likely be gone by 9-10 am. Apart from a few stray showers, boaters will have pleasant conditions on the […]
FORT MYERS Florida Medical Examiners Commission: 30 deaths in Lee County attributed to Ian Forty-four deaths have been confirmed to be tied to Hurricane Ian’s path across Florida. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said 30 of those deaths occurred in Lee County. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said on Saturday that 35 people in Lee County had died because of Ian. It’s unclear if five of those deaths […]
WINK NEWS Fourth of July events across Southwest Florida The Fourth of July is celebrated Across Southwest Florida and nationwide with fireworks, barbecues, patriotic events and more.
HENDRY COUNTY Couple uses puppy sale to lure people into giving them money – how to make sure this doesn’t happen to you For those of you looking for new four-legged friends, dog breeders have a warning for you. They want you to beware of potential scammers selling puppies online. This comes after two people were arrested in Hendry County as they pretended to sell puppies but used the money they received for drugs. They had a plot […]
HENDRY COUNTY Hendry County to open cold weather shelters The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office announced that there will be two cold-weather shelters open on Sunday night. The sheriff’s office announced via Facebook that these shelters open at 9 p.m. and you must report to the shelter by 11 p.m. if you wish to use the shelter. No one will be allowed in after 11 […]
Above-average Wednesday heat precedes a cooler end to the week High temperatures will reach the mid-80s under partly cloudy skies. High humidity will create morning fog and make many locations feel like they are experiencing highs in the 90s. A weak cold front will push through in the afternoon. This will usher in drier air for the evening and night. The front will also produce […]
WINK NEWS Early voting locations and times for Southwest Florida Early voting for the 2022 primaries in Florida will begin on Monday, August 8. Eligible voters who registered before July 25 can participate. If you plan on participating in early voting in Lee, Collier, Charlotte or Hendry counties, you can find where and when you can vote below. Lee County: August 13-20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. […]
HENDRY COUNTY FWC says Cape Coral man killed 2 gators in LaBelle A Cape Coral man is accused of killing two alligators in LaBelle. Ronaldo De Souza was found trespassing at what appeared to be a construction site in Hendry County when wildlife officials found two dead gators in his truck, according to an arrest report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The incident happened […]
LEE COUNTY Reward increased for information about dog fighting Southwest Florida Crime stoppers had increased their reward for information relating to dog fighting. Crime Stoppers has increased the reward to $10,000. They say the hope is that they will receive tips that lead to the arrests of people involved in dog fighting. The increased reward is thanks to a partnership from a local resident […]
CLEWISTON, Fla. (AP) Florida panther struck and killed by vehicle in Hendry County An endangered Florida panther has died after being struck by a vehicle. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, it’s the seventh panther death attributed to fatal collisions, out of seven total deaths this year. FWC said that the remains of the 1-year-old female panther were found Friday along a rural road southwest […]