the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
ESTERO SWFL Lady Hammerheads find community through rugby The southwest Florida Lady Hammerheads are the Florida Women’s Rugby Union’s newest team.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
AP EXPLAINER: Flood insurance revamp aims for fairer rates A revamped U.S. flood insurance program going into effect this month will charge rates the federal government says better reflect a home’s risk, a change that could mean higher premiums for coastal mansions and — for the first time — reduced rates for others. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says its new formula means owners […]
PLACIDA Victims who lost everything in January tornado in Placida try to move forward Neighbors have begun a long road to recovery after a tornado tore through a mobile home park. Dozens of homes were damaged and destroyed at Gasparilla Mobile Estates in January. Now, almost a month later, those who lost everything are speaking about how they’ve been coping. The debris may be gone, and the roads have […]
FORT MYERS Preparing for a hurricane amid a pandemic As hurricane season comes into full swing, now is the time to prepare just in case one makes it to Southwest Florida this year. Make sure you have water and food at the house and anything you need to protect your home. But shopping for supplies does look different in a pandemic. One Florida Gulf […]
Links Mentioned on WINK Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025 Click here for Walmart’s Wellness Hub Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 Click here to choose the next name for Challenger Boulevard. Click here for more information on the Port Charlotte Business Recovery Center. Click here for more information on the Minnesota Twins Spring training schedule and to purchase tickets. Wednesday, Jan. 8, […]
FORT MYERS SWFL flood insurance going up for new policyholders starting Friday Flood insurance for new policyholders in Southwest Florida is due for an increase starting Friday. FEMA is set to release its new method of assessing your property to calculate how much you will pay to cover your home or business from a flood. 80% percent of Floridians will see an increase in their flood insurance, […]
LEE COUNTY Why some Lee County homeowners are receiving code violations for hurricane repairs The aftermath of Hurricane Ian has been devastating for many, and now some are dealing with violations and small fines as they repair their homes. WINK News investigative reporter Peter Fleischer visited a neighborhood where nearly 20 homes have been hit with Lee County code violations. Homeowners say they’re not trying to get away with […]
NEWS SERVICE FLORIDA DeSantis signs property insurance changes During hurricane season in 2021, homeowners have less time to report possible damage from potential storms and could get less money to pay for it. Florida’s insurance commissioner said Friday he is seeing “positive signs” in the market as Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a property insurance package passed by lawmakers in April. The measure (SB […]
HURRICANE HELP: Local resources for storm recovery GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS • The School District of Lee County is opening temporary satellite Student Enrollment offices Thursday and Friday to help families displaced by Hurricane Ian. Displaced or relocated families will have the opportunity to re-enroll their students into a new school that better meets their current needs. The satellite offices will be open from 9 […]
LEE COUNTY Bayside Estates community on the long haul toward recovery When Debra Gingell heard that a Category 4 hurricane was headed toward her Bayside Estates home, she couldn’t take her eyes off the television. Gingell watched it all unfold from Maryland. “It wasn’t even two hours into the storm I got an email from my insurance company saying your property has been affected,” Gingell said. […]
FORT MYERS Spotting scam contractors after storms Many of you will spend Monday cleaning up and calling contractors to help you repair the damage from Sunday’s severe weather. But do you know what legitimate contractors can and can’t do when they help you after a storm? It’s going to take days, even weeks, for people to pick up the pieces, but some […]