SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
CLEWISTON Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, an active shooter was present at the Walmart in Clewiston Friday night.
WINK Investigates: Everything we know so far about Beattie Development A southwest Florida developer has now surrendered his six different contracting licenses, which include general contracting, plumbing and roofing. Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development cannot build homes anymore. It’s not a permanent situation, but part of a settlement agreement with the state says he’d need to pay $300,000 before he could get a new […]
Florida Attorney General speaks out following lawsuit against FEMA Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has spoken out following the filing of a lawsuit alleging that a FEMA supervisor directed aid workers to avoid going to homes in Lake Placid that had yard signs supporting Trump.
FORT MYERS BEACH How to increase odds of getting your hurricane insurance claim paid When Hurricane Helene hit Southwest Florida in September followed by Milton, many people’s lives were affected.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda pilots speak out on Allegiant Air strike Allegiant Air pilots said they want a new contract, one that’s amendable, fair and, in their words, what they should be paid.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach couple sues insurance over Hurricane Ian claim In the last two months, southwest Florida experienced a hurricane double punch with Helene and Milton, but for many people out there, it’s still all about Hurricane Ian from 2022.
CAPE CORAL Couple struggling after hurricanes receives $10K from Cape Coral High students A couple who lost everything to Hurricane Milton has received a blessing in more ways than one.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
Mistrial declared in case of former Hendry County deputy A mistrial has been called in the trial of Tyler Williams, a former Hendry County deputy. The court declared the mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on either count in the indictment. Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a handcuffed man unconscious. […]
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
CLEWISTON Police respond to shots fired at Clewiston Walmart According to the Clewiston Police Department, an active shooter was present at the Walmart in Clewiston Friday night.
WINK Investigates: Everything we know so far about Beattie Development A southwest Florida developer has now surrendered his six different contracting licenses, which include general contracting, plumbing and roofing. Paul Beattie, owner of Beattie Development cannot build homes anymore. It’s not a permanent situation, but part of a settlement agreement with the state says he’d need to pay $300,000 before he could get a new […]
Florida Attorney General speaks out following lawsuit against FEMA Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has spoken out following the filing of a lawsuit alleging that a FEMA supervisor directed aid workers to avoid going to homes in Lake Placid that had yard signs supporting Trump.
FORT MYERS BEACH How to increase odds of getting your hurricane insurance claim paid When Hurricane Helene hit Southwest Florida in September followed by Milton, many people’s lives were affected.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda pilots speak out on Allegiant Air strike Allegiant Air pilots said they want a new contract, one that’s amendable, fair and, in their words, what they should be paid.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach couple sues insurance over Hurricane Ian claim In the last two months, southwest Florida experienced a hurricane double punch with Helene and Milton, but for many people out there, it’s still all about Hurricane Ian from 2022.
CAPE CORAL Couple struggling after hurricanes receives $10K from Cape Coral High students A couple who lost everything to Hurricane Milton has received a blessing in more ways than one.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA denies extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach FEMA has denied an extension for business trailers on Fort Myers Beach.
Mistrial declared in case of former Hendry County deputy A mistrial has been called in the trial of Tyler Williams, a former Hendry County deputy. The court declared the mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict on either count in the indictment. Williams was charged with two felonies in federal court in early April 2024, after knocking a handcuffed man unconscious. […]
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
SOUTH FORT MYERS FGCU will begin selling beer and wine The FGCU Department of Athletics has announced it will begin selling beer and wine at home events on campus. The sales will be limited to two beverages per person with a valid ID required, according to a news release. The sales will be stopped toward the end of the event. The first event that will […]
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) WNBA’s Griner says poor translation clouded arrest in Russia American basketball star Brittney Griner testified Wednesday at her drug trial in Russia that a language interpreter gave a translation that was only a fraction of what was said during her questioning and officials instructed her to sign documents without providing an explanation. Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport in February. She acknowledged in […]
MANATEE COUNTY Piney Point wastewater could be injected into ground Manatee County is planning on injecting the industrial wastewater from Piney Point underground. The county said doing so would help crews close the site for good but environmentalists are questioning whether it is safe. All eyes were on Piney Point during the spring when the fertilizer plant was close to collapse. The solution then was […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Father-son duo helps Canterbury School boy’s soccer win state championship It’s been a decade since Canterbury School boys’ soccer won a state title. Those bragging rights have returned in part because of a father and son’s shared goal. We spoke to head coach Kevin Schonsee Friday after the boy’s soccer team won the 2A State Championship the day before. He says he mainly led the […]
KISSIMMEE (AP) As Brazil reels from riots, Bolsonaro finds home in Florida As Brazil reels from mobs of rioters swarming its seats of power, former leader Jair Bolsonaro has decamped to a Florida resort, where droves of supporters flocked to cheer on their ousted president. Devotees have traveled in recent days to Bolsonaro’s temporary home, a gated community with towering waterslides, for a chance to see him. […]
WINK NEWS Riverdale High School supports 11-year-old boy battling cancer Local high school athletes found a way to cheer on a boy battling cancer. Dominick Nino is 11 years old, and he’s been living at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida since January. Cheerleaders and football players from Riverdale High School had a big surprise in store for Dominick when they brought a little of […]
CBS NEWS Wheaties looking for its next cereal box star at Olympics It’s the extra honor bestowed upon many Olympic athletes: After you win gold, you may end up on a box of Wheaties. At the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in Montreal, Bruce – later Caitlyn – Jenner won gold in the decathlon and became a household name. Later that year, Jenner received another coveted honor: being […]
FORT MYERS Children returning to SWFL summer camps in greater numbers than 2020 Today, parents can register their kids for summer camp with the lee county parks and recreation. Summer camp is starting in just a few weeks, and while many skipped camp back in 2020, kids are ready to go back this year with safety precautions in place . Camps like Lee County Parks and Rec, the […]
TALLAHASSEE (News Service of Florida) Florida lawmakers tie national anthem to sports money Florida lawmakers moved forward Tuesday with a plan that would connect playing the national anthem at sports events to state and local dollars. The Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee backed a proposal (SB 1298) that would require Florida professional sports teams receiving government money to play the national anthem before every home game. When asked […]
FORT MYERS Special Olympics field day bringing students together in Lee County The Lee County School District hosted its 17th annual Special Olympics field day on Friday. Giving kids an opportunity to have some fun while making new friends and making sure every student felt like they belonged. More than a thousand students were there and enjoyed the beautiful day, filled with fun at the Special Olympics […]