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LEE COUNTY

Flash Flood Warning in effect for Lee County

A flash flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Southwestern Lee County until 8:45 p.m. Just before 6 p.m., the radar indicated that 12 inches off rain has fallen in the past 24 hours and another three inches per hour are expected. Areas such as Sanibel, Captiva and Cape Coral could […]

COLLIER COUNTY

Flood Watch in effect for Collier County through Memorial Day

WINK News’ Weather Authority confirms a Flood Watch is in effect for coastal and inland Collier County Sunday that will remain in effect through Monday evening. Torrential rainfall in Collier County and other parts of the state have the potential to produce flooding of poor drainage areas in urban locations as well as small creeks, […]

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Insurance issues after Hurricane Ian

Insurance problems persist while the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Ian quickly approaches. So many people are having trouble as a fraud investigation is underway against multiple insurance carriers. The investigation is for not fulfilling their obligations to pay out claims to policy-holders. WINK News has repeatedly heard people say they’re getting shortchanged on the money […]

Proposal to change state alimony laws

A proposal to change state alimony laws is back in this year’s legislative session. The bill would do away with permanent alimony. Supporters say it would set up a process for ex-spouses to change alimony requirements when they retire and make it easier for people to retire. But Jan Killilea, who founded the First Wives […]

Million Dollar Quartet musical playing at FSW for one week

A musical called, Million Dollar Quartet, inspired by a true story, performs from March 21 to March 26 at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at Florida SouthWestern State College. The musical takes place in Dec. 1956, when bizarre circumstances lead to Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together for […]

LEE COUNTY

LCSO makes three additional arrests in Sunday’s Lehigh Acres shooting

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office made three more arrests related to the Lehigh Acres shooting on Sunday morning.

Amazon delivery driver saves woman, then WINK News reunites duo

Diane Georgelos didn’t know who the man was who saved her life. But she told WINK News she needed to find him. WINK News reached out to Amazon, and a tracking number on the package led to who Georgelos was looking for. Georgelos was then able to finally thank him for saving her life. Maybe […]

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