NEW ORLEANS (AP) - BP's evacuation of the Gulf of Mexico was called off Saturday and ships headed back to resume work on plugging the leaky well as remnants of Tropical Storm Bonni..
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. - It's your money and WINK News is pushing to find out just how much you pay every time agencies respond to investigate suspicious packages. Our own investigat..
CAPE CORAL, Fla. - Councilman Marty McClain said when it comes to fire cuts, he is treading carefully.Cape resident Margery Mather does not approve of what she calls wasteful spend..
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A new state law exempts child care centers fro kitchen inspections. The newly renovated Early Head Start Center for low income children in Tallahassee is sittin..
WASHINGTON, D.C. - New estimates from the White House on Friday predict the budget deficit will reach a record $1.47 trillion this year. The government is borrowing 41 cents of eve..
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A judge says the state cannot place just the text of a health care amendment before voters without the ballot summary. Circuit Judge James Shelfer rejecte..
CAPE CORAL, Fla. - Police officers are working with parents to help keep their kids out of trouble. The J-Crimes unit focuses on mentoring, monitoring, and enforcing the law.The go..
Tropical Depression Bonnie has finished crossing the Florida peninsula, leaving little damage in in it's path.Bonnie, the second storm of the Atlantic Hurricane season, made landfa..
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. - Former Bonita Springs Councilman Robert Wagner and his dog Baxter, an 11 lbs. Daschund, were attacked on their walk on Thursday.After passing the Vacuum Depo..
COLLIER COUNTY - Deputies tell Wink News they're being put in danger because drivers aren't moving over. "When you've got a car passing you at 120 feet/second it can be unnerving a..
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Governor Charlie Crist issued an executive order approving unemployment benefits in Florida. This circumvented the need for state leaders to hold a spe..
LEE COUNTY, Fla. - Todd Brownson was arrested for driving under the influence Thursday night. Brownson was off-duty last night when he rear-ended a car at the intersection of Cypre..
CHARLOTTE HARBOR, Fla. - Three northbound lanes of US 41 are reopened at Kings Highway after a two vehicle crash. The call was received at 3:23 p.m. and deputies quickly ..
Tropical Depression Bonnie is on track to cross over the site of the massive oil spill in the Gulf. Although not expected to hit until Sunday, clean up crews are get..
CAPE CORAL, Fla - Cape residents are going global. They are trying to make Cape Coral a better place to live and work and they want your help. A group of residents started th..
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - The Florida Education Association, the statewide union, has filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of a proposed amendment on school class sizes. T..
GULF OF MEXICO, Fla - Researchers with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute collected two juvenile red lionfish last ..
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - A judge has removed from November's ballot a proposed constitutional amendment that would have given an extra property tax break to some homeowners.Tallaha..
SWFL International, Fla - The Lee County Port Authority says American Airlines flight 271 made an emergency landing at Southwest International airport Friday. The Miami-Los Angeles..
LEE COUNTY, Fla - Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help identifying a couple who took advantage of a military man who accidentally left his wallet at the store. Depu..
