Love bugs swarm Southwest Florida cars, here’s why they won’t leave | Lee County
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—Florida drivers are dealing with a very particular kind of “dirty work” on the roads…
Florida redistricting battle could cut Democratic representation in half | State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WINK)—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called lawmakers to Tallahassee to pass a new congressional map. The push…
Charlotte County reinstates burn ban
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The Charlotte County Commission has reinstated a countywide burn ban due to ongoing drought…
County leaders meet over Boca Grande parking but leave without solution | Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — Lee and Charlotte county leaders met to discuss parking issues on Boca Grande,…
Charlotte County cuts free student meals at 12 schools effective next school year | Charlotte County
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—Charlotte County Public Schools announced that only eight schools will continue offering free meals to…
Charlotte County families evacuate as 31-acre wildfire threatens homes | Charlotte County
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)— A fire threatened homes and forced families to evacuate, with firefighters still on the…
Charlotte County approves major shopping center near Burnt Store Road | Charlotte County
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)— Charlotte County homeowners hungry for a nearby grocery store got exciting news this week.…
Find Your Money Now: Over $250M in unclaimed money waiting for Southwest Florida residents to claim | WINK Smart
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—Residents in Fort Myers and Naples claimed $5 million in unclaimed property, according to data…
Find Your Money Now: $130M in unclaimed money waiting for Lee County residents to claim | WINK Smart
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—Residents in Fort Myers and Naples claimed $5 million in unclaimed property, according to data…
Charlotte and Miami to meet for play-in game at Spectrum Center – WSOC TV
CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat will hit the court in the NBA Playoffs Play-In…
Charlotte County deputies ask for help identifying woman found in Peace River | Charlotte County
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying…
By the numbers: How tourism compares across Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties | Investigations
LEE COUNTY, Fla (WINK) — Tourism data from 2025 and early 2026 shows Southwest Florida continues to draw…