Backyard dreams turn to financial nightmares for SWFL families after hiring local pool contractor | Investigations
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — What started as the dream of a backyard oasis has turned into a…
Downtown Fort Myers high-rise still out of compliance, owes more than $457K in code enforcement penalties | Investigations
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A downtown Fort Myers high-rise remains out of compliance with the city’s fire…
Former bookkeeper arrested for allegedly embezzling more than $210,000 from Fort Myers demolition company | Investigations
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A local bookkeeper is behind bars, accused of running a months-long embezzlement scheme…
Lee County pulls faulty voting machine during pre-primary tests, highlights transparency | Investigations
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Ahead of next month’s primary elections, Lee County election officials put voting equipment…
Seawall dispute: retired first responder’s $30K fix sparks battle over quality and trust | Investigations
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Michael Crawford is no stranger to sacrifice or struggle, he chose to retire…
LCSO deputy resigned after internal investigation reveals false reporting that led to suspect facing felony charges | Investigations
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A vehicle pursuit in North Fort Myers led to the termination of…
LCSO deputy resigned after internal investigation reveals false reporting that led to suspect facing felony charges | Investigations
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A vehicle pursuit in North Fort Myers led to the termination of…
New Florida law labels CAIR a terror group, alarming Bonita Springs Muslims | Investigations
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — A new Florida state law is raising concerns among some members of the Muslim…
SWFL advisor admits hiding assets in attorney’s account to avoid creditors as former clients try to recoup life savings | Investigations
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A high-stakes legal battle over millions of dollars caught in the middle of…
Roof installer admits “manufacturer defect” is impacting dozens of SWFL roofs replaced after Hurricane Ian | Southwest Florida
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Nearly four years after Hurricane Ian ripped through Southwest Florida, many homeowners…
Roof installer admits “manufacturer defect” is impacting dozens of SWFL roofs replaced after Hurricane Ian | Investigations
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Nearly four years after Hurricane Ian ripped through Southwest Florida, many homeowners…
Lee Schools payroll administrator fired after federal fraud charges allege $1.35 million Medicaid scheme | Investigations
LEE COUNTY, Fla (WINK) — A former Lee County School District payroll administrator has been fired after federal…