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Floridians paid nearly $3 billion less for home, auto insurance in 2025, study finds
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (167+ words) WINK News Florida man faces execution for 1996 killing connected to 'Hog Trail Murders' in⦠A Florida man convicted in one of a series of suspected killings that became kno⦠Associated Press journalists who witnessed Sept. 11 remember what they saw, 25 yâ…...
Southwest Florida businesses absorb rising gas costs to protect customers
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (361+ words) CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—Gas prices are rising again, with the national average reaching $4.22 per gallon for regular unleaded. Local businesses that rely on daily fuel consumption say the increase is hitting them hard. However, they're absorbing the costs rather…...
Southwest Florida International Airport marks 21 years since new terminal opened
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (296+ words) RSW, Fla. (WINK)—21 years ago today, the Southwest Florida International Airport opened its new terminal to passengers. The $438 million midfield terminal complex replaced a terminal that was only about 20 years old but had become too small very fast. The airport…...
Gas prices surge overnight in Fort Myers, drivers scramble for savings
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (367+ words) FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Gas prices surged overnight by roughly 20 cents, with some Fort Myers stations now topping $4 a gallon as tensions in the Middle East reignite. When every fill-up hits the wallet a little harder, getting the best deal…...
SWFL gas prices spike overnight amid global tensions
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (171+ words) WINK News Gas prices spiked in September across Southwest Florida, leaving drivers doing a double take at the pump. SWFL gas prices spike overnight amid global tensions Hour by Hour Forecast - Charlotte County approves Buc-ee's site plan near Peace River…...
South Naples set for big growth with Whole Foods, Wawa and hundreds of new homes
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (329+ words) NAPLES, Fla. (WINK) — A boom is about to happen in South Naples. From new living spaces to restaurants, a salon, Wawa and a Whole Foods, it's all in the works along Davis and Santa Barbara boulevards. While many people look…...
RSW parking could soon cost more under proposed rate increases
1+ week, 4+ day ago (602+ words) FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — Travelers who leave their cars at Southwest Florida International Airport could soon pay more to park. The Lee County Port Authority Board is expected to consider proposed parking rate increases Thursday as part of its preliminary…...
SEC investigating Fort Myers financial advisor facing lawsuits for alleged fraud
1+ week, 6+ day ago (167+ words) winknews.com Multiple Southwest Florida retirees are facing devastating financial losses after trusting Fort Myers financial advisor Michael Watkins with their life savings, and new federal documents obtained by WINK Investigates reveal that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has…...
Canada's tariffs target billions in American goods
2+ week, 2+ day ago (189+ words) PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK) — Canada is hitting back at the United States with a new round of tariffs targeting billions of dollars' worth of American goods. Starting Sept. 8, Canada will charge tariffs of 15, 25 and 50 percent on about $20 billion worth of…...
WINK steps in after $120K solar lien stalls Cape Coral home sale
2+ week, 3+ day ago (469+ words) A Cape Coral man came to WINK Listens after running into trouble trying to sell his late parents’ home. Gregory Tresenriter told WINK his parents were both 82 when they signed a 25-year solar agreement with Palmetto’s LightReach program in 2024. His…...