Annette Montgomery
Anchor and Reporter at WINK-TV (Fort Myers, FL)
Anchor/Reporter @winknews • Former @wpdeabc15 Alpha Kappa Alpha 💖💚 • Psalm 46:5 Email:[email protected]
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1 month ago |
winknews.com | Annette Montgomery
Florida leads the United States in lightning strikes per square mile, a statistic that raises concerns about maintaining electricity during active hurricane seasons. WINK News anchor Annette Montgomery got an exclusive tour of Florida Power & Light's Reliability Assurance Center's high voltage lab to see how they prepare for these weather events. In Southwest Florida, lightning is a common sight. However, at the FPL lab, the lightning strike hitting a power pole is man-made.
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1 month ago |
winknews.com | Annette Montgomery
WINK News continues to dig deep into the consequences a Fort Myers police officer might face if an internal investigation finds he used excessive force during an arrest. This comes after a viral video surfaced showing the officer using a Taser on a teenager and waving his gun at bystanders.
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1 month ago |
winknews.com | Annette Montgomery
Roberto Clemente Park in Fort Myers is undergoing significant upgrades, bringing excitement to the Dunbar community. Construction sounds will fill the air until November as the park undergoes its transformation. "I grew up coming to the park. When we was little, we used to have the bands come out and play for us," said Kenneth Walker, who lives next to the park. Albert Humphrey, a Dunbar neighbor, shared his enthusiasm. "I think it's amazing.
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2 months ago |
winknews.com | Annette Montgomery
A project to redesign the sidewalk in front of Fort Myers Middle School is moving forward, with the city committing to spearhead the project. The goal is to have the new sidewalk completed by the start of the upcoming school year. Dr. Brian L. Gibson, principal of Fort Myers Middle School, emphasized the importance of the project. “It is really, truly, a true safety issue. And I expressed that in several emails to representatives to the city,” said Gibson.
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2 months ago |
winknews.com | Annette Montgomery
Accusations of fraud, waste and abuse have emerged against the Lee County Clerk of Courts. In July 2024, an anonymous email accused the department of favoritism, leading to customer neglect and accounting mistakes. Now, the Inspector General has substantiated these claims, confirming that the actions occurred and violated laws and policies. Kevin Karnes, the Clerk of Courts, responded to the Inspector General’s findings.
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It’s the first day of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. Tune into WINK at 10pm tonight for our WINK Hurricane Special. @winknews
I had the pleasure of being the keynote speaker at the 8th grade promotional ceremony yesterday at Fort Myers Middle Academy! Congratulations to some of the newest incoming high school freshmen in SWFL 🎉 https://t.co/sf97o4V5xE
Emceed my first graduation today. Congratulations to the 2025 graduates from Coronado, Island Park, and North Nicholas High school! https://t.co/oKbtrhiIdc