Deputies searching for missing 16-year-old from North NaplesMultiple emergency vehicles respond to Lehigh electrical fire, displaces family
NORTH NAPLES Deputies searching for missing 16-year-old from North Naples The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 16-year-old last seen in North Naples. LEHIGH ACRES Multiple emergency vehicles respond to Lehigh electrical fire, displaces family Over half a dozen Lehigh Fire Rescue and Lee County Sheriff’s Office crews were in a Lehigh Acres neighborhood responding to a house fire. Southwest Florida Grab your sweaters; The Weather Authority Chief Matt Devitt forecasts cooler temps to start the week Milder temperatures roll in for the next week. The Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt looks ahead to the next 7 days. Man wanted for dealing in stolen property, fraudulent use of credit card Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is searching for a man wanted on multiple warrants for free trade agreements dealing in stolen property. IMMOKALEE Sports betting to be available at Seminole Casino Immokalee Singers Tony Orlando, Ashanti and pro-football Hall of Famer and Immokalee native Edgerrin James will be attending the celebration of a done deal between the Seminole Tribe and the state of Florida. Pornography, drug deals and felony arrests this week in Southwest Florida This week’s WINK Neighborhood Watch segment features drug deals, pornography and ramming a car into a Southwest Florida office on purpose. At least 6 dead after severe storms, tornadoes hit Tennessee, leave trail of damage Severe storms that tore through central Tennessee killed six people Saturday and sent at least three dozen others to area hospitals. FORT MYERS Woman charged with felony after purposefully crashing into Fort Myers office A woman is accused of purposefully crashing into a Fort Myers office, causing $40,000 in damage. FORT MYERS Scattered storms ahead of our next cold front Sunday’s temperatures will reach the low 80s again across Southwest Florida. But by Monday morning we cool down. Do bumper stickers give out your personal information? Bumper stickers are a fun way to personalize your car and make it easier to spot in a parking lot, but some stickers may give out more information than you want others to know. WINK News anchor Amanda Hall honored as Big Sister of the Year WINK News anchor Amanda Hall was recognized as big sister of the year with the nonprofit Big Brother’s Big Sister. DeSantis talks school funding during news conference in Marco Island Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Marco Island to host a press conference regarding the state budget with an emphasis on school funding. Gulfshore Business View all Cape Coral approves transmittal of removing development caps in Pine Island Road District Cape Coral City Council approved an amendment Dec. 6 revising the development cap table for the Pine Island Road District by removing all development caps on retail, office and warehousing square footage and hotel rooms. The amendment also increases the development cap for residential units. This approval isn’t for adoption but for transmittal of the […] Funding sources support Charlotte’s removal of derelict vessels Of the 39 remaining derelict vessels in Charlotte County waters in December, two already have been removed and 21 are ready to be towed, county officials said during a Beaches and Shores Advisory Committee meeting Dec. 7. A derelict vessel is one that has either been wrecked, junked or in substantially dismantled condition upon any […] Tim Aten Knows: 2 upscale restaurants opening on Fifth Ave. South in Naples Q: Has Le Colonial on Fifth Avenue opened yet? — Eugene Jenkins, Naples A: Le Colonial is one of two upscale dining options anticipated to launch next week on Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples. Le Colonial, a French-Vietnamese restaurant known for its celebration of the flavors and spirit of Saigon in the 1920s, is […] Margaritaville Resort cuts ribbon at 254-room hotel on Fort Myers Beach It’s always 5 o’clock somewhere, but it was closer to 2 p.m. Dec. 7 when the ceremonial ribbon was cut on the 254-room Margaritaville Resort on Fort Myers Beach. Margaritaville, owned by Minnesota-based TPI Hospitality, provided media tours of the sprawling, 7.25-acre resort at 251 Crescent St. It was built mostly on what had been […] The Causeway new restaurant/bar concept opens in Bonita Springs A new restaurant and bar concept with three kitchens plus a bakery, a self-serve beer tap wall and a full bar under one roof launched Dec. 7 on Old 41 in Bonita Springs. The Causeway, co-owned and managed by Ken Delaney and Carl and Carol Smith, will operate daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. […] Lee County Commissioners amend Lee Plan affecting Captiva Island Lee County Commissioners approved amending the Lee Plan in a 4-1 vote Dec. 6, marking the end of a near year-long discussion in which commissioners moved forward with changes to the county’s development plan for Captiva Island. Despite many Captiva residents and their Sanibel neighbor voicing opposition, the county boiled down the amendment changes a […] Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox Sign up for e-mail alerts from WINK News Investigations Truist troubles persist: Family files lawsuit; out nearly $1 Million A southwest Florida couple is out nearly one million dollars after they were tricked into wiring money to a fraudulent account. Homeowners insurance company takes dozens of Southwest Floridians to court One lawyer feels the state needs to step in and investigate People’s Trust Insurance. The company sued dozens of customers over Ian repairs. Sheriff Carmine Marceno produces video that begs the question: Is there a culture of permitted violence at LCSO? WINK Investigations looks into a controversial video of Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno. It is raising questions about the department’s use of force policy. EXCLUSIVE: Internal Affairs report, security video & fired LCSO deputies reveal new details in use-of-force case Two former law enforcement officers from LCSO break their silence. Hear what they say happened during an arrest that got them fired. Insurance company suing its customers, Hurricane Ian victims Protecting your home or violating your insurance policy? The lawsuits and battle underway for some homeowners post-Ian. Fragrant or Toxic? The story behind the smells in products we use From cleaners to candles – find out what’s in the everyday products you use that could impact your health. Beat the bot: See how employers screen you out of the candidate pool with AI and learn from it More employers are using AI to screen applicants. It allows them to match skills with openings, and learn about your personal life. State News View all Florida panthers face new deadly threat: poison Roadway collisions have killed many endangered Florida panthers over the years, but rat poison is the latest obstacle pushing the state animal of Florida toward extinction. Extremely rare white leucistic alligator is born at a Florida reptile park The 19.2-inch (49 cm) female slithered out of its shell and into the history books as one of only seven known leucistic alligators, Gatorland Orlando said Thursday. Three of the seven are at the park, officials there said. Conservation proves valuable to DeSantis following his Focus on Florida’s Future budget The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission’s mission of protecting Florida’s natural resources is set for next year, thanks to Governor Ron DeSantis. Massive gillnet with dead sharks and other species leads to arrest Officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, along with sheriff’s deputies, arrested a suspect after finding sharks, tarpon, and other species dead in a gillnet. GOP Primary debate candidates dwindle to 4 ahead of Alabama showcase Voters will get the chance to hear from the four qualifying GOP Presidential candidates during the primary debate live on the CW on Wednesday night. Health & Medical View all Alleviating back pain without spinal fusion Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Special delivery for area deaf community Just in time for the holidays, the Sally J. Pimentel Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center in Fort Myers was gifted something that will go a long way in helping them help others. A new way to remove fibroids Fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus that can cause heavy bleeding pain and difficulty getting pregnant. Dealing with chronic pain without popping pills A growing crisis is gripping our nation: millions of Americans are living in severe pain and turning to prescription painkillers for help. Fast fix for blood clots Left untreated, blood clots can lead to a life-threatening condition. Neuro robot helps stroke patient regain movement Lee Health is using a new robot which recently helped a Fort Myers woman avoid permanent disability following a stroke. The Environment View all Deputies searching for missing 16-year-old from North Naples The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 16-year-old last seen in North Naples. Multiple emergency vehicles respond to Lehigh electrical fire, displaces family Over half a dozen Lehigh Fire Rescue and Lee County Sheriff’s Office crews were in a Lehigh Acres neighborhood responding to a house fire. Grab your sweaters; The Weather Authority Chief Matt Devitt forecasts cooler temps to start the week Milder temperatures roll in for the next week. The Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt looks ahead to the next 7 days. WINK Sports View all PGA and LPGA stars team up at Grant Thornton Invitational in Naples 32 of the top PGA and LPGA golfers team up and compete together in the Grant Thornton Invitational in Naples. FSVA to operate as a private school Right now the program costs around $6,000, but this time next year that price could be cut nearly in half when FSVA becomes a private school. Pair of FGCU Women’s Basketball players reach 1,000 career points Reaching 1,000 career points is an impressive personal milestone, but for the Eagles’ standout shooters it’s all about the team. Mariner soccer star and Florida commit Ryleigh Acosta writing her own legacy Mariner soccer star and Florida commit Ryleigh Acosta is writing her own legacy as she pursues her mom’s record. A dentist in the office and a champion arm-wrestler out of it Dr. Gerald Lorino from Fort Myers Laser Dentistry doubles as a full-time dentist and a state champion arm-wrestler. Unstoppable Sentinels building off of last season’s momentum Members of the undefeated ECS Girl’s Basketball team are confident that this season they can go further than they ever have before. Iowa’s Caitlin Clark shines in Gulf Coast Showcase win over FGCU Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark showcased her skills for a record-breaking crowd against FGCU in the Gulf Coast Showcase. Peruvian siblings use pickleball to give back to their country The siblings launched the Cabieses Foundation to introduce pickleball to kids in Peru and give them the equipment they need to play. Top four seeds advance to finals of LIV Golf Team Championship The top four seeds in the LIV Golf Team Championship all prevailed to advance to the league’s final round of the 2023 season. Former NFL star Antonio Brown arrested in Broward County Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been arrested. Brown was booked in Broward County Sunday night for failing to pay child support. Campaign Central View all Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax charges, adding to gun charges in special counsel probe Hunter Biden was indicted on nine tax charges in California on Thursday. Who won the fourth GOP presidential debate? In a presidential debate without the front-runner, is there really a winner? The candidates would say yes. Trump is back at his New York civil fraud trial as testimony nears an end Former President Donald Trump returned to his civil business fraud trial as a spectator Thursday, after a month of assailing the proceedings from afar.
NORTH NAPLES Deputies searching for missing 16-year-old from North Naples The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 16-year-old last seen in North Naples.
LEHIGH ACRES Multiple emergency vehicles respond to Lehigh electrical fire, displaces family Over half a dozen Lehigh Fire Rescue and Lee County Sheriff’s Office crews were in a Lehigh Acres neighborhood responding to a house fire.
Southwest Florida Grab your sweaters; The Weather Authority Chief Matt Devitt forecasts cooler temps to start the week Milder temperatures roll in for the next week. The Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt looks ahead to the next 7 days.
Man wanted for dealing in stolen property, fraudulent use of credit card Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is searching for a man wanted on multiple warrants for free trade agreements dealing in stolen property.
IMMOKALEE Sports betting to be available at Seminole Casino Immokalee Singers Tony Orlando, Ashanti and pro-football Hall of Famer and Immokalee native Edgerrin James will be attending the celebration of a done deal between the Seminole Tribe and the state of Florida.
Pornography, drug deals and felony arrests this week in Southwest Florida This week’s WINK Neighborhood Watch segment features drug deals, pornography and ramming a car into a Southwest Florida office on purpose.
At least 6 dead after severe storms, tornadoes hit Tennessee, leave trail of damage Severe storms that tore through central Tennessee killed six people Saturday and sent at least three dozen others to area hospitals.
FORT MYERS Woman charged with felony after purposefully crashing into Fort Myers office A woman is accused of purposefully crashing into a Fort Myers office, causing $40,000 in damage.
FORT MYERS Scattered storms ahead of our next cold front Sunday’s temperatures will reach the low 80s again across Southwest Florida. But by Monday morning we cool down.
Do bumper stickers give out your personal information? Bumper stickers are a fun way to personalize your car and make it easier to spot in a parking lot, but some stickers may give out more information than you want others to know.
WINK News anchor Amanda Hall honored as Big Sister of the Year WINK News anchor Amanda Hall was recognized as big sister of the year with the nonprofit Big Brother’s Big Sister.
DeSantis talks school funding during news conference in Marco Island Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Marco Island to host a press conference regarding the state budget with an emphasis on school funding.
Cape Coral approves transmittal of removing development caps in Pine Island Road District Cape Coral City Council approved an amendment Dec. 6 revising the development cap table for the Pine Island Road District by removing all development caps on retail, office and warehousing square footage and hotel rooms. The amendment also increases the development cap for residential units. This approval isn’t for adoption but for transmittal of the […]
Funding sources support Charlotte’s removal of derelict vessels Of the 39 remaining derelict vessels in Charlotte County waters in December, two already have been removed and 21 are ready to be towed, county officials said during a Beaches and Shores Advisory Committee meeting Dec. 7. A derelict vessel is one that has either been wrecked, junked or in substantially dismantled condition upon any […]
Tim Aten Knows: 2 upscale restaurants opening on Fifth Ave. South in Naples Q: Has Le Colonial on Fifth Avenue opened yet? — Eugene Jenkins, Naples A: Le Colonial is one of two upscale dining options anticipated to launch next week on Fifth Avenue South in downtown Naples. Le Colonial, a French-Vietnamese restaurant known for its celebration of the flavors and spirit of Saigon in the 1920s, is […]
Margaritaville Resort cuts ribbon at 254-room hotel on Fort Myers Beach It’s always 5 o’clock somewhere, but it was closer to 2 p.m. Dec. 7 when the ceremonial ribbon was cut on the 254-room Margaritaville Resort on Fort Myers Beach. Margaritaville, owned by Minnesota-based TPI Hospitality, provided media tours of the sprawling, 7.25-acre resort at 251 Crescent St. It was built mostly on what had been […]
The Causeway new restaurant/bar concept opens in Bonita Springs A new restaurant and bar concept with three kitchens plus a bakery, a self-serve beer tap wall and a full bar under one roof launched Dec. 7 on Old 41 in Bonita Springs. The Causeway, co-owned and managed by Ken Delaney and Carl and Carol Smith, will operate daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. […]
Lee County Commissioners amend Lee Plan affecting Captiva Island Lee County Commissioners approved amending the Lee Plan in a 4-1 vote Dec. 6, marking the end of a near year-long discussion in which commissioners moved forward with changes to the county’s development plan for Captiva Island. Despite many Captiva residents and their Sanibel neighbor voicing opposition, the county boiled down the amendment changes a […]
Truist troubles persist: Family files lawsuit; out nearly $1 Million A southwest Florida couple is out nearly one million dollars after they were tricked into wiring money to a fraudulent account.
Homeowners insurance company takes dozens of Southwest Floridians to court One lawyer feels the state needs to step in and investigate People’s Trust Insurance. The company sued dozens of customers over Ian repairs.
Sheriff Carmine Marceno produces video that begs the question: Is there a culture of permitted violence at LCSO? WINK Investigations looks into a controversial video of Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno. It is raising questions about the department’s use of force policy.
EXCLUSIVE: Internal Affairs report, security video & fired LCSO deputies reveal new details in use-of-force case Two former law enforcement officers from LCSO break their silence. Hear what they say happened during an arrest that got them fired.
Insurance company suing its customers, Hurricane Ian victims Protecting your home or violating your insurance policy? The lawsuits and battle underway for some homeowners post-Ian.
Fragrant or Toxic? The story behind the smells in products we use From cleaners to candles – find out what’s in the everyday products you use that could impact your health.
Beat the bot: See how employers screen you out of the candidate pool with AI and learn from it More employers are using AI to screen applicants. It allows them to match skills with openings, and learn about your personal life.
Florida panthers face new deadly threat: poison Roadway collisions have killed many endangered Florida panthers over the years, but rat poison is the latest obstacle pushing the state animal of Florida toward extinction.
Extremely rare white leucistic alligator is born at a Florida reptile park The 19.2-inch (49 cm) female slithered out of its shell and into the history books as one of only seven known leucistic alligators, Gatorland Orlando said Thursday. Three of the seven are at the park, officials there said.
Conservation proves valuable to DeSantis following his Focus on Florida’s Future budget The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission’s mission of protecting Florida’s natural resources is set for next year, thanks to Governor Ron DeSantis.
Massive gillnet with dead sharks and other species leads to arrest Officers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, along with sheriff’s deputies, arrested a suspect after finding sharks, tarpon, and other species dead in a gillnet.
GOP Primary debate candidates dwindle to 4 ahead of Alabama showcase Voters will get the chance to hear from the four qualifying GOP Presidential candidates during the primary debate live on the CW on Wednesday night.
Alleviating back pain without spinal fusion Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.
Special delivery for area deaf community Just in time for the holidays, the Sally J. Pimentel Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center in Fort Myers was gifted something that will go a long way in helping them help others.
A new way to remove fibroids Fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus that can cause heavy bleeding pain and difficulty getting pregnant.
Dealing with chronic pain without popping pills A growing crisis is gripping our nation: millions of Americans are living in severe pain and turning to prescription painkillers for help.
Neuro robot helps stroke patient regain movement Lee Health is using a new robot which recently helped a Fort Myers woman avoid permanent disability following a stroke.
Deputies searching for missing 16-year-old from North Naples The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 16-year-old last seen in North Naples.
Multiple emergency vehicles respond to Lehigh electrical fire, displaces family Over half a dozen Lehigh Fire Rescue and Lee County Sheriff’s Office crews were in a Lehigh Acres neighborhood responding to a house fire.
Grab your sweaters; The Weather Authority Chief Matt Devitt forecasts cooler temps to start the week Milder temperatures roll in for the next week. The Weather Authority Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt looks ahead to the next 7 days.
PGA and LPGA stars team up at Grant Thornton Invitational in Naples 32 of the top PGA and LPGA golfers team up and compete together in the Grant Thornton Invitational in Naples.
FSVA to operate as a private school Right now the program costs around $6,000, but this time next year that price could be cut nearly in half when FSVA becomes a private school.
Pair of FGCU Women’s Basketball players reach 1,000 career points Reaching 1,000 career points is an impressive personal milestone, but for the Eagles’ standout shooters it’s all about the team.
Mariner soccer star and Florida commit Ryleigh Acosta writing her own legacy Mariner soccer star and Florida commit Ryleigh Acosta is writing her own legacy as she pursues her mom’s record.
A dentist in the office and a champion arm-wrestler out of it Dr. Gerald Lorino from Fort Myers Laser Dentistry doubles as a full-time dentist and a state champion arm-wrestler.
Unstoppable Sentinels building off of last season’s momentum Members of the undefeated ECS Girl’s Basketball team are confident that this season they can go further than they ever have before.
Iowa’s Caitlin Clark shines in Gulf Coast Showcase win over FGCU Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark showcased her skills for a record-breaking crowd against FGCU in the Gulf Coast Showcase.
Peruvian siblings use pickleball to give back to their country The siblings launched the Cabieses Foundation to introduce pickleball to kids in Peru and give them the equipment they need to play.
Top four seeds advance to finals of LIV Golf Team Championship The top four seeds in the LIV Golf Team Championship all prevailed to advance to the league’s final round of the 2023 season.
Former NFL star Antonio Brown arrested in Broward County Former NFL star Antonio Brown has been arrested. Brown was booked in Broward County Sunday night for failing to pay child support.
Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax charges, adding to gun charges in special counsel probe Hunter Biden was indicted on nine tax charges in California on Thursday.
Who won the fourth GOP presidential debate? In a presidential debate without the front-runner, is there really a winner? The candidates would say yes.
Trump is back at his New York civil fraud trial as testimony nears an end Former President Donald Trump returned to his civil business fraud trial as a spectator Thursday, after a month of assailing the proceedings from afar.