Mosquito control boundaries expanding in Collier CountyCaught on video: Man arrested at Margaritaville, accused of throwing beer bottles off balcony
Mosquito control boundaries expanding in Collier County New boundaries have been established for the Collier Mosquito Control District, the first expansion in over 20 years.
FORT MYERS BEACH Caught on video: Man arrested at Margaritaville, accused of throwing beer bottles off balcony 23-year-old Connor Thurman is accused of throwing beer bottles off his balcony. When he was asked to leave, he was determined to take his Corona with him.
House passes bill for writing off Hurricane Ian expenses What looked like progress in getting tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims has hit a potential new snag.
FORT MYERS What is Fort Myers doing with its parking revenue? In December 2023, the City of Fort Myers changed its parking system.
Charlotte County taking steps for the future The future is now here in Southwest Florida, and leaders are trying to think ahead and plan for the influx of people expected in the coming years.
FORT MYERS Listen up: irritating noises can hurt your health It’s the sounds you don’t expect that sneak up on you and could leave long-lasting damage.
PORT CHARLOTTE Minor injuries reported after 3 vehicle accident in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is responding to the scene of a 3-vehicle accident.
GOLDEN GATE Naples man killed after crashing into utility pole At 2:33 p.m. Tuesday, the man, driving a pickup truck, was traveling west on Golden Gate Boulevard West, east of Everglades Boulevard.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte High School launches new aerospace programs for students Elevating aerospace education by starting future technicians and assemblers’ young.
‘There’s room for protests and room to sit at the table’ community reacts to Christopher Jordan shooting The decision by the State Attorney’s office to not charge the Fort Myers Police detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan on December 1, has now sparked two different responses. On one side the NAACP said they plan on protesting the decision and doing what they can to get the SA office […]
CAPTIVA Voting to restore the beaches of Captiva Island On the way to Captiva Beach, you see sign after sign reminding people to speak up and nourish the beach.
MATLACHA Caught on video: two men climb pole, steal American flag from local business Amber Brady, co-owner of Micelli’s waterfront restaurant in Matlacha, was upset by what she saw Saturday night.
NAPLES Barron Collier boy’s tennis wins 3A State Title The Barron Collier boy’s tennis team won the Class 3A State Championship for the program’s first title since 2014.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot’s baseball team falls in state semifinal It was a heartbreaker for Bishop Verot’s baseball team in Hammond on Tuesday. The Vikings fell to North Broward Prep 4-1 in the 3A state semifinal.
Collier commissioners consider guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses to address a critical shortage of workforce housing.
Mosquito control boundaries expanding in Collier County New boundaries have been established for the Collier Mosquito Control District, the first expansion in over 20 years.
FORT MYERS BEACH Caught on video: Man arrested at Margaritaville, accused of throwing beer bottles off balcony 23-year-old Connor Thurman is accused of throwing beer bottles off his balcony. When he was asked to leave, he was determined to take his Corona with him.
House passes bill for writing off Hurricane Ian expenses What looked like progress in getting tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims has hit a potential new snag.
FORT MYERS What is Fort Myers doing with its parking revenue? In December 2023, the City of Fort Myers changed its parking system.
Charlotte County taking steps for the future The future is now here in Southwest Florida, and leaders are trying to think ahead and plan for the influx of people expected in the coming years.
FORT MYERS Listen up: irritating noises can hurt your health It’s the sounds you don’t expect that sneak up on you and could leave long-lasting damage.
PORT CHARLOTTE Minor injuries reported after 3 vehicle accident in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is responding to the scene of a 3-vehicle accident.
GOLDEN GATE Naples man killed after crashing into utility pole At 2:33 p.m. Tuesday, the man, driving a pickup truck, was traveling west on Golden Gate Boulevard West, east of Everglades Boulevard.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte High School launches new aerospace programs for students Elevating aerospace education by starting future technicians and assemblers’ young.
‘There’s room for protests and room to sit at the table’ community reacts to Christopher Jordan shooting The decision by the State Attorney’s office to not charge the Fort Myers Police detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan on December 1, has now sparked two different responses. On one side the NAACP said they plan on protesting the decision and doing what they can to get the SA office […]
CAPTIVA Voting to restore the beaches of Captiva Island On the way to Captiva Beach, you see sign after sign reminding people to speak up and nourish the beach.
MATLACHA Caught on video: two men climb pole, steal American flag from local business Amber Brady, co-owner of Micelli’s waterfront restaurant in Matlacha, was upset by what she saw Saturday night.
NAPLES Barron Collier boy’s tennis wins 3A State Title The Barron Collier boy’s tennis team won the Class 3A State Championship for the program’s first title since 2014.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot’s baseball team falls in state semifinal It was a heartbreaker for Bishop Verot’s baseball team in Hammond on Tuesday. The Vikings fell to North Broward Prep 4-1 in the 3A state semifinal.
Collier commissioners consider guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses to address a critical shortage of workforce housing.
Scores from day one at the 42nd annual City of Palms Classic Thursday Scores City Of Palms Classic Basketball Tournament Melbourne Florida Air Academy (FL) – 71 Riverside Academy (LA) – 69 Trinity (Ky.) – 70 Sierra Canyon (CA) – 59 (Sunshine Series) Cardinal Gibbons (FL) – 63 Mariner – 55 Webster Groves, MO – 54 North Port – 47 Oak Ridge, (FL) – 67 Archbishop Carroll, […]
City of Palms: Cardinal Gibbons Downs Mariner FORT MYERS, Fla.- The City of Palms tournament “Sunshine Series” kicked off today. Mariner, the No.3 team in 5A, took on Florida’s No. 1 team in 5A, Cardinal Gibbons out of Fort Lauderdale. Columbia commit Rodney Hunter lead Mariner with a team-high 31 points, including two threes. Maverick Rowan was dominant inside and outside the […]
New procedures at nursing home after death NAPLES, Fla.- WINK News has learned that the Aristocrat Assisted Living Center in Naples has changed many policies and procedures since August. That’s when WINK News first reported the death of 90-year-old Robert Bernard. The Department of Children and Families says Bernard was left outside alone in his wheelchair for 3 hours in 90-plus degree […]
Celtics trade Rondo to Mavs BOSTON (AP) – The Celtics traded point guard Rajon Rondo to Dallas on Thursday night, cutting ties with the last remnant of Boston’s last NBA championship while giving Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks a chance at another title. The Celtics will send Rondo and forward Dwight Powell to Dallas for Jae Crowder, Brandan Wright, Jameer […]
Story of massive python found at local restaurant goes viral ISLES OF CAPRI, Fla. – It’s a story that’s going viral. WINK News was first to show you the video of a 15 foot python found outside of a restaurant in Collier County. WINK News spoke with the man who owns that restaurant. He says kids and dogs play on the dock where they found […]
‘Pretty horrible’ scene; car slams into crowd REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (AP) – Pedestrians were filing out of a church Christmas service when a car sped around other vehicles at a red light and plowed into the crowd before hitting another car head-on, police and witnesses said. Three people were killed, and several more were injured, California authorities said. “Someone ran the red […]
Flu season begins with high number of cases FORT MYERS, Fla.- Flu season has started earlier in Southwest Florida and it’s claiming more patients than this time last year. The increase in cases is leaving some pharmacies fresh out of flu fighting medications. The federal government has also placed Florida under a flu alert. “We have a few capsules remaining, we have sold […]
Collier County employee being investigated for Facebook post COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- A county employee is on leave for posting what some say was a threatening Facebook post. This comes just a week after the county discussed fining drivers for harassing pedestrians, cyclists and runners. In the conversation, Heidi Fahnestock, asked a bicyclist where he rides and stated she would love to “plow” him and […]
Smartphone usage causing health ‘epidemic’ FORT MYERS, Fla.- It could change the way you look at your phone forever. Some call it “text neck,” doctors are calling it an epidemic. Everywhere you look you find someone looking down, staring at their smartphone. But do they know how dangerous it could be to their health? “The minute you start to tilt […]
City of Palms basketball tournament hits 30 years FORT MYERS, Fla.- This weekend, dozens of teams will tip off at Bishop Verot in the Annual City of Palms Classic high school basketball tournament. The student-athletes who play in the tournament look forward to it every year, because it features some of the best basketball players in the country. The tournament wouldn’t exist, however, […]