Alva neighbors brace for another development battlePresident Trump signs Executive Order aimed at expanding access to IVF
ALVA Alva neighbors brace for another development battle Alva neighbors have made an urgent call to action to “Defend Alva and North River Road from overdevelopment.”
WINK NEWS President Trump signs Executive Order aimed at expanding access to IVF President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order Tuesday to try to reduce the costs of in vitro fertilization (IVF) for Americans.
Warm and breezy afternoon with scattered rain this evening The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and breezy Wednesday, and scattered rain is expected this evening.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
SANIBEL Sanibel Church rebuilds after Hurricane Ian The Sanibel Community Church has completed its remarkable rebuild after Hurricane Ian devastated their place of worship over two years ago.
NAPLES Costco construction causes commotion in Collier County community Costco is eyeing a plot of land in Collier County for a new store, but residents are voicing strong opposition.
NAPLES Dr. Cornelius “Pat” Cacho’s impact on education and Southwest Florida Dr. Cornelius “Pat” Cacho, a beloved philanthropist and advocate for education, dedicated his life to empowering others through opportunity and knowledge.
SANIBEL Sanibel cracks down on school zone speeders with new camera system Sanibel is tightening its grip on school zone speeders with newly installed cameras.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers food pantry expands efforts with Harry Chapin support The Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort Myers plays a crucial role in supporting smaller food banks in the area.
Fort Myers Beach Pier scheduled to be finished a year ahead of schedule The Fort Myers Beach Pier remains a symbol of the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian two years ago. Efforts to rebuild it has taken a lot of time.
FORT MYERS Iconic Fort Myers statue to undergo repairs The iconic “Rachel at the Well” statue on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers has been a landmark for 94 years. However, it became a casualty of Hurricane Ian in 2022, and discussions for its repair are ongoing.
Salvation Army Thrift Store closing its doors in Collier County The Salvation Army has announced the permanent closure of the Naples Family Store on Davis Boulevard.
SANIBEL Rebuilding the Sanibel Causeway with a cause Construction crews are hard at work making the Sanibel Causeway more resilient. The bridge is being fortified to withstand future storms.
LEE COUNTY No. 2 prospect in MLB Roman Anthony with Red Sox for Spring Training Roman Anthony, who is ranked as the second best in baseball, is with the Boston Red Sox for his first Spring Training.
MANASOTA KEY Popular Manasota Key restaurant reopens after storm damage Manasota Key is steadily recovering from a challenging hurricane season, and residents are celebrating the reopening of a beloved local spot.
ALVA Alva neighbors brace for another development battle Alva neighbors have made an urgent call to action to “Defend Alva and North River Road from overdevelopment.”
WINK NEWS President Trump signs Executive Order aimed at expanding access to IVF President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order Tuesday to try to reduce the costs of in vitro fertilization (IVF) for Americans.
Warm and breezy afternoon with scattered rain this evening The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and breezy Wednesday, and scattered rain is expected this evening.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
SANIBEL Sanibel Church rebuilds after Hurricane Ian The Sanibel Community Church has completed its remarkable rebuild after Hurricane Ian devastated their place of worship over two years ago.
NAPLES Costco construction causes commotion in Collier County community Costco is eyeing a plot of land in Collier County for a new store, but residents are voicing strong opposition.
NAPLES Dr. Cornelius “Pat” Cacho’s impact on education and Southwest Florida Dr. Cornelius “Pat” Cacho, a beloved philanthropist and advocate for education, dedicated his life to empowering others through opportunity and knowledge.
SANIBEL Sanibel cracks down on school zone speeders with new camera system Sanibel is tightening its grip on school zone speeders with newly installed cameras.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers food pantry expands efforts with Harry Chapin support The Harry Chapin Food Bank in Fort Myers plays a crucial role in supporting smaller food banks in the area.
Fort Myers Beach Pier scheduled to be finished a year ahead of schedule The Fort Myers Beach Pier remains a symbol of the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian two years ago. Efforts to rebuild it has taken a lot of time.
FORT MYERS Iconic Fort Myers statue to undergo repairs The iconic “Rachel at the Well” statue on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers has been a landmark for 94 years. However, it became a casualty of Hurricane Ian in 2022, and discussions for its repair are ongoing.
Salvation Army Thrift Store closing its doors in Collier County The Salvation Army has announced the permanent closure of the Naples Family Store on Davis Boulevard.
SANIBEL Rebuilding the Sanibel Causeway with a cause Construction crews are hard at work making the Sanibel Causeway more resilient. The bridge is being fortified to withstand future storms.
LEE COUNTY No. 2 prospect in MLB Roman Anthony with Red Sox for Spring Training Roman Anthony, who is ranked as the second best in baseball, is with the Boston Red Sox for his first Spring Training.
MANASOTA KEY Popular Manasota Key restaurant reopens after storm damage Manasota Key is steadily recovering from a challenging hurricane season, and residents are celebrating the reopening of a beloved local spot.
MGN MEXICO CITY (AP) – Nearly two years after his last fight, Cain Velasquez will make his long-awaited return to the octagon Saturday night in a fight against Fabricio Werdum for the heavyweight title at UFC 188. Velasquez (13-1), who has not fought since an impressive victory over Junior Dos Santos at UFC 166 in October 2013, was scheduled to go against Werdum last November. But a right knee injury forced the Mexican-American to cancel. At UFC 180, instead of Velasquez, Werdum fought Mark Hunt and got the win in the second round to earn the interim belt. Now, Velasquez claims to be in the best shape of his career and ready to show his loyal fans in Mexico that he still has what it takes. “I’m anxious to return, it’s been a while, but I’m focused and ready to prove that I’m still the best,” Velasquez told The Associated Press. “I’m ready for him, the conditioning has been great, there are no excuses. I just want to fight and not talk too much.” The 32-year old Velasquez has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, but when healthy he*s known to be a relentless fighter who dominates in the cage. “I understand that people can have doubts, but I don’t. Even though I have not had a fight at the professional level, I have done a lot of sparring since 2013. I’m confident,” added Velasquez, who suffered a shoulder and a knee injury since his last fight. Werdum (19-5-1) will put Velasquez’s claims to the test. He currently is on a five-fight winning streak, including his TKO over Hunt last November. “I have a belt and I want another one. I been waiting so long for this fight,” Werdum said. “I want to be world champion to prove it to everyone, but most of all for me.” A Brazilian jiujitsu specialist, Werdum has worked hard since he started training under coach Rafael Cordeiro to become a more complete fighter. That could help him against a fighter who could be rusty in the cage. “He has not fought in two years, that’s going to affect him,” said Werdum. “You got to have rhythm to have a good fight and I’m not sure he has it.” What Velasquez has in his favor is that local fans see him as one of their own even though they know he was born in the United States. Werdum put some fire into the bout when he said that Velasquez “is an American trying to be Mexican.” “My parents are from Mexico, I have Mexican blood and I’m very proud of it,” said Velasquez, who refused to shake hands with Werdum after that. “He was trying to shake my hand, but you cannot badmouth me one day and then try to be all friendly on the next. That*s stupid. I’m not his friend and I will kick his butt.” Werdum, who speaks fluent Spanish and has trained in Mexico for long periods, has downplayed the incident. “He does not want to shake my hand because he claims I’m two-faced. Maybe he’s just looking for extra motivation because I only told the truth. I didn’t insult him, he was born in the USA. I did not disrespect him,” Werdum added. “He does not scare me, only my mother does.” The undercard features rising Mexican-American welterweight Kelvin Gastelum against Nate Marquardt, along with bantamweights Chico Camus against Henry Cejudo.