Surgeons using virtual reality technology New technology from virtual reality video games and popular apps like GPS is making its way into operating rooms, transforming the way surgeries are performed.
FGCU FGCU’s head women’s basketball coach steps down After only one year leading the Eagles, FGCU head women’s basketball coach Chelsea Lyles is stepping down.
ESTERO FGCU to hold advocacy workshop for families of children with disabilities Families of children with disabilities, this is for you.
Port Authority approves extra $346.7M to finish terminal expansion project at RSW Not everyone gets a second chance, but the Lee County Board of Port Commissioners granted it to the original companies contracted to build the Terminal Expansion Phase One project at Southwest Florida International Airport. The project is now more than four years behind schedule and hundreds of millions of dollars over budget.
FORT MYERS K-9 assists Fort Myers police in drug bust A Fort Myers Police Department K-9 helped police find a drug-filled car.
CLEWISTON Suspect wanted for attempting to break into truck in Clewiston The Clewiston Police Department is searching for a suspect captured on surveillance video attempting to break into a truck.
Charlotte Co. home inventory expected to decrease during summer February’s inventory for single-family homes and condos in Charlotte County soared to heights not seen in years, but some sellers are expected to pull their homes off the market after Easter, an area Realtor said.
FORT MYERS Lockdown lifted at HealthPark and Golisano Children’s hospitals The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident near HealthPark and Golisano Children’s Hospital, which caused a multi-hour lockdown of the hospitals late Sunday.
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters in SWFL; 351 kids need mentors Youth mentorship, Big Brothers Big Sisters, is actively recruiting mentors to help children in the community.
idaho Gov. DeSantis campaigns for congressional budget changes in Idaho Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joined Idaho Gov. Brad Little for a news conference regarding proposed amendment changes to the congressional budget.
NAPLES Philanthropist Jay Baker donates $5M to Humane Society Naples Naples philanthropist Jay Baker donated $5 million to the Humane Society during its Pet Lovers Gala on Friday.
1 killed in Cape Coral crash; Santa Barbara Blvd. closed for hours A person was killed in a crash at the intersection of Santa Barbara Boulevard and Southeast 24th Street.
FORT MYERS Commissioners to hold special meeting on RSW Expansion Project Lee County commissioners will meet Monday to discuss a contract extension for Manhattan Construction, the company in charge of the Southwest Florida International Airport expansion project.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warmer-than-average day ahead this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a temperature increase to start your workweek.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up Mar. 24 While construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen, in this web-exclusive feature, knows the best way to traverse the roadways.
Surgeons using virtual reality technology New technology from virtual reality video games and popular apps like GPS is making its way into operating rooms, transforming the way surgeries are performed.
FGCU FGCU’s head women’s basketball coach steps down After only one year leading the Eagles, FGCU head women’s basketball coach Chelsea Lyles is stepping down.
ESTERO FGCU to hold advocacy workshop for families of children with disabilities Families of children with disabilities, this is for you.
Port Authority approves extra $346.7M to finish terminal expansion project at RSW Not everyone gets a second chance, but the Lee County Board of Port Commissioners granted it to the original companies contracted to build the Terminal Expansion Phase One project at Southwest Florida International Airport. The project is now more than four years behind schedule and hundreds of millions of dollars over budget.
FORT MYERS K-9 assists Fort Myers police in drug bust A Fort Myers Police Department K-9 helped police find a drug-filled car.
CLEWISTON Suspect wanted for attempting to break into truck in Clewiston The Clewiston Police Department is searching for a suspect captured on surveillance video attempting to break into a truck.
Charlotte Co. home inventory expected to decrease during summer February’s inventory for single-family homes and condos in Charlotte County soared to heights not seen in years, but some sellers are expected to pull their homes off the market after Easter, an area Realtor said.
FORT MYERS Lockdown lifted at HealthPark and Golisano Children’s hospitals The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident near HealthPark and Golisano Children’s Hospital, which caused a multi-hour lockdown of the hospitals late Sunday.
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters in SWFL; 351 kids need mentors Youth mentorship, Big Brothers Big Sisters, is actively recruiting mentors to help children in the community.
idaho Gov. DeSantis campaigns for congressional budget changes in Idaho Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joined Idaho Gov. Brad Little for a news conference regarding proposed amendment changes to the congressional budget.
NAPLES Philanthropist Jay Baker donates $5M to Humane Society Naples Naples philanthropist Jay Baker donated $5 million to the Humane Society during its Pet Lovers Gala on Friday.
1 killed in Cape Coral crash; Santa Barbara Blvd. closed for hours A person was killed in a crash at the intersection of Santa Barbara Boulevard and Southeast 24th Street.
FORT MYERS Commissioners to hold special meeting on RSW Expansion Project Lee County commissioners will meet Monday to discuss a contract extension for Manhattan Construction, the company in charge of the Southwest Florida International Airport expansion project.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warmer-than-average day ahead this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a temperature increase to start your workweek.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up Mar. 24 While construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen, in this web-exclusive feature, knows the best way to traverse the roadways.
NAPLES, Fla. – The smell of BBQ is in the air as teams from across Florida and Georgia have arrived in Naples to compete in the Big Swamp Smoke Off at the Collier County Fair Grounds. Both Friday and Saturday, January 8th and 9th the fair grounds will be home to some of the best BBQ featuring live music, craft beer and games for the kids. This year, admission to the Big Swamp Smoke Off is free and your chance to sample and eat some of the country’s best BBQ. Dana “Big Papa” Hillis, of Big Papa’s Country Kitchen, joined WINK News Reporter John Trierweiler on Wednesday morning to show off their chicken, pork and ribs as they prepare for the big contest. Hillis is a defending champion at the Big Swamp Smoke Off and holds more than 600 barbecue contest titles from around the country, including “Best Ribs in America.” For additional info on the Big Swamp Smoke Off, call (239) 455-1444 or visit www.bigswampsmokeoff.com.