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Shaping the future of Collier County children
The Naples Children and Education Foundation awarded $26,500,000 on Monday to 50 different nonprofits in Collier County. The funds came from the Naples Winter Wine Festival donations and will benefit at-risk and underprivileged children. WINK News spoke with Bill Beynon, the Naples Winter Wine Festival chair, about the importance of the event. “If you think […]

FGCU Women’s basketball loses to Villanova, falling short of Sweet 16 bid
March Madness continued on Monday with the twelfth-seeded Lady Eagles facing the fourth-seeded Wildildcats. FGCU fanatics and students grabbed a seat inside Alico Arena on Monday to watch the big game on the jumbotron against the Villanova Wildcats for a chance to be in the Sweet Sixteen. “We’ve been here for years, and we always […]

Inside an FGCU education classroom: Teachers in training ready to step in
Thousands of teachers in Southwest Florida have said goodbye to the education world over the past few years.

Deciding the future look of Fort Myers Beach
The future look of one island that Hurricane Ian hit the hardest is at stake on Monday. After months of waiting, a discussion on Fort Myers Beach is finally being had about potentially changing the rules and regulations for rebuilding people’s homes. It’s a topic that has some residents on the island concerned. Since Ian […]
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Man held without bond for murder of wife in Golden Gate Estates
The man accused of murdering a woman in Golden Gate Estates was set to appear before a judge on Tuesday but didn’t due to a medical refusal.

Can Trump run for president if indicted?
All eyes are on former president Donald Trump, who recently warned he “will be arrested.” His statement comes as an investigation by the Manhattan district attorney’s office reaches its end.

Southwest Florida students send experiment to International Space Station
Reaching for the stars in education, two Southwest Florida students won a competition to send a project to the International Space Station.

Security concerns over downed gate at North Cape Water Plant
A downed gate outside the North Cape Water Plant in Cape Coral is causing concern over the plant’s security.