Bonita Springs Council to vote on duplex project near downtownMinnesota Twins, Lee Health host free open house and health fair
Bonita Springs Council to vote on duplex project near downtown Sagamore Management Co. seeks to build 24 duplexes on 4.6 acres at the northeast corner of Dean Street and Matheson Avenue in Bonita Springs.
Minnesota Twins, Lee Health host free open house and health fair The spring training season has kicked into full gear in Southwest Florida.
Ritz-Carlton Residences on Estero Bay construction reaches top floor London Bay celebrated the construction milestone of reaching the top floor of The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Saltleaf on Estero Bay, a 22-story, 112-unit, $225 million condo tower that has seen swift sales.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 9 – Feb. 16 Welcome to WINK News Photos of the Week, where we highlight memorable moments from Southwest Florida throughout the week.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis swears in next Florida Attorney General Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has sworn in the next Attorney General, James Uthmeier.
the weather authority Cold front brings cooler, less humid weather this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures and reducing humidity on this Monday.
Hendry County FDOT starting construction on State Road 82 at Hendry County Line The Florida Department of Transportation is working to improve nearly 4 miles of State Road 82.
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.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda church celebrates Pastor’s 45 years of service The First Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Punta Gorda is alive with celebration as they honor a legacy of leadership.
FORT MYERS Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers hosts annual Valentine’s Day Party Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers held their annual Valentine’s Day pop-up/anniversary event on Sunday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Road rage leads to gunfire near US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda A road rage incident near the Gilchrist Bridge in Punta Gorda led to shots being fired, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
the weather authority Warm, breezy day with evening rain ahead of a slight cold front The Weather Authority says Sunday is starting off warm across Southwest Florida with overnight lows in the upper 60s and 70s, staying warm throughout the day before a cold front sweeps south later this evening.
FORT MYERS Edison Festival parade lights up Fort Myers with floats and bands The Edison Festival parade was a spectacle of lights and sounds, drawing crowds to celebrate the legacy of Thomas Edison.
CAPE CORAL Goth Gala for the Forlorn; How the alt scene honored Valentine’s Day Love Your Rebellion hosted the Goth Gala for the Forlorn at Nice Guys Pizza in Cape Coral on Friday night.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival parade; road closures in place Downtown Fort Myers is buzzing with excitement as the Edison Festival of Light Parade is set to begin.
Bonita Springs Council to vote on duplex project near downtown Sagamore Management Co. seeks to build 24 duplexes on 4.6 acres at the northeast corner of Dean Street and Matheson Avenue in Bonita Springs.
Minnesota Twins, Lee Health host free open house and health fair The spring training season has kicked into full gear in Southwest Florida.
Ritz-Carlton Residences on Estero Bay construction reaches top floor London Bay celebrated the construction milestone of reaching the top floor of The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Saltleaf on Estero Bay, a 22-story, 112-unit, $225 million condo tower that has seen swift sales.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 9 – Feb. 16 Welcome to WINK News Photos of the Week, where we highlight memorable moments from Southwest Florida throughout the week.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis swears in next Florida Attorney General Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has sworn in the next Attorney General, James Uthmeier.
the weather authority Cold front brings cooler, less humid weather this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures and reducing humidity on this Monday.
Hendry County FDOT starting construction on State Road 82 at Hendry County Line The Florida Department of Transportation is working to improve nearly 4 miles of State Road 82.
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.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda church celebrates Pastor’s 45 years of service The First Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Punta Gorda is alive with celebration as they honor a legacy of leadership.
FORT MYERS Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers hosts annual Valentine’s Day Party Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers held their annual Valentine’s Day pop-up/anniversary event on Sunday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Road rage leads to gunfire near US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda A road rage incident near the Gilchrist Bridge in Punta Gorda led to shots being fired, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
the weather authority Warm, breezy day with evening rain ahead of a slight cold front The Weather Authority says Sunday is starting off warm across Southwest Florida with overnight lows in the upper 60s and 70s, staying warm throughout the day before a cold front sweeps south later this evening.
FORT MYERS Edison Festival parade lights up Fort Myers with floats and bands The Edison Festival parade was a spectacle of lights and sounds, drawing crowds to celebrate the legacy of Thomas Edison.
CAPE CORAL Goth Gala for the Forlorn; How the alt scene honored Valentine’s Day Love Your Rebellion hosted the Goth Gala for the Forlorn at Nice Guys Pizza in Cape Coral on Friday night.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival parade; road closures in place Downtown Fort Myers is buzzing with excitement as the Edison Festival of Light Parade is set to begin.
Caloosahatchee FC Firefighters are working to contain three brush fires in Collier & Hendry counties. Southwest Florida is still at very high and extreme fire risk, according to fire officials. Image courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Collier County ‘Greenway fire’ This fire has burned 125 acres and was contained Thursday morning. Incident 99 #GreenwayFire is 125 acres and 100% contained. Firefighters will be mopping up and monitoring containment lines. #FlFire #Flwildfire #wildfire #CollierCounty https://t.co/Q7vppDDfoN — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 22, 2018 Plume of smoke visible from Greenway Rd. this morning, last update from @FFS_cafc fire 85% contained pic.twitter.com/NqoagBGuur — JessicaAlpern (@JessicaAlpernTV) March 22, 2018 ‘Flag Pond fire’ A voluntary evacuation was issued Thursday for structures on Snake Road and Lee Williams Road, according to fire officials. The fire charred 1,500 acres and was 20 percent contained as of 9:30 p.m. in the Picayune Strand State Forest, fire officials said. Fire officials are actively containing the brush fire. Incident 100 #FlagPondFire is 1,500 acres and 20% contained. Crews will be working through the night to increase containment while making sure current lines are holding. #FLFire #Flwildfire #wildfire #CollierCounty — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 23, 2018 ROAD CLOSURES: Picayune Strand State Forest #FlagPondFire at Sabal Palm to 52nd Ave SE @CollierSheriff @CollierEM @NCFRPio @GN_Fire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 23, 2018 Incident 100 #FlagPondFire is 1,200 acres, voluntary evacuations have been issued, and 6 structures are threatened. #FlFire #Flwildfire #wildfire #CollierCounty #SWFL — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 22, 2018 VOLUNTARY EVACUATION: #FlagPondFire for structures located on Snake Rd and Lee Williams Rd @NCFRPio @GN_Fire @CollierSheriff @CollierEM — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 22, 2018 Incident 100 #FlagPondFire is 1,000 acres and 20% contained. As winds die down and fire activity slows, firefighters will be able to work on increasing containment. #FlFire #Flwildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 22, 2018 #FlagPondFire #FlFire #Flwildfire pic.twitter.com/0eHqVgGdBY — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 22, 2018 ‘116th Ave SE fire’ The 400-acre fire in the Picayune Strand State Forest was 20 percent contained as of 5 p.m., fire officials said. Incident 102 #116thAveSEFire #CollierCounty in Picayune Strand State Forest is 400 acres and 20% contained. Dozer Strike Team is assuming command of #wildfire #Flfires #Flwildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 22, 2018 Hendry County ‘West Boundary fire’ The fire, located near Hendry County Jail, has burned 800 acres and was 50 percent contained as of 5:31 p.m., according to fire officials. No structures are threatened. Incident 98 #WestBoundaryFire is 900 acres and 65% contained. Firefighters are working two breakouts, one on the NE side, and one on the South side. Operations will continue through the night. #FLFire #Flwildfire #wildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 23, 2018 Incident 98 #WestBoundaryFire is holding at 800 acres with containment increased to 50% Dozers continue to secure fire lines. @ImmFire_PIO #FlFire #FlWildfire #wildfire — FFS Caloosahatchee (@FFS_cafc) March 22, 2018 MORE: 5 brush fires spark in Collier, Hendry counties