12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidaysFort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
Aggressive driving concerns on the rise in Southwest Florida The arrest of a man who, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said, killed a motorcyclist after crashing into him on purpose is raising concerns over aggressive driving in Southwest Florida.
SANIBEL Sanibel School students prepare for community Christmas performance The school that has had to claw and fight its way back more than once to reopen is getting the chance to celebrate.
FORT MYERS Rock For Equality: SWFL music scene to hold benefit concert for Palestine A two-venue, eight-band benefit concert is coming to Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples man sentenced in deadly bar shooting A man has been sentenced for a deadly shooting that took place at a Naples bar in March 2021.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
Aggressive driving concerns on the rise in Southwest Florida The arrest of a man who, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said, killed a motorcyclist after crashing into him on purpose is raising concerns over aggressive driving in Southwest Florida.
SANIBEL Sanibel School students prepare for community Christmas performance The school that has had to claw and fight its way back more than once to reopen is getting the chance to celebrate.
FORT MYERS Rock For Equality: SWFL music scene to hold benefit concert for Palestine A two-venue, eight-band benefit concert is coming to Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples man sentenced in deadly bar shooting A man has been sentenced for a deadly shooting that took place at a Naples bar in March 2021.
Early voting is underway in several states throughout the country. In southwest Florida, constituents can let their voices be heard in the midterm elections as early as Monday, Oct. 22. until Sunday, Nov. 4. Otherwise, voters can cast their ballots on election day, which is Tuesday, Nov. 6. For the former, WINK News has gathered the voting locations for SWFL residents. The following are the Lee County early voting locations: The Cape Coral Branch Office (1039 SE 9TH AVE, CAPE CORAL FL 33990); The Lee County Library (921 SW 39TH TER, CAPE CORAL FL 33914); The Lee County Elections Center (13180 S CLEVELAND AVE, FORT MYERS FL 33907); The North Fort Myers Recreation Center (2000 N RECREATION PARK WAY, NORTH FORT MYERS FL 33903); The Northwest Regional Library (519 CHIQUITA BLVD N CAPE CORAL FL 33993); The Lee County Elections Bonita Springs Branch Office (25987 S TAMIAMI TRAIL #105, BONITA SPRINGS FL 34134); The Veterans Park Recreation Center (55 S HOMESTEAD RD, LEHIGH ACRES FL 33936); The Estero Recreation Center (9200 CORKSCREW PALMS BLVD, ESTERO FL 33928); and The East County Regional Library (881 GUNNERY RD N, LEHIGH ACRES FL 33971). Here are the Collier County early voting locations: The Marco Island Library (210 S HEATHWOOD DR. MARCO ISLAND FL 34145); The Cambier Park Norris Center (755 8TH AVE S. NAPLES FL 34102); The Collier County Government Complex (3311 TAMIAMI TRL E. NAPLES FL 34112); Everglades City Hall (102 COPELAND AVE. N. EVERGLADES CITY FL 34139); The Golden Gate Community Center (4701 GOLDEN GATE PKWY NAPLES FL 34116); The Immokalee Community Park (321 N. 1ST ST. IMMOKALEE FL 34142); The Library Headquarters (2385 ORANGE BLOSSOM DR. NAPLES FL 34109); The North Collier Regional Park (15000 LIVINGSTON RD. NAPLES FL 34109); and The Supervisor of Elections Office (3750 ENTERPRISE AVE. NAPLES FL 34104). Here are the Charlotte County early voting locations: The West County Annex: (6868 SAN CASA DR. ENGLEWOOD FL 34224); The Mid County Regional Library (2050 FORREST NELSON BLVD. PORT CHARLOTTE FL 33952); and The Charlotte County Historic Courthouse (226 TAYLOR ST. PUNTA GORDA FL 33950). Here is the Desoto County early voting location: Supervisor of Elections Office (201 E. OAK ST. ROOM 104 ARCADIA FL 34266). These counties have various hours of operation for the early voting period. Lee County will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Collier County has operating hours between 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Constituents in Charlotte County can vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Constituents in Desoto County can vote from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. WINK News has also compiled a voting guide covering the 12 Amendments on the Florida election ballot.