Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoonCommunity grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
Former Lee supervisor of elections candidate calls for Sheriff Marceno to resign More fingers are pointing at Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
NORTH FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers wants progress on submerged boats at Old Bridge Marina It has become a headache for many: boats left submerged at the Old Bridge Marina, next to the Edison Bridge.
Dementia risk factors unveiled Eating healthy and staying active can help keep your brain sharp, but did you know your family’s wealth may also affect your dementia risk?
Another chance at FEMA assistance If you applied for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Helene and Milton and are not happy with the answer they gave you, they are giving you another chance.
NAPLES Naples City Council names Gary L. Young as next city manager The Naples City Council unanimously voted to appoint Deputy City Manager and CFO Gary L. Young as the new city manager.
BONITA SPRINGS Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming to Bonita Springs Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming soon to Downton Bonita Springs.
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
Former Lee supervisor of elections candidate calls for Sheriff Marceno to resign More fingers are pointing at Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
NORTH FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers wants progress on submerged boats at Old Bridge Marina It has become a headache for many: boats left submerged at the Old Bridge Marina, next to the Edison Bridge.
Dementia risk factors unveiled Eating healthy and staying active can help keep your brain sharp, but did you know your family’s wealth may also affect your dementia risk?
Another chance at FEMA assistance If you applied for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Helene and Milton and are not happy with the answer they gave you, they are giving you another chance.
NAPLES Naples City Council names Gary L. Young as next city manager The Naples City Council unanimously voted to appoint Deputy City Manager and CFO Gary L. Young as the new city manager.
BONITA SPRINGS Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming to Bonita Springs Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming soon to Downton Bonita Springs.
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain. Credit: via WINK News. One of Southwest Florida’s own will cover for a fellow professional race car driver after a crash ended the driver’s lead in one NASCAR’s biggest races. NASCAR driver Ryan Newman survived a crash that saw his car flip in the air several feet, being hit by another car and ending on its roof with sparks everywhere. That was all during the final lap of the Daytona 500 Monday. Just hours after the fiery wreck, Newman walked out of the hospital holding his two daughters’ hands. While Newman is recovering, NASCAR driver Ross Chastain, a Southwest Florida native from Alva, will cover for him this weekend in Las Vegas. Chastain joined Miller and Moulton on 94WIP Sports Radio Thursday and said it’s times like these that really bring the NASCAR community together. “We all are competitive, but when something happens like this, and Ryan needed our help, there was no question on my side or anybody’s,” Chastain said on 94WIP. There’s a lot of new equipment in cars to keep racers safe, including new harness systems and fire-retardant suits. One mechanic we spoke to say those likely saved Newman’s life. “I thought the guy was dead really,” mechanic Jesse Chappa said. Newman was able to walk out of the hospital with his two little girls holding his hands. And the world is now wondering how he survived it. “Since [Dale Earnhardt] that was it from there,” Chappa said. “They built forward from there.” Chappa compared this crash to Earnhardt’s crash at the Daytona 500 19 years ago. “If you compare his wreck to Dale’s, it’s nothing,” Chappa said. “Dale hit the wall and snapped his neck because he didn’t have the stuff we have nowadays. This guy rolled for a quarter mile and just kept going.” Since Earnhardt’s death, drivers now have an upgraded seat belt and harness system, fire-retardant suits and new, crash-absorbent walls have replaced concrete around the perimeter of every track. “[Newman’s] was worse, but he survived,” Chappa said. “You can tell, if they had this equipment back then, [Earnhardt] probably would have survived too.” Chastain says he was happy Newman was able to walk out with his girls alive and is ready to hit the track for him. Chastain will drive in place of Newman at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend while Newman continues to recover at home. “It’s been great to see all the support,” Chastain said. “That six-car has a lot to fight for. Those guys worked hard.”