Across the country, Tuesday was “Great American Take Out Day,” a time to support local restaurants that are struggling during the coronavirus pandemic.
Reporter Erika Jackson talks to restaurants in Southwest Florida about how the community is keeping them afloat. WATCH her report above.
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Save the Florida Panther Day in Collier County recognizes local conservation efforts
More than a million of Collier County’s land mass of 1.3 million acres are in the Florida Wildlife Corridor, an area providing essential habitat and connectivity for many of the state’s species such as the Florida panther. As the human population in the county grows rapidly and development expands, conservation of the Florida panther and […]

Tim Aten Knows: Local restaurants lost in 2022
The annual reflection on local restaurants that permanently closed in Southwest Florida was more difficult to compile this year because damage from Hurricane Ian left so many properties in limbo. Longtime Gulfshore favorites such as The Turtle Club in North Naples and Baleen at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort were badly damaged in the historic […]

Which days to look out for to find December discounts
The clock is ticking for holiday shoppers. If you missed out on those Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, experts say not to worry; there’s still time. Here are some specific dates to keep in mind if you’re looking to save. Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be known for big blockbuster deals, but they […]

Concert to support local musicians affected by Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers
A benefit happening at the Nautri Parrot Oasis helping those impacted by Hurricane Ian after many venues where musicians played didn’t survive the storm. A cheerful atmosphere at the event with everyone enjoying the live musical performances. The Rock to Rebuild Benefit Concert started on Sunday at 11 a.m. And it’s all meant to support […]
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FMPD analyzes Nashville and Uvlade police response to school shooter
Tuesday, WINK News reported on the dramatic body cam video from two Nashville cops who took down the gunman at the Covenant School. Pulling up and within seconds, officers sprung into action rushing inside the school. These officers are getting praised for their quick reaction to dangerous circumstances. A polar opposite response was seen in […]

Sanibel man etched 100 names into the Capitol’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial
One by one, a man etched the names of one hundred soldiers on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. That man lives on Sanibel Island.

Traffic cams watching in Cape Coral for study
Skyline Boulevard in Cape Coral is busy for drivers and those on two wheels and two legs, and there’s more research being done to get help. In February, WINK News reported Cape Coral discussed adding five-foot sidewalks along Skyline Blvd. From a bird’s-eye-view, Cape Coral is monitoring Skyline Blvd. traffic. “People speed. People just like […]

Most Wanted Wednesday: Some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects for March 29
This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida.