ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
As the coronavirus has severely impacted the economy, many Southwest Floridians have lost jobs. But, there are also companies that are hiring. Below is a list of company-submitted job openings. This list is provided as a free service to Southwest Floridians in need of employment that have been impacted by the pandemic. WINK News does not endorse any employer and you are encouraged to research any employer before accepting an offer. If your company is hiring, let us know! Email us at submissions@winknews.com. COMPANIES HIRING IN SWFL 7-Eleven 84 Lumber – window warehouse worker, window puller, door manufacturer Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery – medical assistants, front desk staff Air Pros USA – HVAC techs and installers Aldi Aloia Roland Attorneys at Law – legal assistant, attorneys, staff Alorica Amazon AMS Roofing & Exterior Home Remodeling – roofers, aluminum and siding installers City of Arcadia – Email llowe@arcadia-fl.gov or call 863-494-4114. Arthrex Assisting Hands AutoWorks USA – email autoworksusa@comcast.net Avalon Engineering – professional civil engineer with a P.E. Avow Hospice in Naples Axis Satellite and Home Theater Bailey’s General Store on Sanibel and Captiva – hiring several positions BJ’s Boys & Girls Club of Collier County Brett Air Conditioning Brightway Insurance Brookdale Senior Living Burnt Store Marina Country Club – semi-private golf course and restaurant Callaghan Tire – full-time work available – 2230 Alicia St., Fort Myers; service manager Enrique Olivares, 239-834-7402 or ftmyersservice@callaghantire.com Cambridge Security Services – security officers Cantina Laredo – all positions Capital Pawn Child’s Path in Naples – toddler and preschool teachers – email resume to Jodi Garrett, center director, at jodig@childspath.org Circle K City of Sanibel – apply online or contact Crystal Mansell crystal.mansell@mysanibel.com. Comcast Comfort Keepers of Southwest Florida Costco Covanta Lee Inc. CRH/Preferred Materials, Inc. CRT Services Culver’s CVS Pharmacy Cypress Cove at HealthPark Florida and Cypress At Home David Miller Plumbing is hiring experienced plumbers. Interested applicants can call 239-543-9539 or send resumes to info@davidmillerplumbing.com. Dealer’s Greatest Assets, Inc. – CSRs/call center agents DeRomo’s Gourmet Market & Restaurant in Bonita Springs – multiple positions Doctor’s Choice Home Care in Fort Myers and Naples, email recruiters@doctorschoicefl.com Dollar General Domino’s Pizza EHC Inc. Construction Eulen at RSW – operations, wheelchair agents and aircraft cabin cleaners Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida Firestone Complete Auto Care Florida Pool Services Fort Myers Mighty Mussels – cooks and cashiers for ’21 season Fresh Market GameTime GardenVision – merchandisers at various SWFL locations Gillis Construction – currently hiring for general construction labor and skilled tradesman in general construction. Additionally piecework roofers are desired. Inquiries can be sent to GillisConstructionJobs@hotmail.com Goodwill Green Clean Guidewell/Florida Blue Gulf Coast Village in Cape Coral Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties ReStores Hole Montes HOME2 Suites Naples – part-time housekeepers Home Instead Senior Care HomeWell Care Services of Gateway/Fort Myers – caregivers Honc Industries – Diversified Construction Services HOTWORX (coming soon to Fort Myers) – training sales associates, membership sales. Email resume to manager.fl0062@hotworx.net. Hulett Environmental Services Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Janney—The Naples Complex – full-time registered private client associate Jet’s Pizza Jimmy John’s Kentucky Fried Chicken Lakehouse Kitchen & Bar at Babcock Ranch LaMorada Naples – Kitchen staff, servers, bartenders LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort Little Caesar’s Pizza LongHorn Steakhouse Loveboat Homemade Ice Cream LW Marketing LYNX Services Contact Center Marco Island Water Sports and Naples Beach Water Sports – parasail captains, banana boat captains, water sports attendants & tour guides, parasail crew and beach equipment rental attendants – email Brandon Bahr at brandon@marcoislandwatersports.com. ManorCare of Lely Palms Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls Massey Services, Inc. McKenney Home Care – Naples Murphy’s USA My Shower Door Northwestern Mutual – experienced advisors and career changers to help expansion plans in Fort Myers and Naples. Email Chad Luttrell at chad.luttrell@nm.com. Orthopedic Specialists of SW Florida Palm Island Resort in Placida Perez Health Care Group: Lehigh/Cape Coral/Naples/Fort Myers Performance Driven Workforce – part-time test car drivers in Fort Myers Physicians’ Primary Care of Southwest Florida Pine Island Family Hair Salon – manicurist, stylists. Call 239-283-7000. Pizza Hut The Preserve in Fort Myers Publix RCMA (child care and early education) Red Coconut RV Park Rib City – positions open at all Lee County locations Rick Roberts Creative Landscaping & Designs – experienced full-time landscaper, Class A CDL required. Email Tony@rrcld.com. SalusCare The Salvation Army Sam’s Club The Sandbar in Sanibel – servers, hosts and cooks. Sanibel Fish House – servers, bartenders, hostess, bussers, food runners, prep, cooks, dish washers and an assistant manager. Calls can be made to the manager at 239-472-7770. Scotlynn USA Division, Inc. Securitas – security guards; requires Security D License Seminole Casino Hotel Seniors Helping Seniors Shalimare – group home aide/behavior assistant – email recruiter@shalimare.org St. Matthew’s House – multiple positions around SWFL Storm Protection – multiple positions Sunpro Solar – solar sales specialist and lead setter Sun Sports Cycle & Watercraft Sunshine Ace Hardware Superb Mechanical Services – Service technicians and install helpers. To apply call 239-643-5111. Supercuts Lee County Superior Coach Detailing – full-time detailer – email superiorcoachdetailing2@gmail.com or call 407-516-8088 Target Total Wine Town of Fort Myers Beach Tractor Supply TRANZACT Triton Staffing South – customer service, light industrial, manufacturing positions – call 239-931-6255 or in-person interviews available between 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. at 11220 Metro Parkway Unit #26, Fort Myers Tropical Smoothie Cafe Truly Nolen of America Uber United Mechanical, LLC Uxari – call 877-877-9788 Vi at Bentley Village VIP America – caregivers Vitamin Shoppe Walgreen’s Walmart Wawa Wellpath in Arcadia – several positions from entry-level to therapist. WINK News – Various positions in News, Digital, Radio, Sales, and Publications. Winn-Dixie Yesukan Adult Christian Learning Center – p/t ESL adult education instructor. Email yesukan_aclc@yahoo.com. YMCA of South Collier/Marco YMCA If your company is hiring, let us know! Email us at submissions@winknews.com. This list will be updated as we learn of others who are hiring.