Great Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening with Rob GronkowskiLee County issues red tide alert near Boca Grande Pass
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening with Rob Gronkowski Pack your trunks. We’re taking you to the grand opening of the Great Wolf Lodge resort in Collier County.
BOCA GRANDE Lee County issues red tide alert near Boca Grande Pass The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Boca Grande Pass.Â
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres parent arrested after allegedly assaulting school bus driver A Lehigh Acres parent is facing charges accused of assaulting a school bus driver. Neighbors told WINK News it began with a screaming match Friday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Cape police believe retail burglaries are linked Detectives believe a man is linked to multiple burglaries in Southwest Florida.
ESTERO Driver charged with DUI after crashing SUV into restaurant in Gulf Coast Town Center The driver of an SUV that crashed into a restaurant at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero has been charged with DUI.
Tesla issues sixth Cybertruck recall in a year, over 2,400 vehicles affected Tesla stock might be up, but their Cybertrucks have another recall for their drivers to deal with.
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening, economic impact in Collier County With pomp, circumstance and an appearance from retired NFL player Rob Gronkowski, Great Wolf Lodge celebrated both its grand opening and its economic impact for Collier County.
CAPE CORAL Orientation for new Cape Coral City Council members Five fresh new faces are on the Cape Coral City Council.
the weather authority Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Sara in the Caribbean.
Local builder Paul Beattie gives up license, agrees to pay fine Beattie Development has been accused of taking customers’ money and not completing work promised, and now the company’s owner is surrendering his license.
NAPLES Naples Botanical Garden performs prescribed burn in garden area The Naples Botanical Garden is conducting a prescribed fire as part of its maintenance of the nature preserve.
NEAR FORT MYERS Jerry Seinfeld to perform at Barbara B. Mann in SWFL Comedian and co-creator of a popular sitcom of the same name, Jerry Seinfeld, is set to perform near Fort Myers.
COLLIER COUNTY DOH-Collier cautions of blue-green algae at Lake Avalon The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) wants to caution the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Avalon.
City, Naples Beach Club to preserve green space in perpetuity More than 104 acres of recreation and open space at the former Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Clubâs golf course will be forever preserved.
FORT MYERS The 52nd annual Fort Myers Boat Show begins An annual Fort Myers tradition has returned as the regionâs premier display of boats and boating products, which will be on full display for enthusiasts to enjoy.
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening with Rob Gronkowski Pack your trunks. We’re taking you to the grand opening of the Great Wolf Lodge resort in Collier County.
BOCA GRANDE Lee County issues red tide alert near Boca Grande Pass The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Boca Grande Pass.Â
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres parent arrested after allegedly assaulting school bus driver A Lehigh Acres parent is facing charges accused of assaulting a school bus driver. Neighbors told WINK News it began with a screaming match Friday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Cape police believe retail burglaries are linked Detectives believe a man is linked to multiple burglaries in Southwest Florida.
ESTERO Driver charged with DUI after crashing SUV into restaurant in Gulf Coast Town Center The driver of an SUV that crashed into a restaurant at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero has been charged with DUI.
Tesla issues sixth Cybertruck recall in a year, over 2,400 vehicles affected Tesla stock might be up, but their Cybertrucks have another recall for their drivers to deal with.
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening, economic impact in Collier County With pomp, circumstance and an appearance from retired NFL player Rob Gronkowski, Great Wolf Lodge celebrated both its grand opening and its economic impact for Collier County.
CAPE CORAL Orientation for new Cape Coral City Council members Five fresh new faces are on the Cape Coral City Council.
the weather authority Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean The Weather Authority is tracking Tropical Storm Sara in the Caribbean.
Local builder Paul Beattie gives up license, agrees to pay fine Beattie Development has been accused of taking customers’ money and not completing work promised, and now the company’s owner is surrendering his license.
NAPLES Naples Botanical Garden performs prescribed burn in garden area The Naples Botanical Garden is conducting a prescribed fire as part of its maintenance of the nature preserve.
NEAR FORT MYERS Jerry Seinfeld to perform at Barbara B. Mann in SWFL Comedian and co-creator of a popular sitcom of the same name, Jerry Seinfeld, is set to perform near Fort Myers.
COLLIER COUNTY DOH-Collier cautions of blue-green algae at Lake Avalon The Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) wants to caution the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Avalon.
City, Naples Beach Club to preserve green space in perpetuity More than 104 acres of recreation and open space at the former Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Clubâs golf course will be forever preserved.
FORT MYERS The 52nd annual Fort Myers Boat Show begins An annual Fort Myers tradition has returned as the regionâs premier display of boats and boating products, which will be on full display for enthusiasts to enjoy.
David Treglown Jr. and sister Harper love Halloween and will be going trick-or-treating like usual this year. (Provided by Treglown family) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging parents to skip trick or treating, and instead find other activities, like virtual costume parties. Some say that will take the fun out of Halloween, so they’re not changing anything. Others are planning to take precautions, like Nicole Fiorenti-Katz and her daughter Jocelyn. They love Halloween, but the family will wear their costumes in the safety of their home this year. Fiorenti-Katz and her husband have asthma, putting them in a high-risk category for COVID-19. “I thought about it for a while and I really did want to take her out. With Halloween being on a Saturday, it’s like how dare COVID ruin a Saturday Halloween?” But they’re making the best of it. “We are going to carve pumpkins and we’re going to decorate the house and turn off all the lights and put up a lot of candles and tell spooky stories and roast marshmallows.” Over at the Treglown household, David Jr., Harper and mom Samantha are getting ready for a traditional night of tricking or treating. “They love Halloween. They like, basically once it’s Oct. 1, they’re like OK, when’s Halloween? Let’s count down the days,” Samantha said. She said it’s important to keep things as normal as possible. “We are all outside, the candy’s already prewrapped, you can open it at your own pace and you know, if things don’t feel exactly like safe-ish, we can always just stay around our house.” The City of Naples has a drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat event, as does Collier County, among its other plans, which include a Halloween party and a candy haunted house event. Collier County Halloween events Halloween Howl Pre-K â 5th Grade Friday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Cost: $10 Per Child East Naples Community Park, 3500 Thomasson Dr. Naples Come enjoy an evening of tricks & treats at the East Naples Community Park. $10 per child, price includes a costume contest, games, crafts, prizes, candy, pizza, and soda. For ages Pre-K – 5th grade. For more information, call 239-252-4414. Candy Haunted House Creations Friday, October 23, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost: $10 Per Child Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Blvd. Naples Children will use an assortment of candy, frosting and cookies to design their own haunted candy house! Everything is included to make a yummy work of art! Please pre-register by Oct. 18th. Ages 4-12. For more information, call 239-252-4105 Halloween Party Friday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: $10 Per Child Must pre-register to attend (only 45 tickets available) No Walk-Ins Max Hasse Community Park, 3390 Golden Gate Blvd. W., Naples This Spooktacular event is to provide some holiday fun for children, as well as give their parents a night out! Parents will drop their children off at 6:00 p.m. and pick them up at 8:00 p.m. Participants will enjoy music, cookie decorating, and a costume contest. All registrants will also get a slice of pizza and a drink. All participants are required to wear a mask and social distance. For more information, call 239-252-4200. Boo-Tacular Drive Friday, Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: Free North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Rd., Naples Calling All Ghosts & Goblins! This Halloween get ready to experience BOO-TACULAR DRIVE! A drive-thru trick or treat experience where youâll travel in your vehicle along a slow-moving road and enjoy themed scenes of Halloween, lots of candy and vendor-provided goodies. For more information call 239-252-4000. Free for all ages. Trunk or Treat Drive-Thru Friday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cost: Free Immokalee Community Park, 321 N. 1st St. Immokalee Looking for a place that’s safe and fun on Halloween weekend? Please join us for our first-ever Trunk or Treat Drive-Thru Celebration! Come have fun with your whole family, see some super cool decorated trunks while your kids enjoy candy and treats! Invite your friends and neighbors. This is a FREE event for all ages. Social distancing & COVID-19 guidelines will be practiced and encouraged. Individuals must remain in their vehicles. If you would like to participate, please call 239-252-4449. For more information, contact Collier County Parks & Recreation at 239-252-4000 or visit www.collierparks.com. Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat and Movie Night Saturday, Oct. 31, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Cost: Free; $5 per family for movie Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., downtown Naples Anyone can attend the event by driving up to the site, adjacent to the Naples Zoo and Coastland Center Mall, any time during the event. City staff will lead the car through various exhibits decorated by community groups and local businesses. There are spots available for families and groups to set up as a station to pass out candy and treats, registration is required by calling 239-213-3020. Following the event, there will be a Movie Night at 7:15 p.m. on the Fleischmann Park Field. A large inflatable screen and a projector will be showing âHotel Transylvania.â There will be popcorn and Italian ice for sale, patrons may bring their own food. There is a $5 fee per family bubble to attend the movie in our social distance circles.