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.
Credit: AP Photo/Larry Crowe, File If you’re looking to go out for Thanksgiving dinner, here are some restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving Day 2020. Menus are linked directly if available online. Otherwise, more information can be found by clicking the establishment’s name. Most places require reservations. They may also require face masks, so be sure to check their website, Facebook page, or give them a call. If you’d like to be added to the below list, email submissions@winknews.com. ARCADIA Mary Margaret’s Tea and Biscuit BONITA SPRINGS Angelina’s Ristorante Artichoke & Company Lil Italy Bistro: Traditional dinner. Roy’s: Menu. Ruth’s Chris CAPE CORAL 10 Twenty Five: Traditional dinner. Menu. Metro Diner My Sweet Art: Menu. The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill: Traditional dinner. Menu. Paradise Deli & Grill: Full menu with Thanksgiving special. Rumrunners: Menu. ESTERO Rodizio Grill Ted’s Montana Grill: Menu. FORT MYERS Bahama Breeze: Traditional dinner. Menu. Cracker Barrel: Traditional dinner. Edison Restaurant: Thanksgiving buffet. See the menu. Golden Corral: Thanksgiving buffet. J.C. Cruises/Capt. J.P.: Thanksgiving lunch cruise. Nick & Stella’s Family Sports Pub: Menu. Stillwater Grille: Traditional dinner. The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill: Traditional dinner. Menu. The Lighthouse Waterfront Restuarant The Plantation Golf & Country Club: Traditional dinner. University Grill FORT MYERS BEACH Bayfront Bistro: Traditional dinner. Menu. Cabanas Beach Bar & Grille Charley’s Boathouse Grill: Traditional dinner. Menu. Fresh Catch Bistro: Traditional dinner. Island View at the Lani Kai: Traditional dinner. Junkanoo on the Beach: Traditional dinner. Kava Culture FMB La Ola Surfside Restaurant Lighthouse Tiki Bar Mango Rita’s Nervous Nellie’s: Traditional dinner. Menu. Outrigger Deckside Cafe Outrigger Tiki Bar Parrot Key Caribbean Grill: Traditional dinner. Menu. Pete’s Time Out: Traditional dinner Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina Plaka on the Beach Ray’s Pizza Shuckers At The Gulfshore: Traditional dinner. Menu. Smokin Frank’s Pizza The Sandbar & Grille Truly Scrumptious: Open 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. for ice cream Yucatan Beach Stand: Traditional dinner. MARCO ISLAND Bistro Soleil: Menu. CJ’s on the Bay: Menu. La Tavola: Menu. Sale e Pepe: Menu. NAPLES BALEEN at La Playa: Menu. Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar: Menu. Bistro 821: Menu. Bistro La Baguette: Menu. Campiello: Menu. Chez Boët: Menu. Continental Naples: Menu. Cracker Barrel: Traditional dinner. Fleming’s HB’s on the Gulf La Pescheria Lamoraga M Waterfront Grille Molto Trattoria Naples Princess Cruises Noodles Cafe: Menu. Ocean Prime: Traditional dinner. Menu. Ridgway Bar & Grill Seasons 52 Shula’s Steakhouse Southern Style Naples: Menu. T-Michaels Steak & Lobster House: Menu. The Bay House: Menu. The Bevy The Capital Grille: Menu. The Capri Fish House Restaurant: Menu. The French Brasserie Rustique: Menu. The Real Macaw: Menu. Watermark Grille: Menu. NORTH FORT MYERS Nestor’s Restaurant PINE ISLAND/MATLACHA Tarpon Lodge: Menu. Yucatan Waterfront: Menu. PORT CHARLOTTE Cracker Barrel: Traditional dinner. PUNTA GORDA Golden Corral: Thanksgiving buffet. SANIBEL/CAPTIVA Bleu Rendez Vous French Bistro George & Wendy’s Sanibel Seafood Grill: Traditional dinner. Old Captiva House: Menu. The Bubble Room Traditions on the Beach MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Bob Evan’s: Traditional dinner. Denny’s IHOP Mel’s Diner: Traditional dinner. Menu.