Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshineSWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS Large response to rollover crash in Fort Myers There was a large response to a multi-car crash with a rollover in Fort Myers just after 8 p.m on Friday night.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS Large response to rollover crash in Fort Myers There was a large response to a multi-car crash with a rollover in Fort Myers just after 8 p.m on Friday night.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Photo courtesy Silver Oak Vineyards/Sara This year, the Naples Winter Wine Festival is going virtual, with opportunities for both patrons and the public to support the Naples Children & Education Foundation’s mission. In the past 21 years, patrons helped raise more than $212 million for underserved children in Collier County. This year’s event may be different in format, but there are still plenty of opportunities to give by bidding on a mix of wine-soaked experiences, exclusive offers and dreamy trips to nearby and faraway places. Start early by bidding in the online auction, which is open to the public from Jan. 22 at 8 a.m. to Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. Then, tune in to NWWF’s televised fundraiser, streaming on WINK-TV, on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 7 to 8 p.m. to learn more about the organizations who benefit from NCEF, meet local children whose lives are transformed by your generosity and join us and thousands of Southwest Floridians in giving for the kids. Here are nine of the lots you can bid on starting Friday. Raise a glass in Napa Valley Ring in Dana Estates Helms Vineyards’ 15th anniversary with a 15-bottle vertical of the estate’s cabernet sauvignon shipped to your doorstep. The winner also receives a three-day trip to Napa, including a tour of the property and a chance to hit the greens at nearby courses, Silverado Golf & Country Club and Mayacama Private Course & Country Club. Bid starts at $5,000. Break bread with the festival’s founders Founding trustees of the NCEF and the NWWF, Valerie Boyd and Jeff Gargiulo invite up to 12 guests to join them for a private dinner with wines picked directly from their personal cellar and a virtual concert from Grammy Award-winning country star Billy Dean. Starting bid: Bid starts at $5,000. Compete in the NCEF Golf Fore Kids Pro Am On April 21, you can spend a day on the Tom Fazio-designed course at The Old Collier Golf Club, playing alongside top pros and TV golf analysts in this 18-hole tournament, hosted by PGA and Champions tour veterans Peter Jacobsen and Bobby Clampett. The NCEF tournament ends with an outdoor dinner accompanied by top-notch wines, donated by NCEF trustees. Ticket holders may invite one guest to dinner. With only 16 spots available, expect this one to sell out fast. $10,000 per ticket. Go off the grid, in style Book a flight to Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley for a four-day stay at Bricoleur Vineyards. You’ll stay at the estate’s rustic-chic barn, which overlooks the on-site honey farm, rose garden and fragrant olive groves. Bid starts at $2,500. Get a dose of vitamin sea in the Keys On this three-day adventure, you’ll fly private from Naples to Key West, where you’ll settle in at The Galleon Resort & Marina, before heading out to shop on Duval Street or explore the historical sites. You’ll also be treated to a day at sea on the Boston Whaler 350 Outrage (perfect for reeling in swordfish, tarpon and other game fish). Bid starts at $5,000. Fill your walls with fine art Marlissa Gardner, of Fifth Avenue’s Emillions Art brokerage firm and showroom, treats aficionados or budding art enthusiasts to a $5,000 gift card to be used for a professional art consultation. In addition to helping select works (from contemporary and master artists, ranging from Banksy to Picasso) to best suit your space, the team can also appraise the value of your new or existing pieces and verify their legitimacy. Bid starts at $1,500. Dine where the beasts roam Bring the whole family along for a private dinner with Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens CEO Jack Mulvena, followed by an after-hours tour of the grounds—complete with night vision goggles (to scope critters you normally wouldn’t see during the day) and close encounters with some of the animals. The lot also includes a one-year membership to the Naples Zoo. Bid starts at $1,000. Dreamy days in the garden Lunch is served alfresco in Naples Botanical Garden’s Caribbean Garden. Winners can wander the 170-acre grounds all year with a complimentary, family-level annual membership. Bid starts at $500. A truly Southwest Florida experience All aboard! Bring up to 12 guests on this private tour of Rookery Bay, led by Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s top naturalists. Take in the wildlife as you enjoy wine and cheese pairings on a pontoon and a classic Naples sunset. Bid starts at $500.