‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
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PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
Screen image of Collier County’s ranking in study conducted by SmartAsset for most generous counties in the U.S. Credit: SmartAsset website via WINK News. A Southwest Florida county is being named the most generous county in our state for charitable contributions in a study conducted by SmartAsset. Collier County was listed first as Florida’s most generous counties just in time for the start of the annual Naples Winter Wine Festival Saturday. MORE: Most Generous Counties in the U.S. – Florida The distinction came down to two factors — how many people in the county donate to charities and how much of their income is donated. At the festival, organizers are expecting tons of donations from people in the Collier County. Some big auction lots open to start the weekend event. A brand-new Lexus from Germain Lexus of Naples is just one among many others. “Kids in this community are so much better off than years back because of the efforts of the people trustees and the staff, said Jackie Stephens of Children’s Advocacy Center. Every year, Naples Winter Wine Festival brings in millions of dollars — all of it going to help kids in our community. “Our referrals have really started to increase now, and we’re seeing some upsetting and severe types of abuse and neglect and sexual abuse,” Stephens said. “So it’s really important to continue to support the wine festival.” Stephens says, this year, they are counting on those funds more than ever. “I just hope everyone can do everything they can to support this event,” Stephens said. Others we spoke to are not one bit surprised by the SmartAsset study. “There’s a lot of big givers here,” Darko Obrodick said. “People take care of the people that live in this community,” Steve Glavin said. Many who call Collier County home agree. “I know a lot of people, they have been successful and have been very lucky, and everything they have been given from God, they are, you know, giving a lot of it away,” Obrodick said. While Collier County sits at the top of the state for most generous, it also ranks in the top 100 for U.S. counties, sitting at 81 for the national rank. “I’ve worked here, raised a family here, and to hear it’s the most generous county, I’m just so proud,” Stephens said. WINK News is proud to partner with Naples Children & Education Foundation each year for its annual Naples Winter Wine Festival. To learn more, tune into the 1-hour special, “NCEF: A Community Comes Together,” when it airs at 7 p.m. on WINK-TV. You can also watch it live on the WINK News app. After at 8 p.m., auction lots will go live online.