Support local veterans with Pet for a Vet fundraiserLaurel wilt: the fungus threatening Florida’s avocados
PUNTA GORDA Support local veterans with Pet for a Vet fundraiser It is a win-win for vets and soon-to-be pets. Our sister radio station, WINK 96-9, is hosting its annual Pet for a Vet fundraiser.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Laurel wilt: the fungus threatening Florida’s avocados The citrus industry has been feeling the squeeze here in Florida for a number of reasons, the most destructive one being a disease known as Laurel wilt.
Naples real estate impacted by Federal Reserve cuts It is a beautiful home on a nice, quiet street in Naples. Take a quick peak inside, and you’d assume it’d sell quickly. Well, think again.
Hip dysplasia’s effect on young people When you think of hip pain, you usually imagine middle-aged or older adults. However, children can suffer from it, too.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Volunteers wanted for Track to Trail Thoroughbreds rehabilitation The volunteer ran horserace rehabilitation effort Track to Trail Thoroughbreds is enlisting additional help from the Southwest Florida community.
Week 4 Band Performances Week 4 of the high school football season gave us some memorable halftime performances across Southwest Florida.
NORTH PORT Man accused of hitting North Port police officer turns himself in A man accused of hitting a police officer and taking off is now in jail.
cape coral Hand grenade found inside Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department and LCSO bomb squad responded to the scene located on SW 38th Street, near Surfside Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for September 18, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for September 18, 2024.
CAPE CORAL Man wanted for stealing from Publix in Cape Coral Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing from a Publix in Cape Coral.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County woman wins $1 million from scratch-off ticket A woman from Englewood has won $1 million from a $20 Gold Rush scratch-off game.
NAPLES Immokalee woman accused of leaving puppy in hot truck for over an hour An Immokalee woman has been arrested after allegedly leaving a puppy inside of a hot truck for over an hour while she shopped in Naples.
NAPLES Woman accused of physically abusing child at Naples home daycare A woman has been arrested after allegedly physically abusing a child at a Naples home daycare.
Del Taco to consider expanding to other Southwest Florida sites The 12th Del Taco in Florida—with a 13th set to open next week in Kissimmee—has about 55 employees.
NCH public meeting addresses contract stalemate with Florida Blue Without a contract by Oct. 1, NCH would no longer be in network for about 40,000 Florida Blue members, resulting in higher out-of-pocket payments for those still choosing to use NCH services, facilities and physicians.
PUNTA GORDA Support local veterans with Pet for a Vet fundraiser It is a win-win for vets and soon-to-be pets. Our sister radio station, WINK 96-9, is hosting its annual Pet for a Vet fundraiser.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Laurel wilt: the fungus threatening Florida’s avocados The citrus industry has been feeling the squeeze here in Florida for a number of reasons, the most destructive one being a disease known as Laurel wilt.
Naples real estate impacted by Federal Reserve cuts It is a beautiful home on a nice, quiet street in Naples. Take a quick peak inside, and you’d assume it’d sell quickly. Well, think again.
Hip dysplasia’s effect on young people When you think of hip pain, you usually imagine middle-aged or older adults. However, children can suffer from it, too.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Volunteers wanted for Track to Trail Thoroughbreds rehabilitation The volunteer ran horserace rehabilitation effort Track to Trail Thoroughbreds is enlisting additional help from the Southwest Florida community.
Week 4 Band Performances Week 4 of the high school football season gave us some memorable halftime performances across Southwest Florida.
NORTH PORT Man accused of hitting North Port police officer turns himself in A man accused of hitting a police officer and taking off is now in jail.
cape coral Hand grenade found inside Cape Coral home The Cape Coral Police Department and LCSO bomb squad responded to the scene located on SW 38th Street, near Surfside Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for September 18, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for September 18, 2024.
CAPE CORAL Man wanted for stealing from Publix in Cape Coral Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing from a Publix in Cape Coral.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County woman wins $1 million from scratch-off ticket A woman from Englewood has won $1 million from a $20 Gold Rush scratch-off game.
NAPLES Immokalee woman accused of leaving puppy in hot truck for over an hour An Immokalee woman has been arrested after allegedly leaving a puppy inside of a hot truck for over an hour while she shopped in Naples.
NAPLES Woman accused of physically abusing child at Naples home daycare A woman has been arrested after allegedly physically abusing a child at a Naples home daycare.
Del Taco to consider expanding to other Southwest Florida sites The 12th Del Taco in Florida—with a 13th set to open next week in Kissimmee—has about 55 employees.
NCH public meeting addresses contract stalemate with Florida Blue Without a contract by Oct. 1, NCH would no longer be in network for about 40,000 Florida Blue members, resulting in higher out-of-pocket payments for those still choosing to use NCH services, facilities and physicians.
spring training Credit: WINK News Southwest Florida is in danger of not seeing full ballparks this spring. Major League Baseball spring training is in jeopardy because of the current lockout. If these games don’t start on time, that could have a significant impact on our economy. The sounds of baseball may be silent in Southwest Florida in 2022. As the MLB lockout continues, an air of uncertainty lingers over spring training status. Michael DeNunzio owns Fine Folk Pizza. “We’re crossing our fingers that hopefully, they can work something out quick,” DeNunzio said. Pitchers and catchers for the Tampa Bay Rays are scheduled to report to Port Charlotte on Feb. 15. Games are just weeks from beginning. Yet, no deal has been reached. DeNunzio’s Fine Folk Pizza is just steps away from JetBlue Park, the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox. Players driving in runs means he drives in business. “You’ll see a sales pop of 30% on game days. You know, and at the end of the week, that could be thousands of dollars in lost revenue in a week for not having baseball here,” said DeNunzio. His business certainly isn’t the only one benefitting from baseball being in town. Southwest Florida sees millions of dollars worth of a boost to the local economy because of spring training. Amir Neto is the director of the regional economic research institute at FGCU. “We’re in the middle of season already. But people who are coming to Spring Training specifically would not be necessarily coming here if not for the teams,” Neto said. With the entire 2022 baseball season in doubt, he believes that if fans remain frustrated with the league, that could hurt Southwest Florida. “These supporters that we see every year coming year to visit to see the training camp the new players and be invested in the team. It’s less likely we’ll see them if this passion starts to phase out,” said Neto. DeNunzio is just rooting for the lockout to end. “Higher sales equals more raise opportunities for the team more tips. So we want this to happen,” DeNunzio said. They want to bring the big bucks and the big names back to SWFL. DeNunzio says his business is pushing ahead as if spring training is still happening. Last week, the MLB Players Association rejected an offer from Major League Baseball to bring in a federal mediator to assist with negotiations.