16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier CountyNew bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
16 transported after 2 airboats crash in Collier County According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two airboats crashed south of U.S. 41 east between mile markers 74 and 75, leaving well over a dozen people injured.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New bill filed: Auto shop and law enforcement must work together to solve hit-and-run crashes There could be new detectives on the block, located in your nearest auto shop. A new state bill aims at trying to stop hit-and-run drivers from getting away.
CAPE CORAL New leash on life; Cape Coral shelter dog beats cancer with drug being tested for humans A drug now being studied in human trials to kill cancerous tumors, is already approved and helping animals.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral planning a new interchange with I-75 The city of Cape Coral is in the early stages of planning a new interchange with I-75, an idea that has been discussed for more than a decade.
Tracking invasive species after hurricanes Hurricanes Helene and Milton didn’t just bring wind and rain, they brought new threats to southwest Florida’s ecosystem.
PUNTA GORDA Woman in Punta Gorda shooting charged with 2nd degree murder A woman in a homicide investigation on Nasturtium Drive in Punta Gorda has been charged with 2nd-degree murder.
Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop The school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route but she has not given up.
NORTH NAPLES Grant Thornton Invitational returns to Tiburon Golf Club Stars on the PGA and LPGA Tours are back in Southwest Florida for the Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club.
FORT MYERS Black Flag brings classic punk energy to The Ranch in Fort Myers Legendary punk band Black Flag made their mark in Southwest Florida during the Fort Myers stop of their “First Four Years” tour.
Charlotte Technical College breaks ground on aviation facility The Charlotte County School District is flying high and keeping its “Space Academy” designation with a new aviation training facility for students.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection with Cape Coral home invasion The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the arrest of one of three men suspected in a home invasion that took place earlier this month.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react to $100M North Cape land deal The city of Cape Coral is seeing two projects that will change the city. One is called one of the most lucrative deals in county history.
Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association breaks ground on new Fort Myers headquarters As Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association’s president pointed out, about 1,000 people are still moving to Florida every day, and many of them are finding their way to Southwest Florida.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
red sox spring training Major League Baseball and its players are at odds with one another over the money they make. But this ongoing dispute is affecting more than just fans. This stall also hurts the vendors that those fans count on seeing at the games. Two years ago, spring training games were canceled due to the onset of the pandemic. Then, in 2021, the capacity was limited at spring training games. This year, businesses and vendors are preparing for yet another financial hit that will make it three years in a row. Vendors that spoke to WINK News say that they remain cautiously optimistic despite these financial hits. There are certain sights, sounds and smells associated with spring training. And, if you’ve ever been to JetBlue Park, chances are you’ve enjoyed scents from Nuts Galore! Jan and Bernie Zayac are the owners of Nuts Galore! “We cook several different kinds, so we have those in stock ready to go. I don’t cook ahead of time because we cook everything fresh. So, we’re just waiting for the ‘go,’ to stay up cooking all night long,” the Zayacs said, laughing. nuts galore Major League Baseball is postponing spring training until at least Mar. 5. Meaning four of the 17 home spring training games for the Boston Red Sox are no longer taking place. “It’s a big deal. And I would think it would be a big deal for the season ticket holders, you know. They’ve planned vacations around coming down,” said Zayac. Those 17 home games at JetBlue Park are a significant time for the business. Missing even one game can hurt them financially. The owners of Tropical Island Kettle Korn agree. Carol Dembrowksi is an owner of Tropical Island Kettle Korn. “The Red Sox is definitely our biggest event of the whole year. And we really do miss… we miss the games,” Dembrowski said. tropical island kettle korn Negotionas are scheduled to start on Monday, so that Mar. 5 start date is a possibility. Dembrowski just wants to get back to the team, fans and other vendors she loves being surrounded by. “We miss our Red Sox fans,” said Dembrowski. “We miss our customers. And we’re hoping, hoping for at least a couple of weeks. That’s what we’re hoping for. Open House for Red Sox spring training is still on track for Saturday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. As for those fans who purchased tickets for those first few games that have been canceled, you do have options. If you purchased your tickets directly from the Red Sox for gams taking place from Feb. 25 to Mar. 4, you have two choices on how to rectify the situation. 1. Option #1 – Receive a credit on your accountA credit will be added to your account, equal to the value of the tickets from the canceled game(s). The credit will be redeemable for a future game during the 2022 or 2023 season. 2. Option #2 – Refund to the original form of paymentA refund for the tickets from the canceled game(s) will be issued to the form of payment that was used for the original purchase. We will begin the refund process on 2/25/22 and expect refund checks for non-credit card payments will be issued within two weeks To select either of these options, you must also complete this survey before Feb. 25.