Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoonCommunity grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
Former Lee supervisor of elections candidate calls for Sheriff Marceno to resign More fingers are pointing at Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
NORTH FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers wants progress on submerged boats at Old Bridge Marina It has become a headache for many: boats left submerged at the Old Bridge Marina, next to the Edison Bridge.
Dementia risk factors unveiled Eating healthy and staying active can help keep your brain sharp, but did you know your family’s wealth may also affect your dementia risk?
Another chance at FEMA assistance If you applied for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Helene and Milton and are not happy with the answer they gave you, they are giving you another chance.
NAPLES Naples City Council names Gary L. Young as next city manager The Naples City Council unanimously voted to appoint Deputy City Manager and CFO Gary L. Young as the new city manager.
BONITA SPRINGS Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming to Bonita Springs Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming soon to Downton Bonita Springs.
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
Former Lee supervisor of elections candidate calls for Sheriff Marceno to resign More fingers are pointing at Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
NORTH FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers wants progress on submerged boats at Old Bridge Marina It has become a headache for many: boats left submerged at the Old Bridge Marina, next to the Edison Bridge.
Dementia risk factors unveiled Eating healthy and staying active can help keep your brain sharp, but did you know your family’s wealth may also affect your dementia risk?
Another chance at FEMA assistance If you applied for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Helene and Milton and are not happy with the answer they gave you, they are giving you another chance.
NAPLES Naples City Council names Gary L. Young as next city manager The Naples City Council unanimously voted to appoint Deputy City Manager and CFO Gary L. Young as the new city manager.
BONITA SPRINGS Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming to Bonita Springs Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming soon to Downton Bonita Springs.
Veterans boarding an Honor Flight. Credit: WINK News Honor Flights, which sent veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit monuments in honor of them, were one of the many things the pandemic took away, but the Southwest Florida Honor Flights are about to make their triumphant return in May. Every veteran onboard needs a guardian who acts as the veteran’s go-to person for the day, from helping them get on the airplane to walking them through the emotional process of the D.C. tour. Right now, it’s a challenge finding those guardians. Organizers say the main culprit is the financial burden the pandemic has placed on so many people. While Honor Flights are free for veterans, guardians have to pay $550 to offset the costs of the charter flight. Meredith Zinn, president of Southwest Florida Honor Flights, says that is part of the reason they’re currently still searching for guardians. “With the economy the way it is now, it has been somewhat difficult,” Zinn said. “That’s been our biggest challenge in having guardians sign up, because, you know, of what’s going on in the world… a potential guardian can go to our website, which is swflhonorflight.org, and their application is on the front page.” On May 14, 186 people, including 85 veterans, will be on a flight from Punta Gorda Airport to Baltimore, before heading into Washington. D.C., where they’ll be honored. (Southwest Florida Honor Flights is not to be confused with Collier-Lee Honor Flights, which flies out of a different hub.) The flight will have six World War II veterans and will be the first Southwest Florida Honor Flight since the pandemic started. Prior to 2022, Honor Flights flew right into D.C., but due to a prior contract, they’re now flying with Allegiant Airlines, which only flies into Baltimore. Certain monuments will thus only be viewed from the bus, but Zinn says it’s still going to be a day to remember. “A couple of the monuments we will have to do drive-bys, such as the Air Force and Iwo Jima [monuments],” Zin said. “But we will spend a great deal of time at the World War II monument and then we will move on to the Korea, Vietnam and Lincoln memorials that are all together. We will spend a lot of time there, as well, because there’s a lot to see there.” Zinn says when it comes to picking veterans for these Honor Flights, they look at age first; the oldest veterans may not be here next year and they want to make sure they get a chance to be honored at their respective memorials.