Bonita Springs Council to vote on duplex project near downtownMinnesota Twins, Lee Health host free open house and health fair
Bonita Springs Council to vote on duplex project near downtown Sagamore Management Co. seeks to build 24 duplexes on 4.6 acres at the northeast corner of Dean Street and Matheson Avenue in Bonita Springs.
Minnesota Twins, Lee Health host free open house and health fair The spring training season has kicked into full gear in Southwest Florida.
Ritz-Carlton Residences on Estero Bay construction reaches top floor London Bay celebrated the construction milestone of reaching the top floor of The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Saltleaf on Estero Bay, a 22-story, 112-unit, $225 million condo tower that has seen swift sales.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 9 – Feb. 16 Welcome to WINK News Photos of the Week, where we highlight memorable moments from Southwest Florida throughout the week.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis swears in next Florida Attorney General Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has sworn in the next Attorney General, James Uthmeier.
the weather authority Cold front brings cooler, less humid weather this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures and reducing humidity on this Monday.
Hendry County FDOT starting construction on State Road 82 at Hendry County Line The Florida Department of Transportation is working to improve nearly 4 miles of State Road 82.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda church celebrates Pastor’s 45 years of service The First Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Punta Gorda is alive with celebration as they honor a legacy of leadership.
FORT MYERS Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers hosts annual Valentine’s Day Party Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers held their annual Valentine’s Day pop-up/anniversary event on Sunday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Road rage leads to gunfire near US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda A road rage incident near the Gilchrist Bridge in Punta Gorda led to shots being fired, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
the weather authority Warm, breezy day with evening rain ahead of a slight cold front The Weather Authority says Sunday is starting off warm across Southwest Florida with overnight lows in the upper 60s and 70s, staying warm throughout the day before a cold front sweeps south later this evening.
FORT MYERS Edison Festival parade lights up Fort Myers with floats and bands The Edison Festival parade was a spectacle of lights and sounds, drawing crowds to celebrate the legacy of Thomas Edison.
CAPE CORAL Goth Gala for the Forlorn; How the alt scene honored Valentine’s Day Love Your Rebellion hosted the Goth Gala for the Forlorn at Nice Guys Pizza in Cape Coral on Friday night.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival parade; road closures in place Downtown Fort Myers is buzzing with excitement as the Edison Festival of Light Parade is set to begin.
Bonita Springs Council to vote on duplex project near downtown Sagamore Management Co. seeks to build 24 duplexes on 4.6 acres at the northeast corner of Dean Street and Matheson Avenue in Bonita Springs.
Minnesota Twins, Lee Health host free open house and health fair The spring training season has kicked into full gear in Southwest Florida.
Ritz-Carlton Residences on Estero Bay construction reaches top floor London Bay celebrated the construction milestone of reaching the top floor of The Ritz-Carlton Residences at Saltleaf on Estero Bay, a 22-story, 112-unit, $225 million condo tower that has seen swift sales.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 9 – Feb. 16 Welcome to WINK News Photos of the Week, where we highlight memorable moments from Southwest Florida throughout the week.
TALLAHASSEE Gov. DeSantis swears in next Florida Attorney General Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has sworn in the next Attorney General, James Uthmeier.
the weather authority Cold front brings cooler, less humid weather this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures and reducing humidity on this Monday.
Hendry County FDOT starting construction on State Road 82 at Hendry County Line The Florida Department of Transportation is working to improve nearly 4 miles of State Road 82.
WINK NEWS Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda church celebrates Pastor’s 45 years of service The First Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Punta Gorda is alive with celebration as they honor a legacy of leadership.
FORT MYERS Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers hosts annual Valentine’s Day Party Shift Coffee Bar in Fort Myers held their annual Valentine’s Day pop-up/anniversary event on Sunday morning.
PUNTA GORDA Road rage leads to gunfire near US 41 bridge in Punta Gorda A road rage incident near the Gilchrist Bridge in Punta Gorda led to shots being fired, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.
the weather authority Warm, breezy day with evening rain ahead of a slight cold front The Weather Authority says Sunday is starting off warm across Southwest Florida with overnight lows in the upper 60s and 70s, staying warm throughout the day before a cold front sweeps south later this evening.
FORT MYERS Edison Festival parade lights up Fort Myers with floats and bands The Edison Festival parade was a spectacle of lights and sounds, drawing crowds to celebrate the legacy of Thomas Edison.
CAPE CORAL Goth Gala for the Forlorn; How the alt scene honored Valentine’s Day Love Your Rebellion hosted the Goth Gala for the Forlorn at Nice Guys Pizza in Cape Coral on Friday night.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers gears up for Edison Festival parade; road closures in place Downtown Fort Myers is buzzing with excitement as the Edison Festival of Light Parade is set to begin.
Carole Baskin first pitch Credit: WINK News After a tiger bit an employee at Wooten’s in Collier County last month, no violation was found. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission found that the Wooten’s employee, Ignacio Martinez, was apparently drunk and unauthorized to be in the tiger’s enclosure at the time of the biting. Martinez told investigators that he just wanted to pet the tiger. Following that tiger attack, WINK News spoke with Carole Baskin, one of the stars of the Netflix series “Tiger King.” On Friday, Baskin was in Southwest Florida to throw out the first pitch at the Mighty Mussels game. We asked her about partnering with the Might Mussels and her thoughts on SWFL’s latest tiger attack. It’s Big Cat Rescue fundraiser night at the Mighty Mussels game. Players wore special tiger-themed uniforms that Carole Baskin had a hand in designing. Credit: Mighty Mussels Credit: Mighty Mussels Credit: Mighty Mussels “The Mighty Mussels have turned this into a fundraiser for Big Cat Rescue because we’ve been closed since COVID. So, it’s been really helpful that they are doing an auction of all of the players that are wearing this amazing jersey. They’re going to sign the jerseys, and they’re going to auction them off for Big Cat Rescue,” said Baskin. And, of course, lots of fans showed up to the game, many donning Tiger King-themed outfits. Katie Brunco said there was no way she was going to miss this. “My husband and I were immediately like, ‘oh, we’re going to this one,'” said Brunco. The massive turnout is precisely what Carole Baskin hoped for, as it helped to spread her message of protecting and saving big cats. “The biggest thing people can do to protect tigers is going to BigCatAct.com and contact their member of congress to end cub handling and to phase out private ownership. And we have to do that in order to save the tiger in the wild or we’re going to lose the tiger in the next five years,” Baskin said. Last month, WINK News also spoke to Baskin about the tiger biting incident at Wooten’s. FWC says Martinez was apparently drunk went the attack happened. And that he was told to stay away from the tiger suffer zone fence area. The report by FWC indicates that Martinez felt he had the right to be there, so he ended up trying to pet the tigers. That ended in him being violently attacked. FWC: No violations by Wooten’s during tiger bite, worker smelled of alcohol “I think it’s because of social media. People see these people playing with big cats and acting like they have a relationship with big cats. And they want to do that too, and they don’t realize that 300-pound cat somebody was frolicking with was probably only a year or two old. It wasn’t an adult yet. And so, when they try to have their fantasy experience, they end up being mauled or killed,” said Baskin. You may have heard Carole mention that the tiger-themed jerseys worn by the players at Friday’s game will be auctioned off. Those proceeds will go to Big Cat Rescue. Carole Baskin told WINK News she practiced for about a week before throwing out the first pitch.