Making Melodies: How a SWFL teen is putting her musical talents to charitable useCold front brings a few showers this Friday afternoon
Making Melodies: How a SWFL teen is putting her musical talents to charitable use The moment Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas music begins, as WINK News speaks with a talented teenager about how she’s putting her musical talents to good use.
the weather authority Cold front brings a few showers this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front accompanied by showers throughout this Friday afternoon and evening.
Black Friday store hours for 2024 Stores will offer some of the best deals of the year on Black Friday. Here are some of the store hours for Black Friday.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida shoppers shopping last minute for Thanksgiving Last-minute Thanksgiving shoppers, we’ve all been there. Someone forgot the egg nog, the cranberry sauce or wine to deal with the in-laws.
FORT MYERS South Carolina women’s basketball team in town The defending champs are in Southwest Florida.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria man thankful to be alive after taking bullet for a family An Ave Maria man said he’s thankful to be alive this Thanksgiving after taking a bullet to save a mother and her four children from a violent attacker.
CAPE CORAL At least 2 injured in Cape Coral crash At least two people were injured during a crash on Burnt Store Road and Caloosa Parkway in Cape Coral on Thursday evening.
WINK News meteorologist lives out her dream at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade It’s like a game of Where’s Waldo, but this time, all our eyes here at WINK were looking for a certain little leaf.
FORT MYERS A community Thanksgiving in Fort Myers Thanksgiving is about being grateful for what we have and what we have to give.
NAPLES Collier County Disaster Recovery Center to close The disaster recovery center opened for those affected by Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Debby.
CAPE CORAL K-9 officer, who served Cape Coral Police Department for 15 years, passes away The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the passing of retired K-9 Officer Todd Salmon.
Bishop Verot cheerleaders march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Cheerleaders from Bishop Verot High School graced television screens across the nation as they marched through the streets of New York City in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
WINK NEWS Driving safely during Thanksgiving holiday in Southwest Florida Most people drive to their Thanksgiving destination on Thanksgiving Day, and nearly 72 million people are expected to get behind the wheel.
WINK NEWS What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day in Southwest Florida On Thanksgiving Day, millions across the country come together to celebrate the holiday with friends, family and food.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents show resilience this Thanksgiving amid recent hurricane damage Many people are expressing gratitude for what they have this Thanksgiving, but some residents of Punta Gorda will spend this holiday gathering what they have left.
Making Melodies: How a SWFL teen is putting her musical talents to charitable use The moment Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas music begins, as WINK News speaks with a talented teenager about how she’s putting her musical talents to good use.
the weather authority Cold front brings a few showers this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front accompanied by showers throughout this Friday afternoon and evening.
Black Friday store hours for 2024 Stores will offer some of the best deals of the year on Black Friday. Here are some of the store hours for Black Friday.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida shoppers shopping last minute for Thanksgiving Last-minute Thanksgiving shoppers, we’ve all been there. Someone forgot the egg nog, the cranberry sauce or wine to deal with the in-laws.
FORT MYERS South Carolina women’s basketball team in town The defending champs are in Southwest Florida.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria man thankful to be alive after taking bullet for a family An Ave Maria man said he’s thankful to be alive this Thanksgiving after taking a bullet to save a mother and her four children from a violent attacker.
CAPE CORAL At least 2 injured in Cape Coral crash At least two people were injured during a crash on Burnt Store Road and Caloosa Parkway in Cape Coral on Thursday evening.
WINK News meteorologist lives out her dream at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade It’s like a game of Where’s Waldo, but this time, all our eyes here at WINK were looking for a certain little leaf.
FORT MYERS A community Thanksgiving in Fort Myers Thanksgiving is about being grateful for what we have and what we have to give.
NAPLES Collier County Disaster Recovery Center to close The disaster recovery center opened for those affected by Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Debby.
CAPE CORAL K-9 officer, who served Cape Coral Police Department for 15 years, passes away The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the passing of retired K-9 Officer Todd Salmon.
Bishop Verot cheerleaders march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Cheerleaders from Bishop Verot High School graced television screens across the nation as they marched through the streets of New York City in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
WINK NEWS Driving safely during Thanksgiving holiday in Southwest Florida Most people drive to their Thanksgiving destination on Thanksgiving Day, and nearly 72 million people are expected to get behind the wheel.
WINK NEWS What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day in Southwest Florida On Thanksgiving Day, millions across the country come together to celebrate the holiday with friends, family and food.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents show resilience this Thanksgiving amid recent hurricane damage Many people are expressing gratitude for what they have this Thanksgiving, but some residents of Punta Gorda will spend this holiday gathering what they have left.
Charlotte County Fire and EMS on the scene where lightning struck a house causing a fire. (CREDIT: WINK News) A house was struck by lightning in Charlotte County causing a fire on Tuesday. According to the Charlotte County Fire Department, the house in Port Charlotte was struck by lighting mostly damaging the attic. Lightning strikes a house in Charlotte County damaging the attic. (CREDIT: WINK News) Crews on the scene are monitoring the area to be sure no hot spots pop up. The homeowner was home and confirmed the family and pets all made it out safely. Victor Vigh, a witness to the lightning strike, wasn’t sure at first what he heard. “I was down the street sitting on the porch,” Vigh said. “And we heard, crack, crack, crack! And then the lightning hit and then boom! I actually rolled off the chair, I’ll sit down and hit my head on a car because it was so loud. And then next thing, 10 minutes later, the neighbors across the street said, there’s a house on fire down there.” “It was insane. And the whole street was, I mean, just covered in smoke,” Vigh said. “Like, halfway down. You couldn’t tell which house it was because there was so much smoke pouring out of the roof.” Vigh told WINK News that Charlotte County Fire and EMS put the fire out in about 12 minutes. Officials told WINK News the house won’t be livable without repairs to the electric meter and roof where the lightning hit. WINK News will provide more details about the scene as they become available.