Mother accused of killing 4-month-old baby pleads not guiltyFamily of bears caught on camera in the Winding Cypress community
Mother accused of killing 4-month-old baby pleads not guilty The woman accused of killing her four-month-old baby pleaded not guilty during her arraignment this morning.
NAPLES Family of bears caught on camera in the Winding Cypress community You never know what you’ll see when you open the door in Florida, and for one WINK News viewer, it was a family of bears.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Former Uber driver who raped passenger sentenced to life in prison Justice has been served after a former Uber driver was sentenced to life in prison for raping his passenger.
CAPE CORAL Single boat crashes into Cape Coral home dock injuring 3 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a boat crash in Cape Coral that injured three people.
NAPLES NCH becomes first in Florida to offer Van Gogh Biopsy Tool NCH has become the first healthcare provider in the state to offer the groundbreaking Van Gogh Biopsy tool from Aquyre Biosciences.
First full moon of 2025 peaks Monday evening If you take a look into the sky this evening, you will see the first full moon of 2025, otherwise known as the ‘Wolf Moon.’
1st reported critically endangered Florida Panther death of 2025, killed by vehicle in Collier County A vehicle in Collier County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida Panther, marking the first death recorded in 2025.
Boston oncologist named medical director at Southwest Florida Proton Southwest Florida Proton’s new senior medical director once taught Dr. Arie Dosoretz in medical school. Now, he is her boss.
tallahassee Gov. DeSantis holds news conference at Florida Capitol Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee.
Man without license arrested for fatal Burnt Store Road crash The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of driving without a license, causing death on Burnt Store Road.
Man sentenced to life for attempted first-degree murder of Sanibel police officer A man found guilty of attempted first-degree murder for shooting at a Sanibel police officer has been sentenced to life in prison.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Temperatures warm back up following cold streak this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a noticeable temperature warm-up, with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s this Monday.
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.
IMMOKALEE All lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collision According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle collision occurred on Immokalee Road Sunday night.
NAPLES Body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
Mother accused of killing 4-month-old baby pleads not guilty The woman accused of killing her four-month-old baby pleaded not guilty during her arraignment this morning.
NAPLES Family of bears caught on camera in the Winding Cypress community You never know what you’ll see when you open the door in Florida, and for one WINK News viewer, it was a family of bears.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Former Uber driver who raped passenger sentenced to life in prison Justice has been served after a former Uber driver was sentenced to life in prison for raping his passenger.
CAPE CORAL Single boat crashes into Cape Coral home dock injuring 3 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a boat crash in Cape Coral that injured three people.
NAPLES NCH becomes first in Florida to offer Van Gogh Biopsy Tool NCH has become the first healthcare provider in the state to offer the groundbreaking Van Gogh Biopsy tool from Aquyre Biosciences.
First full moon of 2025 peaks Monday evening If you take a look into the sky this evening, you will see the first full moon of 2025, otherwise known as the ‘Wolf Moon.’
1st reported critically endangered Florida Panther death of 2025, killed by vehicle in Collier County A vehicle in Collier County claimed the life of a critically endangered Florida Panther, marking the first death recorded in 2025.
Boston oncologist named medical director at Southwest Florida Proton Southwest Florida Proton’s new senior medical director once taught Dr. Arie Dosoretz in medical school. Now, he is her boss.
tallahassee Gov. DeSantis holds news conference at Florida Capitol Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee.
Man without license arrested for fatal Burnt Store Road crash The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of driving without a license, causing death on Burnt Store Road.
Man sentenced to life for attempted first-degree murder of Sanibel police officer A man found guilty of attempted first-degree murder for shooting at a Sanibel police officer has been sentenced to life in prison.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Temperatures warm back up following cold streak this Monday The Weather Authority is tracking a noticeable temperature warm-up, with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s this Monday.
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.
IMMOKALEE All lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collision According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle collision occurred on Immokalee Road Sunday night.
NAPLES Body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
Just a few of the complaints about portable buildings kids are learning in until their new school is built include dirty carpets and doors that won’t close. A spokesman from the Lee County School District told WINK News the temporary campus is safe, noting it received a certificate of occupation. However, the district would not let WINK News on campus to see for ourselves, but the onsite construction manager did talk with us. He said that his crew is still doing what he called “a few tweaks.” But one neighbor told WINK News people already call this campus a little prison. Repairs getting made. CREDIT: WINK News John Tobler, the president and co-owner of Tobler Construction, spoke with WINK News about the project. “Everybody knew this when they signed up for this,” Tobler said. Tobler is in charge of the work being done at Franklin Park Elementary. Over the Christmas holiday, the district closed the existing school and created a portable campus on Marsh Avenue. A new school will be built, but in the meantime, some people worry the portable campus isn’t safe. “In what conditions do these children have to learn while we wait for the other new facility,” Gerri Ware, a former school board candidate, asked. Ware told WINK News the hand-me-down trailers remind her of hand-me-down books. Something she only tends to see in communities with children who look like her. “I just want to see the district continue to try to make things better in our community, that’s all,” Ware said. Tobler wonders whether Ware is playing politics. She ran for school board and lost to incumbent Debbie Jordan, who represents the neighborhoods surrounding Franklin Park Elementary. “Please don’t allow politics to get in the way of helping our students. That’s who we’re hurting with this type of propaganda. Because what Ms.Ware is saying is totally false,” Tobler said. Tobler told WINK News, despite the fact there is still work behind on campus, the site is safe. “Touch-up painting, some adjustment on some doors because they need to close without having to push it, just things like that. And even cleaning some of the carpets that that’s a little dirty because, of course, we were working in and out of them,” Tobler said. The district told WINK News the new Franklin Park Elementary School will open in August 2024.