PUNTA GORDA The importance of ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda WINK News is hearing from people who say that the community is losing something it cannot live without.
Improving your sleep as the new year starts Ever felt like a zombie after a bad night’s sleep? You’re not alone. Poor sleep can mess with your health in surprising ways, like causing weight gain and memory problems.
Collier deputy hurt after crash at Santa Barbara Blvd. and Golden Gate Pkwy., intersection closed A Collier County deputy has been transported to the hospital after he was involved in a crash with another vehicle.
NAPLES Investigators move plane that crashed at Naples Airport to Jacksonville Investigators are working to move a plane that crashed at the Naples Airport on New Year’s Day.
(CBS News) Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas investigated as possible act of terrorism The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump Towers is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, says to law enforcement.
FORT MYERS Firefighters extinguish box truck fire in front of Fort Myers Wawa The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a box truck fire, where the vehicle was engulfed in flames in front of a Wawa convenience store.
Southwest Florida International Airport RSW anticipates high travel activity through the weekend Thursday morning, millions of Americans are making their way back home after celebrating the holidays with loved ones.
The Forum shopping center properties in Fort Myers sell for $41.37M The transaction did not include the Home Depot or Super Target spaces.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park set to reopen in early 2025 Caxambas Park in Marco Island will soon be open for the public to enjoy once again after several storms damaged the park in 2024.
Final day for private hurricane debris removal in Charlotte County The final day for private hurricane debris removal in Charlotte County has arrived as government contractors make their last run-through for the season.
FORT MYERS Suspect identified in fatal Casa Blanca shooting According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a homicide investigation is underway at the Casa Blanca restaurant in southern Lee County.
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.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cooler and less humid Thursday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures with less humidity this Thursday.
Southwest Florida Sports: Top storylines to watch in 2025 The sports scene in Southwest Florida blew up in 2024, and in 2025 we expect it to keep growing.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fog stole the Fort Myers Beach New Year’s Eve fireworks show The fog on Tuesday night put a damper on some of our New Year’s Eve celebrations, including the Fort Myers Beach fireworks.
PUNTA GORDA The importance of ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda WINK News is hearing from people who say that the community is losing something it cannot live without.
Improving your sleep as the new year starts Ever felt like a zombie after a bad night’s sleep? You’re not alone. Poor sleep can mess with your health in surprising ways, like causing weight gain and memory problems.
Collier deputy hurt after crash at Santa Barbara Blvd. and Golden Gate Pkwy., intersection closed A Collier County deputy has been transported to the hospital after he was involved in a crash with another vehicle.
NAPLES Investigators move plane that crashed at Naples Airport to Jacksonville Investigators are working to move a plane that crashed at the Naples Airport on New Year’s Day.
(CBS News) Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas investigated as possible act of terrorism The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump Towers is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, says to law enforcement.
FORT MYERS Firefighters extinguish box truck fire in front of Fort Myers Wawa The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a box truck fire, where the vehicle was engulfed in flames in front of a Wawa convenience store.
Southwest Florida International Airport RSW anticipates high travel activity through the weekend Thursday morning, millions of Americans are making their way back home after celebrating the holidays with loved ones.
The Forum shopping center properties in Fort Myers sell for $41.37M The transaction did not include the Home Depot or Super Target spaces.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park set to reopen in early 2025 Caxambas Park in Marco Island will soon be open for the public to enjoy once again after several storms damaged the park in 2024.
Final day for private hurricane debris removal in Charlotte County The final day for private hurricane debris removal in Charlotte County has arrived as government contractors make their last run-through for the season.
FORT MYERS Suspect identified in fatal Casa Blanca shooting According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a homicide investigation is underway at the Casa Blanca restaurant in southern Lee County.
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.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cooler and less humid Thursday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures with less humidity this Thursday.
Southwest Florida Sports: Top storylines to watch in 2025 The sports scene in Southwest Florida blew up in 2024, and in 2025 we expect it to keep growing.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fog stole the Fort Myers Beach New Year’s Eve fireworks show The fog on Tuesday night put a damper on some of our New Year’s Eve celebrations, including the Fort Myers Beach fireworks.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. (Credit: WINK News) WINK News hitched a ride with a charter captain to find the best-hidden gems in Collier County. Collier County is busy. There are busy roads with busy people living busy lives. You might ask yourself, where can I go to get away from that? WINK News found some of the top hidden gems for you to check out in Collier County. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. (Credit: WINK News) Take a trip to the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. There you can see and hear the sights and sounds of nature—the sounds of peace, quiet, and tranquility. This hidden gem is located just half an hour east of Naples. Sanctuary Director Keith Laakkonen walked WINK News through part of the natural oasis featuring 500-year-old cypress trees and a 2.25-mile adventure on the Corkscrew Boardwalk. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. (Credit: WINK News) “There’s enough space on this boardwalk where you’re always going to have a sense of being sort of alone in nature,” said Laakkonen. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a serene spot for the entire family. Twenty miles south, WINK News met Charter Captain Dean Murphy, who showed us his favorite hidden gems on the water. Riverwalk at Tin City and ‘The Dock’ Riverwalk at Tin City. (Credit: WINK News) Stop one: Riverwalk at Tin City. “You can kind of sit there and just kind of get the entire experience of being on the water and Naples right there sitting at the restaurant,” said Murphy. WINK passed other boaters on our way to stop two, called “The Dock.” Murphy said it’s the longest-standing waterfront restaurant in Naples. The Dock. (Credit: WINK News) “It really has that, like, deep Naples feel to it,” said Murphy. Murphy said any hidden gem in Naples has a Naples feel to it. What does that mean? He said anywhere that feels like home. “People go for what’s suggested and what people frequent all the time. Whereas the small little hole in the walls, that’s where you really get the essence of what Naples is. That means the world to me. It’s home,” Murphy said. Murphy encourages everyone to get out and go places they haven’t tried before; hole-in-the-wall restaurants, nature trails, or like him, getting out on the water. You can click here to get charter boat tickets to help you find some hidden gems. For more information about Corcksrew Preserve tickets and memberships, click here.