FORT MYERS BEACH 67th annual Shrimp Festival on Fort Myers Beach The Fort Myers Beach Lions Club is gearing up for the 67th Annual Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival.
NAPLES Naples family scammed $30K in hurricane repair fraud Whitney Christy and her family fell victim to a contractor impersonation scheme, losing over $30,000 in supposed hurricane repairs.
Hot spots remain at brush fire near homes in Charlotte County A brush fire threatened dozens of homes as it burned through 12 acres between Myakka State Forest and the Myakka River in Charlotte County.
Rising colorectal cancer rates in young adults Young people are increasingly being diagnosed with colorectal cancer at ages younger than standard screening recommendations, raising major concerns among doctors.
Florida veteran creates non-profit to help homeless A Vietnam veteran in Florida is on a mission to provide a home for his fellow veterans who are experiencing homelessness.
DeSantis targets Florida’s red flag law, sparking debate post-Parkland Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing to repeal Florida’s red flag law, which allows courts to seize guns from individuals deemed a threat to themselves or others.
Florida troopers arrest street racing duo for going over 100 mph on SR-82 The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested two men accused of speed racing and driving above the speed limit on State Road 82 in Lee County.
NAPLES Collier County’s Sun-N-Fun Lagoon reopens Sun-N-Fun Lagoon in Collier County is ready to make a splash as it reopens after nearly a year and a half of closure.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up Mar. 7 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.
Charlotte County pushes for statewide animal abuse registry law A new bill introduced to the Florida Senate aims to create a statewide registry of individuals convicted of animal abuse.
FGCU Chelsea Lyles named ASUN Coach of the Year ahead of ASUN Tourney FGCU women’s basketball head coach Chelsea Lyles wins ASUN Coach of the Year in first year as Eagles go for conference tournament title.
Upscale women’s boutique opens in Fishermen’s Village Friends Shaune Freeland and Julie Price realized their dream when they presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their Monkee’s fashion boutique in Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda.
CAPE CORAL Juveniles’ fishing trip in Cape Coral ends with fine Officers with the Cape Coral Police Department responded to a criminal mischief incident involving two juveniles
My Shower Door blankets spring training in signage with Twins, Red Sox My Shower Door signs can be seen all over both of Lee County’s spring training ballparks, and Bill Daubmann said he enjoys the fun factor in further building his company’s brand.
COLLIER COUNTY FC Naples set for inaugural home opener Saturday night FC Naples is set to play its inaugural home opener Saturday night, which marks the culmination of the past year of building this club.
FORT MYERS BEACH 67th annual Shrimp Festival on Fort Myers Beach The Fort Myers Beach Lions Club is gearing up for the 67th Annual Fort Myers Beach Lions Club Shrimp Festival.
NAPLES Naples family scammed $30K in hurricane repair fraud Whitney Christy and her family fell victim to a contractor impersonation scheme, losing over $30,000 in supposed hurricane repairs.
Hot spots remain at brush fire near homes in Charlotte County A brush fire threatened dozens of homes as it burned through 12 acres between Myakka State Forest and the Myakka River in Charlotte County.
Rising colorectal cancer rates in young adults Young people are increasingly being diagnosed with colorectal cancer at ages younger than standard screening recommendations, raising major concerns among doctors.
Florida veteran creates non-profit to help homeless A Vietnam veteran in Florida is on a mission to provide a home for his fellow veterans who are experiencing homelessness.
DeSantis targets Florida’s red flag law, sparking debate post-Parkland Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing to repeal Florida’s red flag law, which allows courts to seize guns from individuals deemed a threat to themselves or others.
Florida troopers arrest street racing duo for going over 100 mph on SR-82 The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested two men accused of speed racing and driving above the speed limit on State Road 82 in Lee County.
NAPLES Collier County’s Sun-N-Fun Lagoon reopens Sun-N-Fun Lagoon in Collier County is ready to make a splash as it reopens after nearly a year and a half of closure.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up Mar. 7 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.
Charlotte County pushes for statewide animal abuse registry law A new bill introduced to the Florida Senate aims to create a statewide registry of individuals convicted of animal abuse.
FGCU Chelsea Lyles named ASUN Coach of the Year ahead of ASUN Tourney FGCU women’s basketball head coach Chelsea Lyles wins ASUN Coach of the Year in first year as Eagles go for conference tournament title.
Upscale women’s boutique opens in Fishermen’s Village Friends Shaune Freeland and Julie Price realized their dream when they presided over a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their Monkee’s fashion boutique in Fishermen’s Village in Punta Gorda.
CAPE CORAL Juveniles’ fishing trip in Cape Coral ends with fine Officers with the Cape Coral Police Department responded to a criminal mischief incident involving two juveniles
My Shower Door blankets spring training in signage with Twins, Red Sox My Shower Door signs can be seen all over both of Lee County’s spring training ballparks, and Bill Daubmann said he enjoys the fun factor in further building his company’s brand.
COLLIER COUNTY FC Naples set for inaugural home opener Saturday night FC Naples is set to play its inaugural home opener Saturday night, which marks the culmination of the past year of building this club.
Naples Pride (WINK News) A festival celebrating the LGBTQ community gets the green light from the Naples City Council. The discussion ahead of the decision led to a packed house for Wednesday’s city council meeting, and things got heated. People who oppose Naples Pride Fest went to Wednesday’s city council meeting believing it was a battle of one versus the other. “As a parent of young children, I work so hard to protect what they see, what they hear. I shouldn’t have to check my calendar to take them to a park,” said a Naples resident during a public comment. Pride Fest organizer Callhan Soldavini told me the event at Cambier Park is, first and foremost, a community fundraiser and a celebration of inclusion. “We want to make sure that there is a place in Naples, where children of all backgrounds of all ages, whether they identify with the LGBTQ community or not, have a place where they feel accepted.” Much of the opposition to Naples Pride centered on the inclusion of drag shows, which opponents argued are inappropriate for children. “I mean, I wouldn’t expect them to have a wet t-shirt contest down here at the park and find that appropriate, and anything that is indoctrinating our children and appropriate to them, I’m gonna stand up against,” said Naples resident Toddy Collins. Naples Pride says all entertainment will be family-friendly. “All of the performances you see are going to be the same thing you would see a middle schooler do on a cheerleading routine or a dancer. And these are very separate events from something you might see in a nightclub or a bottomless bunch show,” said Soldavini. Parents supporting the event said it promotes a valuable message for all children. “For all children, pride fest demonstrates that we as a community show acceptance toward our neighbors, our children are watching us and how we treat each other,” said a Naples resident during public comment. Most of the council seemed to agree, voting five to two in favor of green-lighting this year’s Pride Fest.