Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
1 dead after crash on Airport-Pulling Road in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a sedan and pick-up truck that occurred near Airport Pulling Road.
bonita springs Prostate cancer treatment aims to freeze further development When it comes to cancer treatment, several options come to mind, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and or radiation; however, there is another option that may prove to be as effective.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man convicted of sexually assaulting teenager A Fort Myers man has been convicted of several charges, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old teenager.
Red tide advisory issued for Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach The Florida Department of Health issued a red tide advisory after presence of the algae bloom was found near Clam Pass and Barefoot Beach in Collier County.
FORT MYERS RSW offering remote parking for the holidays Southwest Florida International Airport, RSW, is offering passengers RSWRemote, a reserved holiday parking option.
A poster at the JW Marriott explaining employees role in preventing human trafficking. CREDIT: WINK News A place for rest and relaxation became a nightmare for women all around the world. Unfortunately, human trafficking and hotels are often intertwined. The National Human Trafficking Hotline found that hotels and motels were the number one reported venue for trafficking in 2021. But people are standing up and getting things done to lessen and even eliminate the heinous crime from society. And it all begins with the people inside the hotel. Human trafficking in hotels. CREDIT: WINK News Florida Senate Democratic Leader, Lauren Book, has introduced legislation to crack down on hotels not following a 2019 law requiring them to take steps to curb human trafficking. That’s after a Sun Sentinel investigation found hotels were racking up thousands of fines for not following the rules, and then not paying. On Wednesday, WINK News went to the JW Marriott on Marco Island, a hotel that follows the rules and does its part to eliminate trafficking. Sharon Lockwood, the manager of the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, spends her days walking through an enormous 800-plus room hotel, ensuring everything runs smoothly. But during her tasks, she keeps in mind her other, arguably more vital, duty. “I’m a mom, you know, I’ve been with Marriott almost 40 years, so proud of our company, but I’m a human. And as humans, we just need to take care of each other,” Lockwood said. For Lockwood and her JW Marriott employees, that means watching out for signs of human trafficking. “Our industry is definitely a place where human trafficking occurs globally,” Lockwood said. “And in 2016, Marriott created its first or the original human traffic training for all of our associates.” “And as of this date, over 18 companies now use our training,” Lockwood said. They’re training to make sure all employees from the concierge at the front desk to housekeepers and everyone in between know how to spot any warning signs of human trafficking. It’s what the American Hotel and Lodging Association advocates for through its “No Room For Trafficking” program. No Room For Trafficking program website. CREDIT: “It is our goal to make sure that every single hotel employee receives this training, which is critical,” Anna Blue, the president of the American Hotel and Lodging Association Foundation, said. Although, Blue will also acknowledge that there are limitations. “So we are not on the ground in every single hotel…” Blue said. “But we can just keep beating that drum beat making sure that we’re putting out the resources, making sure we have national partners across the board, making sure that we are partnering with all of the state associations, who are also on the ground in cities like Naples doing this work.” It takes everyone and incredible focus and effort to spot human trafficking in hotels.