Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 27, 2024First Baptist goes for fourth straight regional title
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 27, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 27, 2024.
NORTH NAPLES First Baptist goes for fourth straight regional title First Baptist goes for its fourth straight regional championship Friday night when they travel to West Palm Beach to face Cardinal Newman.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO confirms fatal officer-involved shooting in North Fort Myers A large deputy presence has converged on a Sunoco gas station on Laurel Lane in North Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Local church hands out meals to the community Mildred’s to-go and Catering on Michigan Ave. is having a giveaway of Thanksgiving meals.
LABELLE Clewiston police officer’s LaBelle home destroyed by fire, 3 pets killed A Clewiston police officer’s LaBelle residence has been destroyed after a fire, killing three of his pets.
WINK NEWS Deadline for small business disaster loans extended The U.S. Small Business Administration has extended the deadline to apply for federal disaster loans to Jan. 7.
naples Gulfshore Life honoree uses her wealth to help women at their lowest As the saying goes, “It’s better to give than receive,” which is what Gulfshore Life honoree Elizabeth Star lives by.
WINK NEWS Last-minute shopping before Thanksgiving day There is only one day left before Thanksgiving, and last-minute shoppers are getting up bright and early to their local grocery store.
Tim Aten Knows: Immokalee Road land cleared for senior housing Land is being cleared on the south side of Immokalee Road east of Logan Boulevard for The Karlyn, a senior housing community with 159 market-rate apartment units.
RSW braces for Thanksgiving travelers; parking at 90% capacity Thanksgiving is one day away, and as many prepare to take to the skies to be reunited with family, travelers are expected to encounter large lines at the airport.
Tice Shooting in Tice neighborhood injures man The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in a neighborhood in Tice that left a man injured.
Plenty of sunshine for your Wednesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a sunny Wednesday along with mild afternoon conditions.
port charlotte Port Charlotte to host electronic recycling event Residents of Port Charlotte can free up space in their homes as the city has announced an electronic recycling event.
CAPE CORAL Local non-profit, Family Initiative, has big plans after receiving $5 million from Golisano A multi-million dollar donation is helping people with autism have priceless experiences.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County deputies bust park drug deal after community tip One man’s drug deal in Charlotte County wasn’t exactly a walk in the park.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 27, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for November 27, 2024.
NORTH NAPLES First Baptist goes for fourth straight regional title First Baptist goes for its fourth straight regional championship Friday night when they travel to West Palm Beach to face Cardinal Newman.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO confirms fatal officer-involved shooting in North Fort Myers A large deputy presence has converged on a Sunoco gas station on Laurel Lane in North Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Local church hands out meals to the community Mildred’s to-go and Catering on Michigan Ave. is having a giveaway of Thanksgiving meals.
LABELLE Clewiston police officer’s LaBelle home destroyed by fire, 3 pets killed A Clewiston police officer’s LaBelle residence has been destroyed after a fire, killing three of his pets.
WINK NEWS Deadline for small business disaster loans extended The U.S. Small Business Administration has extended the deadline to apply for federal disaster loans to Jan. 7.
naples Gulfshore Life honoree uses her wealth to help women at their lowest As the saying goes, “It’s better to give than receive,” which is what Gulfshore Life honoree Elizabeth Star lives by.
WINK NEWS Last-minute shopping before Thanksgiving day There is only one day left before Thanksgiving, and last-minute shoppers are getting up bright and early to their local grocery store.
Tim Aten Knows: Immokalee Road land cleared for senior housing Land is being cleared on the south side of Immokalee Road east of Logan Boulevard for The Karlyn, a senior housing community with 159 market-rate apartment units.
RSW braces for Thanksgiving travelers; parking at 90% capacity Thanksgiving is one day away, and as many prepare to take to the skies to be reunited with family, travelers are expected to encounter large lines at the airport.
Tice Shooting in Tice neighborhood injures man The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in a neighborhood in Tice that left a man injured.
Plenty of sunshine for your Wednesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a sunny Wednesday along with mild afternoon conditions.
port charlotte Port Charlotte to host electronic recycling event Residents of Port Charlotte can free up space in their homes as the city has announced an electronic recycling event.
CAPE CORAL Local non-profit, Family Initiative, has big plans after receiving $5 million from Golisano A multi-million dollar donation is helping people with autism have priceless experiences.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County deputies bust park drug deal after community tip One man’s drug deal in Charlotte County wasn’t exactly a walk in the park.
Pickleball in Naples. CREDIT: WINK News Passion, competition, dedication, and fun all come together in one place on the pickleball court. The sport that has stolen the hearts of many and the game that calls Southwest Florida home is back where it belongs. The 2023 U.S. Open Pickleball Championships at the East Naples Community Park. More than 30,000 fans throughout the week will come to watch a pool of more than 3,000 players. According to the event organizers, those numbers would be all-time attendance records. People who play like to say they’re part of the nation’s fastest-growing sport. And the event organizers at East Naples Community Park want everyone to know it’s the largest pickleball tournament in the world. “There’s so many people that as they get older, they get sedentary, and they say that’s aging. And now I think the face of Pickleball is changing that aging process to allow people to get out and enjoy the camaraderie but also be competitive and kick each other’s a**,” Naples resident, Cassidy Phillips, said. Pickleball is a sport that can be fun, but when it comes to competition for the players, it’s all business. Tom Butler went to the event from Englewood. “Pickleball is the biggest social, the best social event that I have at my age. I’m over 60, and it’s just awesome. It’s good people, good friends, people I’ve met, and we just continue to have relationships in and out of pickleball,” Butler said. Meanwhile, Michael Petry from Sarasota started playing pickleball about three years ago. “Had some setbacks, got two brand new hips. So, this is my first big torment since my hip replacements but I’m looking forward to getting out there and kicking some butt,” Petry said. Petry explained he continues to play because of the challenge, but there are more benefits also. “It’s always a party atmosphere. It’s got some of the best plays in the world. The weather’s finally turned a corner and it’s beautiful. So, it’s good vibes,” Petry said. Matches begin daily at 8 a.m. and run until early to late evening. Anyone is welcome to come watch the pros or amateurs for free and parking is only $5. Click here to see the schedule of events this week.