School burglars in Collier County make off with gunsNorth Fort Myers man arrested for stolen gun and drug possession
NAPLES School burglars in Collier County make off with guns The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying four people who broke into Golden Gate Middle School and stole guns that were locked in a safe.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers man arrested for stolen gun and drug possession A man is in jail after he was arrested for lying about having a stolen gun and possessing illegal drugs.
Tim Aten Knows: Water tank, not tower, part of new school Passersby can’t miss the monumental tank and pine tree cell tower under construction at the intersection of Immokalee Road and Cornerstone Drive, about 3 miles east of Collier Boulevard.
Charlotte County CCSO will hold press conference addressing deadly Englewood deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office will hold a press conference Friday on the deadly deputy-involved shooting in Englewood.
the weather authority Morning mist moves out for a sunnier Friday afternoon As the clouds begin to clear, the Weather Authority is tracking Friday afternoon highs in the lower 60s after some morning mist moves out.
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.
Lee County School District addresses parents’ concerns at town hall meeting The Lee County School District held the first of many town hall meetings Thursday night to create an open dialog between parents and those in charge of their children’s education.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office intercepts drugs shipped via dark web The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has launched “Operation Dark Knight” to address the growing issue of drug trafficking through the dark web.
Beloved owner of iconic Lani Kai Island Resort passes away The community is saying goodbye to a Fort Myers Beach legend.
FORT MYERS Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heaters With record cold fronts this week, some are now turning on their heaters for the first time in a while.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children This year marks the silver anniversary of The Naples Winter Wine Festival. It was an idea sparked by a group of like-minded friends.
NAPLES Girls weightlifting popularity growing in Collier County Wednesday morning the gym floor at Gulf Coast High School was covered with girls weightlifting teams from Lee and Collier counties competing in the district meet.
CAPE CORAL Trend of phasing out shingled roofs for metal In Florida, the trend of replacing shingle roofs with metal roofs is gaining attention.
CAPTIVA Red tide warning near Turner Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Turner Beach.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Beach Town Council facing threats over development projects Tensions have risen in Fort Myers Beach, with local council member Karen Woodson facing verbal threats and abuse.
NAPLES School burglars in Collier County make off with guns The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying four people who broke into Golden Gate Middle School and stole guns that were locked in a safe.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers man arrested for stolen gun and drug possession A man is in jail after he was arrested for lying about having a stolen gun and possessing illegal drugs.
Tim Aten Knows: Water tank, not tower, part of new school Passersby can’t miss the monumental tank and pine tree cell tower under construction at the intersection of Immokalee Road and Cornerstone Drive, about 3 miles east of Collier Boulevard.
Charlotte County CCSO will hold press conference addressing deadly Englewood deputy-involved shooting The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office will hold a press conference Friday on the deadly deputy-involved shooting in Englewood.
the weather authority Morning mist moves out for a sunnier Friday afternoon As the clouds begin to clear, the Weather Authority is tracking Friday afternoon highs in the lower 60s after some morning mist moves out.
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.
Lee County School District addresses parents’ concerns at town hall meeting The Lee County School District held the first of many town hall meetings Thursday night to create an open dialog between parents and those in charge of their children’s education.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office intercepts drugs shipped via dark web The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has launched “Operation Dark Knight” to address the growing issue of drug trafficking through the dark web.
Beloved owner of iconic Lani Kai Island Resort passes away The community is saying goodbye to a Fort Myers Beach legend.
FORT MYERS Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heaters With record cold fronts this week, some are now turning on their heaters for the first time in a while.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children This year marks the silver anniversary of The Naples Winter Wine Festival. It was an idea sparked by a group of like-minded friends.
NAPLES Girls weightlifting popularity growing in Collier County Wednesday morning the gym floor at Gulf Coast High School was covered with girls weightlifting teams from Lee and Collier counties competing in the district meet.
CAPE CORAL Trend of phasing out shingled roofs for metal In Florida, the trend of replacing shingle roofs with metal roofs is gaining attention.
CAPTIVA Red tide warning near Turner Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Turner Beach.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Beach Town Council facing threats over development projects Tensions have risen in Fort Myers Beach, with local council member Karen Woodson facing verbal threats and abuse.
Collier County is hosting a fireworks show for the Fourth of July at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. (CREDIT: WINK News) Southwest Florida’s Fourth of July celebrations have had a tough go over the last few years because of the pandemic. Some were canceled, and now Hurricane Ian has postponed the fireworks show held by the City of Naples because of the lack of public beach access. Now, Collier County is stepping in to fill the patriotic void. The Fourth of July fireworks will take place at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Collier County. Gates open at 6 p.m., and the band starts at 7 p.m. The fireworks begin at 9 p.m. The show will last 15 to 18 minutes and the fireworks will go 500 feet in the air. Collier County is hosting a fireworks show for the Fourth of July at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. (CREDIT: WINK News) People can bring lawn chairs and blankets but no outside food or drink and no pets are allowed. “We’re super-excited to host the fireworks here for Collier County,” said Adrian Moses, general manager at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. “There are many people that don’t know about the complex, and we’re excited to share what a beautiful facility that we have at our disposal here in Collier County.” The sports complex was built in 2020. It offers 21 sports fields and has a stadium. “We’re shooting the fireworks from the future development of our baseball diamonds, and the viewing areas for the event is going to be at the Great Lawn and in our stadium,” Moses said. Naples residents Bo and Bridget Nix were visiting the park for the first time on Tuesday. Collier County is hosting a fireworks show for the Fourth of July at the Paradise Coast Sports Complex. (CREDIT: WINK News) “I think it’s a great idea. It’s going to be easy for traffic coming in and out, instead of on the beach area. There are going to be a lot of people here, I believe,” Bo said. “We were in the area, and we knew it was here, but we’ve never been, so we wanted to check it out to see what it’s all about,” Bridget said. Admission to the fireworks show is free and food and drinks will be available for sale. It’s advisable to carpool. “Let’s forget all cancellations, anything has happened over the last couple of years,” said Paul Beirnes, executive director of the Naples, Marco Island & Everglades Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. “We now have an incredible sports and entertainment complex, and this is a great example of it all coming together.” Marco Island also has fireworks happening at 9 p.m. Free parking is available at Tigertail Beach, beginning at 6 p.m.