SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional SemifinalsLarge response to rollover crash in Fort Myers
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS Large response to rollover crash in Fort Myers There was a large response to a multi-car crash with a rollover in Fort Myers just after 8 p.m on Friday night.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Planned retail, lifestyle center seeking tenants at Babcock Ranch A new 112,000-square-foot mixed-use complex designed for retail shops, restaurants, bars, office space and residential units is planned for Babcock Ranch. Called B Street at Babcock Ranch, there are approximately 20 parties negotiating leases, said Jon Cashion, a principal with commercial real estate agency Katz & Associates. A groundbreaking ceremony is slated for early 2025, […]
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS Large response to rollover crash in Fort Myers There was a large response to a multi-car crash with a rollover in Fort Myers just after 8 p.m on Friday night.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Planned retail, lifestyle center seeking tenants at Babcock Ranch A new 112,000-square-foot mixed-use complex designed for retail shops, restaurants, bars, office space and residential units is planned for Babcock Ranch. Called B Street at Babcock Ranch, there are approximately 20 parties negotiating leases, said Jon Cashion, a principal with commercial real estate agency Katz & Associates. A groundbreaking ceremony is slated for early 2025, […]
The spooky season starts in October. Here are some Halloween events happening in Southwest Florida … Halloween Nights Hosted by Wonder Gardens Oct. 5 – Oct. 28 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs The Haunted Walk: Dead by Dawn Calusa Nature Center and the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau Every weekend of October beginning Oct. 6 3450 Ortiz Ave., Fort Myers Trick or Trot 5k Trail Run Hosted by Zoomers Southwest Florida Running & Triathlon Club Oct. 21 Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park, North Port Fall Festival & Haunted Nights Hosted by Springtime Adventure Park Oct. 21 – 22 10761 Aqua Vista Lane, North Fort Myers Trunk or Treat Hosted by the City of Cape Coral Oct. 27 Cape Coral City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. FSW Campuses Host Family-Friendly Halloween Events Fort Myers Campus: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 5-7 p.m. at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers LaBelle Center: Wednesday, Oct. 25. 5-7 p.m., 1092 East Cowboy Way, LaBelle Naples Campus: Thursday, Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m. on the M Lawn, 7505 Grand Lely Drive, Naples Punta Gorda Campus: Friday, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m. on the Lawn behind Building B, 26300 Airport Road, Punta Gorda All events are free and open to the public. Only children ages 12 and under can wear masks or carry fake weapons at these events. Attendees are also asked to choose costumes, ensuring they are appropriate for a family-friendly environment. For more information about these events, contact the FSW Office of Student Engagement at 239-489-9246 or email engage@fsw.edu. Halloween Happenings At Collier County Parks & Recreation: Register online at collierparks.com Family Halloween Monster Bash Friday, October 20 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $3 Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples Halloween Bash is set for all family members to have a fun night of dancing, music, games, and treats! All guests must be in “Family Friendly Costumes” to attend!! For more information, call (239) 252-4180. Haunted Candy House Creation Friday, October 20 – 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Cost: $12 Vineyards Community Park, 6231 Arbor Boulevard, Naples Children will use an assortment of candy, frosting, and cookies to design their own haunted candy house! Everything is included to make a yummy work of art! Please pre-register by October 16. Ages 4-12. For more information, call (239) 252-4105. Halloween Trunk or Treat Friday, October 20 – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Cost: $5 (max five persons) Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, 810 39th Avenue Northeast, Naples Join us for our first annual Halloween Trunk or Treat at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park. Activities include music, candy, crafts, costume contests, prizes & more. Wristbands will be distributed October 17- 20 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park Community Center. For more information, call (239) 252-4900. Trunk or Treat Halloween Event Friday, October 27 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost: Free Immokalee Community Park, 321 North 1st Street, Immokalee This is a free event for all ages. If you want to participate, please call (239) 252-4449. Collier County Boo-Tacular 2023 Friday, October 27 – 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Cost: $3 Pre-Registration and $5 Day of Event North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Road, Naples Calling All Ghosts and Goblins! This Halloween, get ready to experience Collier County Boo-Tacular! Fun for the entire family. Costume Contests begin at 6:45 p.m. (5 Categories: 0-3, 4-7, 8-12, 13-17 and Family Group). Activities include entertainment, a haunted trail (non-scary – 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.), bounce houses, games, crafts, food trucks, face painting, a trick-or-treat lane, and food truck vendors. For more information, call (239) 252-4000. Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Contest & Parade Saturday, October 28 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Cost: Free Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples This event will be held at Rover Run Dog Park, located at Veterans Community Park. Bring your dog in costume! For more information, call (239) 252-8811. For more fall events go to Gulfshore Life.