Donations helping young kids get fed Food insecurity is a pressing issue in the community, and organizations like the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Meals of Hope and the Guadalupe Center are stepping up to help.
New risk factors contribute to heart disease February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to assess your heart health.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte High School student arrested for possession of BB gun According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, a student has been arrested after a BB gun was found in his backpack on Friday.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Regional Library to undergo multiple repairs due to Ian The Fort Myers Regional Library is preparing for essential repairs, nearly two years after Hurricane Ian made its impact.
Drug bust at Collier County home leads to triple arrest Three people are accused of running a drug house that held opioids, fentanyl and other illicit narcotics in Collier County.
Charlotte County’s first Grain & Berry opens Fast-growing organic vegan restaurant franchise Grain & Berry opened in Port Charlotte, making it the 19th in the state out of a total of 23 nationwide.
GOLDEN GATE Body found in Collier County canal prompts death investigation Collier County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered in a canal.
FORT MYERS DeSantis’ new Boater Freedom Initiative would end random FWC boat safety inspections Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the new Boater Freedom Initiative will protect Sunshine State residents’ right to boat.
CAPE CORAL Couple celebrates their lifelong love on 62nd Valentine’s Day together Hollis and Linda Nash might be living proof that love doesn’t fade with age.
PUNTA GORDA CROW rescues, rehabilitates 2 orphaned baby River Otters Two orphaned baby North American River Otters were rescued by the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida Reading Festival brings bestselling authors Romance is in the air this Valentine’s Day as we look forward to the Southwest Florida Reading Festival taking place in March.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Florist offers lower prices on roses for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is the busiest day of the year for florists in Southwest Florida, and one florist is offering lower prices on roses.
Tim Aten Knows: Landert Bread rolling out local retail store Landert Bread’s European rolls, bread, cakes and pastries will be available to more Naples area residents starting this month. A wholesale operation for more than 12 years, Naples-based Landert is launching a retail store in Collier County.
the weather authority Isolated rain can impact your Valentine’s Day evening plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain that may impact your Friday or Valentine’s Day outdoor plans.
Donations helping young kids get fed Food insecurity is a pressing issue in the community, and organizations like the Harry Chapin Food Bank, Meals of Hope and the Guadalupe Center are stepping up to help.
New risk factors contribute to heart disease February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to assess your heart health.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte High School student arrested for possession of BB gun According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, a student has been arrested after a BB gun was found in his backpack on Friday.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Regional Library to undergo multiple repairs due to Ian The Fort Myers Regional Library is preparing for essential repairs, nearly two years after Hurricane Ian made its impact.
Drug bust at Collier County home leads to triple arrest Three people are accused of running a drug house that held opioids, fentanyl and other illicit narcotics in Collier County.
Charlotte County’s first Grain & Berry opens Fast-growing organic vegan restaurant franchise Grain & Berry opened in Port Charlotte, making it the 19th in the state out of a total of 23 nationwide.
GOLDEN GATE Body found in Collier County canal prompts death investigation Collier County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered in a canal.
FORT MYERS DeSantis’ new Boater Freedom Initiative would end random FWC boat safety inspections Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the new Boater Freedom Initiative will protect Sunshine State residents’ right to boat.
CAPE CORAL Couple celebrates their lifelong love on 62nd Valentine’s Day together Hollis and Linda Nash might be living proof that love doesn’t fade with age.
PUNTA GORDA CROW rescues, rehabilitates 2 orphaned baby River Otters Two orphaned baby North American River Otters were rescued by the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida Reading Festival brings bestselling authors Romance is in the air this Valentine’s Day as we look forward to the Southwest Florida Reading Festival taking place in March.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Florist offers lower prices on roses for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is the busiest day of the year for florists in Southwest Florida, and one florist is offering lower prices on roses.
Tim Aten Knows: Landert Bread rolling out local retail store Landert Bread’s European rolls, bread, cakes and pastries will be available to more Naples area residents starting this month. A wholesale operation for more than 12 years, Naples-based Landert is launching a retail store in Collier County.
the weather authority Isolated rain can impact your Valentine’s Day evening plans The Weather Authority is tracking isolated rain that may impact your Friday or Valentine’s Day outdoor plans.
WINK News spoke to Congressman Greg Steube about his fears for the Americans still trapped in Israel. Steube said he fears Americans trapped in Gaza or being held hostage by Hamas may not be able to escape under the current administration. He also fears humanitarian aid being sent to help the Palestinian people will end up in the hands of terrorist groups. “The Palestinians support Hamas. That money goes to Hamas, so now we’re going to be funding both sides of this war. I think it is a huge, huge foreign policy mistake,” Steube said. The announcement of the humanitarian assistance comes at a time when Americans are still trapped in Gaza or being held hostage by Hamas. That means families likethose of Emilee Rauchenberger, whom WINK News spoke about last week, may still be stranded in Gaza. WINK News spoke with Emilee’s dad John Rauchenberger, who lives in Bonita Springs. He said he did not want to react to the congressman. Steube was asked by WINK News if he thinks people like Emilee have any hope of getting out. WINK News asked, “They’ve been trying to get out through the border, and Egypt is stopping them. Do you think that people like that have any hope with the administration to get out?” “Not under this current administration in the way that they’re operating,” Steube said. “The Egyptians, [and] the Jordanians wouldn’t even meet with President Biden while he was over there. I mean, that’s how bad the policy decisions are of this administration, and that those policy decisions are showing the unrest that we’re seeing every single day in the Middle East and causing American lives to be lost, and we’re seeing that every single day.” The topic of humanitarian aid is also a contentious issue for people in Southwest Florida. On one side, the Biden Administration said the $100 million in humanitarian aid will help the Palestinian people, saying civilians are not to blame and their lives must be protected. Florida Gov. Ron Desantis fired back. He said the taxpayer dollars are going to be commandeered by Hamas and used to advance terrorism. People in Southwest Florida weigh in on the pledged humanitarian aid. “If I believed that they would get the humanitarian aid, and Hamas wouldn’t steal it, I’d be all for it,” said Cindy Krushinski, who is moving to Bonita Springs. “I’m with DeSantis. Don’t send any money. It goes to weapons,” said George Cohan from Bonita Springs. The Biden Administration has said the humanitarian aid will help the more than one million people displaced and affected by the war by providing people with clean water, food, hygiene support, medical care and other essential needs. The president said if Hamas confiscates the aid, it will end.