House fire in Naples causes balcony collapseEarly voting locations in Southwest Florida for 2024 election
NAPLES House fire in Naples causes balcony collapse The Naples Fire Rescue Department responded to a house fire that occurred Monday evening.
Early voting locations in Southwest Florida for 2024 election Florida is an early voting state, allowing residents to exercise their voting rights before Election Day.
Fort Myers job fair begins; over 100 openings available To revitalize the Southwest Florida community after recent hurricanes, several hiring organizations are stepping in and coming together for the JobLink 2024 Job Fair.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man accused of breaking into and trashing business A Bonita Springs man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a cell phone store and stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise.
26th Florida panther death of 2024, struck by vehicle in Collier County A 1.5-year-old female Florida panther was struck by a vehicle in Collier County, marking the 26th time the endangered species was killed in 2024.
Lee County schedules water outage, boil notice in several areas Lee County Utilities is turning off the water for around 400 families as part of a scheduled outage and boil notice.
the weather authority More sunshine and warmer temperatures for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures as the clouds clear out for more sun this afternoon.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
PUNTA GORDA Navigating trick-or-treating on debris lined streets in Charlotte County Some little witches and warlocks will have to brave debris-lined streets this Halloween. Many areas of Charlotte County are still in clean-up mode after facing Hurricane Milton’s wrath.
matlacha Tensions flare in Matlacha as locals, officials clash over rebuilding efforts Things got chaotic as the Matlacha Civic Association held a meeting in the RE/MAX parking lot about how to go about rebuilding on the island.
MIAMI Miami Heat honor Dwyane Wade with statue The Miami Heat recognized it’s Hall of Fame superstar Dwyane Wade with a eight-foot tall statue outside the Kaseya Center.
FORT MYERS FMPD found the SUV possibly involved in fatal shooting near Colonial Blvd. and Ortiz Ave. The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for an SUV that was possibly involved in the fatal shooting near Colonial Boulevard.
manasota key Dead fish line Charlotte County beaches: is red tide to blame? A sight no one wants to see: dead fish have begun to accumulate along the coast in Charlotte County, could it be red tide?
Special meeting to discuss mission agreement at Lee Health There’s a big shift on the horizon for healthcare in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders discuss long and short-term solutions to Caloosahatchee River flooding It’s no secret… after any major storm areas near the Caloosahatchee River take on water.
NAPLES House fire in Naples causes balcony collapse The Naples Fire Rescue Department responded to a house fire that occurred Monday evening.
Early voting locations in Southwest Florida for 2024 election Florida is an early voting state, allowing residents to exercise their voting rights before Election Day.
Fort Myers job fair begins; over 100 openings available To revitalize the Southwest Florida community after recent hurricanes, several hiring organizations are stepping in and coming together for the JobLink 2024 Job Fair.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs man accused of breaking into and trashing business A Bonita Springs man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a cell phone store and stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise.
26th Florida panther death of 2024, struck by vehicle in Collier County A 1.5-year-old female Florida panther was struck by a vehicle in Collier County, marking the 26th time the endangered species was killed in 2024.
Lee County schedules water outage, boil notice in several areas Lee County Utilities is turning off the water for around 400 families as part of a scheduled outage and boil notice.
the weather authority More sunshine and warmer temperatures for your Tuesday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures as the clouds clear out for more sun this afternoon.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 11 The Lehigh Lightning beat the Sarasota Sailors in a Monday night matchup to earn their first win of the season in week 11.
PUNTA GORDA Navigating trick-or-treating on debris lined streets in Charlotte County Some little witches and warlocks will have to brave debris-lined streets this Halloween. Many areas of Charlotte County are still in clean-up mode after facing Hurricane Milton’s wrath.
matlacha Tensions flare in Matlacha as locals, officials clash over rebuilding efforts Things got chaotic as the Matlacha Civic Association held a meeting in the RE/MAX parking lot about how to go about rebuilding on the island.
MIAMI Miami Heat honor Dwyane Wade with statue The Miami Heat recognized it’s Hall of Fame superstar Dwyane Wade with a eight-foot tall statue outside the Kaseya Center.
FORT MYERS FMPD found the SUV possibly involved in fatal shooting near Colonial Blvd. and Ortiz Ave. The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for an SUV that was possibly involved in the fatal shooting near Colonial Boulevard.
manasota key Dead fish line Charlotte County beaches: is red tide to blame? A sight no one wants to see: dead fish have begun to accumulate along the coast in Charlotte County, could it be red tide?
Special meeting to discuss mission agreement at Lee Health There’s a big shift on the horizon for healthcare in Lee County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers city leaders discuss long and short-term solutions to Caloosahatchee River flooding It’s no secret… after any major storm areas near the Caloosahatchee River take on water.
The Healing Field of Honor ceremony at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda. Credit: WINK Saturday is Veterans Day and the many Southwest Floridians who served will be honored for their sacrifices with the “Healing Field of Honor” ceremony. Over 1,000 American flags have decorated Laishley Park in Punta Gorda, one for each service person who served the country. Visitors will be able to explore the field, read the dedication tags on the flags and reflect on the stories of people who have served. The Healing Field of Honor will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Friday through Sunday.Taps will be played at 5 p.m., throughout the event. If you’re unable to attend the event, there are multiple Veterans Day related events throughout the Southwest Florida area: The Midpoint Madness Veterans Day 5K Run. The event will close the Midpoint Bridge on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Charlotte County Veterans Day Parade begins on Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Port Charlotte Beach Park. The American Legion Marco Island Veterans Day Celebration begins on Saturday at 11 a.m., at the Veterans Community Park. The Bonita Springs Veterans Day ceremony begins on Saturday at 11 a.m., at Riverside Park. The opening ceremony at Laishley Park will begin at 10 a.m., Friday.