Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
Aggressive driving concerns on the rise in Southwest Florida The arrest of a man who, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said, killed a motorcyclist after crashing into him on purpose is raising concerns over aggressive driving in Southwest Florida.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
Aggressive driving concerns on the rise in Southwest Florida The arrest of a man who, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said, killed a motorcyclist after crashing into him on purpose is raising concerns over aggressive driving in Southwest Florida.
City of Palms Classic basketball tournament. CREDIT: WINK News The future of one of the most popular sports in the world is happening in Southwest Florida. The City of Palms Classic tipped off its 50th anniversary on Monday with a change that will play a role in the future of the NBA. For the first time since the inception of the tournament, NBA and G League scouts are allowed at Suncoast Arena at Florida SouthWestern State College. For 50 years, the City of Palms Classic has hosted pro-caliber talent eagerly awaiting their chance to get on an NBA court. There are 26 teams in Southwest Florida for the tournament, many of which feature Division-1 players. RELATED: City of Palms Classic basketball tournament reaches milestone Millenium, from Goodyear Arizona, features the number-two shooting guard in his class, Cameron Holmes. From the Jayhawks at the University of Kansas to the Arizona Wildcats, it’s hard to find a big-time DI basketball program that doesn’t want Holmes to sign. Those scouts attending the City of Palms Classic will see if he has what it takes to make it to the league. 2022-23 NBA MVP Joel Embiid, 2023 NBA All-Star Game MVP Jayson Tatum, and the 2018 Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons all made a name for themselves at the City of Palms Classic. “You can’t turn on an NBA game or an NCAA tournament game and not see a player who’s played here in the City of Palms Classic,” said David Dorsey, author of Dunks, Threes and Palm Trees. Gulfshore Business editor David Dorsey wrote the book on the City of Palms Classic. He timed the release of Dunks, Threes and Palm Trees, where he discusses how the City of Palms Classic became high school basketball’s best tournament, with this year being the 50th anniversary of the tournament. The event is a showcase of the best boys players in the country. The tournament’s 2014 championship game pitted the now two-time NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics against the Brooklyn Nets’ Ben Simmons. Lonzo Ball, the point guard for the Chicago Bulls, won the tournament while playing for Chino Hills back in 2015. Bam Adebayo, the center for the Miami Heat, dazzled the crowd a decade ago in 2013. “This is truly a historic week. It’s a historic tournament, even when compared to our other tournaments. In 2015, we had seventeen first-round NBA draft picks all in the same building as it turns out, said Donnie Wilkie, the City of Palms Classic Tournament director. “This year is so much better than anything we’ve ever done, and almost by default, that makes it better than pretty much anything that’s ever been done anywhere.” The roster of City of Palms alums in the NBA is sure to grow, especially considering NBA and G-League scouts are allowed to attend this year. Dorsey told WINK News that could mean we’re in for even better competition. “What that tells the high school kids is: hey I’m much closer to the NBA than I could have been. I’ve got a guy watching me. I better play my best,” said Dorsey. Wilkie told WINK News that more than 45 scouts are signed up to attend the tournament. Click here for more information about the City of Palms Classic.