Holiday gift exchange scams targeting social media usersNew cancer fighting machinery arrives at Southwest Florida Proton
WINK NEWS Holiday gift exchange scams targeting social media users During the holiday season, tidings of joy and goodwill can be shrouded by scammers seeking to take advantage of holiday shoppers.
New cancer fighting machinery arrives at Southwest Florida Proton All the pieces are in place now, but it will take about a year of calibrating and fine-tuning before the proton machine is up and running.
Federal investigation involving Sheriff Carmine Marceno WINK News has exclusively obtained a letter warning ranking government leaders in Lee County that money trouble could be brewing within the sheriff’s office.
Alfie Oakes staves off farms foreclosure action Farm Credit of Florida has dropped its $2.78 million foreclosure lawsuit against Alfie Oakes after both parties reached an agreement.
naples 5 honored during Women Rock Philanthropy event in Naples More than 600 women congregated at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Naples, where five received honors during the Women Rock Philanthropy event.
FORT MYERS BEACH Winners announced in Fort Myers Beach American Sand Sculpting Championship The winners have been announced in the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
NAPLES Naples city employee fired, accused of using city credit card for personal use An anonymous letter allegedly led to a Naples city employee being fired and becoming the subject of a criminal investigation.
SANIBEL Sanibel School to reopen for the first time since Hurricane Milton For the first time since Oct. 9, students of the Sanibel School now know when they can return for class after damage from Hurricane Milton forced them out.
2 Florida men arrested for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 riots Two Florida men have been arrested for their alleged conduct during the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, both charged with assaulting law enforcement while rioting.
the weather authority Milder and sunny Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a sunny Tuesday ahead, with milder conditions expected in the afternoon.
Father arrives home from deployment; meets his baby girl A man returns home from deployment and gets to be a father. Only WINK News cameras were rolling as Peter Rosche held his baby girl Margo for the first time. It’s been a long 5-weeks for the Rosche family. Peter wasn’t able to be there for her birth because he had been on a US […]
NAPLES Spreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting in Naples On Monday night, the sleigh bells were ringing in Naples, and the snow was falling; the 47th annual Christmas on Third Festival was kicking off.
Fort Myers Tip-Off brings marquee programs to SWFL The Fort Myers Tip-Off returns to Southwest Florida and brings marquee programs such as Michigan, Xavier, South Carolina and Virginia Tech.
NAPLES Super 8 in Naples to become apartments for local workers A Super 8 Motel in Naples will soon look slightly different; it will become an apartment building with fully furnished units.
Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on SR-29 SB in Collier County; 30th death in 2024 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the 30th Florida Panther death of 2024.
WINK NEWS Holiday gift exchange scams targeting social media users During the holiday season, tidings of joy and goodwill can be shrouded by scammers seeking to take advantage of holiday shoppers.
New cancer fighting machinery arrives at Southwest Florida Proton All the pieces are in place now, but it will take about a year of calibrating and fine-tuning before the proton machine is up and running.
Federal investigation involving Sheriff Carmine Marceno WINK News has exclusively obtained a letter warning ranking government leaders in Lee County that money trouble could be brewing within the sheriff’s office.
Alfie Oakes staves off farms foreclosure action Farm Credit of Florida has dropped its $2.78 million foreclosure lawsuit against Alfie Oakes after both parties reached an agreement.
naples 5 honored during Women Rock Philanthropy event in Naples More than 600 women congregated at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Naples, where five received honors during the Women Rock Philanthropy event.
FORT MYERS BEACH Winners announced in Fort Myers Beach American Sand Sculpting Championship The winners have been announced in the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
NAPLES Naples city employee fired, accused of using city credit card for personal use An anonymous letter allegedly led to a Naples city employee being fired and becoming the subject of a criminal investigation.
SANIBEL Sanibel School to reopen for the first time since Hurricane Milton For the first time since Oct. 9, students of the Sanibel School now know when they can return for class after damage from Hurricane Milton forced them out.
2 Florida men arrested for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 riots Two Florida men have been arrested for their alleged conduct during the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, both charged with assaulting law enforcement while rioting.
the weather authority Milder and sunny Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a sunny Tuesday ahead, with milder conditions expected in the afternoon.
Father arrives home from deployment; meets his baby girl A man returns home from deployment and gets to be a father. Only WINK News cameras were rolling as Peter Rosche held his baby girl Margo for the first time. It’s been a long 5-weeks for the Rosche family. Peter wasn’t able to be there for her birth because he had been on a US […]
NAPLES Spreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting in Naples On Monday night, the sleigh bells were ringing in Naples, and the snow was falling; the 47th annual Christmas on Third Festival was kicking off.
Fort Myers Tip-Off brings marquee programs to SWFL The Fort Myers Tip-Off returns to Southwest Florida and brings marquee programs such as Michigan, Xavier, South Carolina and Virginia Tech.
NAPLES Super 8 in Naples to become apartments for local workers A Super 8 Motel in Naples will soon look slightly different; it will become an apartment building with fully furnished units.
Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on SR-29 SB in Collier County; 30th death in 2024 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the 30th Florida Panther death of 2024.
The City of Fort Myers has chosen a developer to take on the redevelopment of the City of Palms Stadium. Four groups presented their big ideas for taking over the lease, Thursday. The first company who stood before council and the ultimate winner was Scythe LLC., led by PitchPrime. PitchPrime staff called its redevelopment plan a “legacy project.” It includes diverse community spaces, redesigned baseball facilities and soccer initiatives; including the expansion of the MLS Next Pro League, bringing professional soccer to Fort Myers. “Using the power of soccer, but also leveraging the opportunity around the stadium to transform everything that’s happening in that part of the city,” said Charles Altcheck with the MLS who also spoke on behalf Scythe. Scythe speakers also talked about the addition of a food truck park, open green space seating areas, a multi-use stadium and recreational amenities like beach volleyball and pickleball courts. Scythe said they estimate the first part of their project, which includes renovating the stadium and getting a sports complex growing, to cost around $15 million. Bill Gramer, another presenter with Sycthe, told WINK News he can’t wait to get started. “You should be excited that our team got chosen for this,” said Gramer. “There’s a lot of opportunities we’ll make available for the youth in our community.” USL plan for redevelopment United Soccer League took second place. Their plan featured a soccer stadium, recreational facilities, a music venue, brewery, 700 new housing units, a 150-key hotel, shops and even an indoor sports center. The focus was on a year-round community engagement for both men and women’s soccer. “To be able to walk to a concert to immense games or women’s game, to go to bars and restaurants around, that’s what so many people want,” said a USL speaker, “and that’s why we incorporate such a large number of units here to really create this active and vibrant, vibrant district.” Third and Fourth Place Presenters Presenters with Elliot Sidewalk Communities, the third group to present, flew in from Baltimore. The group started off by saying the goal is to ensure the future of the City of Palms is vibrant, but also achievable. Elliot Sidewalk Communities emphasized academics as well as sports. Their plan was to add an academy, soccer field and lacrosse field, and it took fourth place among votes. Radd Sports LLC, which is based in Gainesville, was the final group to present. They took third place. Their idea was to run as much as possible in one space. Volleyball and Pickleball happening at the same time. The three-legged stool for Radd is socialization, academics and athletics. They’d have a soccer field, practice fields, indoor sports center, a restaurant, retail, hotel and apartments. “Make it walkable. Make it 24/7. Make it where people want to be there,” said one Radd sports LLC. presenter.