the weather authority More clouds than sun for your Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased cloud coverage along with cooler conditions this Wednesday afternoon.
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the weather authority More clouds than sun for your Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased cloud coverage along with cooler conditions this Wednesday afternoon.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California fires are being felt worldwide as people evacuate some are in southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
The future of biometrics: Safer security or new AI risks? In 2021, the Transportation Service Agency (TSA) launched its new touchless identity solution in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County airport.
CAPE CORAL Pelican Elementary resource officer saves infant A school resource officer at Pelican Elementary saved an infants’ life at a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Progress being made on City View Park in Dunbar More promises made by a city that has not kept its promises for the last six years have some neighbors concerned about the future of their community.
COLLIER COUNTY Seacrest hoops player hits a full court buzzer beater Seacrest Country Day School boys basketball player Hayden Fuller hits full court buzzer beater against Aubrey Rogers.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
Sliders ready to serve from Butchers Blvd food truck. CREDIT: WINK News. After much anticipation, Lee County residents can now experience Rooftop at Riverside, a food truck park. “I can’t even tell you; it just feels amazing,” said Chris Magnus, the owner of Rooftop at Riverside. “It’s a huge load off your shoulders, and you get to the celebration part where everyone’s high-fiving and hugging, smooching. And it’s so much fun.” The park features five local food trucks, each offering a variety of foods from pizza to sliders, crepes to ice cream. And over half a dozen new specialty drinks from its 2-story bar. Rooftop bar at Rooftop at Riverside. CREDIT: WINK News. And people were excited, getting a taste of it all before the grand opening Thursday. “Oh my gosh, five-star everything,” said Hannah Rinaldi, a Naples resident and food blogger. “Only halfway through, and everything’s delicious.” “It’s incredible,” said Mike Hughes, another Naples resident. “So far, I’ve had a burger and Zoe’s pizza salad.” “It’s relaxing. It’s just beautiful,” Katherine Hanniford said, a Naples resident. “It’s just an experience, it’s not just eating.” A new family-friendly spot for many to enjoy in Downtown Bonita Springs, but it took five years to finally get approved by the county. “When you’re building a ‘one of for the first time,’ it’s hard, and there’s a lot of things that they have to educate themselves with,” said Axel Rios, an executive chef, Culinary Director and Managing Partner of Paradise Group Hospitality. “And that, I think, was part of the process. It’s just they didn’t know, and we just went through it with them. We’re here. We made it.” Axel Rios, executive chef, Culinary Director and Managing Partner of Paradise Group Hospitality. CREDIT: WINK News. And with the help of Phil Wills, one of the bar experts and mixologists on the highly-rated TV show Bar Rescue, they created something unique. “I mean, look at this. It’s the only rooftop bar in Lee County, which is phenomenal,” Wills said. “I can’t even believe it. Beautiful sunsets out there. So, people are excited to come here. Excited to join it. The community has embraced us, and we’re embracing the community.” Rooftop at Riverside will officially open to the public from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Thursday.