10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival is set to beginFort Myers residents weigh-in on Florida Amendment 1
CAPTIVA 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival is set to begin Captiva Island is set to kick off its 10th-annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival, which celebrates music throughout Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers residents weigh-in on Florida Amendment 1 In 1998, Florida voted for non-partisan school board elections. In November, Florida will decide whether political parties are essential for school board elections.
FORT MYERS 4 injured in car crash on McGregor Blvd. Authorities are investigating a crash that occurred Thursday night in Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Local artist painting animals in hopes of getting them adopted A local artist painted multiple animals at the Gulf Coast Humane Society in hopes of getting them adopted.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on Video: Woman destroys car with crowbar A Bonita Springs man woke up to the sight of a woman destroying his car with a crowbar.
MATLACHA Video shows impact of April’s deadly DUI crash in Matlacha WINK News has obtained new video and new documents from the State Attorney’s Office of the deadly Matlacha crash in April.
WINK Investigates: DBPR investigating Beattie Development WINK News has now confirmed the state’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation is now investigating Beattie Development.
NAPLES Player of the week: Romeo Sararo Aubrey Rogers football is on a two-game win streak. Coming off last year’s two and eighth seasons, it’s a positive start for the Patriots.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office speaks on school safety in wake of threats The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has investigated over a hundred potential school threats in the last two weeks.
ESTERO Two FGCU alumni featured in Gulfshore 40 under 40 At Florida Gulf Coast University, alumni are proving they still bleed blue and green years after they graduate.
NAPLES Naples man helps rebuild school in Ukraine A former Naples student who works to help others is gaining national attention in Ukraine.
NAPLES Is your child’s car seat safe? Car seats are one of the main tools used to keep children safe, but they are usually installed incorrectly.
BOKEELIA House fire rips through Bokeelia home A raging fire has ripped apart a two-story home in Bokeelia leaving a man homeless.
NORTH NAPLES WINK News Game of the Week: Port Charlotte at First Baptist Our WINK News Game of the Week for Week 5 is First Baptist hosting Port Charlotte with several top recruits taking center stage.
How an implantable device can help deal movement disorders Whether it’s from Parkinson’s disease or another movement disorder, hand tremors can be debilitating.
CAPTIVA 10th annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival is set to begin Captiva Island is set to kick off its 10th-annual Island Hopper Songwriter Festival, which celebrates music throughout Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers residents weigh-in on Florida Amendment 1 In 1998, Florida voted for non-partisan school board elections. In November, Florida will decide whether political parties are essential for school board elections.
FORT MYERS 4 injured in car crash on McGregor Blvd. Authorities are investigating a crash that occurred Thursday night in Fort Myers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Local artist painting animals in hopes of getting them adopted A local artist painted multiple animals at the Gulf Coast Humane Society in hopes of getting them adopted.
BONITA SPRINGS Caught on Video: Woman destroys car with crowbar A Bonita Springs man woke up to the sight of a woman destroying his car with a crowbar.
MATLACHA Video shows impact of April’s deadly DUI crash in Matlacha WINK News has obtained new video and new documents from the State Attorney’s Office of the deadly Matlacha crash in April.
WINK Investigates: DBPR investigating Beattie Development WINK News has now confirmed the state’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation is now investigating Beattie Development.
NAPLES Player of the week: Romeo Sararo Aubrey Rogers football is on a two-game win streak. Coming off last year’s two and eighth seasons, it’s a positive start for the Patriots.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office speaks on school safety in wake of threats The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has investigated over a hundred potential school threats in the last two weeks.
ESTERO Two FGCU alumni featured in Gulfshore 40 under 40 At Florida Gulf Coast University, alumni are proving they still bleed blue and green years after they graduate.
NAPLES Naples man helps rebuild school in Ukraine A former Naples student who works to help others is gaining national attention in Ukraine.
NAPLES Is your child’s car seat safe? Car seats are one of the main tools used to keep children safe, but they are usually installed incorrectly.
BOKEELIA House fire rips through Bokeelia home A raging fire has ripped apart a two-story home in Bokeelia leaving a man homeless.
NORTH NAPLES WINK News Game of the Week: Port Charlotte at First Baptist Our WINK News Game of the Week for Week 5 is First Baptist hosting Port Charlotte with several top recruits taking center stage.
How an implantable device can help deal movement disorders Whether it’s from Parkinson’s disease or another movement disorder, hand tremors can be debilitating.
Manatees. Credit: WINK News More manatees are back in their natural habitat thanks to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, along with the help of ZooTampa and SeaWorld. According to a social media post from ZooTampa, two manatees named Vamo and Burrger were returned to the Florida waters after a very long recovery process. Another rescue story found its happy ending at the TECO Manatee Viewing Center. 💙 #ZooTampa #ZTSaves #Tampa #Florida #UnlockTampaBay #Manatees #MRP Manatee photos and video taken by ZooTampa under USFWS Permit No. MA90101C pic.twitter.com/2u7uf3Oqw5 — ZooTampa at Lowry Park (@ZooTampa) January 31, 2024 Burrger was rescued on Jan. 25, 2023, from St. Petersburg. The sea cow was suffering from cold stress and weighed only 320 pounds. While that is a lot for a human, according to FWC, adult manatees can weigh up to 1,000 pounds. Vamo was rescued on Feb. 9, 2023, from the waters in Little Sarasota Bay. Vamo was discovered emaciated, weighing a shocking 260 pounds. The sea cows spent nearly a year recovering at ZooTampa and the Georgia Aquarium. RELATED: Nearly 1,000 manatees have record-breaking gathering at Florida state park amid ongoing mortality event RELATED: Manatee deaths in Florida plummet to lowest levels since 2017 The successful sea cow releases continued when crews from the Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership, along with the FWC, released another sea cow named Lizard. (1/2) Today partners from the MRP, incl.@MyFWC @SeaWorld @savethemanatee @CMAquarium Research Institute released #manatee "Lizard" at Blue Spring State Park!All activities conducted under USFWS permit #MA770191 pic.twitter.com/nBy3eopejP — MRP (@MRP_Manatee) January 31, 2024 Crews rescued Lizard, an orphan in South Florida. Eventually, Lizard was released back into those same waters in 2022 but didn’t fare well. Lizard was rescued and rehabilitated again. She was released on Wednesday at Blue Spring State Park. If you see a sick, injured, or orphaned manatee, call FWC at 1-888-404-3922. Click here for more information about manatee conservation.