Cold front brings stray showers this Friday afternoon and eveningHouse fire in downtown Fort Myers causes major scene overnight
WINK NEWS Cold front brings stray showers this Friday afternoon and evening A cold front will bring in stray showers this Friday afternoon and evening with warmer temperatures in the upper 70s.
FORT MYERS House fire in downtown Fort Myers causes major scene overnight There was a massive scene overnight close to Downtown Fort Myers from a house fire with smoke visible from the home.
CAPE CORAL Veterans Memorial Parkway in Cape Coral reopens after hit-and-run An access point to Midpoint Bridge getting into Fort Myers has reopened after a hit-and-run early Friday morning.
FORT MYERS Road closures in Downtown Fort Myers due to Festival of Trees Due to the return of the Downtown Fort Myers Festival of Trees, First Street between Jackson and Lee Street will be closed on Friday and Saturday.
FORT MYERS Micro Wrestling Federation makes its way to Fort Myers Professionals with the “Micro Wrestling Federation” put on an amazing show at the ranch in Fort Myers on Thursday.
ESTERO Estero man claims his golf equipment burned on flight An Estero man claims Delta Airlines ruined his golf equipment. His golf bag was destroyed by fire and his clubs are charred.
Volunteers come together to deliver Christmas cards to veterans In an effort to make spirits bright this holiday season, volunteers came together to deliver Christmas cards to veterans.
NAPLES Dentists argue over fluoride in water at Naples City Council meeting Several dentists at the Naples City Council meeting gave their reasons why fluoride should be in the water on Wednesday.
Digging Deeper: Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget One Lee County Commissioner wants to change how taxpayers view the Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget following a possible federal investigation and a grand jury meeting.
A new way to identify snakes There’s a new tool to identify locations of the slithering beasts overtaking the Everglades and other invasive snakes.
Car crashes into canal in Lehigh Acres Authorities are investigating a crash after a car became fully submerged in a canal Thursday night.
SB lanes on US 27 shut down due to 3 vehicle crash Hendry County Deputies, along with first responders, are currently on the scene of a traffic crash near Sky Valley at the intersection of South US 27 and Bass Road.
FORT MYERS BEACH Times Square clock reinstalled on Fort Myers Beach The famous Times Square clock on Fort Myers Beach returns just in time for the holidays! It was removed before hurricanes Helene and Milton to protect it.
Flag planting debate takes over college football Flag planting at the end of rivalry college football games sparked fighting on the field and debates away from it.
FORT MYERS Daycare burglarized in Fort Myers One business owner is recovering after a burglar broke in and stole from her daycare.
WINK NEWS Cold front brings stray showers this Friday afternoon and evening A cold front will bring in stray showers this Friday afternoon and evening with warmer temperatures in the upper 70s.
FORT MYERS House fire in downtown Fort Myers causes major scene overnight There was a massive scene overnight close to Downtown Fort Myers from a house fire with smoke visible from the home.
CAPE CORAL Veterans Memorial Parkway in Cape Coral reopens after hit-and-run An access point to Midpoint Bridge getting into Fort Myers has reopened after a hit-and-run early Friday morning.
FORT MYERS Road closures in Downtown Fort Myers due to Festival of Trees Due to the return of the Downtown Fort Myers Festival of Trees, First Street between Jackson and Lee Street will be closed on Friday and Saturday.
FORT MYERS Micro Wrestling Federation makes its way to Fort Myers Professionals with the “Micro Wrestling Federation” put on an amazing show at the ranch in Fort Myers on Thursday.
ESTERO Estero man claims his golf equipment burned on flight An Estero man claims Delta Airlines ruined his golf equipment. His golf bag was destroyed by fire and his clubs are charred.
Volunteers come together to deliver Christmas cards to veterans In an effort to make spirits bright this holiday season, volunteers came together to deliver Christmas cards to veterans.
NAPLES Dentists argue over fluoride in water at Naples City Council meeting Several dentists at the Naples City Council meeting gave their reasons why fluoride should be in the water on Wednesday.
Digging Deeper: Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget One Lee County Commissioner wants to change how taxpayers view the Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget following a possible federal investigation and a grand jury meeting.
A new way to identify snakes There’s a new tool to identify locations of the slithering beasts overtaking the Everglades and other invasive snakes.
Car crashes into canal in Lehigh Acres Authorities are investigating a crash after a car became fully submerged in a canal Thursday night.
SB lanes on US 27 shut down due to 3 vehicle crash Hendry County Deputies, along with first responders, are currently on the scene of a traffic crash near Sky Valley at the intersection of South US 27 and Bass Road.
FORT MYERS BEACH Times Square clock reinstalled on Fort Myers Beach The famous Times Square clock on Fort Myers Beach returns just in time for the holidays! It was removed before hurricanes Helene and Milton to protect it.
Flag planting debate takes over college football Flag planting at the end of rivalry college football games sparked fighting on the field and debates away from it.
FORT MYERS Daycare burglarized in Fort Myers One business owner is recovering after a burglar broke in and stole from her daycare.
CREDIT: WINK NEWS Many people in Southwest Florida have been recognized for their community involvement, but it’s not everyday you hear an individual is being recognized by royalty. On Feb. 11, 2024, 13 people were inducted into the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George and the Royal Order of Francis I. CREDIT: WINK NEWS Included in the list: Peter Caparso David Gibbons Ralph Stayer Denise Cobb Rick Inatome Heidi Huizenga Frankie Valli William Albanese Joseph Conte George Keys Nicholas Mastroianni Ronald Sachs Brian Wroblewski Gulfshore Life Culture & Arts Reporter Jacquelyn Kisic attended Sunday’s knighting and had the chance to ask a few of the Knights and Dames about how it feels to receive this high honor. The inductees represent some of the most prominent people in the area – recognized for their works of charity and service in all areas of society. CREDIT: WINK NEWS Denise Cobb “I just always wanted to give back,” said Denise Cobb. “Plus, this community really needed social services for children, because tax dollars does not cover that in this (Collier) county.” Cobb, named Dame of Sacred Military Constantinian Order of Saint George, has made it her mission to help children. “The qualifications they tell me are to give back, philanthropy, and to make a mark in some profession,” explained Cobb. “It is such an honor to even be nominated.” She has served on the boards of the Guadalupe Center of Immokalee, the Boys-and-Girls Club of Collier County. She serves on the National Board of Pace Center for Girls. She and her husband Brian are founders of the Naples Children & Education Foundation/Naples Winter Wine Festival. Cobb was recognized as Woman of the Year by Gulfshore Life and serves as President of the magazine’s Community Advisory Board. Ralph Stayer “We believe that god put us here for a reason, which is to help others the same way we were helped,” added Knight Ralph Stayer. You may not recognize Ralph Stayer’s name, but his company might ring a bell. He started Johnsonville Sausage. Among his decades of accomplishments, he served as Festival Chair for the 2024 Naples Winter Wine Festival. The auction raised a record-breaking $33 Million for Collier County children. CREDIT: WINK NEWS Frankie Valli At The Ritz-Carlton, Naples the party continued. Frankie Valli, became a Knight of the Royal Order of Francis I. “I wish everyone’s life could be fulfilled just as much as mine has been. everybody be happy and healthy,” added 89-year-old Valli. Valli’s biography stated he “came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons. Thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary group, such classic songs as “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Rag Doll,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” are all the rage all over again.” Rick Inatome And, Naples resident and Detroit native Rick Inatome, a prominent entrepreneur, investor and founder of two multibillion tech companies, was also selected by the Royal Order of Francis I to be inducted into knighthood.