Punta Gorda leaders outline plans for Gilchrist Park repairsAirman surprises 6-year-old daughter at school for the holidays after ten months of service in Kuwait
Airman surprises 6-year-old daughter at school for the holidays after ten months of service in Kuwait
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda leaders outline plans for Gilchrist Park repairs Gilchrist Park is closed, and Punta Gorda city leaders have been discussing possibly restoring the park.
NORTH NAPLES Airman surprises 6-year-old daughter at school for the holidays after ten months of service in Kuwait After almost a year of service in Kuwait, one airman came home for the holidays and surprised his daughter.
FORT MYERS Breaking down the Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Carmine Marceno have been under scrutiny since a federal investigation on potential money laundering began. Many have questioned LCSO’s spending, so we broke down the budget.
How to protect yourself from thieves this holiday season On Cyber Monday, Americans spent $13 billion, which will translate into many packages on doorsteps this holiday season.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot QB Carter Smith signs with Wisconsin Bishop Verot quarterback Carter Smith signs to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers on early Signing Day.
WINK NEWS SWFL stars ink with Power 4 programs during Early Signing Period Several Southwest Florida football standouts are taking their talents to the Power 4 gridirons after signing during the Early Signing Period.
Beloved Charlotte County man killed outside home, investigation ongoing A man loved by his peers and his community was taken away from them in the middle of the night at his own home.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Lani Kai Resort reopens on Fort Myers Beach An iconic spot on Fort Myers Beach is back open and taking reservations for the first time since Hurricane Ian.
Gov. DeSantis being considered for defense secretary Will Ron DeSantis be your governor in 2025, or is he headed to Washington?
NAPLES Naples votes to remove fluoride from tap water The Naples City Council has voted to remove fluoride from its tap water.
Red meat linked to health complications Doctors with the Cleveland Clinic are researching a link between eating red meat and increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man arrested on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested a 71-year-old Lehigh Acres man on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over allegations: AP sources Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, was fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions Wednesday about his personal conduct as the president-elect’s team considers alternatives, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
COLLIER COUNTY 2 indicted in unrelated Collier County cases for fentanyl distribution death The State Attorney’s Office announced two unrelated indictment cases involving the distribution of fentanyl that led to death.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County woman wins $1M playing Loteria Grande Scratch-Off game The Florida Lottery has announced a Lee County woman claimed a $1 million top prize from the Loteria Grande Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda leaders outline plans for Gilchrist Park repairs Gilchrist Park is closed, and Punta Gorda city leaders have been discussing possibly restoring the park.
NORTH NAPLES Airman surprises 6-year-old daughter at school for the holidays after ten months of service in Kuwait After almost a year of service in Kuwait, one airman came home for the holidays and surprised his daughter.
FORT MYERS Breaking down the Lee County Sheriff’s Office budget The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Carmine Marceno have been under scrutiny since a federal investigation on potential money laundering began. Many have questioned LCSO’s spending, so we broke down the budget.
How to protect yourself from thieves this holiday season On Cyber Monday, Americans spent $13 billion, which will translate into many packages on doorsteps this holiday season.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot QB Carter Smith signs with Wisconsin Bishop Verot quarterback Carter Smith signs to play college football for the Wisconsin Badgers on early Signing Day.
WINK NEWS SWFL stars ink with Power 4 programs during Early Signing Period Several Southwest Florida football standouts are taking their talents to the Power 4 gridirons after signing during the Early Signing Period.
Beloved Charlotte County man killed outside home, investigation ongoing A man loved by his peers and his community was taken away from them in the middle of the night at his own home.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Lani Kai Resort reopens on Fort Myers Beach An iconic spot on Fort Myers Beach is back open and taking reservations for the first time since Hurricane Ian.
Gov. DeSantis being considered for defense secretary Will Ron DeSantis be your governor in 2025, or is he headed to Washington?
NAPLES Naples votes to remove fluoride from tap water The Naples City Council has voted to remove fluoride from its tap water.
Red meat linked to health complications Doctors with the Cleveland Clinic are researching a link between eating red meat and increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man arrested on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has arrested a 71-year-old Lehigh Acres man on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over allegations: AP sources Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, was fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions Wednesday about his personal conduct as the president-elect’s team considers alternatives, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
COLLIER COUNTY 2 indicted in unrelated Collier County cases for fentanyl distribution death The State Attorney’s Office announced two unrelated indictment cases involving the distribution of fentanyl that led to death.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County woman wins $1M playing Loteria Grande Scratch-Off game The Florida Lottery has announced a Lee County woman claimed a $1 million top prize from the Loteria Grande Scratch-Off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
Wedding cake for the newlyweds from Seed to Table. Wednesday morning, over 40 couples celebrated Valentine’s Day by walking down the aisle, and for many, it wasn’t their first time. For four years, the Collier County Circuit Court has held its Wedding and Vow Renewal Ceremony. This year, their ceremony was held at Baker Park in Naples. For the newlyweds—they walked down the aisle together, couple by couple. Then they all circled around Collier County Clerk Crystal K. Kinzel as she read their vows. Each person read their vows allowed for the crowd, and within minutes, dozens were pronounced married. RELATED: Love and cooler temperatures are in the air for this Valentine’s Day Wednesday Rob and Melissa Hinton met just six months ago after they both moved to Southwest Florida. In January, Rob proposed to Melissa and they began wedding planning. The Hinton’s told Wink News when they heard of this Collier County event – they knew they had to tie the knot there today. “We’re soaking it all in on this beautiful day. I mean, it’s the perfect temperature, perfect weather. Everybody’s so happy and smiling. The wonderful county of Collier County puts together along with the city of Naples and its wonderful sponsors couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day” says the Hinton’s. Rob and Melissa Hinton having their first dance at Bakers Park in Naples. The next portion of the ceremony was for vow renewals. They too, walked down the aisle hand in hand. Then their vows were re-read, and they shared the first kiss of their renewed love! Wink News spoke to two couples who celebrated over 60 years of marriage this Valentine’s Day. They shared their secrets to a long-lasting love. Bill and Lynda Ansliew, who have been together for 63 years, said, “Always listening to her, communicating, taking vacations, and trust. Just loving each other. Doing it day by day.” Celebrating 60 years together this Valentine’s Day, Jerry Vaughan says his advice for fellow couples was given to him a long time ago. “My father told me when I first got married. He said when you have an argument, you sit down with your wife. Talk it over, and you do it her way.” The Anslie’s after renewing their vows for their 63 year wedding anniversary. They are joined by one of their daughters. RELATED: Celebrating Valentine’s Day at the Collier Senior Center in Golden Gate Some couples don’t see renewing their vows as a one-time thing. Kinzel, with the Collier County Clerk of Court, says they have couples come year after year. David Nemitz and his wife have renewed their vows 11 times. As an inside joke to the two of them, this tradition keeps their marriage alive. “One of the things that we do every single Sunday is we have something called a marriage meeting. And so it’s very simple. We have a list of everything that we’re grateful for, for that particular week, for that particular month, or what’s been going on for us. Then, we discuss things that are challenging or things that are going well. Sometimes it ends up very romantically; sometimes we end up not talking to each other for a little while” says Nemitz.