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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
Aggressive driving concerns on the rise in Southwest Florida The arrest of a man who, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said, killed a motorcyclist after crashing into him on purpose is raising concerns over aggressive driving in Southwest Florida.
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NAPLES Naples man sentenced in deadly bar shooting A man has been sentenced for a deadly shooting that took place at a Naples bar in March 2021.
New ovarian cancer treatments Ovarian cancer is a problematic disease because of symptoms such as nausea, bloating and diarrhea.
Largest Lee County land deal closes, $100M for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral The most lucrative land deal in Lee County history just closed at a price of $100 million for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral, where building up to 3,500 homes and commercial property to support it has been in the planning stages for almost two years.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Crash between RV and semi temporarily shuts down NB lanes of U.S. 41 in Charlotte A major collision near Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte County temporarily closed all northbound lanes of U.S. 41, according to the Charlotte County Sherriff’s Office.
FORT MYERS Apple AirPods lead LCSO to an arrest; over $100,000 worth of stolen items recovered Through the use of Apple Airpods, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate nearly $100,000 worth of stolen items, leading to an arrest.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral officials approve replacement funding for hurricane-damaged stop signs The Cape Coral City Council has approved funding to replace stop signs damaged during Hurricane Milton, resulting in an emergency purchase.
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Collier man accused of supplying fentanyl-laced pills, enough to kill 531,500 people The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of supplying more than 10,000 fentanyl-laced pills disguised as prescription painkillers.
WINK Investigates: Disgraced contractor faces new lawsuits and allegations Paul Beattie, a disgraced home builder is back doing business but legal challenges continue as another one of his businesses gets sued. Former employees of Beattie speak out, only to WINK.
SWFL reacts to UNC hiring Bill Belichick Southwest Florida reacts to North Carolina hiring Bill Belichick as its new head football coach and how that could impact the decisions of local recruits.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Some Floridians want more alone time during the holidays The holidays are all about spending time with family and friends, but nearly half of Americans say they really want more alone time during the holiday.
LABELLE Hendry County rolls out cameras for school speed zones The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office has rolled out a new way of enforcing school zone speed limits by using cameras that will target drivers traveling over a certain speed in a school zone.
Aggressive driving concerns on the rise in Southwest Florida The arrest of a man who, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said, killed a motorcyclist after crashing into him on purpose is raising concerns over aggressive driving in Southwest Florida.
SANIBEL Sanibel School students prepare for community Christmas performance The school that has had to claw and fight its way back more than once to reopen is getting the chance to celebrate.
FORT MYERS Rock For Equality: SWFL music scene to hold benefit concert for Palestine A two-venue, eight-band benefit concert is coming to Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples man sentenced in deadly bar shooting A man has been sentenced for a deadly shooting that took place at a Naples bar in March 2021.
New ovarian cancer treatments Ovarian cancer is a problematic disease because of symptoms such as nausea, bloating and diarrhea.
Largest Lee County land deal closes, $100M for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral The most lucrative land deal in Lee County history just closed at a price of $100 million for 1,745 acres in northwest Cape Coral, where building up to 3,500 homes and commercial property to support it has been in the planning stages for almost two years.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Crash between RV and semi temporarily shuts down NB lanes of U.S. 41 in Charlotte A major collision near Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte County temporarily closed all northbound lanes of U.S. 41, according to the Charlotte County Sherriff’s Office.
FORT MYERS Apple AirPods lead LCSO to an arrest; over $100,000 worth of stolen items recovered Through the use of Apple Airpods, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate nearly $100,000 worth of stolen items, leading to an arrest.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral officials approve replacement funding for hurricane-damaged stop signs The Cape Coral City Council has approved funding to replace stop signs damaged during Hurricane Milton, resulting in an emergency purchase.
Holiday events happening in Southwest Florida Southwest Florida is embracing the holiday spirit with a variety of festive events this Christmas season.
Collier man accused of supplying fentanyl-laced pills, enough to kill 531,500 people The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of supplying more than 10,000 fentanyl-laced pills disguised as prescription painkillers.
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.