Charlotte County’s Mid-County Regional Library to reopen in 2026Man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash takes plea deal with state
Charlotte County’s Mid-County Regional Library to reopen in 2026 After about $6.9 million in repairs and renovations to Mid-County Regional Library in Port Charlotte, the library is expected to reopen in 2026.
MATLACHA Man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash takes plea deal with state A man accused of driving drunk and crashing into the patio of a Matlacha restaurant, killing a woman and injuring others, has taken a plea deal with the state.
Opera Naples set to make land offer with seven-figure gift A seven-figure gift has provided the base for Opera Naples, Theater in the Garden and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation to build an international center for the arts.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Chamber distributes over $167K in hurricane relief funding The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announced over $167,000 in critical funding has been provided to individuals affected by Helene and Milton.
Cyclist group riding 500 miles for charity to pass through LaBelle Thirty-six Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure cyclist members participating in the annual 500-mile Tour de Florida charity ride will be passing through LaBelle next week.
marco island YMCA to break ground on healthy living facility in Marco Island The YMCA of Collier County is set to break ground for a healthy living facility in Marco Island.
NAPLES Naples Airport Authority in need of volunteers for Noise Compatibility Committee The Naples Airport Authority is seeking applications to fill three volunteer positions on its Noise Compatibility Committee (NCC).
Body found following Port Charlotte house fire Charlotte County deputies have found a body in the ruins of a house in Port Charlotte after a fire destroyed most of it.
the weather authority Cold front brings less humid air this Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front, which will bring in less humidity and cooler temperatures this Tuesday.
golden gate city Collier County launches pilot program to fend off mosquitoes, diseases The Collier Mosquito Control District is launching a pilot program to use sterilization to target invasive insects in Golden Gate City.
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.
FORT MYERS Man accused of burglarizing several businesses in Fort Myers A crime spree came to an end Sunday night after deputies arrested a man they found hiding in some bushes.
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CAPE CORAL Coyote kills beloved family pet in Cape Coral For 16 years, Sarge and his owner, James Stewart were inseparable.
FORT MYERS Local artist AHZUWOP to hold fashion show at tattoo shop A local artist is throwing a fashion show at a tattoo shop, an event that will also feature music performances and an art exhibition.
Charlotte County’s Mid-County Regional Library to reopen in 2026 After about $6.9 million in repairs and renovations to Mid-County Regional Library in Port Charlotte, the library is expected to reopen in 2026.
MATLACHA Man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash takes plea deal with state A man accused of driving drunk and crashing into the patio of a Matlacha restaurant, killing a woman and injuring others, has taken a plea deal with the state.
Opera Naples set to make land offer with seven-figure gift A seven-figure gift has provided the base for Opera Naples, Theater in the Garden and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation to build an international center for the arts.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Chamber distributes over $167K in hurricane relief funding The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announced over $167,000 in critical funding has been provided to individuals affected by Helene and Milton.
Cyclist group riding 500 miles for charity to pass through LaBelle Thirty-six Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure cyclist members participating in the annual 500-mile Tour de Florida charity ride will be passing through LaBelle next week.
marco island YMCA to break ground on healthy living facility in Marco Island The YMCA of Collier County is set to break ground for a healthy living facility in Marco Island.
NAPLES Naples Airport Authority in need of volunteers for Noise Compatibility Committee The Naples Airport Authority is seeking applications to fill three volunteer positions on its Noise Compatibility Committee (NCC).
Body found following Port Charlotte house fire Charlotte County deputies have found a body in the ruins of a house in Port Charlotte after a fire destroyed most of it.
the weather authority Cold front brings less humid air this Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front, which will bring in less humidity and cooler temperatures this Tuesday.
golden gate city Collier County launches pilot program to fend off mosquitoes, diseases The Collier Mosquito Control District is launching a pilot program to use sterilization to target invasive insects in Golden Gate City.
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.
FORT MYERS Man accused of burglarizing several businesses in Fort Myers A crime spree came to an end Sunday night after deputies arrested a man they found hiding in some bushes.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers cross country runner reflects on state championship Fort Myers High School senior cross country runner Masha Dorofeev reflects on her state championship win and committing to UCF.
CAPE CORAL Coyote kills beloved family pet in Cape Coral For 16 years, Sarge and his owner, James Stewart were inseparable.
FORT MYERS Local artist AHZUWOP to hold fashion show at tattoo shop A local artist is throwing a fashion show at a tattoo shop, an event that will also feature music performances and an art exhibition.
Greek Festival goers are greeted by volunteers as they get ready to eat traditional Greek dishes. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church held its 49th annual “Greek Fest” this weekend. Greek food, music, dancing, and more brought everyone who visited to a little piece of Greece in Southwest Florida. Joanna Pastrikos has been a part of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church her entire life. As a kid, her parents helped put on this festival. Now, her family is carrying on the tradition. Pastrikos gave us a step-by-step tutorial on how to make the most authentic Gyro. With Pita bread, lamb, tomato, onion, and Tzatziki sauce, it was a cuisine fit for the Greek Gods! Authentic Greek food options are on display for attendees to choose from. She says keeping this tradition in the family is something she wants to instill in her children. “We take a lot of pride in what we do, from the kids dancing to greeting people when they first come in to sell, even selling T-shirts. You know, it’s very important for us to continue to share our culture with the community,” says Pastrikos. The food selection did not stop there. Festival goers could order entire meals or make a plate for themselves with traditional pieces of the Greek diet. After dinner, a table lined with authentic desserts like Baklava and Kataifi waited for those with a sweet tooth. All made by hand, these foods and desserts are a labor of love for the volunteers of the church. Pastrikos says, “We start it on all year-round projects. But we started typically in January. Little by little, you know the Dolmade’s prepping takes a lot. The grape leaves we roll about 7000 of them. The lady’s work, do the cookies all year round.” Greece’s flag, pendants and symbols of the Greek Orthodox religion greet those who walked into the festival. Seeing about 15 thousand people each year, rain or shine, they had a big turnout this weekend. People traveled from near and far to get a taste of the Mediterranean this past weekend. William Deligiannis and his wife traveled from Chicago, Illinois, to step into Fort Myers, a little piece of Greece. As friends of one of the Greek Fest volunteers, they flew down last week just in time to help with the festivities. “We bought tickets. So we flew down Friday night. And we were here yesterday, all day. And then we came today and saw how it is outside. But yesterday, we worked one of the cash registers, and I also helped make up money throughout the day as well,” says Deligiannis. RELATED: Miracle Moment: Brighten your stay at Golisano Children’s Hospital To attend, the public could buy a $5 ticket to catch all the Greek fun Friday through Saturday; alongside the food and culture, a raffle with the grand prize of 20 thousand dollars was drawn Sunday night. Proceeds from the weekend go to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida.