3 Florida republicans win reelection in House of RepresentativesFatal crash on State Road 29 in LaBelle
3 Florida republicans win reelection in House of Representatives Three local incumbent Republicans have won re-election for the House of Representatives race.
LABELLE Fatal crash on State Road 29 in LaBelle According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a fatal crash occurred on State Road 29 on Tuesday evening.
NAPLES Naples on alert but staying calm ahead of potential storm It’s understandable to get anxious whenever we hear about the possibility of severe weather with Tropical Storm Rafael gaining strength in the Caribbean.
BONITA SPRINGS Florida’s Rick Scott reelected to US Senate Florida incumbent Rick Scott has been reelected to the U.S. Senate.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda RV residents concerned about hurricane damage The people at the Harbor Belle RV Resort had concerns about their homes before hurricanes Helene and Milton.
WINK NEWS How Hispanic voters in SWFL are casting their ballots The Hispanic community in Southwest Florida is seemingly divided as they cast their votes for the next president of the United States.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump and supporters gear up for election night in West Palm Beach All eyes are on the presidential election between Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.
SANIBEL City of Sanibel to open time capsule for 50th anniversary It’s a chance to see what the past was like. 41 years ago, the city of Sanibel put items in a time capsule to be opened on the 50th anniversary of the city’s incorporation. On Tuesday, WINK News was there to see what people had to say about the island decades ago.
FORT MYERS BEACH Lee Commission approves contract to restore 2 waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award a contract for the design of the restoration of two waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach.
Direct approach to hip replacement Surgeons in the United States perform more than 500,000 hip replacements every year, and that number is only expected to increase as our population ages.
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Rafael strengthens into Cat 1 hurricane The Weather Authority meteorologists are now watching Hurricane Rafael in the Caribbean.
3 Florida republicans win reelection in House of Representatives Three local incumbent Republicans have won re-election for the House of Representatives race.
LABELLE Fatal crash on State Road 29 in LaBelle According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a fatal crash occurred on State Road 29 on Tuesday evening.
NAPLES Naples on alert but staying calm ahead of potential storm It’s understandable to get anxious whenever we hear about the possibility of severe weather with Tropical Storm Rafael gaining strength in the Caribbean.
BONITA SPRINGS Florida’s Rick Scott reelected to US Senate Florida incumbent Rick Scott has been reelected to the U.S. Senate.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda RV residents concerned about hurricane damage The people at the Harbor Belle RV Resort had concerns about their homes before hurricanes Helene and Milton.
WINK NEWS How Hispanic voters in SWFL are casting their ballots The Hispanic community in Southwest Florida is seemingly divided as they cast their votes for the next president of the United States.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump and supporters gear up for election night in West Palm Beach All eyes are on the presidential election between Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.
SANIBEL City of Sanibel to open time capsule for 50th anniversary It’s a chance to see what the past was like. 41 years ago, the city of Sanibel put items in a time capsule to be opened on the 50th anniversary of the city’s incorporation. On Tuesday, WINK News was there to see what people had to say about the island decades ago.
FORT MYERS BEACH Lee Commission approves contract to restore 2 waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award a contract for the design of the restoration of two waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach.
Direct approach to hip replacement Surgeons in the United States perform more than 500,000 hip replacements every year, and that number is only expected to increase as our population ages.
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Rafael strengthens into Cat 1 hurricane The Weather Authority meteorologists are now watching Hurricane Rafael in the Caribbean.
Gulf Coast High School Band Director Justin Goff helps Joshua Costa-Pozo with jazz techniques. CREDIT: WINK News Music is a universal language, but for Joshua Costa-Pozo, it’s more than that. “It’s really like a full-body experience,” he said. Costa-Pozo started playing saxophone in sixth grade but wasn’t a fan at first. “I really hated it,” he said. “I never practiced. I would leave my horn at school all the time.” When he came to Gulf Coast High School, his attitude completely changed. “When I got here, it was the energy,” said Costa-Pozo. “It was the school. It was everything.” Costa-Pozo also has Tourette Syndrome, and music, specifically jazz music, is his way of expressing himself. “When I’m sleeping, I tick,” he said. “When I’m doing homework, I tick. When I play saxophone, it’s different. My mind is focused. My fingers are focused. Everything’s focused. I don’t have time to tick.” Costa-Pozo’s band teacher, Justin Goff, saw his potential right away. “Never once did I feel like he was not able to achieve was everyone else was,” Goff said. That belief in Joshua made a world of difference. Costa-Pozo was accepted into the Berklee College of Music in Boston for Jazz Performance. “It was my dream school,” Costa-Pozo said. “I’m amazed I got in.” “It’s something that he’s accomplished, and he should definitely be proud of it,” said Goff. “I know I am.” Costa-Pozo says he owes his success to one person. “I wouldn’t be able to be where I am or do what I do without Mr. Goff,” he said. “I don’t think Mr. Goff gets the recognition he deserves a lot of the time.” Costa-Pozo presented Goff with a plaque today, honoring him for his lessons and friendship. “Someone believed in him so much that now my son believes in himself,” said Norma Pozo, Joshua’s mom. “That’s Mr. Goff for us.” “You know, they say do something you love,” Goff said. “I really do love this.” Justin Goff, a teacher, mentor, and friend, is making a difference in the lives of students at Gulf Coast High School. Costa-Pozo wants to be a professional jazz musician. He told WINK News his favorite jazz piece is “Thanks to Come” by Dizzy Gillespie. Costa-Pozo is the second student Goff has taught who has gone on to study at Berklee.