Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District performs a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park today.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
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.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County drug trafficker sentenced to 10 years A Charlotte County man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking.
lehigh acres ‘How to sign away parental rights?’; Lehigh Acres woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby.
Punta Gorda Man accused of indecent exposure at school bus stop in Punta Gorda The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of indecent exposure at a school bus stop in Punta Gorda.
estero Firefighters to perform 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District performs a 76-acre prescribed burn at Koreshan State Park today.
Tim Aten Knows: 2 new eateries coming to East Naples After operating La Rosa Pizzeria for more than 15 years, owners Bill and Alda Rosa decided to sell their local business and restaurant space.
the weather authority Warmer with sun and clouds for your Friday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a warmer day ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds expected this Friday afternoon.
FDOT to open all lanes of Caloosahatchee Bridge year ahead of construction schedule The Florida Department of Transportation announced it will open all lanes of the Caloosahatchee Bridge a year ahead of its pedestrian sidewalk project.
NAPLES 12-year-old collecting donations for the needy during the holidays A 12-year-old Naples boy isn’t worried about what he’s getting for Christmas. Instead, he’s working on his 6th annual “Holiday Sock Drive.”
Fort Myers man facing homelessness before the holidays A 75-year-old man is on the brink of homelessness despite working over 80 hours a week.
NAPLES Adoptee uses non-profit to provide suitcases for foster children This holiday season, a Naples woman is on a mission to bring foster children something many take for granted: a suitcase filled with dignity.
MARCO ISLAND City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting The city of Marco Island sent out 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead.
NAPLES The future of electric planes in Southwest Florida Features of living near an airport include persistent headache-inducing engine rumbles and foul-smelling jet fuel, but electric planes could play a part in the solution.
PORT CHARLOTTE Neighbors awaiting answers on Port Charlotte Beach Park repairs Neighbors said a contractor hired by the Florida Division of Emergency Management mishandled the boats at Port Charlotte Beach Park.
FGCU introduces new technology for cognitive health screenings Ten minutes. That’s all it takes for doctors to assess how well you remember, how quickly you learn things, and how your brain is working overall.
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.
Emmy-nominated actor Richard Thomas, along with academy-award-winning writer Aaron Sorkin, are in Naples to showcase their Broadway production of Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.” More than 10,000 people are expected to come and enjoy the ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ performance at Artis—Naples. CREDIT: WINK NEWS One of the main characters of the Broadway play is Emmy award-winning actor Richard Thomas. Thomas has been in Hollywood for more than 60 years, known for his John-boy in The Walton’s. “It’s a story of social justice and injustice, the trial of Tom Robinson, who was defended by Atticus Finch, who I play,” said Thomas “So it’s a very rich mix this play, it’s very funny. It’s very sad. It’s very engaging and emotional in lots of ways. And hopefully entertaining.” CREDIT: Artis—Naples CREDIT: Artis—Naples Thomas has been on Broadway tours for two years and says he’s happy to be in the Sunshine State. He hopes those within the southwest Florida community enjoy not only the writing but also the performances. “It’s America’s favorite novel,” said Thomas, “Anytime a play can go across the country and be successful. Makes me very happy. That’s kind of my stealth mission.” CREDIT: Artis—Naples CREDIT: Artis—Naples Thomas acknowledges how audiences will need to ‘adjust’ their minds for the setting of the story. The original book of “To Kill a Mockingbird” is based on the storytelling of Jean ‘Scout’ Finch. Sorkin’s playwriting is shown through the eyes of Thomas’s character, Jeremey Atticus Finch. The story of “To Kill a Mockingbird” setting is in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, in the pre-civil rights era. Jeremey Atticus Finch, a widowed father and an attorney, represented one of the town’s Black residents, Tom Robinson, who was falsely accused of raping a young girl. Atticus agreed to take on the challenge of defending him, despite threats from his community. Two visitors from Massachusetts, Barbra McAllister, and Alex Turkchette, were walking around the Baker Museum, waiting to see Richard Thomas. Hoping to attend one of the Broadway performances during the week. “I just think theater is a wonderful thing and that more people should see it,” said Turkchette. “The controversy should not be the issue. It should be the talent of the people and the play itself.” “People should not be afraid of seeing a play,” said Thomas, “They shouldn’t be afraid of seeing a play with a Social Justice theme.” CREDIT: WINK NEWS CREDIT: WINK NEWS For those interested in seeing “To Kill a Mockingbird,” you can purchase tickets here.