Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoonCommunity grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
Former Lee supervisor of elections candidate calls for Sheriff Marceno to resign More fingers are pointing at Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
NORTH FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers wants progress on submerged boats at Old Bridge Marina It has become a headache for many: boats left submerged at the Old Bridge Marina, next to the Edison Bridge.
Dementia risk factors unveiled Eating healthy and staying active can help keep your brain sharp, but did you know your family’s wealth may also affect your dementia risk?
Another chance at FEMA assistance If you applied for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Helene and Milton and are not happy with the answer they gave you, they are giving you another chance.
NAPLES Naples City Council names Gary L. Young as next city manager The Naples City Council unanimously voted to appoint Deputy City Manager and CFO Gary L. Young as the new city manager.
BONITA SPRINGS Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming to Bonita Springs Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming soon to Downton Bonita Springs.
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
Former Lee supervisor of elections candidate calls for Sheriff Marceno to resign More fingers are pointing at Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
NORTH FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers wants progress on submerged boats at Old Bridge Marina It has become a headache for many: boats left submerged at the Old Bridge Marina, next to the Edison Bridge.
Dementia risk factors unveiled Eating healthy and staying active can help keep your brain sharp, but did you know your family’s wealth may also affect your dementia risk?
Another chance at FEMA assistance If you applied for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Helene and Milton and are not happy with the answer they gave you, they are giving you another chance.
NAPLES Naples City Council names Gary L. Young as next city manager The Naples City Council unanimously voted to appoint Deputy City Manager and CFO Gary L. Young as the new city manager.
BONITA SPRINGS Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming to Bonita Springs Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming soon to Downton Bonita Springs.
Nan’s Ranch opens. CREDIT: WINK News A labor of love benefiting both inmates and the community. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office held the grand opening for Nan’s Ranch. It’s a place where inmates can become better people and the legacy of the sheriff’s grandmother lives on. LCSO inmates caring for a horse. CREDIT: WINK News Nan’s Ranch is close to Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno‘s heart. The ranch is named in honor of his late grandmother Nan, and he hopes it helps inmates learn to better themselves through working with the animals. “I’m so happy. The feeling of joy filling your heart, watching children interact with animals, making certain that we take care of the animals and also, you know, the inmates come out and they get to work in a beautiful day with the animals and they’re learning,” said Marceno. Marceno opened the ranch to the public on Thursday and kids from Alva schools came out of the private opening. WINK News asked Pyeton Watkins, one of the kids attending the opening, what his favorite animal is at the ranch. “The cows, cows because I show cows back at home,” said Watkins. They learned that the purpose behind Nan’s Ranch is to benefit inmates and the community. Gators at Nan’s Ranch. CREDIT: WINK News “It’s a good idea. Get them out in the open a little bit. Get to see all the stuff that you can’t really see and see yourself as animals,” said Watkins. Nan’s Ranch brings inmates from the Lee County Jail to take care of the animals and learn skills that might assist them with employment opportunities. Some of the skills they will learn at Nan’s Ranch include carpentry, landscaping and ranch hand skills. “They do an amazing job. They love it out here. You will see they fight for us to go back, ‘Please don’t take us back yet. Please don’t, we love it out here.’ So the end result… it’s an inmate program. We teach them simple basic things and care for the animals,” said first-class deputy Angela Taylor, who is assisting at Nan’s Ranch while working for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. CREDIT: LCSO “I want people to understand most importantly, that we have to protect those that have no voice, the animals, elderly children, it’s always about growing and learning and Lee County’s leading the way,” said Marceno. The animals at Nan’s Ranch come from donations and rescues, while others were bought. Only non-violent offender inmates are allowed to work with the animals.