Republican Denise Carlin elected as Lee County Schools superintendentSheriff Carmine Marceno wins reelection
Republican Denise Carlin elected as Lee County Schools superintendent Republican Denise Carlin has been elected as the Lee County Superintendent of Schools, and Vanessa Chaviano won her seat in the Lee County School Board for District 7.
WINK NEWS Sheriff Carmine Marceno wins reelection It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
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.
Republican Denise Carlin elected as Lee County Schools superintendent Republican Denise Carlin has been elected as the Lee County Superintendent of Schools, and Vanessa Chaviano won her seat in the Lee County School Board for District 7.
WINK NEWS Sheriff Carmine Marceno wins reelection It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
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.
Memorial Day celebrated across Southwest Florida.(CREDIT: WINK News) Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for those who have died in the military, honors those who have served in the armed forces. Ceremonies, parades, and the decoration of graves mark the day, which is celebrated every year across the country. Some events being held on Memorial Day in Southwest Florida are: Lee County Cape Memorial Day Service Coral Ridge Funeral Home & Cemetery Veterans Honor Garden Located at 950 Chiquita Blvd S. 10 a.m. The service brings together community leaders and veteran organizations to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Memorial Day at The Courtyard This event benefits the Southwest Florida Military Museum. Hosted by Gulf Coast Town Center 9903 Gulf Coast Main Street, Fort Myers, FL 33913 Monday, May 27 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memorial Day Service Guest speaker for the Memorial Day Service is U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General Robert J. Elder Jr. Hosted by The City of Bonita Springs Veterans Advisory Committee Downtown Bonita Springs Riverside Park, 10450 Reynolds St. Monday, May 27 Starts at 9 a.m. Memorial Day Hosted by Margaritaville Beach Resort 251 Crescent St, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 Monday, May 27 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Charlotte County Memorial Day Program The Vietnam Wall of Southwest Florida 200 Harbor Walk Dr., Punta Gorda 9:30 a.m. The program is sponsored by the Charlotte County Veterans Council. It will include a Presentation of the Colors, a 21-gun Salute, the playing of Taps, and ending with Amazing Grace on the bagpipes. YMCA Memorial Day 5K Hosted by the Punta Gorda YMCA Laishley Park Nesbit Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33955 Monday, May 27 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. A Patriotic Sunset Hosted by Painting with a Twist 18700 Veterans Blvd, Suite #8, Port Charlotte, FL 33954 Monday, May 27 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Collier County Memorial Day Appreciation Weekend Active and Retired Military Personnel free entrance. Hosted by Naples Botanical Garden 4820 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL 34112 Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 9th Annual SNIP Collier Memorial Day 5K Proceeds of this race will go to SNIP Collier. Hosted by Gulf Coast Runners 50 Riverside Cir, Naples, FL 34102 Monday, May 27 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Homers for Heroes ‘24 Hosted by Conquer Athletics Sports Ministry 1600 Fleischmann Blvd, Naples, FL 34102 Monday, May 27 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.