Locals react to the Trump and Biden debate In Southwest Florida, the first presidential debate is still fresh on many people’s minds, and opinions differ on which candidate did better.
NORTH FORT MYERS Injured eagle found on busy road in North Fort Myers Eagles have a special place here in southwest Florida. Whether it’s the Southwest Florida eagle cam nest that many tune into during eagle mating season or eagles being cared for and rehabilitated by CROW.
The Weather Authority Beryl strengthens to first major hurricane of 2024; reaches Category 4 Hurricane Beryl continues to rapidly intensify.
NAPLES Suspect arrested after leading police on chase A suspect has been arrested after leading Collier County deputies on a chase overnight.
SANIBEL Hurricane Preparedness for RV and Trailer Homes The city of Sanibel has released new information for RV and trailer owners for hurricane season.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Increased chances for showers and storms in the afternoon and evening Temperatures will be a couple of degrees cooler due to cloud cover.
Tracking domestic violence calls in Collier County Domestic violence: it’s one of Collier County’s best-kept secrets.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
IMMOKALEE Jaguars RB D’Ernest Johnson hosts football camp in Immokalee Jacksonville Jaguars RB D’Ernest Johnson returned to his hometown of Immokalee for football camp.
CAPE CORAL Locals gather to protect Jaycee Park We will not quit: that is what people are saying who don’t want Jaycee Park in Cape Coral to change.
Lee County Domestic Animal Services hosts Check the Chip event What is more important than keeping your family together? Lee County Domestic Animal Services made keeping track of all your family members easier on Saturday with their Check the Chip event.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Voyeurism, theft, and chatroom predator This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features: Vouyerism, a retail theft ring, and an online predator.
BUCKINGHAM Lee County deputy suffers head injury after getting hit by a car Lee County Deputy injured after being hit by a car while working a crash scene.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Classic Southwest Florida summer day Bring on the heat! It’s going to be a typical SWFL summer day with scattered storms and temperatures reaching the mid-90s.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria business faces constant flooding due to rain Years of hard work were ruined by a leaky roof that destroyed merchandise and covered the floor in water.
Locals react to the Trump and Biden debate In Southwest Florida, the first presidential debate is still fresh on many people’s minds, and opinions differ on which candidate did better.
NORTH FORT MYERS Injured eagle found on busy road in North Fort Myers Eagles have a special place here in southwest Florida. Whether it’s the Southwest Florida eagle cam nest that many tune into during eagle mating season or eagles being cared for and rehabilitated by CROW.
The Weather Authority Beryl strengthens to first major hurricane of 2024; reaches Category 4 Hurricane Beryl continues to rapidly intensify.
NAPLES Suspect arrested after leading police on chase A suspect has been arrested after leading Collier County deputies on a chase overnight.
SANIBEL Hurricane Preparedness for RV and Trailer Homes The city of Sanibel has released new information for RV and trailer owners for hurricane season.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Increased chances for showers and storms in the afternoon and evening Temperatures will be a couple of degrees cooler due to cloud cover.
Tracking domestic violence calls in Collier County Domestic violence: it’s one of Collier County’s best-kept secrets.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
IMMOKALEE Jaguars RB D’Ernest Johnson hosts football camp in Immokalee Jacksonville Jaguars RB D’Ernest Johnson returned to his hometown of Immokalee for football camp.
CAPE CORAL Locals gather to protect Jaycee Park We will not quit: that is what people are saying who don’t want Jaycee Park in Cape Coral to change.
Lee County Domestic Animal Services hosts Check the Chip event What is more important than keeping your family together? Lee County Domestic Animal Services made keeping track of all your family members easier on Saturday with their Check the Chip event.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Voyeurism, theft, and chatroom predator This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features: Vouyerism, a retail theft ring, and an online predator.
BUCKINGHAM Lee County deputy suffers head injury after getting hit by a car Lee County Deputy injured after being hit by a car while working a crash scene.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Classic Southwest Florida summer day Bring on the heat! It’s going to be a typical SWFL summer day with scattered storms and temperatures reaching the mid-90s.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria business faces constant flooding due to rain Years of hard work were ruined by a leaky roof that destroyed merchandise and covered the floor in water.
Nothing intimidates North Fort Myers senior kicker Brooke Hankinson, not even playing with the boys. “I actually like it,” Hankinson said. “Itâs great. Since I came from hockey, I like to hit and stuff anyway, so it was fine. I’m good with it.” Hankinson has been kicking for the North Fort Myers football team since a coach asked her to give it a try her freshman year. “I’m one of the team,” Hankinson said. “They treat me like everybody else. I’m no different than anyone.” Head Coach David Pasquale said Hankinson is everything a coach wants in an athlete. “If every young adult that aspired to be a great athlete had her work ethic I think we’d have a community full of great young leaders,” Pasquale said. Her donât quit attitude motivates the guys on the team and the guys motivate her. “They see Brooke going and they’re like, âOh, no, I’m gonna get her,'” Pasquale said. “In the weight room, on days we max out, weâve got the biggest crowds around her when she’s maxing out. It’s a lot of fun. She’s a big part of this team.” Whenever North sends out the field goal or extra point team, Brooke takes the field. “You get nervous a little bit, but it’s exciting when you get out there, put the block down and are ready to kick,” Hankinson said. Brooke really doesnât quit. She plays receiver and corner for the flag football team, competes in track and field and she is the goalkeeper for the Red Knightsâ state runner-up soccer team. “My kicks have gotten a lot better on soccer since doing football because my leg has gotten stronger from the workouts,â Hankinson said. âThe kicking is different, but it actually does help me a lot fore soccer.” She juggles all of that and yet she doesnât let duties of any sport interfere with another, that makes Pasquale confident when she lines up the kick. “She’s got her blinders on,” Pasquale said. “She’s like a horse in the Kentucky Derby. She just doesn’t see what’s going on around her. It’s just her and the ball.” Hankinson told WINK News her senior year she hopes to perform well for the football team and make another state title run with the soccer team.