Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80%MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
Charlotte County’s Mid-County Regional Library to reopen in 2026 After about $6.9 million in repairs and renovations to Mid-County Regional Library in Port Charlotte, the library is expected to reopen in 2026.
MATLACHA Man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash takes plea deal A man accused of driving drunk and crashing into the patio of a Matlacha restaurant, killing a woman and injuring others, has taken a plea deal with the state.
Opera Naples set to make land offer with seven-figure gift A seven-figure gift has provided the base for Opera Naples, Theater in the Garden and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation to build an international center for the arts.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Chamber distributes over $167K in hurricane relief funding The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announced over $167,000 in critical funding has been provided to individuals affected by Helene and Milton.
Cyclist group riding 500 miles for charity to pass through LaBelle Thirty-six Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure cyclist members participating in the annual 500-mile Tour de Florida charity ride will be passing through LaBelle next week.
marco island YMCA to break ground on healthy living facility in Marco Island The YMCA of Collier County is set to break ground for a healthy living facility in Marco Island.
NAPLES Naples Airport Authority in need of volunteers for Noise Compatibility Committee The Naples Airport Authority is seeking applicants to fill three volunteer positions on its Noise Compatibility Committee (NCC).
Body found after Port Charlotte house fire Charlotte County deputies have found a body in the ruins of a house in Port Charlotte after a fire destroyed most of it.
the weather authority Cold front brings less humid air this Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front, which will bring in less humidity and cooler temperatures this Tuesday.
golden gate city Collier County launches pilot program to fend off mosquitoes, diseases The Collier Mosquito Control District is launching a pilot program to use sterilization to target invasive insects in Golden Gate City.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
NAPLES Cutting-edge ACL surgery reducing reinjury risk by 80% Known for its game-changing orthopedic repair options, Naples-based Arthrex has done it again.
NAPLES MacStrength FL offers sport and lifestyle training for young athletes In 2025, MacStrength FL is swinging for success with their current players and for a wider reach in its community.
You can appeal FEMA’s decision on your claim – Here’s how Now a week after the deadline for FEMA hurricane assistance has closed, the federal agency says you can appeal their decision on your claim if you don’t agree.
Naples selects city CFO as next city manager, averts national search Naples Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Gary Young will become the next city manager, averting a lengthy, expensive national search for a replacement.
Charlotte County’s Mid-County Regional Library to reopen in 2026 After about $6.9 million in repairs and renovations to Mid-County Regional Library in Port Charlotte, the library is expected to reopen in 2026.
MATLACHA Man accused of deadly Matlacha DUI crash takes plea deal A man accused of driving drunk and crashing into the patio of a Matlacha restaurant, killing a woman and injuring others, has taken a plea deal with the state.
Opera Naples set to make land offer with seven-figure gift A seven-figure gift has provided the base for Opera Naples, Theater in the Garden and the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation to build an international center for the arts.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood Chamber distributes over $167K in hurricane relief funding The Englewood Chamber of Commerce announced over $167,000 in critical funding has been provided to individuals affected by Helene and Milton.
Cyclist group riding 500 miles for charity to pass through LaBelle Thirty-six Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure cyclist members participating in the annual 500-mile Tour de Florida charity ride will be passing through LaBelle next week.
marco island YMCA to break ground on healthy living facility in Marco Island The YMCA of Collier County is set to break ground for a healthy living facility in Marco Island.
NAPLES Naples Airport Authority in need of volunteers for Noise Compatibility Committee The Naples Airport Authority is seeking applicants to fill three volunteer positions on its Noise Compatibility Committee (NCC).
Body found after Port Charlotte house fire Charlotte County deputies have found a body in the ruins of a house in Port Charlotte after a fire destroyed most of it.
the weather authority Cold front brings less humid air this Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front, which will bring in less humidity and cooler temperatures this Tuesday.
golden gate city Collier County launches pilot program to fend off mosquitoes, diseases The Collier Mosquito Control District is launching a pilot program to use sterilization to target invasive insects in Golden Gate City.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
In this Sept. 8, 2020 photo, voting booths are kept socially distant at the Chesterfield, N.H. polling site. A majority of President Donald Trump’s supporters plan to cast their ballot on Election Day, while about half of Joe Biden’s backers plan to vote by mail. That’s according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research that finds 54% of voters say they will vote before polls open on Nov. 3. If you’ve been on social media or following the news since the recent presidential debate, you’ve likely seen a flurry of polls. Some show consistent numbers, while others differ drastically. This raises the question: which pf these surveys should we trust, and how do they impact the election? For example, the RealClearPolitics (RCP) average shows former President Donald Trump up by 3.3 percentage points between the end of June and the beginning of July. The New York Times and Wall Street Journal both report Trump is ahead by six percentage points. Meanwhile, CBS News shows Trump with a narrower lead of two percentage points. In battleground states like Pennsylvania, a new Bloomberg poll finds President Joe Biden trailing Trump by seven points. During a recent interview, Biden was confronted with his approval rating. When the interviewer mentioned, “I’ve never seen a president with 36% approval get re-elected,” Biden responded, “Well, I don’t believe that’s my approval rating, right? That’s not what our polls show.” To delve deeper into the significance of these surveys, WINK News spoke with political expert Aubrey Jewett. Jewett explained that while polls are “snapshots in time” and can be months away from the actual election, they do matter in several ways. For one, they can influence public opinion and pressure candidates. For example, if results suggest a candidate is losing support, it can impact their campaign donations. Jewett advises voters to take election surveys with a grain of salt. “Many of the polls are reasonably accurate, but they are not perfect,” he said. “We have seen previous elections, such as 2016, where polls were way off in some battleground states.” As the election approaches, Jewett recommends using reputable sources. He suggests websites like Five Thirty Eight and RealClearPolitics, which aggregate multiple surveys and provide averages, offering a more balanced view. WINK News anchor Emma Heaton asked viewers on social media this question: “Do you keep up with the latest presidential race polls or see them all over social media and the internet? Do you vote based on what the polls show? What polls do you trust?” Here are some of their responses: “I trust absolutely no polls. I feel they can be tipped however a party wants it.” “I look at them. I also pay attention to the margin for error. Anything above a 4% margin of error I don’t trust. Polls don’t affect the way I vote. I vote for a candidate that supports things I care about.” “Polling is notoriously unreliable. I worked at UPenn’s Annenberg School & colleagues at the Annenberg Public Policy Center said they are continuously hamstrung with bad polling data. Polls can be interesting; just not reliable.” “I don’t vote based on polls. Polls are for politicians to decide if they need to shift focus for votes. I vote based on common sense ideas and proven results.” Some view these surveys as influential, while others dismiss them as irrelevant or inaccurate. Ultimately, Jewett believes in the importance of making informed decisions based on who voters believe will do the best job, rather than letting polls dictate their choice.