Body appearing to be missing Naples veteran found A body that appeared to be the missing 64-year-old veteran from Naples was found on Saturday.
Scattered storms with temps in the low to mid 90s Another warm day is in store with temperatures yet again topping out in the low to mid 90s this afternoon.
LEHIGH ACRES FGCU softball team helps Habitat for Humanity build three homes The Florida Gulf Coast University softball team helped Habitat for Humanity build three homes Saturday.
ESTERO Home Base Golf Tournament helps SWFL Veterans Veterans hit the green at the Copperleaf Golf Course on Saturday. This was part of the Home Base golf tournament.
FORT MYERS At least one person dead after propane truck collides with golf cart Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that has left one person dead and another injured Saturday morning.
Scattered storms ahead for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority is tracking weekend temperatures in the low to mid-90s this weekend with a chance for scattered storms this afternoon.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 3 Thunderstorms tried to put a stop to week three of high school football on Friday Night, but gridiron action prevailed.
Man accused of plotting murder-for-hire denied bond A man suspected of being involved with a murder-for-hire plot will stay behind bars. Ryan Toranzo had his renewed motion to set bond denied today in Collier County Court.
LABELLE Two dead after crash on State Road 80 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there was a crash on State Road 80 that has left at least one person dead Friday evening.
DeSoto County looks to recruit more teachers While it can sometimes be easy to fill a classroom with students, it is not so easy for teachers. Schools across the nation and locally in Southwest Florida are still dealing with the challenges of teacher shortages. With class back in session, so is teacher recruiting for DeSoto County schools. The assistant superintendent, Jake Reynolds, […]
IMMOKALEE ROAD Push for change after deadly crash on Immokalee Rd. We’re told the woman was driving with two kids in the car when a semi ran a red light and hit her Thursday morning.
FORT MYERS BEACH Mobi-Mats deployed on Fort Myers Beach A walkway to paradise! Brand new and blue, the Mobi-Mat is making things easier for Fort Myers Beachgoers.
NAPLES Women of Steel business conference inspiring and empowering women Focused, hardworking, empowered. These women have made a name for themselves as Women of Steel.
NAPLES Beloved Collier County bus driver retires after 20 years After 20 years of getting kids to school safely, a beloved Collier County bus driver is retiring.
Body appearing to be missing Naples veteran found A body that appeared to be the missing 64-year-old veteran from Naples was found on Saturday.
Scattered storms with temps in the low to mid 90s Another warm day is in store with temperatures yet again topping out in the low to mid 90s this afternoon.
LEHIGH ACRES FGCU softball team helps Habitat for Humanity build three homes The Florida Gulf Coast University softball team helped Habitat for Humanity build three homes Saturday.
ESTERO Home Base Golf Tournament helps SWFL Veterans Veterans hit the green at the Copperleaf Golf Course on Saturday. This was part of the Home Base golf tournament.
FORT MYERS At least one person dead after propane truck collides with golf cart Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that has left one person dead and another injured Saturday morning.
Scattered storms ahead for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority is tracking weekend temperatures in the low to mid-90s this weekend with a chance for scattered storms this afternoon.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Week 3 Thunderstorms tried to put a stop to week three of high school football on Friday Night, but gridiron action prevailed.
Man accused of plotting murder-for-hire denied bond A man suspected of being involved with a murder-for-hire plot will stay behind bars. Ryan Toranzo had his renewed motion to set bond denied today in Collier County Court.
LABELLE Two dead after crash on State Road 80 According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there was a crash on State Road 80 that has left at least one person dead Friday evening.
DeSoto County looks to recruit more teachers While it can sometimes be easy to fill a classroom with students, it is not so easy for teachers. Schools across the nation and locally in Southwest Florida are still dealing with the challenges of teacher shortages. With class back in session, so is teacher recruiting for DeSoto County schools. The assistant superintendent, Jake Reynolds, […]
IMMOKALEE ROAD Push for change after deadly crash on Immokalee Rd. We’re told the woman was driving with two kids in the car when a semi ran a red light and hit her Thursday morning.
FORT MYERS BEACH Mobi-Mats deployed on Fort Myers Beach A walkway to paradise! Brand new and blue, the Mobi-Mat is making things easier for Fort Myers Beachgoers.
NAPLES Women of Steel business conference inspiring and empowering women Focused, hardworking, empowered. These women have made a name for themselves as Women of Steel.
NAPLES Beloved Collier County bus driver retires after 20 years After 20 years of getting kids to school safely, a beloved Collier County bus driver is retiring.
Hot weather, hard hits, and touchdown celebrations—it’s officially the start of a new season of high school football in Southwest Florida. This season brings new opportunities for athletes. The state education board announced last week that high school athletes will be allowed to get paid through their name, image and likeness. But Monday was all about getting back on the field with teammates. Whenever a football season ends in December, it seems like it’ll be forever until we get it back, but here we are. Teams all across Southwest Florida held their first preseason practice of the 2024 season. Bishop Verot is one of them. When the season starts, the Vikings will once again be led by quarterback Carter Smith. The reigning Gatorade Florida Player of the Year enters his senior season before going to the University of Michigan. Bishop Verot steamrolled into the postseason a year ago, but the dreams of a state championship were dashed in the regional final against Booker. In 2024, the Vikings are poised to be one of the top teams to watch in our area once again. Football is also back on the field at Evangelical Christian School. The Sentinels were a playoff team a season ago, finishing with a 6-5 record after they fell to First Baptist in round one. They lost their quarterback, Tanner Helton, as he is now playing in college at East Carolina. Filling in the QB1 spot is Jamarion Mcilroy. The Fort Myers football team started their practice Monday as well. The Green Wave is poised to be another contender in 2024. Last year, the Greenies went 8-3 and were bounced in the first round by Dunbar, who came back down 17. On offense, they lost quarterback Chris Mcfoley but skilled players such as Madrid Tucker return. The defense is anchored by defensive lineman and four-star recruit Kendall Guervil. You’ll hear from other Lee and Collier County teams throughout the day on WINK News as we get you ready for the new season.