From deli dreams to mushroom masters, brothers bring fungi to NaplesPotential Tropical System 9 forecast to become Cat 3 hurricane before landfall
NAPLES From deli dreams to mushroom masters, brothers bring fungi to Naples Since 2020, two brothers have been growing varieties of fungi and selling them at their Naples storefront.
Potential Tropical System 9 forecast to become Cat 3 hurricane before landfall The majority of computer models are currently showing landfall in either the Big Bend or Panhandle of Florida Thursday into early Friday.
Protect yourself: How to avoid falling for a rental scam The FBI said there are nearly 70 thousand reported instances of real estate and rental cybercrimes with more than $1.4 billion lost from 2018 to 2023.
FORT MYERS 40 Under 40: Chef Lisa Brown mixes ingredients for healthy body and mind I serve as a private chef, which means that I travel to people’s homes to help them prepare delicious and nutritious food,
LEHIGH ACRES For a Lehigh lineman, pigskin and pigs are passed down passions Lehigh lineman Jeremiah Rugama’s two passed down passions are football and showing pigs and steers.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers woman swims across the North Channel for Multiple Sclerosis A woman is making a name for herself as the first Floridian to complete a 21-mile swim across the North Channel, from Ireland to Scotland, to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis.
Truck in canal after hit-and-run crash on I-75; at least 1 injured A crash in Collier County has caused major backups on I-75 in both directions near Immokalee Road.
SANIBEL Sanibel is being proactive in face of potential tropical system Whenever there is tropical activity, our barrier islands face the biggest threat, and Sanibel is preparing for whatever is brewing in the Caribbean.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda homeowners blame nearby demolition for damage A demolition project is apparently demolishing more than it should.
Miracle Moment: Pep rally held for cancer patient It’s all the makings of a pep rally, but this isn’t Riverdale High School. It’s Golisano Children’s Hospital.
FORT MYERS Homelessness is changing in Lee County Homelessness doesn’t look like it once did, with people working two or three jobs at a time and still not able to support themselves or their families.
FORT MYERS BEACH How Fort Myers Beach is preparing for potential tropical system WINK News’ coverage of the potential tropical system has our attention on the Island community of Fort Myers Beach.
Bonita Springs officials warn residents to prep for storm The city of Bonita Springs is monitoring Potential Tropical System 9 in the Northwestern Caribbean and wants residents to be prepared for heightened tropical activity.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral transformation 2 years after Hurricane Ian’s destruction The worst-hit areas of Cape Coral have transformed from ravaged to revitalized following Hurricane Ian’s destruction.
DeSantis issues state of emergency for parts of SWFL due to tropical activity Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in multiple counties, including Charlotte, Collier and Lee counties.
NAPLES From deli dreams to mushroom masters, brothers bring fungi to Naples Since 2020, two brothers have been growing varieties of fungi and selling them at their Naples storefront.
Potential Tropical System 9 forecast to become Cat 3 hurricane before landfall The majority of computer models are currently showing landfall in either the Big Bend or Panhandle of Florida Thursday into early Friday.
Protect yourself: How to avoid falling for a rental scam The FBI said there are nearly 70 thousand reported instances of real estate and rental cybercrimes with more than $1.4 billion lost from 2018 to 2023.
FORT MYERS 40 Under 40: Chef Lisa Brown mixes ingredients for healthy body and mind I serve as a private chef, which means that I travel to people’s homes to help them prepare delicious and nutritious food,
LEHIGH ACRES For a Lehigh lineman, pigskin and pigs are passed down passions Lehigh lineman Jeremiah Rugama’s two passed down passions are football and showing pigs and steers.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers woman swims across the North Channel for Multiple Sclerosis A woman is making a name for herself as the first Floridian to complete a 21-mile swim across the North Channel, from Ireland to Scotland, to raise awareness for Multiple Sclerosis.
Truck in canal after hit-and-run crash on I-75; at least 1 injured A crash in Collier County has caused major backups on I-75 in both directions near Immokalee Road.
SANIBEL Sanibel is being proactive in face of potential tropical system Whenever there is tropical activity, our barrier islands face the biggest threat, and Sanibel is preparing for whatever is brewing in the Caribbean.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda homeowners blame nearby demolition for damage A demolition project is apparently demolishing more than it should.
Miracle Moment: Pep rally held for cancer patient It’s all the makings of a pep rally, but this isn’t Riverdale High School. It’s Golisano Children’s Hospital.
FORT MYERS Homelessness is changing in Lee County Homelessness doesn’t look like it once did, with people working two or three jobs at a time and still not able to support themselves or their families.
FORT MYERS BEACH How Fort Myers Beach is preparing for potential tropical system WINK News’ coverage of the potential tropical system has our attention on the Island community of Fort Myers Beach.
Bonita Springs officials warn residents to prep for storm The city of Bonita Springs is monitoring Potential Tropical System 9 in the Northwestern Caribbean and wants residents to be prepared for heightened tropical activity.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral transformation 2 years after Hurricane Ian’s destruction The worst-hit areas of Cape Coral have transformed from ravaged to revitalized following Hurricane Ian’s destruction.
DeSantis issues state of emergency for parts of SWFL due to tropical activity Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in multiple counties, including Charlotte, Collier and Lee counties.
Real estate and rental cyber crimes are happening nationwide. The FBI said there are nearly 70 thousand reported instances of real estate and rental cybercrimes with more than $1.4 billion lost from 2018 to 2023. WINK News Reporter Esly Davis took a look at how the scams work. One way scammers are targeting people is by posing as government programs for low-income housing on social media. For example, this is a PSA about a fraudulent Section 8 Housing ad from a scammer using Facebook. People fill out an application, thinking they’re getting on a “Waitlist” or applying for low-income housing. Instead, scammers steal their information to commit fraud, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Another one is fraudulent housing listings. They often promote a low price, use fake, copied or doctored photos, and request up-front payments. Seller impersonation fraud is an example of this, there are emails where the scammer attempts to impersonate the legitimate owner of a vacant property and steal funds from the sale. To make sure you don’t become the victim of a scam, make sure to do your research. If a price seems super low, compare it to other homes in the area and verify. Ask for official documentation. Cross-check information by making sure the contact information lines up with the property owner listed on an official website. Be wary of anyone trying to make a hard sell or pushing for upfront costs before a housing agreement is signed. Bottom line: if something seems off, take a pause and do your due diligence, and if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.