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.
After years of discussions, the City of Cape Coral started to remove items from Jaycee Park as part of its ongoing improvements. On Tuesday, the city removed trash cans, picnic tables, signs and memorial benches. One man was concerned that the memorial for his wife and pet would be moved. He questioned why the city needed to change the benches. “Just went to where my two benches were, one next to the other, one dedicated to my wife, one dedicated to my dog, Bo. Sat on him this morning with with my two other greyhounds. And unfortunately, they’re not there now, just barren patches that look actually like gravesites,” said Scott Kempe. There were 18 memorial benches at the park, and nine will remain when the project is complete. RELATED: Cape Coral City Council approves renovations for Jaycee Park Bench Options Assistant City Manager Connie Barron provided WINK News with a list of options offered to bench and memorials owners. Option 1. Leave the bench at Jaycee Park. If your desire is for the memorial bench to remain at Jaycee Park, we will identify a location within Jaycee Park where the bench can be placed and remain thru the lifetime of the bench. The City also created the “Serenity Walkway” within the park to provide a location where residents/visitors can sit and have moments of reflection. Option 2. Relocate the bench to a different City park. If your desire is to remove the bench from Jaycee Park and relocate it to another park in Cape Coral, the City will assist in this effort. Our Parks staff will coordinate with you and arrange for delivery of the bench to the preferred park. Option 3. Relocate the bench to a residence/home. If your desire is to remove the bench from Jaycee Park and relocate it to your home or another home in Cape Coral, the City will assist in this effort. Our Parks staff will coordinate with you and arrange for delivery of the bench to the address. Option 4. Relocate the bench to a residence/home. If your desire is to remove the bench from Jaycee Park on your own and relocate it to your home or another home in Cape Coral, our Parks staff will arrange a time for you to pick up the bench. If you choose this option, we will have you coordinate with our Parks staff to ensure the transfer is completed safely. Pet Bench Options Option 1. Relocate to Wagging Tails Dog Park. The City’s preference is to relocate these pet benches to Wagging Tails Dog Park at Rotary Park on Rose Garden Road. This is a great location for these benches where other dogs are frolicking around the dog park. Even though the benches will be relocated, the City still intends to memorialize these nine pets within the Pet Plaza area of the park. Option 2. Relocate the bench to a residence/home. If your desire is to remove the bench from Jaycee Park and relocate it to your home or another home in Cape Coral, the City will assist in this effort. Our Parks staff will coordinate with you and arrange for delivery of the bench to the address. Option 3. Relocate the bench to a residence/home. If your desire is to remove the bench from Jaycee Park on your own and relocate it to your home or another home in Cape Coral, our Parks staff will arrange a time for you to pick up the bench. If you choose this option, please coordinate with our Parks staff to ensure the transfer is completed safely. Rock with Plaque Options If anyone has contact information for the memorials below, please contact Assistant County Manager Connie Barron at Cbarron@capecoral.gov. Helen Kotel (Rock w/Plaque) Meryl Ann Haag (Rock w/Plaque) Bill & Betty Matson (Rock w/Plaque) Allen Dancy (Rock w/Plaque)