Homeowners bring Christmas cheer to Cape Coral with dazzling light displaysFire takes over trailer in St. James City
CAPE CORAL Homeowners bring Christmas cheer to Cape Coral with dazzling light displays We might not have snow but we do have some amazing Christmas lights. If you plan to hit the road with your family and check out the displays, WINK News has you covered.
ST. JAMES CITY Fire takes over trailer in St. James City Authorities responded to a fire in St. James City after a trailer became engulfed in flames.
Charlotte County man arrested for shooting person with flare gun A man has been arrested after shooting someone with a flare gun.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County School District approves bus service after mother’s fight The school district said Shannan Santiago’s kids can have a school bus because they live more than two miles away from their school.
SANIBEL Bigger and better beaches; Sanibel gets fresh sand If you haven’t been to Sanibel lately you might not recognize it. Just in time for the holidays, the island is celebrating bigger, better and more beautiful beaches.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral twins together for holidays after congenital heart defect scare Everyone together at home for Christmas. That’s the wish for one Cape Coral family since they were blessed with twins in the spring.
PORT CHARLOTTE Meeting held for future of Beach Park in Port Charlotte Beach Park in Port Charlotte has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton. Last week county leaders held a special meeting to come up with a solution to finally reopen the park to neighbors.
PUNTA GORDA Downtown Punta Gorda restaurant rebuilding after back-to-back storms In downtown Punta Gorda, the back-to-back hurricanes spared no one. For one restaurant, it meant starting over, cutting up the walls and redoing the floors not once but twice.
Valerie’s House offers support to those grieving this holiday season Christmas is considered a magical time for many families, but many also struggle with the loss of a loved one this time of year. Valerie’s House is opening its doors for the holidays to help struggling families deal with that grief.
Local beauty editor impacting community through Beauty Holiday event A local beauty editor turned beauty elf is using her event for the better. Wink news anchor Lindsey Sablan talked to Lindsay Peragallo, founder of Beauty Holiday. With brands such as Mac and CoverGirl, table after table was packed with self-care items at the Beauty Holiday event. It was like the elves quit the toy […]
ESTERO Study shows rent prices dropping in areas of SWFL According to national data, rent is slowly dropping in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. A new study with Florida Gulf Coast University shows the price drop might be more drastic than we think.
Ways to help with an aching head Imagine waking up with a headache so strong you can’t think, a neck pain so severe you can’t move and your eyesight suddenly turning blurry.
Novelist Randy Wayne White plans experimental citrus farming at historic Bokeelia property White just closed on a real estate deal that’s short on price but big on history with a positive outlook on the future of citrus framing.
Deadline approaching for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene Floridians affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene have just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance, with the deadline set for Jan. 7, 2025.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing over $7K in items from Fort Myers business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing over $7,000 in items from a Fort Myers business.
CAPE CORAL Homeowners bring Christmas cheer to Cape Coral with dazzling light displays We might not have snow but we do have some amazing Christmas lights. If you plan to hit the road with your family and check out the displays, WINK News has you covered.
ST. JAMES CITY Fire takes over trailer in St. James City Authorities responded to a fire in St. James City after a trailer became engulfed in flames.
Charlotte County man arrested for shooting person with flare gun A man has been arrested after shooting someone with a flare gun.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County School District approves bus service after mother’s fight The school district said Shannan Santiago’s kids can have a school bus because they live more than two miles away from their school.
SANIBEL Bigger and better beaches; Sanibel gets fresh sand If you haven’t been to Sanibel lately you might not recognize it. Just in time for the holidays, the island is celebrating bigger, better and more beautiful beaches.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral twins together for holidays after congenital heart defect scare Everyone together at home for Christmas. That’s the wish for one Cape Coral family since they were blessed with twins in the spring.
PORT CHARLOTTE Meeting held for future of Beach Park in Port Charlotte Beach Park in Port Charlotte has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton. Last week county leaders held a special meeting to come up with a solution to finally reopen the park to neighbors.
PUNTA GORDA Downtown Punta Gorda restaurant rebuilding after back-to-back storms In downtown Punta Gorda, the back-to-back hurricanes spared no one. For one restaurant, it meant starting over, cutting up the walls and redoing the floors not once but twice.
Valerie’s House offers support to those grieving this holiday season Christmas is considered a magical time for many families, but many also struggle with the loss of a loved one this time of year. Valerie’s House is opening its doors for the holidays to help struggling families deal with that grief.
Local beauty editor impacting community through Beauty Holiday event A local beauty editor turned beauty elf is using her event for the better. Wink news anchor Lindsey Sablan talked to Lindsay Peragallo, founder of Beauty Holiday. With brands such as Mac and CoverGirl, table after table was packed with self-care items at the Beauty Holiday event. It was like the elves quit the toy […]
ESTERO Study shows rent prices dropping in areas of SWFL According to national data, rent is slowly dropping in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. A new study with Florida Gulf Coast University shows the price drop might be more drastic than we think.
Ways to help with an aching head Imagine waking up with a headache so strong you can’t think, a neck pain so severe you can’t move and your eyesight suddenly turning blurry.
Novelist Randy Wayne White plans experimental citrus farming at historic Bokeelia property White just closed on a real estate deal that’s short on price but big on history with a positive outlook on the future of citrus framing.
Deadline approaching for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene Floridians affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene have just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance, with the deadline set for Jan. 7, 2025.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing over $7K in items from Fort Myers business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing over $7,000 in items from a Fort Myers business.
Credit: Cape Coral Fire Department The Cape Coral Fire Department announced its 13 stations will hold a public open house, allowing people to meet and understand the ins and outs of a firefighter routine. The Saturday event will incorporate fun activities for children while teaching them about fire apparatus, equipment, and services. Along with some fun activities and displays, many of their partner public safety agencies will be there to help. The locations of the stations and the activities at each are as follows: Station 1, 4610 Coronado Parkway. The “Save a Life Station” will have Family and Friends CPR instruction and smoke alarm education with the American Red Cross, adoptable dogs from the Cape Coral Animal Shelter, and United Way will have information on their volunteer programs, including their pet therapy program Beesley’s Paw Prints. OneBlood will also be onsite accepting blood donations from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Station 2, 521 Nicholas Parkway. Cape Coral Police Department officers (human and K-9) will be onsite with a patrol car, motorcycle, UTV, and drones at the “CCPD Station.” Station 4, 2007 Santa Barbara Boulevard. The “Water Safety Station” will showcase the CCFD’s marine and dive equipment, and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary and their mascot, Coastie, will also be at this station to interact with visitors. Water safety information from Lee Health, the YMCA, and Infant Swim Rescue Instruction will also be available. Station 5, 1029 Diplomat Parkway. The “Wildland Safety Station” is where guests can see the equipment for fighting brush fires, including the CCFD’s monster brush truck, a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission UTV, and a Florida Forest Service bulldozer and tractor. FWC will also have a wildlife artifacts display, and visitors can also meet Forestry’s famous mascot, Smokey! Station 6, 4540 Chiquita Parkway. The “Vehicle Safety Station” will have vehicle extrication demonstrations and car seat checks with SafeKids. The Florida Department of Transportation will celebrate Mobility Week with safe, multimodal transportation information and free bicycle helmet fittings. Station 8, 707 SW 1st Street. Visitors can get up close with a Lee County Mosquito Control District (LCMCD) helicopter and a Lee County Hyacinth Control truck and airboat at the “Don’t Bug Me Station.” There will also be an educational insect display. Station 9, 4107 Pelican Boulevard. The “Junior Firefighter Station” allows kids to don gear and navigate firefighter obstacles such as crawling through a smoky tunnel, using a hose, and climbing through a window. Station 11, 1038 Burnt Store Road. The “Lee County EMS Station” will have an ambulance and the LeeFlight helicopter for guests to tour. Station 12, 2129 Chiquita Blvd. At the “Special Operations Station,” visitors will learn about special operations performed by firefighters, including hazardous material response and urban search and Rescue, and can meet some of TRISAR K9 Search and Recovery’s K9 partners. Station 13, 2025 NE 6th St. The “Child Safety Station” will have an inflatable fire safety smoke house for guests to explore, face painting, 9-1-1 for kids with CCPD Dispatch, kids fingerprinting, and the United Way ReUnite program, which is offered for children and vulnerable adults who may be prone to wandering or becoming lost. Station 3, 1627 Everest Pkwy, Station 7, 3942 Burnt Store Road N, and Station 10, 3623 Gator Circle West, will have CCFD Open House activities. Click here for more information on the event.