Early voters cast their ballots ahead of the 2024 electionMarco Island’s police chief under fire amid union criticism
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Early voters cast their ballots ahead of the 2024 election Early voting is currently underway in southwest Florida. Signs urging people to vote are everywhere, and long lines of voters show that people are taking notice and casting their ballots in the presidential election
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island’s police chief under fire amid union criticism The future of the Marco Island Police Department is hanging in the balance as its Chief of Police faces criticism.
NAPLES Pedestrian killed in crash on Tamiami Trail in Collier County A fatal crash occurred late Tuesday on Tamiami Trail, near Vanderbilt Beach Road in Collier County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
MANASOTA KEY Monitoring Red Tide in Charlotte County All eyes were on the Gulf waters Tuesday afternoon, where daily testing is underway to determine whether red tide is killing fish in the waters off Charlotte County.
NAPLES WINK Exclusive: First look inside a new Naples theater It’s curtain up in Naples for a newly renovated theater right downtown. People on the inside hope it will be a big part of the city’s future. In a WINK News exclusive, we get a first look inside.
matlacha Matlacha struggles to recover after hurricanes; wants answers and plan of action Is Matlacha forgotten? People in Matlacha still have questions following a civic association meeting Monday night that focused on rebuilding the island after recent storms.
CAPE CORAL Oasis Gator girls win first county crown For the first time in program history, the Oasis Middle School girls’ basketball team went undefeated and the history making didn’t stop there.
ARCADIA DeSoto County school resource officer becomes key in solving case A trusted school resource officer’s connection with students becomes the key to a difficult case.
FORT MYERS SWFL job seekers and employers feeling strain post hurricanes The recent hurricanes that hit Southwest Florida is having an impact on not only the number of people looking for jobs but also employers
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO steps in to help Shell Factory animals relocate after closure For 86 years, the Shell Factory served the people in North Fort Myers. It gave the community a chance to experience nature up close, but it closed down last month.
FORT MYERS New flight delay refund policies you should know If you plan to fly soon, you should know your rights because some big changes in the airline industry just went into effect.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis campaigns in Naples against Amendment 4 Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Collier County where he made his case on why Floridians should vote against Amendment 4.
MIAMI Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. talks second season and Mexico City game Miami Heat second year standout guard Jaime Jaquez spoke with WINK News about his growth from his rookie season and the game in Mexico City.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda Airport expansion adds space and amenities for flyers The Punta Gorda Airport is expanding to create a higher quality place for travelers with more space and modern upgrades.
Heart-kidney health connection Vital organs work together to keep the body healthy, and that connection runs deep. When one isn’t working properly, it can negatively impact the other, leading to more health complications.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Early voters cast their ballots ahead of the 2024 election Early voting is currently underway in southwest Florida. Signs urging people to vote are everywhere, and long lines of voters show that people are taking notice and casting their ballots in the presidential election
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island’s police chief under fire amid union criticism The future of the Marco Island Police Department is hanging in the balance as its Chief of Police faces criticism.
NAPLES Pedestrian killed in crash on Tamiami Trail in Collier County A fatal crash occurred late Tuesday on Tamiami Trail, near Vanderbilt Beach Road in Collier County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian.
MANASOTA KEY Monitoring Red Tide in Charlotte County All eyes were on the Gulf waters Tuesday afternoon, where daily testing is underway to determine whether red tide is killing fish in the waters off Charlotte County.
NAPLES WINK Exclusive: First look inside a new Naples theater It’s curtain up in Naples for a newly renovated theater right downtown. People on the inside hope it will be a big part of the city’s future. In a WINK News exclusive, we get a first look inside.
matlacha Matlacha struggles to recover after hurricanes; wants answers and plan of action Is Matlacha forgotten? People in Matlacha still have questions following a civic association meeting Monday night that focused on rebuilding the island after recent storms.
CAPE CORAL Oasis Gator girls win first county crown For the first time in program history, the Oasis Middle School girls’ basketball team went undefeated and the history making didn’t stop there.
ARCADIA DeSoto County school resource officer becomes key in solving case A trusted school resource officer’s connection with students becomes the key to a difficult case.
FORT MYERS SWFL job seekers and employers feeling strain post hurricanes The recent hurricanes that hit Southwest Florida is having an impact on not only the number of people looking for jobs but also employers
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO steps in to help Shell Factory animals relocate after closure For 86 years, the Shell Factory served the people in North Fort Myers. It gave the community a chance to experience nature up close, but it closed down last month.
FORT MYERS New flight delay refund policies you should know If you plan to fly soon, you should know your rights because some big changes in the airline industry just went into effect.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis campaigns in Naples against Amendment 4 Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Collier County where he made his case on why Floridians should vote against Amendment 4.
MIAMI Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. talks second season and Mexico City game Miami Heat second year standout guard Jaime Jaquez spoke with WINK News about his growth from his rookie season and the game in Mexico City.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda Airport expansion adds space and amenities for flyers The Punta Gorda Airport is expanding to create a higher quality place for travelers with more space and modern upgrades.
Heart-kidney health connection Vital organs work together to keep the body healthy, and that connection runs deep. When one isn’t working properly, it can negatively impact the other, leading to more health complications.
It’s curtain up in Naples for a newly renovated theater right downtown. People on the inside hope it will be a big part of the city’s future. In a WINK News exclusive, we get a first look inside. It’s opening day, but this time the theater is the show. “I can’t believe we’re here,” said Bryce Alexander, artistic director for The Naples Players. “Can you believe it? Oh my gosh.” The tour begins out front to thank one of the big benefactors of the new Sugden community theater. “What a crazy concept. I can’t believe we started this in 2018,” said Alexander. WINK News was invited to join one of the first tours inside the completely redone theater on Fifth Avenue South, a centerpiece of the city of Naples. From the catwalks high above to the costume room, this is the community theater’s best look. Back out front, is the donation that put the finishing touches on it all: $500,000 from the Hoffmann family of businesses headquartered in Naples and headed up by its founders David and Jerri Hoffmann who have always had a strong tie to the community and theater. “I think community theater is so much an important part of a community,” said David. Community and theater are important to them and their family in a personal way. “The community of Naples is important to our family and this theater. I was a thespian in high school. I was a lead in my high school play and that kind of started all of this when we came down to Naples 9 years ago. Jeri and I dated in high school. So she saw my playwrite stuff,” said David. “I fell in love with him on the stage,” said Jerri. Now, because of a generous donation a big future for a theater that is now a star in its own right. On Thursday, WINK News will show you more inside the theater including the parts you might not get to see on a normal night. WINK News anchor Chris Ciffate also got to talk one-on-one with the Hoffmanns about why our community is so important to them.