64-year-old drug dealer sentenced in Collier CountyDisaster tax relief bill passed after over 2 years
IMMOKALEE 64-year-old drug dealer sentenced in Collier County A 64-year-old drug dealer has been sentenced in Collier County for possession and distribution of cocaine.
WINK NEWS Disaster tax relief bill passed after over 2 years After more than two years of uncertainty, victims of Hurricane Ian and other disasters are getting some financial relief.
Elevate Social Lounge opens Kava bar at University Village near FGCU For almost four years, Mitra 9 has marketed itself as the Budweiser of Kava, trying to make mainstream a growing trend of Kava-infused drinks that are said to help reduce anxiety.
ESTERO Funeral procession held for former Lee County firefighter Hundreds joined to pay their respects to a beloved firefighter who passed away in November.
FORT MYERS Will new developments along SR 82 cause traffic problems? New developments are coming to State Road 82 near the Forum, the biggest of which is Amazon’s new robotics fulfillment center.
SANIBEL 36th annual Sanibel Luminary Festival begins It’s the holiday season, and there are events galore across Southwest Florida this weekend. One of those events is the Sanibel Luminary Festival.
FORT MYERS FGCU student arrested, accused of making social media threat against university Florida Gulf Coast University police have arrested a student accused of sending a threat to the university through Snapchat.
SANIBEL Sanibel annual 10K/5K race begins this weekend Sanibel’s annual food programs, island-based social services and Helping Hands’ JOG N JAM 10K/5K race will close several roads this Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Teen accused of stealing vehicle from Cape Coral driveway A 16-year-old with a history of stealing cars has been arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a Cape Coral driveway.
Tim Aten Knows: Work begins for new Publix at Wiggins and U.S. 41 Work began in late November to prepare for a Publix supermarket at the Gateway Shoppes at North Bay on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Wiggins Pass Road in North Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Woman wanted for credit card theft in Bonita Springs Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a woman wanted for credit card theft in Bonita Springs.
WINK NEWS Cold front brings stray showers this Friday afternoon and evening A cold front will bring in stray showers this Friday afternoon and evening with warmer temperatures in the upper 70s.
FORT MYERS House fire in downtown Fort Myers caused by smoking A house fire caused a massive scene overnight near downtown Fort Myers, with smoke visible from the home.
CAPE CORAL Veterans Memorial Parkway in Cape Coral reopens after pedestrian crash An access point to Midpoint Bridge getting into Fort Myers has reopened after a pedestrian crash early Friday morning.
FORT MYERS Road closures in Downtown Fort Myers due to Festival of Trees Due to the return of the Downtown Fort Myers Festival of Trees, First Street between Jackson and Lee Street will be closed on Friday and Saturday.
IMMOKALEE 64-year-old drug dealer sentenced in Collier County A 64-year-old drug dealer has been sentenced in Collier County for possession and distribution of cocaine.
WINK NEWS Disaster tax relief bill passed after over 2 years After more than two years of uncertainty, victims of Hurricane Ian and other disasters are getting some financial relief.
Elevate Social Lounge opens Kava bar at University Village near FGCU For almost four years, Mitra 9 has marketed itself as the Budweiser of Kava, trying to make mainstream a growing trend of Kava-infused drinks that are said to help reduce anxiety.
ESTERO Funeral procession held for former Lee County firefighter Hundreds joined to pay their respects to a beloved firefighter who passed away in November.
FORT MYERS Will new developments along SR 82 cause traffic problems? New developments are coming to State Road 82 near the Forum, the biggest of which is Amazon’s new robotics fulfillment center.
SANIBEL 36th annual Sanibel Luminary Festival begins It’s the holiday season, and there are events galore across Southwest Florida this weekend. One of those events is the Sanibel Luminary Festival.
FORT MYERS FGCU student arrested, accused of making social media threat against university Florida Gulf Coast University police have arrested a student accused of sending a threat to the university through Snapchat.
SANIBEL Sanibel annual 10K/5K race begins this weekend Sanibel’s annual food programs, island-based social services and Helping Hands’ JOG N JAM 10K/5K race will close several roads this Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Teen accused of stealing vehicle from Cape Coral driveway A 16-year-old with a history of stealing cars has been arrested after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a Cape Coral driveway.
Tim Aten Knows: Work begins for new Publix at Wiggins and U.S. 41 Work began in late November to prepare for a Publix supermarket at the Gateway Shoppes at North Bay on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Wiggins Pass Road in North Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Woman wanted for credit card theft in Bonita Springs Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a woman wanted for credit card theft in Bonita Springs.
WINK NEWS Cold front brings stray showers this Friday afternoon and evening A cold front will bring in stray showers this Friday afternoon and evening with warmer temperatures in the upper 70s.
FORT MYERS House fire in downtown Fort Myers caused by smoking A house fire caused a massive scene overnight near downtown Fort Myers, with smoke visible from the home.
CAPE CORAL Veterans Memorial Parkway in Cape Coral reopens after pedestrian crash An access point to Midpoint Bridge getting into Fort Myers has reopened after a pedestrian crash early Friday morning.
FORT MYERS Road closures in Downtown Fort Myers due to Festival of Trees Due to the return of the Downtown Fort Myers Festival of Trees, First Street between Jackson and Lee Street will be closed on Friday and Saturday.
Several Southwest Florida football standouts are taking their talents to the Power 4 gridirons. Kicking things off in Charlotte County, Port Charlotte’s four-star defensive tackle Myron Charles is headed to Austin to play for the Texas Longhorns. “I’m coming in with a lot of dogs that contributed a lot this year and next year i get to play with them,” Charles said. “I’m excited.” His senior year, Charles had 43 total tackles and eight for loss. The 6’4″ standout had his choice of Division I school and previously committed to Florida State, but UT Austin’s relentless pursuit of the Pirate ultimately led to him saying ‘Hook Em’ for good. “Coach Kenny, even when I was committed to FSU, the communication, texting every day, not just him but like everybody,” Charles said. “The communication never stopped, never slowed down. That was big for me. They weren’t just recruiting me. They were recruiting my family.” Cape Coral safety Darrion Jones is leaving the Seahawks for the Jayhawks. The three-star signed with the University of Kansas. “I always had it hard coming up playing football, you know, being called overrated, so I always try to work as hard as I can to be the best,” Jones said. In two seasons with the Seahawks, Jones had 62 total tackles, averaging four a game. He had 22 solo tackles in seven games his senior year. 1400 miles between Cape Coral and Lawrence doesn’t bother Jones, he told WINK News his support system knows no bounds. “My support system has been very high since i was growing up,” Jones said. “I already know when it’s time they’re coming.” First Baptist Academy is sending two football players to the Division I level. Bradley Martino, a three-star athlete, is heading to Minnesota to play for the Golden Gophers. “I’ve waited for this day for 17 years living on this earth,” Martino said. “It’s just, ever since I was a kid growing up I’ve always wanted to do this. Looking back on my freshman year, when I was at Palmetto and my coaches got fired, I honestly didn’t know if I was going to keep playing football and I just had to make that decision of life and I got to keep going because I can’t give up on the dream I’ve had ever since I was a kid.” Martino told WINK News he has felt at home with the Golden Gophers since June. “For example, Florida feels like home,” Martino said. “I feel like Minnesota is another Florida for me. I want to play for Coach Fleck. Coach Fleck is an intense dude and he’s going to make sure that I’m held capable of my abilities that he knows that I have.” Three-star safety Logan Bartley soon to suit up for the Kansas State Wildcats. Bartley is sold on playing for his position coach and the environment. “It means a lot,” Bartley said. “Come a long way and just to see everything come together it’s really cool.” Bartley has attended First Baptist Academy since first grade and is looking forward to this next step. “It’s going to be surreal,” Bartley said. “Finally done, but I’ve got a new chapter. Got to restart and establish myself at K State.” Rounding out FBA’s football signees, Devin Imburgia signed to play Division III ball at Franklin and Marshall. East Lee County running back Lazaro Rogers is taking his talents to Northern Illinois. The future Huskie racked up more than 4400 yards and 46 touchdowns averaging 134.5 yards a game. Surrounded by loved ones at Dave and Busters, Rogers made his decision official and thanked everyone from his family to his coaches to his teachers saying his time with Jaguars shaped him as a player and a person. “It’s prepared me to just grow up and be a man and be a better leader,” Rogers said. “Always be vocal to others and guide others on the right path and give back to my community.” When making his college decision, Rogers told WINK News the program’s ability to take athletes from good to great played a deciding factor.