Sheriff: suspect shot 12 times in Englewood deputy-involved shootingOfficials working to get Estero Sports Park on fast track
Charlotte County Sheriff: suspect shot 12 times in Englewood deputy-involved shooting The suspect in a deadly deputy-involved shooting was shot 12 times after deputies fired 17 rounds when the man charged them with a machete.
ESTERO Officials working to get Estero Sports Park on fast track The Estero Village Council is looking to speed up the development of the Estero Sports Park.
Punta Gorda’s City Marketplace hits market for $12M The vacant City Marketplace acreage in downtown Punta Gorda hit the market recently with a $12 million price tag and is being marketed as a mixed-use development opportunity that will blend residential, retail and hospitality for a live-work-play environment.
Sip & Sizzle aspires to elevate dining in downtown Fort Myers Sip & Sizzle first opened Jan. 6 at 2236 First St. at the corner of Hendry Street in downtown Fort Myers.
NAPLES School burglars in Collier County make off with guns The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying four people who broke into Golden Gate Middle School and stole guns that were locked in a safe.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers man arrested for stolen gun and drug possession A man is in jail after he was arrested for lying about having a stolen gun and possessing illegal drugs.
Tim Aten Knows: Water tank, not tower, part of new school Passersby can’t miss the monumental tank and pine tree cell tower under construction at the intersection of Immokalee Road and Cornerstone Drive, about 3 miles east of Collier Boulevard.
the weather authority Morning mist moves out for a sunnier Friday afternoon As the clouds begin to clear, the Weather Authority is tracking Friday afternoon highs in the lower 60s after some morning mist moves out.
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.
Lee County School District addresses parents’ concerns at town hall meeting The Lee County School District held the first of many town hall meetings Thursday night to create an open dialog between parents and those in charge of their children’s education.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office intercepts drugs shipped via dark web The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has launched “Operation Dark Knight” to address the growing issue of drug trafficking through the dark web.
Beloved owner of iconic Lani Kai Island Resort passes away The community is saying goodbye to a Fort Myers Beach legend.
FORT MYERS Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heaters With record cold fronts this week, some are now turning on their heaters for the first time in a while.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children This year marks the silver anniversary of The Naples Winter Wine Festival. It was an idea sparked by a group of like-minded friends.
NAPLES Girls weightlifting popularity growing in Collier County Wednesday morning the gym floor at Gulf Coast High School was covered with girls weightlifting teams from Lee and Collier counties competing in the district meet.
Charlotte County Sheriff: suspect shot 12 times in Englewood deputy-involved shooting The suspect in a deadly deputy-involved shooting was shot 12 times after deputies fired 17 rounds when the man charged them with a machete.
ESTERO Officials working to get Estero Sports Park on fast track The Estero Village Council is looking to speed up the development of the Estero Sports Park.
Punta Gorda’s City Marketplace hits market for $12M The vacant City Marketplace acreage in downtown Punta Gorda hit the market recently with a $12 million price tag and is being marketed as a mixed-use development opportunity that will blend residential, retail and hospitality for a live-work-play environment.
Sip & Sizzle aspires to elevate dining in downtown Fort Myers Sip & Sizzle first opened Jan. 6 at 2236 First St. at the corner of Hendry Street in downtown Fort Myers.
NAPLES School burglars in Collier County make off with guns The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying four people who broke into Golden Gate Middle School and stole guns that were locked in a safe.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers man arrested for stolen gun and drug possession A man is in jail after he was arrested for lying about having a stolen gun and possessing illegal drugs.
Tim Aten Knows: Water tank, not tower, part of new school Passersby can’t miss the monumental tank and pine tree cell tower under construction at the intersection of Immokalee Road and Cornerstone Drive, about 3 miles east of Collier Boulevard.
the weather authority Morning mist moves out for a sunnier Friday afternoon As the clouds begin to clear, the Weather Authority is tracking Friday afternoon highs in the lower 60s after some morning mist moves out.
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.
Lee County School District addresses parents’ concerns at town hall meeting The Lee County School District held the first of many town hall meetings Thursday night to create an open dialog between parents and those in charge of their children’s education.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office intercepts drugs shipped via dark web The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has launched “Operation Dark Knight” to address the growing issue of drug trafficking through the dark web.
Beloved owner of iconic Lani Kai Island Resort passes away The community is saying goodbye to a Fort Myers Beach legend.
FORT MYERS Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heaters With record cold fronts this week, some are now turning on their heaters for the first time in a while.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children This year marks the silver anniversary of The Naples Winter Wine Festival. It was an idea sparked by a group of like-minded friends.
NAPLES Girls weightlifting popularity growing in Collier County Wednesday morning the gym floor at Gulf Coast High School was covered with girls weightlifting teams from Lee and Collier counties competing in the district meet.
Health is one thing that money can’t buy but investments in health are a different story; 2024 saw several major milestones, some of which involved a great deal of money that impacted the health of our community. WINK News health and medical reporter Amy Oshier takes a look back at 2024’s five most influential medical stories. It’s said that health is a great equalizer. All people get sick, everyone gets injured. It’s part of life that we can’t avoid. The same can’t be said for the availability of quality care. This year, there were a lot of moves and milestones that changed the healthcare landscape in Southwest Florida. Number 5: Gains in Treating Alzheimer’s Disease It’s estimated nearly 7 million Americans are currently living with this condition, but new drugs offer great promise. In July, the IV medication Kisunla was approved. Experts believe this may be the game-changer we’ve waited for: clearing plaque in the brain. Bonita Springs grandmother Ivone Nascimento got one of the first doses in the country. Number 4: Expansion of NCH The expansion of NCH is part of the system’s goal of becoming a destination for care. In February, after three years of negotiating, the Naples city council gave the green light for NCH to move ahead on a $200 million expansion to build a world-class heart center downtown. “Feb. 7, 2024. This will be an iconic day for us, for our community and for the future of healthcare here in Collier County,” said Robert Cubeddu, president of the NCH Rooney Heart Institute. Number 3: Sale of Charlotte County Shorepoint Hospitals In November, the system announced it planned to sell hospitals and related businesses in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda and Cape Coral. The buyer is Adventhealth with a $265-million price tag. The new company says it will announce future plans once the sale is finalized next year, but we do know Shorepoint Punta Gorda will not reopen, as catastrophic hurricane damage was ultimately too much. Number 2: Major change for Lee Health After six decades of serving as a public non-profit, Lee Health went private. In October, county commissioners voted in favor of the conversion to private not-for-profit. The largest health provider in Lee County, Lee Health, is a nearly $3 billion organization with 16,000 employees. It was one of the largest public nonprofits in the country. The change in business model provides more flexibility and opportunity for expansion while still serving as a safety net. Number 1: The Proton Beam Therapy Machine Finally, our top health story of 2024 could one day benefit any one of us in Southwest Florida. It’s the arrival of a cancer superpower. The multi-ton proton machine was delivered to its home in November. It is placed inside a building designed to house the massive accelerator that spins particles and extracts protons to kill cancer. Southwest Florida Proton is one of only 36 centers in the United States offering this advanced therapy. These stories make up some of the biggest collective medical moments, all impacting lives in Southwest Florida in 2024. Adding an honorable mention, nonetheless noteworthy, is the huge donation to nonprofits made by Tom Golisano. A well-known philanthropist, Golisano announced $85 million in gifts back in November. That money goes to 41 groups with many millions going to local hospitals and health causes.