Collier commissioners increase opposition to possible move by Naples AirportGeorgia man found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with minor in Port Charlotte
Collier commissioners increase opposition to possible move by Naples Airport Collier County commissioners increased their opposition to possibly relocating Naples Airport, supporting a resolution against two sites near Ave Maria and rejecting the airport authority’s request for assistance.
PORT CHARLOTTE Georgia man found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with minor in Port Charlotte A Georgia man has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a minor and possessing a firearm as a person with felony convictions.
New recreational marijuana amendment proposed for 2026 Florida ballot Smart & Safe Florida, the political action committee primarily funded by Trulieve – the state’s largest medical marijuana company and fourth largest in the U.S. – this week filed a new proposal to put an amendment on the ballot in Florida in 2026 that would legalize adult recreational use of marijuana.
NAPLES Naples Pride releases statement on city council’s vote Naples Pride has issued a statement on the Naples City Council’s decision to approve this year’s festival but with a caveat.
Punta Gorda scraps plan for new $16M City Hall building Prior to the hurricane in September 2022 causing City Hall’s closure, the previous City Council, including three incumbents who were unseated in the Nov. 5 election, planned to build a new City Hall on its current site at 326 W. Marion Ave.
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park Renovations — There’s no going back now Where there’s talk of Jaycee Park in Cape Coral Council meetings, there is turmoil.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
Backlash over new state law banning kids from social media From body image issues to bullying and, even worse, depression and suicide.
orlando Gov. DeSantis appoints Ashley Moody for Florida Senator Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Attorney General Ashley Moody the next Florida Senator, replacing Marco Rubio.
sanibel Volunteer Expo to be held at Sanibel Community House; nearly 50 organizations in attendance The City of Sanibel is set to hold its Volunteer Expo, an event with nearly 50 organizations aiming to give back to the community.
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.
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Collier commissioners increase opposition to possible move by Naples Airport Collier County commissioners increased their opposition to possibly relocating Naples Airport, supporting a resolution against two sites near Ave Maria and rejecting the airport authority’s request for assistance.
PORT CHARLOTTE Georgia man found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with minor in Port Charlotte A Georgia man has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a minor and possessing a firearm as a person with felony convictions.
New recreational marijuana amendment proposed for 2026 Florida ballot Smart & Safe Florida, the political action committee primarily funded by Trulieve – the state’s largest medical marijuana company and fourth largest in the U.S. – this week filed a new proposal to put an amendment on the ballot in Florida in 2026 that would legalize adult recreational use of marijuana.
NAPLES Naples Pride releases statement on city council’s vote Naples Pride has issued a statement on the Naples City Council’s decision to approve this year’s festival but with a caveat.
Punta Gorda scraps plan for new $16M City Hall building Prior to the hurricane in September 2022 causing City Hall’s closure, the previous City Council, including three incumbents who were unseated in the Nov. 5 election, planned to build a new City Hall on its current site at 326 W. Marion Ave.
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park Renovations — There’s no going back now Where there’s talk of Jaycee Park in Cape Coral Council meetings, there is turmoil.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
Backlash over new state law banning kids from social media From body image issues to bullying and, even worse, depression and suicide.
orlando Gov. DeSantis appoints Ashley Moody for Florida Senator Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Attorney General Ashley Moody the next Florida Senator, replacing Marco Rubio.
sanibel Volunteer Expo to be held at Sanibel Community House; nearly 50 organizations in attendance The City of Sanibel is set to hold its Volunteer Expo, an event with nearly 50 organizations aiming to give back to the community.
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.
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Credit: Emily Locke NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged this weekend. The event will be held on Saturday at 6 p.m. at Scotty’s Bierwerks, 901 East Industrial Circle, in Cape Coral. RELATED: Micro Wrestling Federation makes its way to Fort Myers The first-ever Infrared Champion will be crowned in a Fatal 4-Way match at the event. Pro wrestling is home to many stars, such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Dominik Mysterio, and John Cena. This event will feature some of the most popular independent wrestlers of Southwest Florida. One of those wrestlers is Randy Wentworth. Wentworth is a mainstay at NRG Wrestling and a star of the Netflix show Snowflake Mountain. He plans to begin the year by winning the Infrared Championship in the Fatal 4-Way match. “I’m undefeated in 2025. Have I had a match in 2025 yet? Don’t worry about it,” said Wentworth. “But I think there’s going to be some championship gold in my future.” Due to his time on Netflix, Wentworth is no stranger to entertaining a large audience. He said that his time on Snowflake Mountain helped him become a more well-rounded wrestler. “In pro wrestling, there’s a lot of talking,” said Wentworth. “You’re talking to the wrestlers; you’re talking to the camera; you’re talking to the audience. I would argue that it’s more important than the actual wrestling itself. I can take what I learned from reality TV and how to talk and bring that to the wrestling world.” Another wrestler in a championship match on Saturday is the UltraViolet Champion, Emily Locke. This is her first title defense after defeating wrestling star Steph De Lander, who has wrestled for the WWE, All Elite Wrestling and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Locke said she is confident going into her championship match with Carolina Cruz, a rising star in wrestling who was signed by the WWE while still in college. “Results are going to be simple,” said Locke. “Emily Locke is going to retain my UltraViolet title because this is my first defense, and I made history when I won the title. I beat Steph De Lander to win this title. Carolina is going to get beat up by Emily Locke, and Carolina is going to get sent back to the racetrack because apparently that’s where she likes to be, and I like to beat people up.” Locke is also known by the nickname “Your Boyfriend’s Favorite Wrestler.” She said that couples are welcome to enjoy the show despite the name. “I will not take your boyfriends, but the girlfriends should be prepared,” said Locke. “As soon as I walk through that curtain, their boyfriends are going to melt over Emily Locke. This is a safe place for everybody. It’s a great date night and a great family night because Emily Locke will be there, and a ton of other great wrestlers will be there.” Wentworth said that even though the event is being held at a brewery, the night’s entertainment will be for the entire family. “NRG is at Scotty’s Bierworks, so you think it’s going to be 21-plus and not exactly one you’d want to bring your kids to, but it’s the exact opposite,” said Wentworth. “I believe kids get a discount on the show. We want you to bring your kids because it’s gonna be all family-friendly content.” Doors for the event open at 5:30 p.m. VIP tickets are $25, general admission tickets are $20, and tickets for kids aged 12 or younger are $15.