Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers held an ecumenical service on Sunday morning in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok back online after 12 hour ban TikTok is back online after being banned. President-elect Donald Trump said he’ll enact an executive order stalling the ban of the app.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
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.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers held an ecumenical service on Sunday morning in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok back online after 12 hour ban TikTok is back online after being banned. President-elect Donald Trump said he’ll enact an executive order stalling the ban of the app.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the afternoon.
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.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Credit: Tim Beilzaire Welcome to the inaugural edition of WINK News Photos of the Week. This segment will highlight memorable moments from Southwest Florida throughout the week. This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more. Reporters in Action Credit: Haley Zarcone Credit: Tim Belizaire WINK News reporter Haley Zarcone covered Charlotte County’s first-ever Magnet Fair. There, she met two young men who seemed to be preparing for a career in news themselves. WINK News reporter Annalise Iraola can be seen covering the contentious Naples City Council meeting regarding Pride Fest. Credit: Annalise Iraola Credit: WINK News CREDIT: UC Breaking Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park. However, some restrictions disappointed members of Naples Pride. To read more about the reaction to the decision, click here. Vultures took over Links Golf Club in Charlotte County, and a man was arrested after a multi-county police chase. The result of the chase can be seen from a drone. Fort Myers Women’s March Credit: Tim Belizaire Credit: Tim Belizaire Credit: Tim Belizaire Hundreds gathered on Saturday morning to demonstrate as part of the Fort Myers Women’s March. Kathy Mayo, president of the Fort Myers/Naples chapter of the National Organization of Women, stressed the importance of kindness despite disagreements. “Just remember how important kindness is to each other and use that as your guidepost,” said Mayo. “Not money, not sexism, not racism.” NRG Wrestling Fully Charged Credit: Kevin Quirk Credit: Kevin Quirk Credit: Tim Belizaire NRG Wrestling was live at Scotty’s Bierwerks in Cape Coral. “The Million Subscriber Man” Randy Wentworth kept the promise he made to WINK News and won the Infrared Championship in a Fatal 4-Way match. Emily Locke retained her UltraViolet Championship by defeating Carolina Cruz. In the main event of the evening, Big Tito Lincoln defeated Jamie Stanley to become the first-ever NRG Infinite champion. “That’s what we do at NRG,” said Lincoln. “We came out and gave the fans a great show and we handled our business. To be the champion of the people is awesome. There are no words to describe it.” Lost Worlds Books Vintage Market Credit: Tim Belizaire Credit: Tim Belizaire Credit: Tim Belizaire Lost World Books with Ashley Glantz of Second Glantz held a vintage market last Sunday. Glantz is a clothing and jewelry reseller based in Bonita. Multiple vendors were at the event, including Chloe Newton of endofmarch.vintage (pictured third), and Second-Hand Gemini. Glantz said her love of the environment is why she began reselling clothes. “I’ve been passionate about the environment since I was young, and fast fashion is one of the top causes of environmental issues that we have,” said Glantz. Fort Myers Art Walk Fort Myers Art Walk is a monthly event held on the first Friday of every month. It features art shows and musical performances. The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center opened two art exhibitions during Friday’s event. Credit: Tim Beilzaire Credit: Tim Beilzaire Credit: Tim Beilzaire The next edition of Photos of the Week will be published on Jan. 26.