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NORTH NAPLES Naples man accused of hit-and-run crash on Cypress Way E A hit-and-run incident in North Naples led to the arrest of a driver after a crash involving a Chevy pickup and a Mazda.
copeland Protecting Panthers: How Conservation Florida secured its latest 60 acre land acquistion Conservation efforts have been ongoing in Florida, as the native wildlife are at constant risk of being pushed out due to an influx of people moving to the state.
the weather authority Lots of sunshine for your Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures ahead of a weak cold front.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up Mar. 19 While construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen, in this web-exclusive feature, knows the best way to traverse the roadways.
Collier County sees new funding to protect homes from hurricane damage A new grant program offers financial assistance to homeowners in Collier County to help protect their properties from hurricane damage.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers woman killed, 4 kids injured in rollover crash on Winkler Road A rollover crash at the intersection of Winkler Road and Sunset Drive in Fort Myers has left a woman dead.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers council vote blocks ICE deal, sparking protests and debate Controversy erupted in Fort Myers after a deadlocked vote led to the rejection of a proposed partnership between the Fort Myers Police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Southwest Florida braces for hurricane season with new tracking updates Hurricane season is approaching, and changes are coming to the way important storm information is shared.
Fort Myers council’s ICE decision could put state support in jeopardy The Fort Myers City Council is dealing with a deadlock on immigration policies, resulting in a heated debate that has reached beyond local borders.
Southwest Florida Jim Oberweis seeks SWFL seat as Byron Donalds plans governor campaign Southwest Florida is poised for a political shift as Byron Donalds eyes a run for governor.
LEHIGH ACRES Free and low cost mammogram screenings in Lehigh Acres for eligible women The Florida Department of Health in Lee County is bringing a 3D Mobile Mammography bus to Lehigh Acres.
NAPLES Hurricane resiliency forum hosted in Naples Naples residents are taking proactive steps to prepare for hurricane season.
FORT MYERS SHORES Fort Myers Shores teacher wins battle to save her hurricane-hit home A woman in Fort Myers Shores thought she had lost everything when Hurricane Milton wrecked her home, but now she has a second chance.
WINK NEWS Young pitcher returns to the mound after cancer battle Eleven-year-old Michael Misek is back on the pitcher’s mound after facing a challenging battle with cancer.
FORT MYERS Is your investment too good to be true? How to steer clear of scams If an investment opportunity feels too good to be true, then it probably is.
Izzy Ackley is making waves as a freshman on the Florida Gulf Coast University swim team. Despite only taking up competitive swimming two years ago, she has already achieved significant success. Ackley has always been a dedicated athlete, competing in various sports throughout her life, including soccer, softball, lacrosse, volleyball, and even competitive water skiing. “I did soccer, softball, lacrosse, volleyball. I even did horseback riding. Like basically everything oh competitive water skiing was another one I feel people think is interesting,” said Ackley. Ackley began swimming competitively during her junior year of high school. “I’ve always done summer league little swim around the pool when you’re younger and then when I was getting older, I realized I do have potential in this sport,” said Ackley. She decided to pursue swimming when college recruiting started, realizing it was the sport she wanted to focus on. “Being a Division One athlete sounds nice to anybody. So that was definitely a turning point where I was likely I can get behind that,” said Ackley. Interestingly, Ackley was the one who initiated contact with FGCU during the recruitment process. “I actually emailed FGCU first. And then I didn’t get a response because I didn’t understand how the recruiting process worked where they weren’t actually allowed to talk to me yet,” said Ackley. Head Coach Dave Rollins saw potential in Ackley and she proved him right by breaking the school record in the 50 backstroke and taking gold in the 100 and 200 backstroke at the ASUN Championship. “Just her natural athleticism away from the pool helps build strength and ultimately carry over into the pool. So I think being a well-rounded athlete in general really helped her pick up the sport,” said Rollins. Ackley expressed her surprise and delight at her achievements during her debut season. “Honestly have no words to describe it but it exceeded my expectations by a long shot,” said Ackley. For Ackley, this freshman season is just the beginning.