DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facilitySoluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Consitutional right to abortions As Election Day ramps up, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 4.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
Cape Coral 5 seats in Cape Coral City Council to be decided on Election Day The Cape Coral City Council election will be decided on Tuesday. Five seats are up for grabs.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council race for 2 wards The 2024 elections are looking to be a tense battle that will have every American on the edge of their seats. In Southwest Florida, the feeling is no different.
Lee County Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
PUNTA GORDA The race for Punta Gorda City Council November 5 is election day, as politicians across the country compete for office, with Southwest Florida being no different.
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Consitutional right to abortions As Election Day ramps up, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 4.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
Cape Coral 5 seats in Cape Coral City Council to be decided on Election Day The Cape Coral City Council election will be decided on Tuesday. Five seats are up for grabs.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council race for 2 wards The 2024 elections are looking to be a tense battle that will have every American on the edge of their seats. In Southwest Florida, the feeling is no different.
Lee County Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
PUNTA GORDA The race for Punta Gorda City Council November 5 is election day, as politicians across the country compete for office, with Southwest Florida being no different.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Memorial service held for LCSO deputy who died of COVID complications Steven Mazzotta was a caring uncle, a role model and a great friend. That’s how Mazzotta, a deputy who died of COVID-19 complications, was remembered by friends, family and the law enforcement on Saturday during a memorial service held at CenturyLink Sports Complex. Mazzotta, an 18-year veteran of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, worked in […]
WINK NEWS SWFL veteran hopes for family’s safe evacuation of Afghanistan People are trying to evacuate Afghanistan and are begging for help. Those with family in the country worry they’re stuck there. We spoke to a woman in Southwest Florida who served in the military as a translator and hopes her family is safe as the situation escalates in the Middle East. The Taliban takeover of […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Red tide bloom apparent off of Placida in Charlotte County A red tide bloom is affecting Placida in Charlotte County. The area has lots of dead fish and the water is dark and murky. “We’re seeing an increase of incidence of red tide right now,” said John Cassani, Calusa Waterkeeper. “I think there are some variations of water and contrast. But putting all those possibilities […]
FORT MYERS LCSD interim superintendent talks about transgender student policies Classes are set to start this week for Lee County’s public schools, and one topic that has been a hot-button issue is the restroom policies for transgender students. The ongoing topic will have a lot of parents keeping a close eye on the situation. They have been very vocal in the last few months about […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Rising number of children hospitalized with COVID at Golisano Golisano Children’s Hospital is dealing with an uptick in the number of pediatric patients battling COVID-19. The number of patients this year is much higher than last summer when Southwest Florida experienced another surge in cases. As of Friday, the hospital reported they had eight patients ranging from 22 months to 20 years old. Three […]
MATLACHA Veteran known as the ‘blind angler’ inspires on fishing trip For George Tice, the sound of the water and bobber is life at its best, but it wasn’t always like this. While serving in the military in Saudi Arabia, he witnessed a helicopter crash and rescued the only survivor. The experience left Tice with PTSD, anxiety and depression. He also suffered a series of strokes […]
WINK NEWS School bus safety tips for drivers, parents, kids As students prepare to head back to class, that means buses will return to the roads carrying some very precious cargo. Still, some motorists will break laws when it comes to sharing the roads – and the consequences can be deadly. Schools across Southwest Florida counties start Aug. 10. It will be important to remember […]
WINK NEWS Florida ranks as 7th most dangerous state for motorcyclists With people working from home and staying in last year as a result of the pandemic, there were fewer drivers on the roads for a good portion of the year. That didn’t keep the number of traffic deaths down, though. In fact, they increased by at least 8%. Most of that increase involved people on […]
FORT MYERS Man arrested for stabbing on Lora Street in Fort Myers Fort Myers police are investigating a stabbing on Lora Street that sent one person to the hospital. A police sergeant called it a “very isolated crime” and said one person was taken to the hospital for treatment. Another person was being detained. Juan Antonio Rodriguez, 31, faces charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon […]
FORT MYERS Resources available to try to avoid eviction now that moratorium has expired Millions are now at risk of being evicted after the Biden administration and Congress allowed the CDC’s nationwide eviction moratorium to expire. Now that more people are in danger of losing their homes, it’s important to know that every situation is different and ultimately it comes down to each landlord and how they choose to […]