Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelryTim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
LEE COUNTY COVID-19 testing site at Lee County Sports Complex shutting down this week The COVID-19 testing site at the Lee County Sports Complex will be shutting down this week as the stadium, formerly known as CenturyLink, prepares for spring training. While it’s unclear if spring training will happen because of the lockout, the complex wants to be prepared. The last day to get tested there is on Saturday. […]
NAPLES Birthday parade hosted for 96-year-old WWII veteran A World War II veteran got a big surprise for his 96th birthday. Walter Hanhivara walked out of his home late Tuesday morning figuring he would celebrate quietly but was surprised by a big birthday parade hosted by firefighters. Hanhivara said he expected to go to lunch and for a bike ride. “Nothing like this,” […]
CAPE CORAL Blessings in the form of quilts Cape Coral Quilter’s Guild members say they quilt with a purpose. And these unique quilts go to nursing homes, cancer patients and anyone in need. WINK News reporter Andrea Guerrero shows us why these blankets spread blessings throughout the community.
Charlotte County 12th annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta returns this weekend The 12th annual Charlotte Harbor Regatta is scheduled for this weekend, Friday through Sunday. Approximately 45 boats are scheduled to participate this year. The Charlotte Harbor Regatta is a nonprofit whose mission is to promote sailing on Charlotte Harbor. Formed in 2009, CHR Inc., is a corporate member of US Sailing. The organization is comprised […]
FORT MYERS National Missing Persons Day brings attention to missing persons in Southwest Florida Thursday is National Missing Persons Day. Thousands of people go missing without a trace each year. In Southwest Florida, there are a number of unsolved disappearances. In Lee County, there are 17 active missing person cases. Six of them are from the first 34 days of the year. Lauren Dumolo disappeared more than a year […]
IONA Dead rabbits in Iona neighborhood causing concern Dead rabbits are causing concern in one Iona neighborhood. Wildlife authorities don’t think the rabbits are dying as a result of being prey. They are investigating to determine what is causing the deaths. Michael Monroe found a dead rabbit at his front door. “I kind of let it go and then about two weeks later […]
PUNTA GORDA Suspect identified in Punta Gorda pub shooting Just after midnight on Friday, someone opened fire at the Celtic Ray Public House in Punta Gorda. Now, Punta Gorda police are investigating. The bar’s owner is hoping the footage he gave to the police would be enough to provide some clues into why this happened. Good beer, good food, and better company are what […]
FORT MYERS Family celebrating their superhero, the first to ring Golisano’s ‘Cancer-free’ bell in 2022 A child is celebrating his recovery after ringing the first “Cancer-free bell” of 2022 at Golisano Children’s Hospital. The sound of the bell ringing through the hospital’s halls is the sound of triumph. “An explosion of happiness. But you finally make it to the point that you say that day is here. That big day […]
FORT MYERS Students reflect on MLK’s legacy as march takes place in downtown Fort Myers On Monday, many people are coming together to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. On Monday morning, dozens of people marched from Dunbar High School to Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers. New generations are getting to see what was down just decades ago in the fight for equal rights. […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Restaurants feeling the pressure of the omicron variant Restaurants across Southwest Florida are suffering as the omicron COVID-19 variant spreads rapidly. Some have even had to shut down due to staffing shortages as employees get sick. One of the restaurants that had to close its doors is the IceHouse Pub in Punta Gorda. The pub survived wave after wave on COVID-19, but on […]