Voters meet with Collier County candidatesTexas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash
NAPLES Voters meet with Collier County candidates It was a packed house at Seed to Table on Tuesday night as Collier County voters met with the candidates running to represent them.
FORT MYERS Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash It has been one year since the tragic crash that took the lives of five teenagers on Top Golf Way in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Locals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation Wade Wilson, the man found guilty of killing two innocent women, has his life in the hands of a jury and judge. In less than two hours on Tuesday – the jury came to their decision.
FORT MYERS Austan Cristiaan talks joining Bishop Verot and first D-1 offers Quarterback Austan Cristiaan talks about joining Bishop Verot for his freshman season and securing his first two D-1 offers.
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
NAPLES Voters meet with Collier County candidates It was a packed house at Seed to Table on Tuesday night as Collier County voters met with the candidates running to represent them.
FORT MYERS Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash It has been one year since the tragic crash that took the lives of five teenagers on Top Golf Way in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Locals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation Wade Wilson, the man found guilty of killing two innocent women, has his life in the hands of a jury and judge. In less than two hours on Tuesday – the jury came to their decision.
FORT MYERS Austan Cristiaan talks joining Bishop Verot and first D-1 offers Quarterback Austan Cristiaan talks about joining Bishop Verot for his freshman season and securing his first two D-1 offers.
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
FORT MYERS What will happen to campaign signs if a storm heads this way? Tropical Storm Eta poses a threat to Southwest Florida within a week of the election week. Campaign signs are dotting lawns and lining intersections, all begging for your vote. But all those signs could become airborne and projectiles if winds pick up during a storm. Who is responsible? How long can they stay up? Reporter […]
WINK NEWS Poll shows 2020 election source of significant stress for Americans An expert we spoke to said says this election year has come between families and friends, which can add to stress people experience. With uncertainty looming, anxiety can get worse. But the voters we spoke to Monday say, now that their ballots are turned in, all they can do is sit back and hope their […]
FORT MYERS Students in shock after seeing offensive posters on FGCU’s campus Signs depicting Adolf Hitler popped up on FGCU’s campus this weekend, which left students feeling uneasy. “I just think it’s shocking that someone on the same campus as me can think so evil about other people,” said Talie Zinda, a student at FGCU. “It’s so different when you see it on social media or in […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man builds chute to send out Halloween candy This year, Halloween was a little different. In an effort to social distance, one man built a chute to send candy to the kids. “In the hole!” they cheered. Halloween is the Whidden family’s favorite holiday. They were all dressed up and ready to head out. But Johnathan Widden knows that there’s something making this […]
WINK NEWS Florida sees big young voter turnout during early voting in 2020 With less than a week until election day, the presidential candidates have their eyes set on the battleground state of Florida. Both President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will be in Tampa Thursday. They are both hoping they can sway the younger generation in their respective favor. The youth voter turnout in Florida is […]
WINK NEWS CBS News poll shows a close presidential race in Florida Florida is living up to its name as a battleground state for the 2020 general election. A CBS News poll shows Democratic nominee Joe Biden has a slight edge over President Donald Trump, and it’s within the margin of error. People we spoke to Monday are anxious for the conclusion of the Presidential election. “It’s […]
FORT MYERS Women clad in red cloaks protesting the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barett The scene on Sunday at Lee County Justice Complex Center was straight from The Handmaid’s Tale. About a dozen women clad in bonnets and red cloaks stood on the steps. They say it was Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s last wish. “Ruth sent us,” they said. “This is her last wish.” The women say Justice Ruth Bader […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter takes in severely neglected dog The Cape Coral Animal Shelter received an emergency plea on Friday for help from animal control in a neighboring county. A dog they call “Billy” was found severely emaciated and full of scars from an uncertain past, according to the shelter. They immediately arranged transport and he is now under the care of their medical […]
WINK NEWS Proud Boys say they aren’t responsible for email threats to Florida Democratic voters Democratic voters in Southwest Florida reported receiving messages to vote for President Donald Trump, or someone will come after them. This threat was also recently received by voters in other parts of Florida. The email appears to come from the right-wing group the Proud Boys, but the group says it wasn’t them. Voters who received […]
CBS NEWS Emails threatening Florida voters to “vote for Trump or else!” linked to overseas servers Dozens of voters in a heavily Democratic county in Florida and across several states reported receiving emails on Thursday appearing to come from a right-wing group threatening to “come after” them unless they vote for President Trump. But an examination of the messages, now under investigation by state and federal authorities, shows they were sent […]