Charlotte County man arrested for shooting person with flare gunLee County School District approves bus service after mother’s fight
Charlotte County man arrested for shooting person with flare gun A man has been arrested after shooting someone with a flare gun.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County School District approves bus service after mother’s fight The school district said Shannan Santiago’s kids can have a school bus because they live more than two miles away from their school.
SANIBEL Bigger and better beaches; Sanibel gets fresh sand If you haven’t been to Sanibel lately you might not recognize it. Just in time for the holidays, the island is celebrating bigger, better and more beautiful beaches.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral twins together for holidays after congenital heart defect scare Everyone together at home for Christmas. That’s the wish for one Cape Coral family since they were blessed with twins in the spring.
PORT CHARLOTTE Meeting held for future of Beach Park in Port Charlotte Beach Park in Port Charlotte has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton. Last week county leaders held a special meeting to come up with a solution to finally reopen the park to neighbors.
PUNTA GORDA Downtown Punta Gorda restaurant rebuilding after back-to-back storms In downtown Punta Gorda, the back-to-back hurricanes spared no one. For one restaurant, it meant starting over, cutting up the walls and redoing the floors not once but twice.
Valerie’s House offers support to those grieving this holiday season Christmas is considered a magical time for many families, but many also struggle with the loss of a loved one this time of year. Valerie’s House is opening its doors for the holidays to help struggling families deal with that grief.
Local beauty editor impacting community through Beauty Holiday event A local beauty editor turned beauty elf is using her event for the better. Wink news anchor Lindsey Sablan talked to Lindsay Peragallo, founder of Beauty Holiday. With brands such as Mac and CoverGirl, table after table was packed with self-care items at the Beauty Holiday event. It was like the elves quit the toy […]
ESTERO Study shows rent prices dropping in areas of SWFL According to national data, rent is slowly dropping in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. A new study with Florida Gulf Coast University shows the price drop might be more drastic than we think.
Ways to help with an aching head Imagine waking up with a headache so strong you can’t think, a neck pain so severe you can’t move and your eyesight suddenly turning blurry.
Novelist Randy Wayne White plans experimental citrus farming at historic Bokeelia property White just closed on a real estate deal that’s short on price but big on history with a positive outlook on the future of citrus framing.
Deadline approaching for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene Floridians affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene have just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance, with the deadline set for Jan. 7, 2025.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing over $7K in items from Fort Myers business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing over $7,000 in items from a Fort Myers business.
Pedestrian killed in collision with vehicle on CR 951 in Collier County A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on County Road 951, south of Naples Lake Boulevard.
FORT MYERS RSW Airport’s parking lots filling fast ahead of busy travel week If you have a flight on Monday, prepare to be surrounded by many people.
Charlotte County man arrested for shooting person with flare gun A man has been arrested after shooting someone with a flare gun.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County School District approves bus service after mother’s fight The school district said Shannan Santiago’s kids can have a school bus because they live more than two miles away from their school.
SANIBEL Bigger and better beaches; Sanibel gets fresh sand If you haven’t been to Sanibel lately you might not recognize it. Just in time for the holidays, the island is celebrating bigger, better and more beautiful beaches.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral twins together for holidays after congenital heart defect scare Everyone together at home for Christmas. That’s the wish for one Cape Coral family since they were blessed with twins in the spring.
PORT CHARLOTTE Meeting held for future of Beach Park in Port Charlotte Beach Park in Port Charlotte has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton. Last week county leaders held a special meeting to come up with a solution to finally reopen the park to neighbors.
PUNTA GORDA Downtown Punta Gorda restaurant rebuilding after back-to-back storms In downtown Punta Gorda, the back-to-back hurricanes spared no one. For one restaurant, it meant starting over, cutting up the walls and redoing the floors not once but twice.
Valerie’s House offers support to those grieving this holiday season Christmas is considered a magical time for many families, but many also struggle with the loss of a loved one this time of year. Valerie’s House is opening its doors for the holidays to help struggling families deal with that grief.
Local beauty editor impacting community through Beauty Holiday event A local beauty editor turned beauty elf is using her event for the better. Wink news anchor Lindsey Sablan talked to Lindsay Peragallo, founder of Beauty Holiday. With brands such as Mac and CoverGirl, table after table was packed with self-care items at the Beauty Holiday event. It was like the elves quit the toy […]
ESTERO Study shows rent prices dropping in areas of SWFL According to national data, rent is slowly dropping in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. A new study with Florida Gulf Coast University shows the price drop might be more drastic than we think.
Ways to help with an aching head Imagine waking up with a headache so strong you can’t think, a neck pain so severe you can’t move and your eyesight suddenly turning blurry.
Novelist Randy Wayne White plans experimental citrus farming at historic Bokeelia property White just closed on a real estate deal that’s short on price but big on history with a positive outlook on the future of citrus framing.
Deadline approaching for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene Floridians affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene have just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance, with the deadline set for Jan. 7, 2025.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing over $7K in items from Fort Myers business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing over $7,000 in items from a Fort Myers business.
Pedestrian killed in collision with vehicle on CR 951 in Collier County A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on County Road 951, south of Naples Lake Boulevard.
FORT MYERS RSW Airport’s parking lots filling fast ahead of busy travel week If you have a flight on Monday, prepare to be surrounded by many people.
COLLIER COUNTY In the search for a vaccine appointment, a woman accidentally creates her own Eventbrite registration page Many people are having difficulty with the websites to book COVID-19 vaccine appointments. In a woman’s search for an appointment, she accidentally created her own appointment registration page. When something is unfamiliar to us, we either don’t try out of fear or we find the guts to do it. Gina lives in Collier County and […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County set to rollout pandemic relief plan for struggling residents Lee County plans to help people hit by the pandemic stay on their feet. That County wants to distribute over $23 million to struggling families, so we looked at what people need to qualify. Qualification criteria for Lee County pandemic relief: Must live in Lee County Pay rent Have money trouble due to pandemic If […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County leaders write governor asking him to visit vaccine site Lee County’s mayors, commissioners and state representatives signed a letter sent to the the governor’s office asking him to visit the county’s vaccine. Lee County is proud of its smooth operation at the old airport site, and Lee County leaders want the governor to see it for himself. They believe, if he visits, he will […]
FORT MYERS Keys to success in getting a COVID-19 vaccine appointment Those managing the system or those who have managed to get those coveted vaccine appointments have a message for you: There is no special trick or secret to getting an appointment. So what is the key to success? What we do know is that the appointment system is technical, so the important thing is having […]
WINK NEWS Steps for Verizon customers to unblock vaccine scheduling calls A wireless company’s filter is blocking calls from Florida’s vendor for vaccine appointments, and people in Southwest Florida are frustrated as they wait to schedule their second dose. Verizon told us the company took action on one number used by Florida’s vendor for scheduling appointments, and that phone number should stop going to voicemail without […]
FORT MYERS Overnight wait for vaccines in Lee County leads to new friendship Two Southwest Florida residents who came together in unlikely times have received their tickets to normalcy – and a new friendship. Kit Kerkesner of Fort Myers and Mark Langemo of Naples met while in line for their first COVID-19 vaccine shot and just reunited for their second dose. Together, they endured a 17-hour wait for […]
WINK NEWS Calls lead to confusion for those awaiting second dose from FDOH-Lee You’re all set to get your second COVID-19 shot, but then you get a call saying that the appointment was canceled. Emails sent to us by some WINK viewers show what the confusion was all about. Operators said those people weren’t eligible – without explanation – but it turns out they were. It’s hard to […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY FDOH-Charlotte launches call center for vaccine appointments, reservations The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County launched a call center Tuesday for COVID-19 vaccine appointments – and you can call ahead to reserve your spot. The number is 866-200-9160 (or 833-990-3549 for TTY users), and while the County doesn’t have any vaccine doses available right now, you can go ahead and call to […]
FORT MYERS Florida’s new vaccination system renews hope for those struggling to make appointments One Southwest Florida couple is holding on to hopes they’ll get a COVID-19 vaccine, and that hope is coming from the state in the form of a new vaccine reservation system. However, the new system is still in pilot testing and the timeline for rollout has not been announced. Florida is taking over scheduling appointments […]
FORT MYERS Concerns over when second COVID-19 vaccine dose is coming Waiting, frustrating, worried: three words that describe people hoping to get their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine soon. For one man, that second shot means he’ll see someone he hasn’t seen in more than a year: his wife, who lives out of state. Thomas Silver has spent every day on the phone, calling the […]