NAPLES Celebrating Christmas Eve with the Magic of Lights Across southwest Florida, people have been feeling the Christmas spirit. In Collier County, families at the Magic of Lights experience counted down the minutes to Santa’s arrival in awe of the spectacular display.
FORT MYERS BEACH Beachgoers enjoy Fort Myers Beach on Christmas Eve Whether you’re a full-time Floridian, a snowbird or just vacationing here for Christmas, it was a great day to go to the beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ‘Chrismukkah’; Two major holidays fall on the same day This year Christmas and Hanukkah fall on the same day. Many people of both faiths across our area will participate in the rare opportunity to celebrate both holidays.
FORT MYERS BEACH Smokin’ Oyster Brewery reopens after damage from hurricanes It’s an iconic bar and restaurant on Fort Myers Beach that has been missing since Hurricane Ian destroyed it.
Family of 10 caught in American Airlines tech issue at RSW A family of ten thought they had a good plan to beat the Christmas travel rush at Southwest Florida International Airport.
NAPLES Taking an inside look at the Naples Police Department’s Technical Analysis Center WINK News got an inside look at the new license plate reading technology being used by the Naples Police Department.
CAPE CORAL Facebook post sparks Christmas miracle for Cape Coral family The joy of Christmas for many, especially kids, is seeing gifts under the tree, but for one family, they couldn’t afford not only presents but the bare necessities.
MATLACHA Matlacha businesses bounce back in time for the holidays Matlacha has had its share of damage this year from hurricanes Helene and Milton. While people continue to heal and recover, they’re also looking toward the new year and beyond.
CAPE CORAL Families in Cape Coral forced out of their homes right after the new year As many of us have already made our Christmas lists and checked them twice, dozens of neighbors are just wishing for a warm and safe place to live.
Final rush for holiday food If you are still baking and basting your holiday dish, time is running out.
FORT MYERS Jewelry of the future with AI One Fort Myers jewelry store is taking the art of jewelry making into the future, all with the help of AI.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 person dead after scene at Lehigh Acres home Deputies are in a tense back and forth with a man barricaded inside a home.
ESTERO From rookie to captain, Oliver Chau leads the Florida Everblades From shy newcomer to team leader, one man’s journey with the Florida Everblades has been remarkable.
FORT MYERS Reward increase of $5K for more information on Edison Mall shooter from 2011 Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking more information on a suspect wanted for shooting someone at the Edison Mall.
NAPLES Celebrating Christmas Eve with the Magic of Lights Across southwest Florida, people have been feeling the Christmas spirit. In Collier County, families at the Magic of Lights experience counted down the minutes to Santa’s arrival in awe of the spectacular display.
FORT MYERS BEACH Beachgoers enjoy Fort Myers Beach on Christmas Eve Whether you’re a full-time Floridian, a snowbird or just vacationing here for Christmas, it was a great day to go to the beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ‘Chrismukkah’; Two major holidays fall on the same day This year Christmas and Hanukkah fall on the same day. Many people of both faiths across our area will participate in the rare opportunity to celebrate both holidays.
FORT MYERS BEACH Smokin’ Oyster Brewery reopens after damage from hurricanes It’s an iconic bar and restaurant on Fort Myers Beach that has been missing since Hurricane Ian destroyed it.
Family of 10 caught in American Airlines tech issue at RSW A family of ten thought they had a good plan to beat the Christmas travel rush at Southwest Florida International Airport.
NAPLES Taking an inside look at the Naples Police Department’s Technical Analysis Center WINK News got an inside look at the new license plate reading technology being used by the Naples Police Department.
CAPE CORAL Facebook post sparks Christmas miracle for Cape Coral family The joy of Christmas for many, especially kids, is seeing gifts under the tree, but for one family, they couldn’t afford not only presents but the bare necessities.
MATLACHA Matlacha businesses bounce back in time for the holidays Matlacha has had its share of damage this year from hurricanes Helene and Milton. While people continue to heal and recover, they’re also looking toward the new year and beyond.
CAPE CORAL Families in Cape Coral forced out of their homes right after the new year As many of us have already made our Christmas lists and checked them twice, dozens of neighbors are just wishing for a warm and safe place to live.
Final rush for holiday food If you are still baking and basting your holiday dish, time is running out.
FORT MYERS Jewelry of the future with AI One Fort Myers jewelry store is taking the art of jewelry making into the future, all with the help of AI.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 person dead after scene at Lehigh Acres home Deputies are in a tense back and forth with a man barricaded inside a home.
ESTERO From rookie to captain, Oliver Chau leads the Florida Everblades From shy newcomer to team leader, one man’s journey with the Florida Everblades has been remarkable.
FORT MYERS Reward increase of $5K for more information on Edison Mall shooter from 2011 Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking more information on a suspect wanted for shooting someone at the Edison Mall.
SWFL Nonprofit’s test kits allow SWFL fishermen to measure water quality Fishermen are directly focused on fighting the water crisis in Southwest Florida. They are looking for solutions to prevent blue-green algae and red tide from plaguing our shores. A local nonprofit will teach local fishermen ways to monitor water quality and combat negative changes. Local fishermen are being trained to test the waters they fish […]
ESTERO Researchers try to pinpoint disease-spreading bacteria in the Estero River The Estero River is beautiful, but tests show it is full of bacteria. Researchers are working to find the orgins. Florida Gulf Coast University researchers launched their one-year testing of river water and groundwater to help find out how people may contribute to dirtying the water. Dr. Serge Thomas, an FGCU Water School professor, said […]
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HIV/AIDS organization declares epidemic in southern US An organization says there is an HIV/AIDS epidemic in the southern U.S., so there is a new push to fight HIV in the region. Naturally, that includes Southwest Florida. Southern AIDS Coalition plans observe the inaugural Southern HIV/Aids Awareness Day in Birmingham, Alabama Tuesday to declare its movement to solve HIV/AIDS in the southern U.S. […]
NORTH NAPLES SWFL community raises money for 10-year-old girl’s spinal surgery Community members gathered and businesses sent support to a carnival with a twist to help a young girl who needs an expensive surgery. And it’s not the first time she’s faced a dangerous medical procedure. Friends and neighbors raised money at Naples Christian Church in North Naples for 10-year-old London Larochelle, so she can afford […]
FORT MYERS Will the rain ever stop? Fort Myers already 4.2″ above average for the month “When will it stop?” “Rain, Rain go away!” Those are the mummerings of Southwest Floridians lately on social media, in the workplace and at home as rain continues to fall, day in and day out. For the month of August, Fort Myers is currently 4.27″ above the 5.14″ average, for a total of 9.41″. WINK […]
FORT MYERS State attorney confident moving forward with Lake Boyz trials We’ve seen big gang roundups in Southwest Florida in the past. Most recently, we covered the takedown of the Lake Boyz in Fort Myers. We decided to look back at what’s happened since the 21 arrests that were made back in January 2017. It’s a mixed bag of results: Some found guilty; one off the […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS FGCU anthropology team uses new excavation tools to help crack cold case Florida Gulf Coast University’s anthropology team is helping crack a 35-year-old case. The team wants to find what happened to an 8-year-old girl who vanished in 1984. Seeing right through something is a superpower many kids want. But now, it is a real tool FGCU anthropology team has at its disposal. It is designed to […]
SANIBEL ISLAND Facial recognition technology could identify red tide in advance You use it to unlock your smartphone. Now, researchers are using facial recognition technology to test our waters for red tide. But, to pull it off, they need your help. It was everywhere – cloudy water, dead fish, coughing. However, red tide is hard to predict. Now, scientists said you plus facial recognition technology could […]
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Visit Florida’s new eco-friendly, online travel guide showcases SWFL Our governor is encouraging tourists to think green. He launched a new online resource for visitors to practice sustainable travel and give back to our beautiful areas. Of course, Southwest Florida is featured. Reporter Anika Henanger shows us how.
COLLIER COUNTY Police officer achieves his dream of becoming a school teacher He dropped a career decades in the making to pursue his dream. Now, this recent graduate is gearing up for what will be a special first day of school. Reporter Anika Henanger shows us why from Collier County. Watch the full story above.