Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fireLocal influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
Former Lee supervisor of elections candidate calls for Sheriff Marceno to resign More fingers are pointing at Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
NORTH FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers wants progress on submerged boats at Old Bridge Marina It has become a headache for many: boats left submerged at the Old Bridge Marina, next to the Edison Bridge.
Dementia risk factors unveiled Eating healthy and staying active can help keep your brain sharp, but did you know your family’s wealth may also affect your dementia risk?
Another chance at FEMA assistance If you applied for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Helene and Milton and are not happy with the answer they gave you, they are giving you another chance.
NAPLES Naples City Council names Gary L. Young as next city manager The Naples City Council unanimously voted to appoint Deputy City Manager and CFO Gary L. Young as the new city manager.
BONITA SPRINGS Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming to Bonita Springs Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming soon to Downton Bonita Springs.
COLLIER COUNTY FC Naples holds first practice in club history Another first in a year of first for FC Naples as the club held its first practice in its history Wednesday morning.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
Protecting the Florida Panther from urban expansion The endangered Florida Panther is the king of the Everglades but new developments could rip apart their core territory.
Local Rabbi reacts to Israel and Hamas ceasefire agreement While the news of hostages being freed has brought relief, one local rabbi who has been speaking with WINK News since the war broke out expressed mixed feelings
Tiger dams in Collier County new defense system to stop flooding Collier County is now on board with a new defense system to stop flooding.
CAPE CORAL Plans for Cape Coral airport presented to City Council An airport in Cape Coral? The idea was presented to the city council on Wednesday as part of a broader report addressing the city’s rapid growth.
CAPE CORAL Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center gets new name and logo The Lake Kennedy Racquetball Center in Cape Coral is rebranding.
NAPLES Naples Pride Fest gets green light from City Council The Naples City Council voted to approve the permit for Naples Pride Fest at Cambier Park.
Former Lee supervisor of elections candidate calls for Sheriff Marceno to resign More fingers are pointing at Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno.
NORTH FORT MYERS City of Fort Myers wants progress on submerged boats at Old Bridge Marina It has become a headache for many: boats left submerged at the Old Bridge Marina, next to the Edison Bridge.
Dementia risk factors unveiled Eating healthy and staying active can help keep your brain sharp, but did you know your family’s wealth may also affect your dementia risk?
Another chance at FEMA assistance If you applied for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Helene and Milton and are not happy with the answer they gave you, they are giving you another chance.
NAPLES Naples City Council names Gary L. Young as next city manager The Naples City Council unanimously voted to appoint Deputy City Manager and CFO Gary L. Young as the new city manager.
BONITA SPRINGS Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming to Bonita Springs Sugarshack, a haven for live music, food and community, coming soon to Downton Bonita Springs.
COLLIER COUNTY FC Naples holds first practice in club history Another first in a year of first for FC Naples as the club held its first practice in its history Wednesday morning.
FORT MYERS Job fair for post-9/11 veterans at FGCU on Thursday Florida Gulf Coast University is holding a job expo on Thursday in the hopes of connecting veterans who enlisted after 9/11 with the career opportunities, benefits and services they deserve. Leaders with the expo say post-9/11 veterans typically feel like the forgotten ones because so many of the current veteran services were put into place […]
CAPE CORAL Solutions to Cape Coral’s affordable housing crunch The steep increase in rental rates means many people have had to make lifestyle changes they did not plan for. While Cape Coral is now said to be working on more affordable housing, it faces logistical hurdles. Michelle Hester has lived in Cape Coral for the last three years. Right now, she’s paying $1,750 per […]
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida Honor Flights resuming in May Honor Flights, which sent veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit monuments in honor of them, were one of the many things the pandemic took away, but the Southwest Florida Honor Flights are about to make their triumphant return in May. Every veteran onboard needs a guardian who acts as the veteran’s go-to person for the […]
FORT MYERS Scientists, engineers gather for 2022 SWFL Climate Summit in Fort Myers Scientists, lawyers and engineers gathered at the 2022 Southwest Florida Climate Summit in downtown Fort Myers on Thursday to learn more about how to protect our beautiful area and wildlife. The purpose of the summit is to inform and engage community members on what they can do to be better prepared for future events like […]
FORT MYERS Residents of Oasis Grand Tower II in Fort Myers forced to evacuate due to fire Crews responded to a fire at a luxury apartment complex in downtown Fort Myers on Wednesday morning. Community members living in Oasis Grand Tower II say they woke up to the smell of smoke, which was reported to the Fort Myers Fire Department around 7 a.m. One woman says she was terrified when she heard […]
FORT MYERS SWFL minority attorneys react to Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing On Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on whether to advance Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination, and confirmation could come as early as this week. A pair of attorneys in Southwest Florida spoke to WINK News about what the historic nature of the nomination means to them. If approved, Jackson will […]
FORT MYERS Teenager killed in Parkland shooting inspires tool for accessible school safety data A nearly $2 million grant from the University of Florida is going toward studying violence in schools in order to keep students safe, thanks, in part, to the father of a teenage boy killed in the 2018 school shooting in Parkland. Alex Schachter was only 14 years old and a freshman at Marjory Stoneman Douglas […]
COLLIER COUNTY Riviera Golf Estates residents oppose plan to convert golf course to housing An active 55+ community in Collier County wants to replace the private 18-hole golf course with new homes and lakes, and some people living there are not happy. Riveria Golf Estates is a community for people age 55 and older, and some say they’re worried that a new community will bring younger families and teenagers […]
LEHIGH ACRES Renovations to Veterans Park Academy to benefit all of Lehigh Acres While Lee County students are off for spring break, workers are making sure one school in Lehigh Acres is eventually able to open with renovations that will benefit the entire community. The budget for renovations to Veterans Park Academy for the Arts increased by more than $12 million because it is no longer just a […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach to ban more motorized mobility devices Electric bikes and scooters are already not allowed on the sidewalks of Fort Myers Beach, and the town council wants to add other forms of transportation to the list of banned devices. A new ordinance adds electric skateboards, hoverboards and other motorized micromobility devices to that list. Councilman Bill Veach says the purpose is to […]