Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in OrlandoVolunteer Expo to be held Sanibel Community House; nearly 50 organizations in attendance
orlando Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Orlando Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Orlando.
sanibel Volunteer Expo to be held Sanibel Community House; nearly 50 organizations in attendance The City of Sanibel is set to hold its Volunteer Expo, an event with nearly 50 organizations aiming to give back to the community.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
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?
orlando Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Orlando Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Orlando.
sanibel Volunteer Expo to be held Sanibel Community House; nearly 50 organizations in attendance The City of Sanibel is set to hold its Volunteer Expo, an event with nearly 50 organizations aiming to give back to the community.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
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?
FORT MYERS Business in Fort Myers shows support for Ukraine A business in Fort Myers is showing its support for Ukraine in a big way. Drivers cruising down Evans Avenue on Thursday morning were met with the sight of a large mural in support of the beleaguered country going through its eighth day in the attack from Russia. The sign was painted by Juan Morales, […]
FORT MYERS High hopes for McCollum Hall restoration project Fort Myers city leaders are one step closer to getting approval for redevelopers to come in and rejuvenate McCollum Hall The City of Fort Myers has already declared McCollum Hall a local historic landmark and soon it will be on the National Registry of Historic Places. It used to be the centerpiece of music and […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Florida lawmakers move to allow smoking bans at beaches, parks Cigarette butts are one of the most common forms of litter on our beaches, and now Florida lawmakers want to allow cities and counties to ban smoking on beaches and at parks. The legislation would give city and county governments in Florida the power to ban smoking at public parks and beaches and within 25 […]
FORT MYERS Lee County camp registration begins Summer may seem like a long way off, but registration for the Lee County Parks and Recreation Program opens on Monday morning. Parents are going to have to act quickly because county leaders say spots fill up fast. In 2021, around 1,300 children were enrolled in the summer program, and nd leaders expect the same […]
FORT MYERS Push to safeguard, expand voting rights in Lee County Even though an election won’t be held until November, Lee County leaders and activists are already working to make sure voting is fair. Ensuring fair voting is one goal of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, but the Senate blocked a vote on the legislation in January. Even though it failed to pass, however, […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair begins The Southwest Florida & Lee County Fair kicks off Thursday afternoon, with food, rides, games and animals at the Lee Civic Center for 11 days. When the gates open at 11831 Bayshore Road at 4 p.m., there will be new food vendors and several new performers throughout the fair’s duration. But plenty of the favorites […]
FORT MYERS Automobile industry’s electric future comes to SWFL 2022 is expected to be a huge year for electric vehicles; in 2021, 4% of all new cars were electric, doubling 2020’s percentage. With more and more electric vehicles on our roads, we’ll be seeing more charging stations, as most experts think it will be hard for the industry to grow until there are more […]
FORT MYERS Florida lawmakers seek to address nursing home staffing issues Nursing homes have been pushed to the brink by staffing shortages, and those still on the job are asked to do the impossible. State lawmakers are looking to change the rules on what is required of them, but opponents worry the proposed bill will put residents at risk. The legislation looks at reducing the time […]
NAPLES New Collier County safety initiative offers drivers gift cards instead of tickets On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office is unveiling a new initiative aimed at encouraging safer driving by giving motorists car repair gift cards instead of tickets if they are pulled over for equipment violations. Many of us have been stopped for a broken tail light or brake light and have received a citation, but […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Deciding whether Lee Civic Center needs renovation or total rebuild Lee County commissioners just voted to pay contractors $375,000 to determine how to fix up the Lee Civic Center, which they say definitely needs to be either remodeled or wholly rebuilt. They hope these contractors will tell them which one is the better option. Deteriorating exterior metal and unstable seating are just some of the […]