Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot”11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
Community input needed for renaming Challenger Boulevard While Lee Health continues construction on the area’s newest hospital, there are decisions to be made.
NAPLES 18-year-old arrested after breaking a Naples officer’s arm while trying to flee An 18-year-old from Illinois has been arrested after breaking a Naples police officer’s arm while trying to run away.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County pickleball players looking forward to resurfaced courts Collier County is taking its pickleball courts up a notch, with the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships less than a month away.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County family upset after buying a sick puppy A family is hit with vet bill after vet bill after buying a dog from a large pet store chain. The family bought the dog from Petland in Naples last month.
NAPLES Manhunt for former chief of staff to ex-Maryland governor, failed to appear in court A manhunt is underway in Naples after a former chief of staff to an ex-Maryland governor failed to appear in court on Monday.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Collier County commissioner pushing for backyard shooting range safety committee Backyard gun ranges are common in Golden Gate Estates, but it isn’t as fun when stray bullets fly through the community, hitting anything in their path. Neighbors told WINK News they’re worried they could be hit at any moment. So, one Collier County commissioner is pushing for backyard gun safety, even establishing a safety committee. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County communities won’t lose their fire protection A battle over a fire station will not leave a community without fire protection. Collier County and Greater Naples Fire District agreed in 2016, saying “Naples Fire” has run the stations in Everglades City and Port of the Isles. Now, Naples Greater Fire says they are $1,300,000 over budget, and they need extra money from […]
GOLDEN GATE Cell tower disguised as massive 147 ft tall tree aims to improve service in Golden Gate To put the tower’s mammoth size into perspective, the Sanibel lighthouse is 98 feet tall, the Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall, without the base, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa is 185 feet tall.
NAPLES Battle over Greater Naples Fire Department could leave some without coverage A battle over money could leave some without a fire station nearby. That battle is taking place over the Greater Naples Fire Department. It has been two years since the fight began, but little progress has been made because at least one million dollars are at stake. Now, there are deadlines on the horizon, and […]
NAPLES Collier County seniors get new lease on life after Hurricane Ian Thanks to the nonprofit Baker Senior Center in Naples, five seniors are getting a new lease on life after Hurricane Ian wiped theirs away.
COLLIER COUNTY Gov. DeSantis calls out ‘explicit’ book found in Collier County high schools Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing back against criticism of new state regulations over books in school libraries.