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.
Surveillance cameras to be installed soon in downtown Fort Myers FORT MYERS, Fla.- Forty-nine security cameras will be installed throughout downtown Fort Myers within the next few weeks. “If a 911 call comes in, you can zoom in that area and you can look at that particular camera,” said City Manager Saeed Kazemi. Fort Myers will spend nearly $450,000 for the first phase of the project. It’s been […]
ZombiCon rejected from downtown Fort Myers FORT MYERS, Fla.- The City of Fort Myers has cut ties with ZombiCon for 2016, just two months after a deadly shooting. City leaders say the decision was made solely because of the shooting, but many other factors were also at play. Councilman Mike Flanders led the discussion Monday night, saying ZombiCon has outgrown downtown Fort Myers. “Thousands of […]
Why hasn’t Mark Sievers been arrested? FORT MYERS, Fla.- According to numerous court documents, investigators believe Mark Sievers was involved in the planning and execution of his wife’s murder. But why has Sievers not been arrested? “I think they they are watching him now to see what his reaction is to all of this evidence and his house of cards falling […]
Fort Myers woman carjacked while shopping FORT MYERS, Fla.–Terrifying moments for a shopper as she walked out of a Big Lots on Palm Beach Boulevard. The victim says after shopping she walked to her car and even was aware her surroundings. But just as she unlocked her vehicle, a man came out of nowhere and violently pushed her out of the […]
Black Friday lines could be longer because of technology FORT MYERS, Fla.- This Black Friday, you’ll see plenty of long lines in Southwest Florida. In fact, in some stores, the wait times may be worse than ever, but it’s not because more shoppers will be hitting the stores. Consumer experts fear the lines will be longer because of the chip issued on new debit […]
Thieves after your boarding pass FORT MYERS, Fla.- Most travelers crumple up their boarding passes, and toss them in the trash after arriving at their destination. But doing so, could put your identity and money at serious risk. “In the wrong hands, a little information could go a long way,” said Greg Scasny with Cyber Security Defense Solutions. Scasny says thieves […]
Local organization feels effects of growing SWFL FORT MYERS, Fla.- Southwest Florida is seeing a constant stream of more people coming to visit, more jobs being created, and more people choosing to reside permanently in the area. For the economy, the growth is great, but it takes a toll those trying to meet the needs of all the people. So where do we […]
TSA PreCheck registration coming to RSW FORT MYERS, Fla.- Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) expects to see more passengers going through the airport that ever before this holiday season. RSW officials recommend arriving at the airport at least a couple of hours before your flight. Flights are so full, an RSW spokesperson tells WINK News, if you happen to miss your flight, you may not even […]
FMPD to add 9 officers with grant FORT MYERS, Fla.- The Fort Myers Police Department will soon be growing. Monday night, Fort Myers City Council approved a federal grant that will allow the city to hire nine more officers. “Nine officers is just short of one entire patrol shift,” said Fort Myers Police Chief Dennis Eads. Eads says the grant for more than $1 million is […]
Dunbar church sponsors mentor program to keep kids off the streets FORT MYERS, Fla.- Guns, drugs, and violence are all part of the culture in some parts of the Dunbar community of Fort Myers. WINK News reports on the killings of children and teens far too often. But now one local church, right in the heart of the violence-stricken area, is working to change that from […]