SWFL community raise $1600 for family of fallen Charlotte County Sgt.Collier commissioners increase opposition to possible move by Naples Airport
SWFL community raise $1600 for family of fallen Charlotte County Sgt. Southwest Floridians were asked to come out and support the family of fallen Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, and you showed up.
Collier commissioners increase opposition to possible move by Naples Airport Collier County commissioners increased their opposition to possibly relocating Naples Airport, supporting a resolution against two sites near Ave Maria and rejecting the airport authority’s request for assistance.
PORT CHARLOTTE Georgia man found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with minor in Port Charlotte A Georgia man has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a minor and possessing a firearm as a person with felony convictions.
New recreational marijuana amendment proposed for 2026 Florida ballot Smart & Safe Florida, the political action committee primarily funded by Trulieve – the state’s largest medical marijuana company and fourth largest in the U.S. – this week filed a new proposal to put an amendment on the ballot in Florida in 2026 that would legalize adult recreational use of marijuana.
NAPLES Naples Pride releases statement on city council’s vote Naples Pride has issued a statement on the Naples City Council’s decision to approve this year’s festival but with a caveat.
Punta Gorda scraps plan for new $16M City Hall building Prior to the hurricane in September 2022 causing City Hall’s closure, the previous City Council, including three incumbents who were unseated in the Nov. 5 election, planned to build a new City Hall on its current site at 326 W. Marion Ave.
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park Renovations — There’s no going back now Where there’s talk of Jaycee Park in Cape Coral Council meetings, there is turmoil.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
Backlash over new state law banning kids from social media From body image issues to bullying and, even worse, depression and suicide.
orlando Gov. DeSantis appoints Ashley Moody for Florida Senator Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Attorney General Ashley Moody the next Florida Senator, replacing Marco Rubio.
sanibel Volunteer Expo to be held at 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.
SWFL community raise $1600 for family of fallen Charlotte County Sgt. Southwest Floridians were asked to come out and support the family of fallen Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, and you showed up.
Collier commissioners increase opposition to possible move by Naples Airport Collier County commissioners increased their opposition to possibly relocating Naples Airport, supporting a resolution against two sites near Ave Maria and rejecting the airport authority’s request for assistance.
PORT CHARLOTTE Georgia man found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with minor in Port Charlotte A Georgia man has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a minor and possessing a firearm as a person with felony convictions.
New recreational marijuana amendment proposed for 2026 Florida ballot Smart & Safe Florida, the political action committee primarily funded by Trulieve – the state’s largest medical marijuana company and fourth largest in the U.S. – this week filed a new proposal to put an amendment on the ballot in Florida in 2026 that would legalize adult recreational use of marijuana.
NAPLES Naples Pride releases statement on city council’s vote Naples Pride has issued a statement on the Naples City Council’s decision to approve this year’s festival but with a caveat.
Punta Gorda scraps plan for new $16M City Hall building Prior to the hurricane in September 2022 causing City Hall’s closure, the previous City Council, including three incumbents who were unseated in the Nov. 5 election, planned to build a new City Hall on its current site at 326 W. Marion Ave.
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park Renovations — There’s no going back now Where there’s talk of Jaycee Park in Cape Coral Council meetings, there is turmoil.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
Backlash over new state law banning kids from social media From body image issues to bullying and, even worse, depression and suicide.
orlando Gov. DeSantis appoints Ashley Moody for Florida Senator Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Attorney General Ashley Moody the next Florida Senator, replacing Marco Rubio.
sanibel Volunteer Expo to be held at 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.
Arizona police free skunk from yogurt bowl FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.- One smelly animal is safe this morning after a comical rescue by police. A skunk, looking for food, got his head stuck in a yogurt container on the street in Arizona. Two police officers must have felt bad for the little guy because they spend quite a bit of time coming up with a […]
Pope arrives in Cuba; Greeted by Castro HAVANA (AP) – Pope Francis opens his first full day in Cuba on Sunday with what normally would be the culminating highlight of a papal visit: Mass before hundreds of thousands of people in Havana’s evocative Revolution Plaza. The morning Mass kicks off a busy day for Francis, including a formal meeting with President Raul […]
New Lee Co. acting superintendent has long to-do list FORT MYERS, Fla.- Wednesday was the first full day Dr. Greg Adkins served as superintendent of the Lee County School District. “We do have something that will keep us moving forward, and that is our strategic plan,” said board member Pam LaRiviere during a workshop. Dr. Adkins now has an extremely full to-do list while running […]
Bonita Springs not arming fire trucks BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.– It’s a local debate getting national attention–should firefighters be armed with guns? Tonight fire department leaders in Bonita Springs discussed the controversial idea and shut it down. “We are not police officers. I just can’t see us taking the chance,” said Bonita Springs fire commissioner Lawrence Kosilla. Last week WINK News spoke […]
Fire commissioner wants to arm SWFL firefighters BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- Firefighters in Southwest Florida could show up at scenes armed with guns if one fire commissioner has his way. A new idea from Bonita Springs Fire Commissioner Fred Forbes could give firefighters access to military-grade weapons. “It is not like the firefighters are the bad guys, they are the good guys. I […]
Sheriff Scott shares more information in Sievers murder FORT MYERS, Fla.- Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott says they’re not ruling anything out when it comes to the potential of more suspects in the brutal murder of Bonita Springs Dr. Teresa Sievers. We asked Sheriff Scott if he believes anyone else was inside the Sievers home when she was murdered. “Well we have not […]
SWFL fire departments awarded federal grants FORT MYERS, Fla.- Nearly two dozen laid-off firefighters could be back on the streets soon, protecting your family. “It is a life or death situation,” said Cpt. Doug Underwood with the Bayshore Fire Department. In 2014, staffing at the Bayshore Fire Department was cut in half after the department’s SAFER grant ran out. “It could mean saving […]
Dunbar man fighting to open business to end violence FORT MYERS, Fla.–We hear people all the time talking about cleaning up the crime-ridden Dunbar community. Now, one man has a plan to do it, but he says the city isn’t helping him. “I am trying to make peace in the community,” said Schon Thomas who owns Thomas and Thomas Grocery Store on Henderson Ave. […]
Bear slams into Lehigh couple FORT MYERS, Fla.–A picturesque vacation took a terrifying turn for a Lehigh Acres couple– when a bear attacked them. It happened just days ago at Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. “The Park Ranger said if it had been a grizzly, it could have been a lot worse,” said Donna Doser. Donna and Vince Doser are […]
Storms cause flooding in Fort Myers FORT MYERS, Fl.–Storms that rolled through the area dropped a lot of water on the roads. Down Fowler street in Fort Myers many parts of the roadway were underwater, trees were blown down and some businesses were nearly flooded. “This one was a major one, this one was big, it was bad,” said Billy Jimenez. […]