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 BEACH Rick on the Roof gets the ending he fought for The man with a plan and the courage to stand up for what he believed in is finally getting the happy ending he fought for.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 15, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 15, 2025
Arthrex plans 1 million-square-foot facility at RSW’s Skyplex project Arthrex, the orthopedic surgical instruments company headquartered in North Naples, has been in negotiations to build a 1 million-square-foot facility as part of Southwest Florida International Airport’s Skyplex project.
Lujacks All-American Grill kicks off in North Naples Lujacks All-American Grill celebrated its North Naples launch Jan. 9, the same day Notre Dame won the Orange Bowl to advance the Fighting Irish to the College Football Playoff National Championship game Jan. 20 in Atlanta.
NORTH FORT MYERS Crime Stoppers increases cash reward for man missing since 2020 Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers has announced an increased cash reward regarding the case of a missing person from North Fort Myers.
Collier County creates food truck park policy Food trucks have become increasingly popular due to their convenience, affordability and unique offerings, especially for employees seeking a quick breakfast or lunch at businesses and commercial areas.
SWFL celebrates MLK Day with community gatherings and service In Southwest Florida, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is marked with parades, rallies, and community service events that honor the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Fatal multi-vehicle crash temporarily closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles on SR-82 west of 40th Street in Lehigh Acres.
port charlotte Tribute breakfast held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz A tribute breakfast was held for Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty in December.
winter haven Gov. DeSantis calls for stricter immigration reform Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Winter Haven to discuss stricter immigration laws while cracking down on illegal immigration.
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 BEACH Rick on the Roof gets the ending he fought for The man with a plan and the courage to stand up for what he believed in is finally getting the happy ending he fought for.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 15, 2025 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for January 15, 2025
Arthrex plans 1 million-square-foot facility at RSW’s Skyplex project Arthrex, the orthopedic surgical instruments company headquartered in North Naples, has been in negotiations to build a 1 million-square-foot facility as part of Southwest Florida International Airport’s Skyplex project.
Lujacks All-American Grill kicks off in North Naples Lujacks All-American Grill celebrated its North Naples launch Jan. 9, the same day Notre Dame won the Orange Bowl to advance the Fighting Irish to the College Football Playoff National Championship game Jan. 20 in Atlanta.
NORTH FORT MYERS Crime Stoppers increases cash reward for man missing since 2020 Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers has announced an increased cash reward regarding the case of a missing person from North Fort Myers.
Collier County creates food truck park policy Food trucks have become increasingly popular due to their convenience, affordability and unique offerings, especially for employees seeking a quick breakfast or lunch at businesses and commercial areas.
SWFL celebrates MLK Day with community gatherings and service In Southwest Florida, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is marked with parades, rallies, and community service events that honor the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Fatal multi-vehicle crash temporarily closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles on SR-82 west of 40th Street in Lehigh Acres.
port charlotte Tribute breakfast held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz A tribute breakfast was held for Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty in December.
winter haven Gov. DeSantis calls for stricter immigration reform Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Winter Haven to discuss stricter immigration laws while cracking down on illegal immigration.
FORT MYERS Friday Facts: Debunking online myths It’s Friday, so we are helping you by debunking the latest myths that have been posted online with Friday Facts. First myth: The government planned the coronavirus pandemic because the coronavirus relief bill had been introduced three years earlier. A snapshot online shows the cares act online with the date of 2017. This is false, […]
FORT MYERS Coronavirus facts vs myths Big coronavirus myths have popped up online this week and WINK News is here to help you know what is true and what is false. Scammers are using fake websites to steal your stimulus money! This is true: Checkphish—which is a site used to track suspicious websites says scammers have set up more than 149,000 […]
FORT MYERS Parents find that teaching from home is harder than anticipated If you are helping to teach a student from home—you may also feel like you are in school yourself. As a parent—The internet is your best friend to try and look up how to solve problems before your child does. Sarona Weyant has a middle schooler at Oasis Middle in Cape Coral— and she’s smart […]
FORT MYERS Coronavirus myths vs facts: Microwaving your mask does not kill germs It’s Friday, and that means WINK News is helping you sort out what is fact and what is not when it comes to protecting yourself from COVID-19. First myth: Microwaving your mask will kill the germs False: The CDC recommends you wash your face mask in the washing machine and dry it or replace the […]
FORT MYERS SWFL teacher discusses how e-learning grades will be evaluated Monday kicks off week three of e-learning and Southwest Florida students are hard at work at home, completing all kinds of tasks online. But will all the hard work even count? WINK News talked with third grade teacher Amy Pawlowski about the grading dilemma. “Right now we can’t do what we typically do in the […]
FORT MYERS Fact vs Myth: What you need to know about COVID-19 A lot of new myths are spreading around about the coronavirus and we want to help straighten out what is true and what is not. First myth: If you have coronavirus you will know Not necessarily —COVID-19 causes a range of symptoms like the flu and common cold. Second myth: Vitamin C supplements will stop […]
FORT MYERS Coronavirus facts and myths WINK News is working to keep you informed as more and more disinformation is coming out about COVID-19. We have compiled a list of myths and facts surrounding this coronavirus pandemic. First myth: Coronavirus is mutating into a stronger strain This is NOT true. -Scientists say at this point coronavirus is not mutating much and […]
FORT MYERS Working from home together More than 150,000 children across Southwest Florida go back to school today—from home. E-learning presents many challenges not only for students but for parents as well—but the school district is doing what they can to make it as easy as possible. WINK News Corey Lazar breaks down how his family of three is managing work […]
Golisano’s first in-hospital service dog A trip to the hospital can be an overwhelming experience for anyone, but especially for children. Golisano Children’s Hospital is using an innovative and furry new solution to help patients make it through procedures and cope with being in the hospital. Erika Zalecky, a child life specialist with the children’s hospital, is here with Dorian, […]
FORT MYERS Do weighted blankets really help you sleep better? Weighted blankets are a cool new trend that comes with a dream-like promise — to help you sleep better at night. If you do a quick search you will find hundreds of different products online. Bryan Chapman of Cape Coral says he was extremely skeptical, but now his wife, their young son, and himself all […]