NAPLES Increasing amount of homeless seniors in SWFL Saint Matthew House told Wink News that 20% of the people they shelter are over 60 years old.
NAPLES Man suspected of threatening pickelballers with machete A man has been arrested after authorities say he chased a group of pickleball players off a Naples court. “I don’t know. It just seemed like he snapped,” said William Nehrkorn, father of one of the pickleball players. 53-year-old Pelican Marsh maintenance worker Joseph Devalle ran toward Nehrkorn’s son and friends, not with a paddle […]
NAPLES Turtle Club in Naples reopens Following a 19-month closure because of Hurricane Ian, the Turtle Club has reopened.
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane season preparations at Lee County construction sites Many already know the drill when hurricane season is around the corner.
SANIBEL Bones found on Sanibel concern beachgoers A husband and wife found what appeared to be bones. What type and where they came from is being investigated.
FGCU FGCU president reflects on first year with graduating class Alico Arena was packed this weekend as Florida Gulf Coast University graduated 1,900 students in four ceremonies.
Reverse shoulder replacement offers new approach to pain management Shoulder replacement is the third most common replacement in the US, following hip and knee replacement.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Lee County teachers bargain for new raises Kevin Daly is the voice of the Lee County Teachers Union, and he says he knows firsthand the struggle teachers experience across the state.
FORT MYERS New Starbucks off Colonial expected to add to traffic headaches It’s a venti-sized traffic nightmare. That’s how Gina O’Donnell envisions the future of this plaza.
NAPLES Feeding families through Meals of Hope They’re a Naples-based non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger both locally and throughout the country.
Family dealing with two losses in quick succession A teenager will not get to celebrate turning 21 years old with friends, can’t put a smile on his family member’s faces and will never get to see his mother again.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israeli leaders have approved a military operation into the Gaza Strip city of Rafah Israeli leaders approved a military operation into the Gaza Strip city of Rafah, and Israeli forces were striking targets in the area, officials announced Monday, hours after Hamas announced it had accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal.
FORT MYERS Middle school tech worker uses CPR skills to save pickleball player’s life It was the right place, at the right time, and that right place was near the pickleball court.
EVERGLADES Big Sugar’s lawsuit for control over Lake Okeechobee water A local non-profit is calling one lawsuit a battle for who controls the water in the State of Florida. Three major sugar companies filed a lawsuit in 2021 against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the design and intended use of the Everglades Agriculture Area (EAA) Reservoir.
NAPLES Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day program returns to Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Sunday was a day to remember the six million men, women and children lost in the Holocaust.
NAPLES Increasing amount of homeless seniors in SWFL Saint Matthew House told Wink News that 20% of the people they shelter are over 60 years old.
NAPLES Man suspected of threatening pickelballers with machete A man has been arrested after authorities say he chased a group of pickleball players off a Naples court. “I don’t know. It just seemed like he snapped,” said William Nehrkorn, father of one of the pickleball players. 53-year-old Pelican Marsh maintenance worker Joseph Devalle ran toward Nehrkorn’s son and friends, not with a paddle […]
NAPLES Turtle Club in Naples reopens Following a 19-month closure because of Hurricane Ian, the Turtle Club has reopened.
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane season preparations at Lee County construction sites Many already know the drill when hurricane season is around the corner.
SANIBEL Bones found on Sanibel concern beachgoers A husband and wife found what appeared to be bones. What type and where they came from is being investigated.
FGCU FGCU president reflects on first year with graduating class Alico Arena was packed this weekend as Florida Gulf Coast University graduated 1,900 students in four ceremonies.
Reverse shoulder replacement offers new approach to pain management Shoulder replacement is the third most common replacement in the US, following hip and knee replacement.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Lee County teachers bargain for new raises Kevin Daly is the voice of the Lee County Teachers Union, and he says he knows firsthand the struggle teachers experience across the state.
FORT MYERS New Starbucks off Colonial expected to add to traffic headaches It’s a venti-sized traffic nightmare. That’s how Gina O’Donnell envisions the future of this plaza.
NAPLES Feeding families through Meals of Hope They’re a Naples-based non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger both locally and throughout the country.
Family dealing with two losses in quick succession A teenager will not get to celebrate turning 21 years old with friends, can’t put a smile on his family member’s faces and will never get to see his mother again.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israeli leaders have approved a military operation into the Gaza Strip city of Rafah Israeli leaders approved a military operation into the Gaza Strip city of Rafah, and Israeli forces were striking targets in the area, officials announced Monday, hours after Hamas announced it had accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal.
FORT MYERS Middle school tech worker uses CPR skills to save pickleball player’s life It was the right place, at the right time, and that right place was near the pickleball court.
EVERGLADES Big Sugar’s lawsuit for control over Lake Okeechobee water A local non-profit is calling one lawsuit a battle for who controls the water in the State of Florida. Three major sugar companies filed a lawsuit in 2021 against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over the design and intended use of the Everglades Agriculture Area (EAA) Reservoir.
NAPLES Annual Holocaust Remembrance Day program returns to Jewish Federation of Greater Naples Sunday was a day to remember the six million men, women and children lost in the Holocaust.
Few storms possible tomorrow Happy Saturday, SW Florida! The weekend starts off nice with a mix of sun & clouds for today, though I can’t rule out a stray shower inland this afternoon. On Sunday, an approaching cold front will bring a better chance for a few storms, but nothing widespread is expected. Otherwise, expect highs in the upper […]
WINK NEWS Stormy week ahead in Southwest Florida Happy Sunday, SW Florida! Your Sunday forecast looks good, with a mix of sun and clouds and a humid breeze, though we will have to watch out for a stray shower. Otherwise, highs should stay in the mid to upper 80s this afternoon. Our weather takes a stormy turn heading into the workweek. A […]
Stormy Changes On The Way! Happy Saturday, SW Florida! Your weekend is looking good with lots of sun and a warm breeze for your Saturday. Highs today will top out in the upper 80s to lower 90s, making for a great beach day! As for Sunday, a stray shower is possible, but overall we look dry, with a mix of […]
WINK NEWS Severe Thunderstorm Watch canceled for most of SW Florida as line moves southward The Severe Thunderstorm Watch that was previously issued today has been canceled for Charlotte, Lee, Hendry, Glades, Desoto, and Highlands counties as of 5pm. The severe threat will continue to decrease from north to south as the main line of storms we’ve been tracking through the afternoon pushes southward. The storms within this line have […]
Storms Likely Tomorrow Happy Saturday, Southwest Florida! If you have plans this weekend, do them today while the weather is nice! Tomorrow is not looking like a good outdoors day as showers & storms are in the forecast. Saturday looks great with lots of sunshine, and a warm breeze out of the south this afternoon. Highs will top […]
WINK NEWS Egg-cellent Easter forecast Happy Easter, Southwest Florida! After a cool start this morning, that warm April sunshine will warm us back up to near 80 degrees this afternoon. Otherwise, your Easter Sunday looks picture-perfect, with a mix of sun and clouds, with a light breeze out of the northeast. Dry weather continues into the work week, with highs […]
WINK NEWS Warm breeze for your Sunday Happy Sunday, Southwest Florida! Sizzling heat continues today, with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s! Otherwise, expect a mix of sun and clouds, with a warm breeze developing this afternoon. Heading into Monday, a few spotty showers can’t be ruled out inland tomorrow afternoon. Expect much of the same into the workweek, with […]
Sizzling Heat This Weekend Happy Saturday, SW Florida! Sizzling heat continues this weekend, with highs in the upper 80s & lower 90s! Otherwise, expect a mix of sun & clouds, though Sunday will be bit breezier. Expect much of the same into next week, with a hot area of hot pressure having a firm grip on our weather, keeping […]
Forecast: The heat is on in Southwest Florida Happy Wednesday, Southwest Florida! Highs will skyrocket this afternoon to the mid 80s with a mix of sun & clouds. In typical dry season fashion, rain chances don’t return to the forecast anytime soon, as a hot area of high pressure builds across the region. As a result, we’ll go from Winter to Summer in […]
WINK NEWS Big warmup coming Happy Sunday, Southwest Florida! A gorgeous day is ahead, with a mixture of sun and clouds, and highs in the mid 70s. Enjoy the cool weather while it lasts! By midweek, a hot area of high pressure will build over the state and anchor itself in place into the weekend. This will send our highs […]