Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-UpCooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon
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.
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.
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.
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.
PUNTA GORDA Smelly substance seen floating on Peace River in Punta Gorda Something smelly is popping up in Southwest Florida. A viewer sent us a picture of what it looks like at Gilchrist Park in Punta Gorda with chunks of something floating on top of the Peace River. Mark Cangelosi sent WINK News the picture of the stuff floating in the waters of the Peace River right […]
Florida Florida Census Report undercount could have negative consequences The Post-Enumeration Survey found that the 2020 Census had neither an undercount nor an overcount for the nation. The report says the agency undercounted people in Florida and 5 other states and overcounted in 8 states. Population determines how much each state gets in federal funding and how many representatives we get in congress. The […]
LEE COUNTY Second person arrested in ‘not for sale by owner’ real estate scheme Another person has been arrested for a complex ‘not for sale by owner’ real estate scheme spanning multiple counties in the state. 22-year-old Kiana Kiara-Alexis Russel is accused of co-conspiring to steal $300,000 from a dozen people. Tabria Josey was arrested last week in this same scheme. Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) agents say […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Lee Health honors former patients on National Trauma Survivors Day Gulf Coast Medical Center is the only trauma center between Sarasota and Miami, and on Wednesday, former patients came together in honor of National Trauma Survivors Day. The trauma unit doctors and nurses at Gulf Coast Medical center wear shirts every day that read “Trauma Step Down: Prepared for the Challenge of the Unexpected…” They […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County Mosquito Control working to control mosquito population It’s hard to think about the good mosquitos provide, but there are benefits to the little suckers. They feed on nectar and ultimately like bees, they are pollinators. And mosquitoes are a food source for many organisms in Southwest Florida. Still, we don’t want too many here and that’s why Mosquito Control is out in […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County health leaders discuss importance of childhood mental health Lee County health experts are keeping kids’ mental health at the top of their minds in Southwest Florida in the aftermath of the pandemic. Leaders from Lee Health and Golisano Children’s Hospital gave an update on the mental health crisis in our community on Monday. Talking to kids about mental health can be hard, but health […]
LEE COUNTY SWFL real estate scheme gets $300K dollars after tricking at least 45 people Investigators say, Tabria Josey, a 20-year-old woman, was involved in a big Southwest Florida real estate scheme. Josey allegedly stole almost $300k dollars from at least 45 victims in Lee and five other counties. Investigators haven’t said whether Josey worked alone or as part of a larger and complex real estate scheme. The Florida Department […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Florida Highway Patrol: Truck driver causes chain reaction on SR-31, injuring four A 56-year-old Cape Coral man driving a truck-tractor told authorities he dropped paperwork in the cab of his truck and it kept him from stopping ahead of traffic on a North Fort Myers roadway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash caused a chain reaction collision between four vehicles and injured four people on […]
LEE COUNTY Lehigh Acres man arrested in carjacking, robberies at Lee County gas stations A 27-year-old Lehigh Acres man has been arrested after deputies say he is responsible for a carjacking and two robberies at gas stations. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno used expletives to describe Da’Vonta Edwards in announcing his arrest. “We chased this son of a [expletive],” Marceno said. Marceno said Edwards just got out of prison […]
COLLIER COUNTY How Florida math textbook reviewers determine what gets rejected The School District of Collier County School Board has approved eight math and English language arts textbooks that state reviewers previously objected to over topics like race and political content. Florida released the longest list of rejected math textbooks in state history earlier this year. Some of the textbooks contained special topics like social-emotional learning […]