CAPE CORAL Another attempt to discuss Jaycee Park shot down Yet again, the Cape Coral City Council shot down an attempt to discuss Jaycee Park and its changes.
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 is set to hold a news conference in Orlando.
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.
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.
CAPE CORAL Another attempt to discuss Jaycee Park shot down Yet again, the Cape Coral City Council shot down an attempt to discuss Jaycee Park and its changes.
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 is set to hold a news conference in Orlando.
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.
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.
PUNTA GORDA Investigation underway to determine cause of fire in Punta Gorda’s Emerald Pointe community After a massive fire in Punta Gorda, seven homes and a boat were destroyed. Flames and smoke shot into the sky from the Emerald Pointe community on Wednesday. The fire quickly spread thanks to winds that gusted to 25-30 miles an hour. MORE: Fire destroys 7 townhomes and a boat in Punta Gorda’s Emerald Pointe […]
WINK NEWS Senator Rick Scott announces his 11-point plan to ‘Rescue America’ A Florida senator says he has a plan to ‘Rescue America.’ Senator Rick Scott laid out his 11-point plan that has both parties concerned. Democrats are concerned about everything in his plan, from having all kids say the pledge of allegiance to defending the family, attacking social security, Medicare and Medicaid, and everyone paying some […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Nine dogs die of parvovirus in Port Charlotte home; investigation underway Charlotte County Animal Control is investigating the death of at least nine puppies, all found at a Port Charlotte home. According to a report, the agency was tipped off on March 11 by someone who called and said they saw six dead puppies in the home’s backyard. The dogs died from a parvovirus outbreak, according […]
SAN CARLOS PARK Car crashes into San Carlos Park home; minor injuries A car crashed into a home in San Carlos Park in Lee County Wednesday morning. A cleanup crew is on the scene fixing the home. San Carlos Park Fire District responded to the crash at a home on the northwest corner of Lee Road and Harrisburg Drive just after 10:30 a.m. That house has a […]
LEHIGH ACRES School board member displeased with expansion of Veterans Park Academy for the Arts A school in Lee County has a renovation project with an $18 million price tag. The campus of Veterans Park Academy for the Arts is expanding. Countless students between sixth grade and eighth grade will now have permanent stations. But not everyone is satisfied by this expansion. Lee County school board member Gwyn Gittens represents […]
WINK NEWS Logistical changes coming to Veteran Honor flights There are logistical changes coming to veteran’s honor flights after many veterans were stuck with a half-Honor Flight experience. The reason for the change from escort service to buses is not clear. So, U.S. Representative from Florida Greg Steube sent a letter to the Department of the Interior asking ‘what can be done?’ In his […]
LEE COUNTY 43 Southwest Florida families affected by tornadoes in January receive checks from the state Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday morning that 43 of the people affected by January’s tornadoes would be receiving $10,000 from the state after it raised $1 million in donations for storm recovery. He made the announcement inside the Century 21 community in Iona. “We know more than 43 residents were impacted by this. So […]
WINK NEWS Two friends from Southwest Florida sharing their experience helping in Ukraine Two Southwest Florida men felt compelled to go to Ukraine to help fight against Russia. They are now stuck on the border of war and sharing their stories. WINK News first introduced you to Shea Hambling and Alex Gorski last week as they prepared to head to Ukraine. Hambling had to leave the fighting after […]
COLLIER COUNTY Protesters voicing their concerns over Human Trafficking in Collier County Over a dozen people showed up to protest human trafficking in Collier County on Wednesday. The protesters stood in front of the Collier County Courthouse to voice their concerns about the horrific crime. The sheriff’s office supports the protesters, and there is no mistaking their message. The signs are big and bold, “Stop exotic massage […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral woman arrested after incident on school bus A Cape Coral woman was arrested Friday afternoon after police say she assaulted a school bus driver over children not being let off the bus. According to an arrest report, Cape Coral police officers were dispatched to the corner of Hancock Bridge Parkway and Northeast 8th Place over a call about a battery in progress […]