Alfie Oakes staves off farms foreclosure action5 honored during Women Rock Philanthropy event in Naples
Alfie Oakes staves off farms foreclosure action Farm Credit of Florida has dropped its $2.78 million foreclosure lawsuit against Alfie Oakes after both parties reached an agreement.
naples 5 honored during Women Rock Philanthropy event in Naples More than 600 women congregated at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Naples, where five received honors during the Women Rock Philanthropy event.
FORT MYERS BEACH Winners announced in Fort Myers Beach American Sand Sculpting Championship The winners have been announced in the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
NAPLES Naples city employee fired, accused of using city credit card for personal use An anonymous letter allegedly led to a Naples city employee being fired and becoming the subject of a criminal investigation.
SANIBEL Sanibel School to reopen for the first time since Hurricane Milton For the first time since Oct. 9, students of the Sanibel School now know when they can return for class after damage from Hurricane Milton forced them out.
2 Florida men arrested for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 riots Two Florida men have been arrested for their alleged conduct during the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, both charged with assaulting law enforcement while rioting.
the weather authority Milder and sunny Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a sunny Tuesday ahead, with milder conditions expected in the afternoon.
Father arrives home from deployment; meets his baby girl A man returns home from deployment and gets to be a father. Only WINK News cameras were rolling as Peter Rosche held his baby girl Margo for the first time. It’s been a long 5-weeks for the Rosche family. Peter wasn’t able to be there for her birth because he had been on a US […]
NAPLES Spreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting in Naples On Monday night, the sleigh bells were ringing in Naples, and the snow was falling; the 47th annual Christmas on Third Festival was kicking off.
Fort Myers Tip-Off brings marquee programs to SWFL The Fort Myers Tip-Off returns to Southwest Florida and brings marquee programs such as Michigan, Xavier, South Carolina and Virginia Tech.
NAPLES Super 8 in Naples to become apartments for local workers A Super 8 Motel in Naples will soon look slightly different; it will become an apartment building with fully furnished units.
Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on SR-29 SB in Collier County; 30th death in 2024 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the 30th Florida Panther death of 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Efforts to restore Fort Myers Beach underway The Fort Myers Beach coastline continues to feel the impacts of the recent storms. Crews working on the sand renourishment beach project have more than six miles of “Critically eroded beach” to restore.
More water headed into Caloosahatchee: What it means for our estuary Southwest Florida cringes every time the mention of releases from Lake Okeechobee comes up. There are concerns about what’s in the water and whether it will dirty our shoreline or even fuel blue-green algae blooms.
NAPLES Transforming animal care: how a $1.5M donation is helping SNIP Collier We are seeing the first major changes from a donation from Tom Golisano.
Alfie Oakes staves off farms foreclosure action Farm Credit of Florida has dropped its $2.78 million foreclosure lawsuit against Alfie Oakes after both parties reached an agreement.
naples 5 honored during Women Rock Philanthropy event in Naples More than 600 women congregated at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Naples, where five received honors during the Women Rock Philanthropy event.
FORT MYERS BEACH Winners announced in Fort Myers Beach American Sand Sculpting Championship The winners have been announced in the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
NAPLES Naples city employee fired, accused of using city credit card for personal use An anonymous letter allegedly led to a Naples city employee being fired and becoming the subject of a criminal investigation.
SANIBEL Sanibel School to reopen for the first time since Hurricane Milton For the first time since Oct. 9, students of the Sanibel School now know when they can return for class after damage from Hurricane Milton forced them out.
2 Florida men arrested for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 riots Two Florida men have been arrested for their alleged conduct during the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, both charged with assaulting law enforcement while rioting.
the weather authority Milder and sunny Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a sunny Tuesday ahead, with milder conditions expected in the afternoon.
Father arrives home from deployment; meets his baby girl A man returns home from deployment and gets to be a father. Only WINK News cameras were rolling as Peter Rosche held his baby girl Margo for the first time. It’s been a long 5-weeks for the Rosche family. Peter wasn’t able to be there for her birth because he had been on a US […]
NAPLES Spreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting in Naples On Monday night, the sleigh bells were ringing in Naples, and the snow was falling; the 47th annual Christmas on Third Festival was kicking off.
Fort Myers Tip-Off brings marquee programs to SWFL The Fort Myers Tip-Off returns to Southwest Florida and brings marquee programs such as Michigan, Xavier, South Carolina and Virginia Tech.
NAPLES Super 8 in Naples to become apartments for local workers A Super 8 Motel in Naples will soon look slightly different; it will become an apartment building with fully furnished units.
Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on SR-29 SB in Collier County; 30th death in 2024 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the 30th Florida Panther death of 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Efforts to restore Fort Myers Beach underway The Fort Myers Beach coastline continues to feel the impacts of the recent storms. Crews working on the sand renourishment beach project have more than six miles of “Critically eroded beach” to restore.
More water headed into Caloosahatchee: What it means for our estuary Southwest Florida cringes every time the mention of releases from Lake Okeechobee comes up. There are concerns about what’s in the water and whether it will dirty our shoreline or even fuel blue-green algae blooms.
NAPLES Transforming animal care: how a $1.5M donation is helping SNIP Collier We are seeing the first major changes from a donation from Tom Golisano.
PUNTA GORDA Historic train depot undergoing repairs in Punta Gorda A historic building damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017 is getting new life. The old train depot in Punta Gorda is almost 100 years old, and money has been granted to repair the damage. The train depot might look like an old building, but its roof, walls and windows are part of nearly a century […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY DNA helps ID another potential victim of Charlotte County killer Twenty-seven years after his death, John Doe has a name and his family finally has some closure – and even played a role in identifying him. Charlotte County sheriff’s investigators said Wednesday that Gerald Lombard is a possible victim of a serial killer. A construction worker found his body on Wyandotte Avenue and Tulip Street […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Deputies arrest man they say stole lights – and the very cam that caught him doing it UPDATE: Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested the man they say stole lights from a home as well as the camera that caught him doing it. Daniel Paul Rogers, 48, was arrested June 13 and released on $16,000 bond. He faces charges of burglary of an occupied dwelling, criminal mischief, and larceny. Original story: Say cheese! […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda ordinance does away with obscenity on signs and clothing After a string of vulgar displays during election season, leaders in Punta Gorda are stepping up to control profanity on flags and lawn signs. A new ordinance limits the number of signs a person can place on their lawn and what a person can wear in public. The city plans to educate people first with […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County summer camps return to full form School is out, and camp is in. After a year of pandemic limitations and cancellations, parents are rushing to sign their kids up for full-capacity summer camps. We learned how camps are preparing to be back and better than before. “You’re out there on the water, which in the heat of the summer, of course,” […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County school district prepared for increased summer school enrollment Enrollment numbers for summer school are expected to be up by the thousands, as parents work to catch up their kids to where they should be and let them rebuild socially from the stress of the past year. A school district in Southwest Florida says is prepared to teach 25 times the number of summertime […]
PUNTA GORDA Flag display in Punta Gorda honors heroes on Memorial Day Memorial Day is a time to honor our fallen heroes, and as the holiday weekend kicks off, a Southwest Florida city is doing just that. More than 500 flags will be on display at Laishley Park in Punta Gorda for the inaugural year of its “Healing Field of Honor” event. The display recognizes those who […]
CAPE CORAL Ring doorbell helps family scare car burglars away by sounding alarm Burglars were caught in the act and scared off by a homeowner’s quick thinking. The family saw them trying to steal from outside their home thanks to their Ring doorbell that let them know there was activity outside. Wednesday, a family prevented a car-break in at their home on SW 1st Pl in Cape Coral. […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Marine patrol deputies out in full force ahead of Memorial Day weekend Memorial Day weekend is a day away and that means a lot of people will be hitting the water – and it’s expected to be more crowded this year. People from all over will flock to Southwest Florida this weekend. They’ll lay on our beaches, dine in our restaurants, and boat on our waters. The […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Mom starts petition for voluntary masks at Charlotte County schools A Southwest Florida community is launching a campaign to unmask children in the classroom. A mom who will be new to the school system in Charlotte County is already making her voice heard about policies in schools. Melissa Sullivan is moving her family from New England to Rotonda West in Charlotte County. “We couldn’t go […]