Sanibel School to reopen for the first time since Hurricane Milton2 Florida men arrested for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 riots
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.
FORT MYERS BEACH “We did what we had to do” Fort Myers Beach mayor takes blame for loss of FEMA discount FEMA sent the town of Fort Myers Beach a letter explaining why they lost their flood insurance discount. One reason was not removing temporary trailers and containers from flood zones. Now, the mayor says to blame him for it.
NORTH FORT MYERS Suncoast Estates fatal shooting leaves community on edge A fatal shooting took place on Saturday at the Suncoast Estates in North Fort Myers, on Heck Drive, that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
SANIBEL Gulfshore Life Men and Women of the Year award honoree: James Evans The environment and economy are nearly synonymous in Southwest Florida, and while many people work to protect both, one man stands out and has made the environment his life’s work.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
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.
FORT MYERS BEACH “We did what we had to do” Fort Myers Beach mayor takes blame for loss of FEMA discount FEMA sent the town of Fort Myers Beach a letter explaining why they lost their flood insurance discount. One reason was not removing temporary trailers and containers from flood zones. Now, the mayor says to blame him for it.
NORTH FORT MYERS Suncoast Estates fatal shooting leaves community on edge A fatal shooting took place on Saturday at the Suncoast Estates in North Fort Myers, on Heck Drive, that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
SANIBEL Gulfshore Life Men and Women of the Year award honoree: James Evans The environment and economy are nearly synonymous in Southwest Florida, and while many people work to protect both, one man stands out and has made the environment his life’s work.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Data shows people favoring move to SWFL over other parts of state The pandemic has created many challenges, but it also changed the way we live and work. Many people are working remotely. Some are choosing to make their vacations permanent and move to Southwest Florida full-time to work remotely. We spoke to a woman who moved to the region three months after visiting. Kim and John […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Construction projects paused as material costs increase Construction workers and companies are facing challenges during the pandemic trying to finish their projects. Back-ordered items have workers waiting months to finish their projects. In some cases, prices skyrocket up 400% during that waiting period. Six weeks down, six months to go. Caryn Huff-Sufferling is overseeing the construction of Charlotte County’s New Transit Facility […]
CAPE CORAL Student kicked out of Cape Coral school over dyed hair A student at a Cape Coral elementary school paid the price for personality, getting kicked out after a new hairdo. The third grader was removed and told he couldn’t come back until it was a natural color. Sara Taylor, the boy’s mom, said her son is a typical young boy. He likes video games, soccer, […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County moving to walk-up-only model for vaccine shots COVID-19 vaccine appointments will soon be a thing of the past in Charlotte County. Few people are making first-dose vaccine appointments. In Charlotte County, 87% of seniors 65 and up are now vaccinated. The Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County plans to switch to a walk-up-only model. The health department said this plan will […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Phorid Flies infiltrating South Gulf Cove A fly infestation is coming from drains in a neighborhood. A viewer reached out to WINK News to see if it was happening to others. Those in South Gulf Cove describe these as unwanted and even disgusting neighbors. Gloria Dumas-Ropp lives in South Gulf Cove. “It’s in the coffeemaker isn’t that unbelievable?” Dumas-Ropp said. And, […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County celebrates Centennial Charlotte County is celebrating its Centennial Birthday on Friday. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a proclamation honoring the county and its 100 years and Florida Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, as well as Rep. Greg Steube are also recognizing the day of celebration. Meanwhile, one family, the Desguins, have been there the entire time. Frank […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY More than 10,000 pounds of dead fish picked up from Charlotte County shores Charlotte County is facing a water crisis as numerous dead fish are washing up on the shores of Charlotte Harbor. Notices warning of red tide have been placed at Bayshore Live Oak Park and Port Charlotte Beach Park. Crews have been picking up the carcasses, but the smell lingers. According to Brian Gleason, communications manager […]
PUNTA GORDA Aircraft mechanics program opening at Charlotte Technical College A multi-million dollar learning tool was donated to a local school. Steven Zavalney has always loved planes. He drove to Lakeland over the weekend to photograph an aerospace expo. “They are magical machines,” Zavalney said. Zavalney is retired and doesn’t need to work, but he was the first student to enroll in Charlotte Technical College’s […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell says body cameras will bring transparency Deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office will get body cameras by the end of the summer. And Sheriff Bill Prummell is hoping they will increase safety and transparency at the agency. “They respond to a call for service, or they start to interact with somebody that things can escalate, the cameras are going to […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Community members petition Charlotte County to make Burnt Store Rd safer Construction on Burnt Store Road in Charlotte County has been a cause of concern for many drivers. A dump truck flipped onto its side on a stretch of Burnt Store Tuesday, where neighbors are complaining about conditions and say they are scared to drive because it’s dangerous. “Many dump trucks travel this road and are […]