What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. DaySouthwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok ban affects 170M users, including Southwest Florida residents TikTok users in the United States are facing a sudden disruption as the app is currently unavailable.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the 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.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
What’s open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day The United States will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20. Some businesses may be closed or have modified hours.
Southwest Floridians embrace D.C. inauguration despite changes Security is heightened in the nation’s capital as thousands gather for Monday’s inauguration. Among them are many Southwest Floridians who are eager to witness Donald Trump’s inauguration.
TikTok ban affects 170M users, including Southwest Florida residents TikTok users in the United States are facing a sudden disruption as the app is currently unavailable.
the weather authority Warm, breezy Sunday with scattered rain ahead of our next big cool down The Weather Authority says another warm, breezy day is upon us, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s in the 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.
ESTERO Sheriff Showdown: Charity hockey game held for family of Elio Diaz The Lee County Sheriff’s Office faced the Suffolk County Sheriff’s hockey team in a Sheriff Showdown at Hertz Arena in Estero on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Demonstrators gather for Fort Myers Women’s March Dozens gathered at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and US 41 in Fort Myers for the annual Women’s March on Saturday morning.
Two-vehicle crash causes rollover near Pine Ridge Road A two-vehicle crash occurred near Pine Ridge Road and Premiere Way late Saturday morning, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
LCSO investigates early morning shooting near Wawa on Alico Road The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.
ENGLEWOOD Charlotte County deputies fatally shoot man in Englewood, investigation ongoing Deputies from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office shot and killed a man who was reportedly acting erratically.
the weather authority Warm weekend ahead with increased rain chances on the way The Weather Authority says a warm Saturday is on tap, with temperatures reaching the upper 70s into the afternoon.
Bodycam video shows warning signs from teen accused of killing mother In newly released body camera footage, a mother questions her son’s violence months before her murder.
Veteran injured in crash that killed wife WINK News has learned that a veteran’s wife was killed in a crash on Wednesday on State Road 82.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda to repair old city hall building The City of Punta Gorda is scrapping plans to build a new city hall.
SWFL teen injured in New Orleans terror attack released from hospital According to the mom of one of the teens injured in the New Orleans Terror attack on New Year’s Day, she has been released from the hospital.
FORT MYERS Anti-child trafficking hashtag hijacked by conspiracy theorists but issue remains important A hashtag on social media is likely showing up on your newsfeed and in comment sections for different reasons than it was originally intended. #SaveTheChildren was initially launched to raise awareness of child trafficking, but some people are now hijacking the hashtag. Katherine Edwards keeps a watchful eye on her daughter Paisley while at the playground […]
ROTONDA WEST Vineland Elementary PTO raising funds for classroom air purifiers One Charlotte County elementary school hopes to put an extra layer of protection in each classroom. The only problem: it’s not going to be cheap. Shelby and Alyson Gonzales are soaking up the final days of summer before classes resume at Vineland Elementary School. This year, they’re trading their desks for a desktop computer. “I’m […]
NAPLES Man faces charges after leading deputies on chase down Collier Blvd. Collier County deputies are looking to arrest a 21-year-old Golden Gate man who led them on a car chase down Collier Boulevard. Deputies said it began at 3 a.m. Saturday when they got a call regarding a fight at the Waffle House on Tollhouse Drive. Authorities saw a red vehicle with its lights off leaving […]
NAPLES Honoring a fallen firefighter in Naples Naples Fire-Rescue Department said goodbye to one of their own Saturday. People from all over Naples who knew Tony Christensen, and some who didn’t, came to say their goodbyes. “We kind of take for granted [that] they run into the places that we run out of,” said Stacie Nikkel of Naples. “He was a wonderful […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte CARES helping businesses get back on their feet Many businesses, particularly small businesses have been hit hard by the pandemic. Those in Charlotte County are no exception to the rule. Federal money received by the county has already started to assist those in need. We spoke to a couple in Charlotte County Friday whose small business has benefited from the grant money. Chris […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Veteran remembers friend who died in 1983 Beirut explosion The devastating blast in Beirut, Lebanon brings back painful memories for a Southwest Florida native. His friend, William Gaines, a Charlotte County hero died during the explosion in Beirut in 1983. We spoke to veteran Jeff Mosher Wednesday about the difficult memories and how a group plans to carry on the legacy of lives lost […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY What to expect during Charlotte County’s early voting amidst a pandemic Spaced out tables, glass dividers, clean pens and face masks. Voting will look a lot different this year during a pandemic. You can cast your ballot ahead of the primary in Charlotte, Hendry and DeSoto counties where early voting is already underway. Getting out to vote is a top priority for Linda and Larry Hegman […]
NORTH PORT Miscommunication over COVID-19 test result shuts down day care in North Port An incorrect positive coronavirus test led to a Southwest Florida day care closing, losing income and forcing people to take off work. The business wants to know what went wrong. Four-year-old Greyson Lopez is one of two dozen students who returned to the classrooms at North Port’s Treehouse Children’s Academy after it was closed for […]
LEMON BAY Caught on cam: Tour guide saves dolphin in distress in Lemon Bay; FWC says, not so fast Sailing through Lemon Bay with Riding The Waves tour guide, Connor Pressly, you’re bound to see plenty of wildlife. “We see a ton of dolphins… baby dolphins to adult dolphins, as well as manatees, wildlife of birds,” said Pressly. But, recently, on a personal catamaran tour off of Rocky Creek, Pressly saw one animal that […]
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Sunseeker Resort construction site activity continues despite indefinite suspension Crews are still working on the Sunseeker Resort in Charlotte Harbor despite the company announcing it has suspended construction. The WINK News drone flew over the site on Thursday and found that progress on the site is still visible. Denita Browning of Punta Gorda knows Charlotte County inside and out and has been watching the […]