NAPLES Naples sculptor makes memorable busts for 8 locations You may be noticing some new massive statues that have been placed in popular areas around Naples, like Waterside Shops and Maserati Naples.
the weather authority Seasonal Monday with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking seasonal temperatures with an approaching cold front that is expected to bring rain and cooler conditions during the midweek.
NAPLES 20th annual Turkey Drop set to begin The 20th annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop event is set to begin as organizers seek to mark this milestone anniversary with the goal of over 7,000 turkeys donated.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Death investigation underway at Naples house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a house party in Naples.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
Traffic investigation on US-41 at Olympia Ave. temporarily closes NB lanes The Punta Gorda Police Department responded to a traffic crash that temporarily closed the northbound lanes of US-41 at Olympia and Marion avenues.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
southwest florida Plenty of sunshine and less humid air for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority says this weekend is kicking off with some beautiful, less humid weather, perfect for any outdoor plans you may have!
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
NAPLES Naples sculptor makes memorable busts for 8 locations You may be noticing some new massive statues that have been placed in popular areas around Naples, like Waterside Shops and Maserati Naples.
the weather authority Seasonal Monday with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking seasonal temperatures with an approaching cold front that is expected to bring rain and cooler conditions during the midweek.
NAPLES 20th annual Turkey Drop set to begin The 20th annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop event is set to begin as organizers seek to mark this milestone anniversary with the goal of over 7,000 turkeys donated.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Death investigation underway at Naples house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a house party in Naples.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
Traffic investigation on US-41 at Olympia Ave. temporarily closes NB lanes The Punta Gorda Police Department responded to a traffic crash that temporarily closed the northbound lanes of US-41 at Olympia and Marion avenues.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
southwest florida Plenty of sunshine and less humid air for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority says this weekend is kicking off with some beautiful, less humid weather, perfect for any outdoor plans you may have!
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Leaders in Charlotte, Collier counties decide against requiring face masks Two Southwest Florida counties on Tuesday decided against mandating face masks. Their decisions come after several major cities in Florida started requiring residents to wear masks to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Charlotte County commissioners decided against a mandate, instead encouraging businesses to set their own rules. Collier County commissioners also decided not to […]
PORT CHARLOTTE What happened to the businesses set to open during the pandemic? Everyone has been affected by the pandemic in different ways. Kids are out of school, health care workers are putting their lives on the line to save others, and those who were looking forward to opening their business had to put their dreams on hold. The Twisted Fork Bar and Restaurant in Port Charlotte is […]
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Charlotte County business owners devise plan for new waterfront shopping center Recently, two Charlotte County business owners created a plan for a waterfront shopping center. Waterside Park is envisioned to be a place with waterfront shopping, restaurants, hotels and a potential place for watersports operation. The complex would be in old Florida style and would contain 15,000 square feet of above-first-floor parking. The second floor would […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Feds to reimburse Charlotte County for assisting residents during pandemic The federal government will reimburse Charlotte County for the financial assistance it gave residents for costs lost during the pandemic. It has been a tough few months for Sharon Williams and her eight kids. They just moved to Charlotte County from Georgia. “Loss of job, there’s really no work actually right now; I’m actually homeless […]
DESOTO COUNTY Steube wants to ban citrus imports from China to help local farmers Help could be on the way for Southwest Florida citrus farmers as they deal with added struggles from the pandemic. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) wants to ban commercially-produced citrus imports from China. The number of stressors for U.S. citrus growers piles up by the day. Just ask Ron Mahan, who operates four Florida citrus farms, […]
Punta Gorda Train Depot latest topic in debate over country’s racial history The Punta Gorda Train Depot, a big piece of Southwest Florida and African American history, has recently been a topic of debate over its ties to segregation. Today, there is only one entrance to the historic depot, but during times of segregation, black people had a separate entrance from white people, and those two doors […]
PUNTA GORDA Protesters march in Punta Gorda with public leaders in attendance Guest speakers at a Black Lives Matter protest in Punta Gorda on Friday highlighted what the black community has faced for generations. Demonstrators said they want to inspire change. After hearing from several black rights activists, protesters marched from Laishley Park to city hall. There, the group held a moment of silence to honor the […]
WINK NEWS Florida US congressman doesn’t support defunding police, supports improvements There are groups nationwide pushing to defund police departments across the U.S. And, here in Southwest Florida, U.S. Rep. Greg Steube of Florida’s 17th Congressional District is making it clear that he doesn’t support that idea. Rep. Steube, who represents parts of Charlotte County, has a different suggestion on ways to eliminate the bad police […]
PUNTA GORDA NAACP, community leaders host vigil for peace at justice center in Punta Gorda Dozens of people gathered and prayed for peace, justice and change Wednesday at the Charlotte County Justice Center in Punta Gorda. We went to the public gathering and spoke to community leaders, including Rev. Louis Anderson, the president of the NAACP in Charlotte County. Local officials were also present. Watch the video above for the […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County Fire and EMS receive new CPR equipment First responders understand that emergencies can happen anywhere at any time. That’s why Charlotte County Fire and EMS are excited about their new machine. The ‘Lucas’ Chest Compression system issued to help perform CPR on patients in cardiac arrest. “This is the only piece of equipment that Charlotte County now carries that does the compressions […]