Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda mutually terminate lease for city meetingsSt. Matthew’s House keeps shelters open due to cold weather
Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda mutually terminate lease for city meetings Punta Gorda City Council and the city’s various committees and boards will no longer use the Military Heritage Museum as a meeting venue.
St. Matthew’s House keeps shelters open due to cold weather Due to the cold weather, St. Matthew’s House will continue to keep its emergency shelters open to the public.
Arthrex, Lee County Port Authority agree to 40-year lease for new Skyplex logistics facility Lee Board County Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a lease-build agreement for Arthrex to construct a 1 million-square-foot logistics facility at Skyplex, just across Paul J. Doherty Parkway from where Gartner and Alta Resources.
IMMOKALEE Premier Mobile Health Services scheduled to visit Collier County A nonprofit health clinic called Premier Mobile Health Services, which brings essential medical care to those in need across Lee County, is scheduled to visit Collier this weekend.
WASHINGTON Stream Live: complete coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration by CBS While WINK is not carrying the entirety of Donald Trump’s inauguration on television, CBS is offering its whole televised experience online.
Inauguration Day underway in Washington, D.C. amid frigid temperatures Inauguration Day is underway, and thousands of people are gathering in Washington, D.C., to observe President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in to his first day in office.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of clouds and cold temperatures with rain showers possible throughout this Monday.
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.
dunbar Commemorative march, more to be held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In celebration of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., several events are to be held across Southwest Florida to honor his legacy.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers held an ecumenical service on Sunday morning in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
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.
Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda mutually terminate lease for city meetings Punta Gorda City Council and the city’s various committees and boards will no longer use the Military Heritage Museum as a meeting venue.
St. Matthew’s House keeps shelters open due to cold weather Due to the cold weather, St. Matthew’s House will continue to keep its emergency shelters open to the public.
Arthrex, Lee County Port Authority agree to 40-year lease for new Skyplex logistics facility Lee Board County Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a lease-build agreement for Arthrex to construct a 1 million-square-foot logistics facility at Skyplex, just across Paul J. Doherty Parkway from where Gartner and Alta Resources.
IMMOKALEE Premier Mobile Health Services scheduled to visit Collier County A nonprofit health clinic called Premier Mobile Health Services, which brings essential medical care to those in need across Lee County, is scheduled to visit Collier this weekend.
WASHINGTON Stream Live: complete coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration by CBS While WINK is not carrying the entirety of Donald Trump’s inauguration on television, CBS is offering its whole televised experience online.
Inauguration Day underway in Washington, D.C. amid frigid temperatures Inauguration Day is underway, and thousands of people are gathering in Washington, D.C., to observe President-elect Donald Trump’s swearing-in to his first day in office.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of clouds and cold temperatures with rain showers possible throughout this Monday.
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.
dunbar Commemorative march, more to be held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In celebration of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., several events are to be held across Southwest Florida to honor his legacy.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers held an ecumenical service on Sunday morning in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
Car fire causes traffic delays on I-75 in Collier County A car fire on Interstate 75 North is causing major traffic disruptions Sunday as crews work to extinguish the flames.
Could Florida see snow this week? The words “Florida” and “snow” rarely ever go together, but could the Sunshine State actually see some snowfall this week?
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.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County says no widespread coronavirus outbreak but ready nonetheless Charlotte County’s state of emergency is in effect for at least another week. The Department of Health in the county said most of the cases there are clusters, meaning they’re focused in specific workplaces or facilities, and it’s not widespread with random cases throughout the community. In the event of a surge, health department administrator […]
FORT MYERS Study suggests mother-to-infant transmission of COVID-19 can’t be ruled out Many of us are worried about our health in general during the coronavirus pandemic, but it’s especially of concern for women expecting to give birth soon. One of life’s greatest joys is to bring a child into the world. Jessica DiCarlo of Port Charlotte is preparing to welcome her second child in August and she […]
NORTH PORT Stranger gives out $50 bills to random families in North Port Call it fate, or a chance encounter. Several people say they were at the right place at the right time when a stranger handed them an envelope at the North Port Walmart. Its contents will have a lasting impact, especially for people like Melissa Violka, a mother of twin girls. “It was just a lot […]
SWFL animal shelters push for fosters ahead of gov’s order Southwest Florida animal shelters are hoping you’ll open up your home and adopt or foster a pet, as Thursday is the last day to do so until at least April 30. The clock is ticking because of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order, which takes effect Friday at 12:01 a.m. Animal shelters are an essential service, […]
FORT MYERS Cooking Cajun Army provides free meals to truckers out on the roads Spending all day and night on the road can make it tough to get a hot meal. To help these workers out, one group is making sure truckers are not going without a good meal. Truckers are an essential group working to make sure we have the supplies we need during the pandemic. Many of […]
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Resident at South Port Square senior living facility dies of COVID-19 A resident at the South Port Square senior living facility has died from COVID-19, according to the facility’s executive director, Brian Hess. There is one additional resident who tested positive for the virus and is being treated at a local hospital. “Our thoughts and prayers are with their family and friends during this difficult time, […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Florida works to enforce incoming out-of-state travel order Executive orders are in place that mandate visitors from COVID-19 hotspots quarantine for 14 days in the state or the length of their trip in Florida, whichever is shorter. Since then, we’ve had dozens of emails and calls asking about enforcement. The Florida Department of Health and Florida Highway Patrol are working to respond to […]
Charlotte County judge holds proceedings through chat app The scales of justice weigh heavily on one Charlotte County judge’s mind, and she’s not letting the coronavirus stop the very important work she does on the bench. Reporter Erika Jackson finds out how Judge Mary Evans has adjusted her courtroom to continue helping families. WATCH the report above.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Parade reunites students with teachers of Peace River Elementary Teachers at a school in Southwest Florida are helping their students understand a special lesson during the coronavirus pandemic. This lesson was about love. Teachers at Peace River Elementary School in Charlotte Harbor drove down the streets, as students watched with a good social distance from their front yards. Watch the video above for the […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Food trucks allowed into Charlotte County neighborhoods A food truck could be coming to your neighborhood if you live in Charlotte County. The goal? To give residents easy access to food while restaurants are closed for dine-in – and to keep vendors working. Charlotte County law states that all food trucks must serve within commercially-zoned parking lots, but the county made a […]