Phase 2 of Sanibel Beach renourishment project set to beginRiding toward a brighter future for kids: The story of Bikes for Tykes
SANIBEL Phase 2 of Sanibel Beach renourishment project set to begin Eric Jackson, Sanibel’s Public Information Officer, is encouraging residents and visitors to still come to the beach.
NAPLES Riding toward a brighter future for kids: The story of Bikes for Tykes For nearly four decades, Bikes for Tykes has been on a mission to give children and adults in need in Southwest Florida a chance to ride refurbished bicycles.
ENGLEWOOD SWFL chaplains offer support to first responders First responders across the country face the devastating impact of suicide nationwide those numbers are rising.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputies arrest man for ATV and UTV thefts, fence destruction A North Fort Myers man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a four-wheeler, crashing it into a property fence, and later trying to flee on a second stolen vehicle.
‘I saw God twice:’ Boating accident survivor thanks Lee Health After surviving an unthinkable accident in Matlacha, one woman wants to thank the medical team that saved her.
MATLACHA Blue Dog restaurant in Matlacha thankful for decade of support The Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha has survived multiple hurricanes over the past decade. Now, they’re thanking the community for supporting them every step of the way.
NAPLES Nominee of Gulfshore Life Men and Women of the year volunteers for STARability Gulfshore Life has nominated Anne Fleming as one of its Men and Women of the Year for volunteering her time to raise money for a new home store for Starability.
WINK NEWS Holiday gift exchange scams targeting social media users During the holiday season, tidings of joy and goodwill can be shrouded by scammers seeking to take advantage of holiday shoppers.
New cancer fighting machinery arrives at Southwest Florida Proton All the pieces are in place now, but it will take about a year of calibrating and fine-tuning before the proton machine is up and running.
Federal investigation involving Sheriff Carmine Marceno and LCSO WINK News has exclusively obtained a letter warning ranking government leaders in Lee County that money trouble could be brewing within the sheriff’s office.
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.
SANIBEL Phase 2 of Sanibel Beach renourishment project set to begin Eric Jackson, Sanibel’s Public Information Officer, is encouraging residents and visitors to still come to the beach.
NAPLES Riding toward a brighter future for kids: The story of Bikes for Tykes For nearly four decades, Bikes for Tykes has been on a mission to give children and adults in need in Southwest Florida a chance to ride refurbished bicycles.
ENGLEWOOD SWFL chaplains offer support to first responders First responders across the country face the devastating impact of suicide nationwide those numbers are rising.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County deputies arrest man for ATV and UTV thefts, fence destruction A North Fort Myers man has been arrested after allegedly stealing a four-wheeler, crashing it into a property fence, and later trying to flee on a second stolen vehicle.
‘I saw God twice:’ Boating accident survivor thanks Lee Health After surviving an unthinkable accident in Matlacha, one woman wants to thank the medical team that saved her.
MATLACHA Blue Dog restaurant in Matlacha thankful for decade of support The Blue Dog Bar & Grill in Matlacha has survived multiple hurricanes over the past decade. Now, they’re thanking the community for supporting them every step of the way.
NAPLES Nominee of Gulfshore Life Men and Women of the year volunteers for STARability Gulfshore Life has nominated Anne Fleming as one of its Men and Women of the Year for volunteering her time to raise money for a new home store for Starability.
WINK NEWS Holiday gift exchange scams targeting social media users During the holiday season, tidings of joy and goodwill can be shrouded by scammers seeking to take advantage of holiday shoppers.
New cancer fighting machinery arrives at Southwest Florida Proton All the pieces are in place now, but it will take about a year of calibrating and fine-tuning before the proton machine is up and running.
Federal investigation involving Sheriff Carmine Marceno and LCSO WINK News has exclusively obtained a letter warning ranking government leaders in Lee County that money trouble could be brewing within the sheriff’s office.
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.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Improvements coming to dangerous Charlotte County road There’s been an increase in deadly crashes along one Southwest Florida road, and improvements are in the works to make it safer. Firefighters say they’re getting more calls along SR-31 in Charlotte County. For Tyler Boalton, the dangers are personal. “We had a buddy that got in a motorcycle accident, used to work for the […]
PUNTA GORDA First look at plans for new Peace River Wildlife Education Center We’re getting a first look at plans for the Peace River Wildlife Education Center, which is expected to bring in visitors from all over. The new center will be next to the Hounds on Henry Dog Park on Henry Avenue, just west of downtown Punta Gorda. Among its attractions will be an amphitheater and a […]
PORT CHARLOTTE CCSO gives all-clear after Port Charlotte businesses evacuated due to suspicious substance The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said it found no threat of explosives after businesses near Gertrude Avenue at Harbor Boulevard were evacuated. The item in question was identified as a rifle sight coated with cosmoline, a rust-prevention substance, according to the sheriff’s office. Multiple businesses were evacuated briefly in Port Charlotte as authorities investigated. The […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Year-round elementary school students return to class in Charlotte County It was the first day of school for hundreds of kids in Charlotte County. Parents have the option to send their kids to year-round school, and those students returned to class Tuesday after their month-long summer break ended. Sallie Jones Elementary School in Punta Gorda is setting the example for others to follow after a […]
NORTH PORT Flooding issues continue for North Port following Elsa Floodwaters continued to impact areas of North Port. Many people have stocked up on sandbags while others have evacuated as the flooding gets worse. According to a news release from the city, about half-dozen vehicles were stuck in the high water needing rescue crews to respond. The good news is the water hasn’t gotten much […]
NORTH PORT Shelter opens in North Port as floodwaters rise The remnants of Elsa’s heavy rains and downpours are sticking around, forcing some neighbors out of their homes and causing a larger concern for the rest of hurricane season. High levels of flooding in Sarasota County are becoming North Port’s problem, and the water level is higher than the city has seen in decades. The […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Swales do their job in Charlotte County as Elsa drops buckets of rain WINK News saw very little flooding around Charlotte County and surrounding areas, but there were some large trees uprooted and split from high winds. Some of the trees that were felled overnight Wednesday had survived a number of stronger storms. The damage from Elsa is nothing compared to Hurricane Charley, but a tree that survived […]
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Forecast tracks can change at the last minute Whether you’re new to Florida, or you’ve lived here for decades an important thing to remember is that storm tracks are fluid and that they may change quite a bit over the next few days. Elsa’s track reminds those who were here for Hurricane Charley in 2004 that anything can happen. While there is quite […]
DESOTO COUNTY Accidental call to 911 causes big stink in DeSoto County A miniature horse named Stinky caused a big commotion recently when he accidentally called 911 in DeSoto County – and deputies responded. Despite his name, Stinky smells fine; it’s his attitude that stinks. “He just escapes everything. He’s really smart. Like he’s gotten out of all the gates, he gets out of his stall,” said […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Thief steals catalytic converter from bus, hurts program for adults with special needs Independence was stripped away from adults who require assistance boarding a bus. A thief in the night stole the catalytic converter from a bus that belongs to Quality Independence in Port Charlotte, leaving the group scrambling to find a way to get around. David Tucker stretches his body and mind at Quality Independence in Port […]