Holiday gift exchange scams targeting social media usersNew cancer fighting machinery arrives at Southwest Florida Proton
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Mr. Food: Roasted winter veggies What You’ll Need: 1/3 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups pre-cut butternut squash 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets 8 ounces Brussels sprouts, cut in half 3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks What To Do: Preheat oven to 400 […]
With Rams returning to LA, challenges abound for 3 NFL teams HOUSTON (AP) – The Rams belong to Los Angeles once again. The Chargers might be headed there, as well. What about the Raiders? Who knows at this point. What is certain is that all three franchises face serious challenges over the next few years now that the NFL has approved the relocation of the Rams […]
Florida Lottery warns about online Powerball scam TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The Florida Lottery is warning Powerball players about an online scam. The Lottery sent out a news release Tuesday saying a website calling itself USA POWERBALL Syndicate is offering shares of tickets that are purchased as a group with the winnings paid out equally for every share. The Lottery said Powerball […]
Police: Man who sent selfie to replace mugshot is arrested LIMA, Ohio (AP) – A man Ohio police say sent them a selfie because he didn’t like the mugshot they were using has been arrested in Florida. Lima (LY’-muh), Ohio, police say Donald “Chip” Pugh was arrested Tuesday in Century, Florida, and is being held on another warrant out of Georgia. Police in Ohio say […]
Widow sues Florida theater employee, company over shooting death DADE CITY, Fla. (AP) – The widow of a Florida man shot and killed during an argument over texting during movie previews has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the theater, its developer and one of its employees. Nicole Oulson seeks more than $15,000 and a jury trial. According to the lawsuit filed in Pinellas-Pasco […]
Grand theft suspect steals TV from Cape Coral motel CAPE CORAL, Fla.- Police are searching for a man who they say stole a TV from a Cape Coral motel. Sometime between 4 p.m. on Sept. 25, 2015 and the following morning, police say the suspect took the black Samsung 39″ flat screen television from room #209 at the Casa Loma Motel located on Del Prado Blvd South. If you have […]
Gulfshore Opera presents: “Legends of Opera” FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Gulfshore Opera was founded on the promise of enriching the southwest Florida community with high quality opera theater and classical vocal music. On Sunday Feburary 21st, the organization will host the “Legends of Opera Gala,” a fundraising event celebrating the best opera performers of the past three decades. The gala takes place at 4:00 PM at […]
94.5 The Arrow Bacon Jam: Adirondack Chocolatier FORT MYERS, Fla. – Local restaurants in Southwest Florida are perfecting their best bacon-themed dishes in preparation for the 94.5 The Arrow Bacon Jam. The event will take place Saturday, January 16 in Centennial Park in Fort Myers. Matt Henderson from Adirondack Chocolatier joined us in the WINK News studio to give us a sneak […]
Cape Coral tornado victims resilient as community rallies to help CAPE CORAL, Fla.- Keith Luedke’s home is a mess following Saturday’s EF2 tornado that caused more than $6 million in damage throughout Cape Coral. His bathroom is destroyed, there’s shattered glass everywhere, and the roof collapsed. “They’re going to be demolition inside the house for certain things, the ceilings, the walls,” said Luedke, “so right now, we’re in a […]
Law enforcement offers tips for staying alive in dangerous situations FORT MYERS, Fla.- Surveillance pictures taken during a home invasion in Lehigh Acres over the weekend show three men holding a family of seven at gunpoint, before taking cash, cell phones and a truck. “Things are getting worse and people are desperate,” said Cape Coral resident Mary McConnell. On Monday, a man was held at gunpoint in […]