Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under wayAlamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
Fort Myers man resentenced to 45 years for 2008 killing FORT MYERS, Fla. — A man originally sentenced to 60 years in prison for the 2008 death of a Bonita Springs woman has been resentenced to 45 years. Luis Gonzalez, 31, was convicted in 2013 of running over 25-year-old Tia Poklemba three times and leaving her to die. Later that year, he was sentenced to 30 years […]
Police: Driver on heroin crashes car by Cape hospital CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A heroin-addled driver crashed into three parking signs in the lot at the Cape Coral Hospital emergency room Tuesday, police said. Keith Edward Paulick, 36, had injected heroin prior to the crash and had more of the drug, plus prescription drugs and drug paraphernalia, in his car, where another man was […]
You’ll be able eat Girl Scout cookies for breakfast soon (CNN) General Mills announced plans to release two limited-edition Girl Scout cereals. The two flavors are Thin Mints and Caramel Crunch. The first is one of the 12 Girl Scout cookie flavors. General Mills said the cereal will go on sale in stores nationwide in January, the start of the traditional cookie-selling season. The cereal […]
Fort Myers man sentenced in mailed marijuana scheme FORT MYERS, Fla. – A 43-year-old man was sentenced to eight years in prison Wednesday for the sale of marijuana that he received through UPS from California and Colorado, the United States Department of Justice said. Samer Jamil Rashid worked with four different people to sell more than 100 kilograms of marijuana in Lee County, […]
Permit decision postponed for Fort Myers Beach farmers market FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. – A church will have to wait to see if it will need to obtain a permit to host its weekly farmers market after a special town magistrate postponed the decision Wednesday. Beach Baptist Church was originally told it would not need a permit for the market because religious organizations are […]
6,000 gallons of sewage leak in Charlotte County PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – About 6,000 gallons of sewage leaked into the ground and nearby waterways around the corner of Calumet Boulevard and St. Paul Drive, according to the county’s utilities services department. A car hit the sewer line, causing the leak sometime before Tuesday at 10 a.m., which is when the odor from the […]
Subaru recalls popular models; air pump can catch fire DETROIT (AP) – Subaru is recalling more than 100,000 of its top-selling models in the U.S. because a turbocharger air pump can run continuously, overheat and could cause fires. The recall covers certain 2007 to 2009 Legacy and Outback vehicles, some 2008 to 2014 Imprezas and certain 2009 to 2013 Foresters. All the cars and […]
US says it will abstain on UN vote on Cuba embargo UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The United States announced Tuesday that it will abstain for the first time in 25 years on a U.N. resolution condemning America’s economic embargo against Cuba, a resolution it had always vehemently opposed. The announcement by U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power ahead of a vote on the resolution was greeted with applause […]
Experience a True Fright at Howl-O-Scream TAMPA, Fla. – The zombies, ghosts and creatures of evil have once again taken over Busch Gardens at Howl-O-Scream, preparing for their final weekend of frightening entertainment. This year, Howl-O-Scream has launched two new haunted houses to join their other five, along with four scare zones and their live Fiends Show with captivating creatures of […]