Trump and supporters gear up for election night in West Palm BeachCity of Sanibel to open time capsule for 50th anniversary
WEST PALM BEACH Trump and supporters gear up for election night in West Palm Beach All eyes are on the presidential election between Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.
SANIBEL City of Sanibel to open time capsule for 50th anniversary It’s a chance to see what the past was like. 41 years ago, the city of Sanibel put items in a time capsule to be opened on the 50th anniversary of the city’s incorporation. On Tuesday, WINK News was there to see what people had to say about the island decades ago.
FORT MYERS BEACH Lee Commission approves contract to restore 2 waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award a contract for the design of the restoration of two waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach.
Direct approach to hip replacement Surgeons in the United States perform more than 500,000 hip replacements every year, and that number is only expected to increase as our population ages.
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Constitutional right to abortions Besides Amendment 3, another of the more controversial amendments on the ballot is Amendment 4, which would limit government interference in abortions.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
WEST PALM BEACH Trump and supporters gear up for election night in West Palm Beach All eyes are on the presidential election between Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.
SANIBEL City of Sanibel to open time capsule for 50th anniversary It’s a chance to see what the past was like. 41 years ago, the city of Sanibel put items in a time capsule to be opened on the 50th anniversary of the city’s incorporation. On Tuesday, WINK News was there to see what people had to say about the island decades ago.
FORT MYERS BEACH Lee Commission approves contract to restore 2 waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted to award a contract for the design of the restoration of two waterfront parks on Fort Myers Beach.
Direct approach to hip replacement Surgeons in the United States perform more than 500,000 hip replacements every year, and that number is only expected to increase as our population ages.
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Constitutional right to abortions Besides Amendment 3, another of the more controversial amendments on the ballot is Amendment 4, which would limit government interference in abortions.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
Countrylife Music Festival takes off in Punta Gorda CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – Some of the biggest names is country are hitting the main stage at Countrylife Music Festival. The festival is one of the largest to come to Southwest Florida. Eighteen big country icons and some fresh faces will perform in Punta Gorda over the next three days. One of those fresh faces […]
Florida bill would limit access to police body cam video LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Right now, any person can request copies of police body camera video, recorded by Fort Myers or Cape Coral officers. That is, unless the video is part of an ongoing criminal investigation, the same as any public record. But a new bill, passed in the Florida Senate this week, would restrict access to […]
Three Oaks Murder case to be featured on Deadly Sins series LEE COUNTY, Fla.- The murder of a Lee County woman, is now gaining national attention. Debra Striano was murdered in her Three Oaks home almost three years ago. Her killer was sentenced to life in prison. But the Investigation Discovery Channel thinks there’s more to her murder. “There is more to the story than I […]
Exclusive video: A tale of two gators COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – WINK News has exclusive video of two gators at two different locations in Collier County. One was caught in Golden Gate, the other is still on the loose in North Naples. WINK News cameras were rolling as a 9 foot alligator took a stroll right in front of Grace Community Daycare […]
Disney star from Big Hero 6 visits Fort Myers Beach school FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.- A Disney star spread magic across Fort Myers Beach Friday. Ryan Potter made a special visit to Fort Myers Beach Elementary for film festival week. The actor had an important message to share with his fans. You may recognize Potter’s voice as Hiro Hamada in Disney’s new animated hit, Big Hero […]
Businesses, residents unhappy with plans for Morse Plaza redevelopment LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A shopping plaza that makes a first impression as a gateway to the Fort Myers area is going to change, and some claim, not for the better. The Morse Shores Plaza is located at Palm Beach Boulevard, just west of I-75. Tenants tell WINK News a new owner is advising them that […]
Naples man gets life in prison for raping, kidnapping woman COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- Raymond Izquierdo will spend the rest of his life in prison for a robbing, rapping, and kidnapping a Naples massage employee at gunpoint. It happened nearly three years ago at the Asian Massage parlor off of US 41 in downtown Naples. In court on Friday, the judge told him no sentence short […]
Animal rights activists protest against Araba Shrine Circus LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A circus act is creating controversy in Southwest Florida. The Araba Shrine Circus is currently performing at the Lee Civic Center, but some say an elephant in the show should not be there. The elephant known as Tiny, or more commonly Nosey, has been performing in circuses for nearly 30 years. A […]
Celebrate the Shrine Circus NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – From animals to acrobats and world class stunts the circus has rolled into Southwest Florida, setting up shop at the Lee Civic Center. The Araba Shriners of Fort Myers are proud once again to put a smile on children’s faces and help support their hospitals across the country, including the […]