Caught on video: Man arrested at Margaritaville, accused of throwing beer bottles off balconyHouse passes bill for writing off Hurricane Ian expenses
FORT MYERS BEACH Caught on video: Man arrested at Margaritaville, accused of throwing beer bottles off balcony 23-year-old Connor Thurman is accused of throwing beer bottles off his balcony. When he was asked to leave, he was determined to take his Corona with him.
House passes bill for writing off Hurricane Ian expenses What looked like progress in getting tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims has hit a potential new snag.
FORT MYERS What is Fort Myers doing with its parking revenue? In December 2023, the City of Fort Myers changed its parking system.
Charlotte County taking steps for the future The future is now here in Southwest Florida, and leaders are trying to think ahead and plan for the influx of people expected in the coming years.
FORT MYERS Listen up: irritating noises can hurt your health It’s the sounds you don’t expect that sneak up on you and could leave long-lasting damage.
PORT CHARLOTTE Minor injuries reported after 3 vehicle accident in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is responding to the scene of a 3-vehicle accident.
GOLDEN GATE Naples man killed after crashing into utility pole At 2:33 p.m. Tuesday, the man, driving a pickup truck, was traveling west on Golden Gate Boulevard West, east of Everglades Boulevard.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte High School launches new aerospace programs for students Elevating aerospace education by starting future technicians and assemblers’ young.
‘There’s room for protests and room to sit at the table’ community reacts to Christopher Jordan shooting The decision by the State Attorney’s office to not charge the Fort Myers Police detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan on December 1, has now sparked two different responses. On one side the NAACP said they plan on protesting the decision and doing what they can to get the SA office […]
CAPTIVA Voting to restore the beaches of Captiva Island On the way to Captiva Beach, you see sign after sign reminding people to speak up and nourish the beach.
MATLACHA Caught on video: two men climb pole, steal American flag from local business Amber Brady, co-owner of Micelli’s waterfront restaurant in Matlacha, was upset by what she saw Saturday night.
NAPLES Barron Collier boy’s tennis wins 3A State Title The Barron Collier boy’s tennis team won the Class 3A State Championship for the program’s first title since 2014.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot’s baseball team falls in state semifinal It was a heartbreaker for Bishop Verot’s baseball team in Hammond on Tuesday. The Vikings fell to North Broward Prep 4-1 in the 3A state semifinal.
Collier commissioners consider guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses to address a critical shortage of workforce housing.
LCSO needs help locating man wanted for animal cruelty The Lee County Sheriff’s office is looking for a man who is wanted for violating the conditions of his release from jail after he was arrested for animal cruelty.
FORT MYERS BEACH Caught on video: Man arrested at Margaritaville, accused of throwing beer bottles off balcony 23-year-old Connor Thurman is accused of throwing beer bottles off his balcony. When he was asked to leave, he was determined to take his Corona with him.
House passes bill for writing off Hurricane Ian expenses What looked like progress in getting tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims has hit a potential new snag.
FORT MYERS What is Fort Myers doing with its parking revenue? In December 2023, the City of Fort Myers changed its parking system.
Charlotte County taking steps for the future The future is now here in Southwest Florida, and leaders are trying to think ahead and plan for the influx of people expected in the coming years.
FORT MYERS Listen up: irritating noises can hurt your health It’s the sounds you don’t expect that sneak up on you and could leave long-lasting damage.
PORT CHARLOTTE Minor injuries reported after 3 vehicle accident in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is responding to the scene of a 3-vehicle accident.
GOLDEN GATE Naples man killed after crashing into utility pole At 2:33 p.m. Tuesday, the man, driving a pickup truck, was traveling west on Golden Gate Boulevard West, east of Everglades Boulevard.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte High School launches new aerospace programs for students Elevating aerospace education by starting future technicians and assemblers’ young.
‘There’s room for protests and room to sit at the table’ community reacts to Christopher Jordan shooting The decision by the State Attorney’s office to not charge the Fort Myers Police detective who fired the fatal shot that killed Christopher Jordan on December 1, has now sparked two different responses. On one side the NAACP said they plan on protesting the decision and doing what they can to get the SA office […]
CAPTIVA Voting to restore the beaches of Captiva Island On the way to Captiva Beach, you see sign after sign reminding people to speak up and nourish the beach.
MATLACHA Caught on video: two men climb pole, steal American flag from local business Amber Brady, co-owner of Micelli’s waterfront restaurant in Matlacha, was upset by what she saw Saturday night.
NAPLES Barron Collier boy’s tennis wins 3A State Title The Barron Collier boy’s tennis team won the Class 3A State Championship for the program’s first title since 2014.
FORT MYERS Bishop Verot’s baseball team falls in state semifinal It was a heartbreaker for Bishop Verot’s baseball team in Hammond on Tuesday. The Vikings fell to North Broward Prep 4-1 in the 3A state semifinal.
Collier commissioners consider guesthouse rentals in Urban Estates Collier commissioners moved forward with a plan to allow urban estates homeowners to rent guesthouses to address a critical shortage of workforce housing.
LCSO needs help locating man wanted for animal cruelty The Lee County Sheriff’s office is looking for a man who is wanted for violating the conditions of his release from jail after he was arrested for animal cruelty.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral growth motivating changes to trash pickup Changes are coming to trash pickup in Cape Coral, because the city is growing so quickly. Some services are struggling to keep up because of all the construction, the traffic and the amount of people moving in. Trash pickup is changing starting on Monday, as the pickup routes have become unbalanced and resources are being […]
Naples Naples organization makes scholarship available for women pursuing STEM careers Science, technology, engineering and math fields are still largely dominated by men, but we’re starting to see a shift as more women get into them. The American Association of University Women in the Greater Naples area is doing its part to help. The organization has created the Blanche and John Rebar Scholarship to help pay […]
NAPLES Minnesota couple finds missing cat in Collier County A cat that went missing has been found. It took three weeks and one day for Cody Dornbusch and Samantha Racine to find their lost cat, Rajah, who jumped out the window of the couple’s car at a Murphy gas station in Collier County. The Minnesota couple, who were road tripping across the country at […]
Fort Myers Lee County camp registrations starts Monday, promises a different experience It’s time for parents to start making plans for their children’s summer. On Monday, Lee County camp registration opens up. Summer might not feel like it’s right around the corner, but it’ll be here before you know it. People who run the camps say they learned a lot with COVID-19 last year, and this year […]
Naples Naples wants input on plan for bike, pedestrian safety To keep you safe, the City of Naples is working to make the community accessible for walkers, bicyclists and drivers. They are looking at things like crosswalks and ways to make them safer by drawing attention to them, potentially raising them. For many people, spending their time in Naples is all about spending time outside, […]
Fort Myers Winter weather delays vaccine distribution It’s a race against the clock to get COVID-19 vaccines moving before another winter storm hits the central U.S. today. The freezing weather is preventing many of you from getting your first dose of the shot this week. At the Lee County vaccination site, the first dose appointments for Wednesday have been postponed until Feb. 25. […]
WINK NEWS March to a Million Meals: From client to employee at the Harry Chapin Food Bank Carolyn Weaver knows both sides of the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Weaver is now the food bank’s donor services coordinator, but before that, she lost her job in April of last year at the start of the pandemic. She lined up for food at the Harry Chapin Food Bank. “I never once thought I would […]
Fort Myers March to a Million Meals: Rescued food makes your donations go further As we ask for your help in our March to a Million Meals, we want you to know exactly where your money goes. If you look at the donation page, $42 feeds a family for a week, and one of the Harry Chapin Food Bank’s goals is to make sure that food is fresh and […]
COLLIER COUNTY Couple vacationing in Collier County finds missing cat UPDATE: Cody and Samantha told WINK News on Feb. 17 that Rajah has been found safe. — A Minnesota couple’s trip home was unexpectedly halted when it turned into a hunt for a missing loved one. Life is all about adventure for Cody Dornbusch, his girlfriend Samantha Racine and their two “kids” – Zen the […]
Fort Myers Project Dentists Care gives out smiles to low-income families A dentist hopes to help you make ends meet while getting a little healthier. Dr. William Truax, D.D.S., president of Project Dentists Care, works with families in poverty to try and turn their lives around by giving them a free smile. Project Dentists Care is funded through the United Way, the Florida Department of Health-Lee […]