2 Florida men arrested for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 riotsMilder and sunny Tuesday afternoon
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.
FORT MYERS BEACH Efforts to restore Fort Myers Beach underway The Fort Myers Beach coastline continues to feel the impacts of the recent storms. Crews working on the sand renourishment beach project have more than six miles of “Critically eroded beach” to restore.
More water headed into Caloosahatchee: What it means for our estuary Southwest Florida cringes every time the mention of releases from Lake Okeechobee comes up. There are concerns about what’s in the water and whether it will dirty our shoreline or even fuel blue-green algae blooms.
NAPLES Transforming animal care: how a $1.5M donation is helping SNIP Collier We are seeing the first major changes from a donation from Tom Golisano.
FORT MYERS BEACH “We did what we had to do” Fort Myers Beach mayor takes blame for loss of FEMA discount FEMA sent the town of Fort Myers Beach a letter explaining why they lost their flood insurance discount. One reason was not removing temporary trailers and containers from flood zones. Now, the mayor says to blame him for it.
NORTH FORT MYERS Suncoast Estates fatal shooting leaves community on edge A fatal shooting took place on Saturday at the Suncoast Estates in North Fort Myers, on Heck Drive, that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
SANIBEL Gulfshore Life Men and Women of the Year award honoree: James Evans The environment and economy are nearly synonymous in Southwest Florida, and while many people work to protect both, one man stands out and has made the environment his life’s work.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
NAPLES Naples man arrested on multiple violent charges including kidnapping and sexual battery A Naples man has been arrested on multiple violent charges stemming from an alleged case of kidnapping involving guns, drugs and sexual battery.
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.
FORT MYERS BEACH Efforts to restore Fort Myers Beach underway The Fort Myers Beach coastline continues to feel the impacts of the recent storms. Crews working on the sand renourishment beach project have more than six miles of “Critically eroded beach” to restore.
More water headed into Caloosahatchee: What it means for our estuary Southwest Florida cringes every time the mention of releases from Lake Okeechobee comes up. There are concerns about what’s in the water and whether it will dirty our shoreline or even fuel blue-green algae blooms.
NAPLES Transforming animal care: how a $1.5M donation is helping SNIP Collier We are seeing the first major changes from a donation from Tom Golisano.
FORT MYERS BEACH “We did what we had to do” Fort Myers Beach mayor takes blame for loss of FEMA discount FEMA sent the town of Fort Myers Beach a letter explaining why they lost their flood insurance discount. One reason was not removing temporary trailers and containers from flood zones. Now, the mayor says to blame him for it.
NORTH FORT MYERS Suncoast Estates fatal shooting leaves community on edge A fatal shooting took place on Saturday at the Suncoast Estates in North Fort Myers, on Heck Drive, that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
SANIBEL Gulfshore Life Men and Women of the Year award honoree: James Evans The environment and economy are nearly synonymous in Southwest Florida, and while many people work to protect both, one man stands out and has made the environment his life’s work.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
NAPLES Naples man arrested on multiple violent charges including kidnapping and sexual battery A Naples man has been arrested on multiple violent charges stemming from an alleged case of kidnapping involving guns, drugs and sexual battery.
COLLIER COUNTY Rambosk sworn in for fourth term as Collier County sheriff A Southwest Florida sheriff was officially sworn in for his fourth term. Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk took office in 2009 and gave his oath of office once again Tuesday. “I do solemnly swear or affirm … that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution,” Rambosk said. Rambosk was also awarded a metal of […]
NAPLES PARK Investigators use technology to track down Naples Park suspect The search continues for a man who a woman in Naples Park says shoved her into his van while she was jogging before she escaped and he drove off. Multiple other women also said a man was lingering in Naples Park in November and approached them all separately during similar situations. Collier County Sheriff Kevin […]
NAPLES Manorcare Lely Palms residents gearing up for second vaccine dose In just a few short weeks, people inside our senior living facilities will receive their second and final COVID-19 vaccine dose. Meanwhile, some have yet to receive their first dose. For months, Roger Kyle’s only glimpse of sunshine has been seeing his wife from his window. “Which is almost unacceptable, but I have to live […]
Collier County DOH-Collier receives COVID-19 vaccine, will distribute Jan. 3 Every county in Southwest Florida now has the COVID-19 vaccine for the general public, and on Wednesday, the final county to get it laid out its plan, filling up all appointment slots in minutes. Gov. Ron DeSantis reminded people Wednesday that there are limited vaccines available – not enough for everyone, for now — and […]
EAST NAPLES Collier County residents continue to wait for vaccine with no word on when it will come Surrounding counties have begun vaccinating those 65 and older, but residents in Collier County continue to wait for the opportunity to take the COVID-19 vaccine. “As soon as it gets to me, I’m going to take it,” said Gary Johnson, of Collier County. Johnson said he is being extra careful after losing his 78-year-old uncle […]
NAPLES Collier County man catches fiery, deadly crash on camera A deadly crash on Sunday evening at Airport Pulling Road and Progress Avenue was caught on camera. The man who captured the video says he saw everything. The car went up in flames and began billowing smoke. The wreck caused many who were driving the busy stretch of road to stop and look, including Andre […]
NAPLES Traffic technology helps Naples police track down suspects Naples Police Department arrested a man for exposing himself to a jogger recently. They credit traffic technology for helping investigators to find and arrest him. We learned Wednesday about how traffic cameras help police perform their duties. When you start your car and drive down the streets in Naples, eyes are watching. Traffic cameras and […]
Sen. Rick Scott votes no on COVID-19 relief package Florida Senator Rick Scott voted no on the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes checks for you and help for small businesses. But Scott says the bill is full of wasteful spending and handouts. It’s not a secret that businesses and people everywhere are hurting due to the economic impacts COVID-19 has caused. But, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Manorcare Lely Palms one of first centers in Southwest Florida receiving vaccine NOTE: The COVID-19 vaccine is NOT currently available to the general public. It’s been one week since the first vaccine was administered in America. Fast forward and 554,00 vaccines have been administered so far and 24 million more doses are available a a apart of the first phase. Manorcare Lely Palms is expected to be […]
COLLIER COUNTY Patient’s daughter says her SWFL nursing home will get COVID-19 vaccine soon A Southwest Florida nursing care network is already scheduling to vaccinate its residents. ManorCare Nursing & Rehabilitation in Collier confirmed vaccine dates for its locations Friday: ManorCare Lely Palms is scheduled for Monday, and ManorCare Naples is scheduled for Wednesday. A woman told us ManorCare was chosen to receive some of the first vaccines. She […]