Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heatersNaples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children
FORT MYERS Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heaters With record cold fronts this week, some are now turning on their heaters for the first time in a while.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children This year marks the silver anniversary of The Naples Winter Wine Festival. It was an idea sparked by a group of like-minded friends.
NAPLES Girl’s weightlifting popularity growing in Collier County Since the sport was introduced in Collier County schools three years ago teams have seen a sharp increase in participation.
CAPE CORAL Trend of phasing out shingled roofs for metal In Florida, the trend of replacing shingle roofs with metal roofs is gaining attention.
CAPTIVA Red tide warning near Turner Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Turner Beach.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Beach Town Council facing threats over development projects Tensions have risen in Fort Myers Beach, with local council member Karen Woodson facing verbal threats and abuse.
NAPLES Attendees arrive ahead of 2025 Naples Winter Wine Festival The Naples Winter Wine Festival is set to begin on Friday night, marking its silver anniversary.
COVID-19’s hidden dangers Researchers have discovered that the neurological effects of long COVID extend beyond common symptoms like coughing and sneezing.
Locals react to Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to end the nation’s birthright citizenship policy.
Watering schedule to begin for unincorporated Lee County residents A once-a-week watering schedule is being issued for unincorporated Lee County, which is intended to conserve water and protect the aquifer.
ESTERO Upcoming election for Village of Estero canceled According to Tommy Doyle, the Lee County Supervisor of Elections, the scheduled election for the Village of Estero has been canceled.
LEHIGH ACRES Quan Martin representing SWFL on NFL Championship Sunday Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin, who went to Lehigh Senior High, is representing Southwest Florida on NFL Championship Sunday.
8-story Naples hotel passes first hurdle in approval process An eight-story, dual-brand luxury hotel received unanimous preliminary approval from the Naples Design Review Board, the first hurdle in a yearlong planning process.
Jacksonville Gov. Ron DeSantis to reinforce immigration policies Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is looking to enhance law enforcement’s role in helping the federal government with immigration policies.
Man accused of stealing ATV from DeSoto County campground A man has been arrested after allegedly driving an ATV that was reported stolen last year in DeSoto County.
FORT MYERS Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heaters With record cold fronts this week, some are now turning on their heaters for the first time in a while.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children This year marks the silver anniversary of The Naples Winter Wine Festival. It was an idea sparked by a group of like-minded friends.
NAPLES Girl’s weightlifting popularity growing in Collier County Since the sport was introduced in Collier County schools three years ago teams have seen a sharp increase in participation.
CAPE CORAL Trend of phasing out shingled roofs for metal In Florida, the trend of replacing shingle roofs with metal roofs is gaining attention.
CAPTIVA Red tide warning near Turner Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Turner Beach.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Beach Town Council facing threats over development projects Tensions have risen in Fort Myers Beach, with local council member Karen Woodson facing verbal threats and abuse.
NAPLES Attendees arrive ahead of 2025 Naples Winter Wine Festival The Naples Winter Wine Festival is set to begin on Friday night, marking its silver anniversary.
COVID-19’s hidden dangers Researchers have discovered that the neurological effects of long COVID extend beyond common symptoms like coughing and sneezing.
Locals react to Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to end the nation’s birthright citizenship policy.
Watering schedule to begin for unincorporated Lee County residents A once-a-week watering schedule is being issued for unincorporated Lee County, which is intended to conserve water and protect the aquifer.
ESTERO Upcoming election for Village of Estero canceled According to Tommy Doyle, the Lee County Supervisor of Elections, the scheduled election for the Village of Estero has been canceled.
LEHIGH ACRES Quan Martin representing SWFL on NFL Championship Sunday Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin, who went to Lehigh Senior High, is representing Southwest Florida on NFL Championship Sunday.
8-story Naples hotel passes first hurdle in approval process An eight-story, dual-brand luxury hotel received unanimous preliminary approval from the Naples Design Review Board, the first hurdle in a yearlong planning process.
Jacksonville Gov. Ron DeSantis to reinforce immigration policies Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is looking to enhance law enforcement’s role in helping the federal government with immigration policies.
Man accused of stealing ATV from DeSoto County campground A man has been arrested after allegedly driving an ATV that was reported stolen last year in DeSoto County.
NAPLES Celebrating Thanksgiving on Naples Beach One thing people in Southwest Florida are thankful for is the ability to spend Thanksgiving at our beaches. Plenty of people were out on the water and enjoying the sand near Naples Pier on Thursday. Business owners hope people taking the opportunity to get outdoors on Thanksgiving will give them a financial boost for the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County says no violation for sign with profanity toward Biden on home A vulgar sign hangs on a home in Collier County near a popular spot for boaters. It has offensive words directed at President-elect Joe Biden. We learned about concerns from neighbors. You can only see a sign with the “F” word from the water. It’s along a popular channel for boaters. All politics aside, the […]
NAPLES PARK Naples Park wants answers in attempted abduction cases High security continues in a community to search for an attempted kidnapper. Patrols continued in Naples Park Tuesday in hopes of catching a man who tried to lure multiple women into his van. Community members are being warned they are more vulnerable to attacks at this time of year. Susan Aiken, a retired FBI agent, […]
NAPLES Kitten with birth defect living his best life thanks to Collier County shelter employees Collier County Domestic Animal Services takes in close to 300 strays a month, and with so many cats coming in recently, they’re pushing capacity. To the employees, every animal is special and deserves a good home, but they’re making sure one cat in particular gets to live his best life. Wally, named so because he […]
NAPLES Small businesses in Naples depend on holiday shoppers to stay afloat Small business owners in Southwest Florida are desperate for holiday shoppers this year, as their livelihoods depend on them. These businesses rely on in-person shoppers, offering them unique items you can’t find in big box stores. Mom-and-pop shops in the region, such as those at Tin City Waterfront Shops in Naples, depend on tourism to […]
NAPLES An exclusive look at the reopening of the giraffe-feeding exhibit at the Naples Zoo The Naples Zoo is giving you the opportunity to get up close and personal with the world’s tallest animal. WINK News reporter Gina Tomlinson gets an exclusive look at the exhibit before it opens to the public. Many have missed the giraffe exhibit since it closed in March and the giraffes have missed you too. […]
NORTH NAPLES St. Matthew’s House feeds thousands at annual ‘Turkey Drop’ The line for a Thanksgiving food giveaway Thursday morning was so long that organizers opened an hour early. St. Matthew’s House in Naples hosted its annual “Turkey Drop,” and cars started lining up at 6:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. event at First Baptist Church of Naples. “I’m thankful. You know, I’m not normally one […]
WINK NEWS Lines for testing sites see rise along with surge in COVID-19 cases As the surge in coronavirus cases continues, the number of people waiting in line to get tested is also seeing a rise. In Southwest Florida, 50,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began A medical expert we spoke to says she thinks fear and anxiety are reasons why test sites are overloaded. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County wants you to ‘Cover up’ “Cover up Collier” is the messaging from the county in a new commercial encouraging everyone to wear masks. It’s just one part of a broader effort to raise awareness about the benefits of masking up. “My mask protects you. Your mask protects me” is a message you’ve heard before. But now, one television commercial is […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County sees few impacts from Eta; many go enjoy the beach Businesses did not take any chances to end the weekend, even though Eta was not forecast to make a direct impact. Some places in Collier County boarded up and closed early, bracing for the worst. The worst of Eta did not come to Collier County. No major flooding was reported, and many people were out […]