Father arrives home from deployment; meets his baby girlSpreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting in Naples
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.
MATLACHA CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after storms Getting back to business is giving one island the boost they need before the holidays.
southwest florida How much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year? With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas around the corner, we want to know how tree prices are stacking up across Southwest Florida.
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.
MATLACHA CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after storms Getting back to business is giving one island the boost they need before the holidays.
southwest florida How much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year? With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas around the corner, we want to know how tree prices are stacking up across Southwest Florida.
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 […]