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 Collier County crews prep for possible arrival of Tropical Depression Eta Lowering lake levels ahead of Tropical Depression Eta is just one of the many steps being taken to prevent flooding in Collier County should the storm head our way. County crews were out Thursday clearing drains of debris while some residents say they did their supply shopping months ago and aren’t worried about the weather. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County sees smooth election day, record-breaking turnout The polls in Collier County had a steady stream of voters all day Tuesday. We visited several locations across the county, and turnout so far has surpassed 88%. A squad of volunteers called “Election Protection” has been on guard at once precinct –making sure everyone gets along. The chairwoman of the Collier County Democratic Party […]
NAPLES Do Not Enter: Work-from-home dad’s poster to his kids goes viral A work-from-home dad in Naples has gone viral. He created a sign and shared a picture of it on LinkedIn. It already has two million views in two days. We learned about the intended message behind it all. We spoke to David Kuhl who, like many parents, is adjusting to a new office in 2020 […]
NAPLES Is the Cracker Barrel near Collier Boulevard haunted? As Halloween approaches, ghost stories are to be expected. The crime that took place years ago at the Cracker Barrel just off of Collier Boulevard has sparked some of its own ghost stories. Nearly 25 years ago, three employees of this Cracker Barrel were murdered in the early morning hours. The tragedy seems to still […]
NAPLES Naples restaurants look to make comebacks after making renovations A restaurant in Southwest Florida went from closing its doors to helping the community. Now it’s seeing a positive turn with renovations made to adapt to pandemic life. Other restaurants that have gone through tough times in the region are also making improvements to aid in hopeful comebacks. Lake Park Diner in Naples is preparing […]
IMMOKALEE Family’s lawyer wants more investigation details in deputy shooting of Immokalee man A man carrying a shovel was shot and killed by a deputy back in September, and his family is calling for justice and transparency. Several activist groups want everything about the investigation released. Lawyers for Nick Morales’ family say he was shot three times within 13 seconds of when Collier County deputies responded to him […]
COLLIER COUNTY New sand to fill beach at Lowdermilk Park in Collier County The beach at Lowdermilk Park in Collier County will soon get a renourishment after years of erosion. Crews will begin trucking in new sand but not everyone’s happy with the $2 million project. And some say this is not the right time to do it. The project will cause the north parking lot to be […]
COLLIER COUNTY Runner finds giant jellyfish on Vanderbilt Beach Imagine you’re at the beach and you spot a giant jellyfish. That’s exactly what happened to one man who was running along Vanderbilt Beach in Collier County. WINK News Reporter Gina Tomlinson tells us if these giants are truly a danger. Marine experts say tentacles on a specific type of jellyfish can extend around 70 […]
NAPLES Stone Crab Festival kicks off at Tin City in Naples An event in Southwest Florida brings thousands of people together, but it will look a bit different from its normal, annual festivities. The Stone Crab Festival in Naples will still go on Friday after confusion in the community about whether it would still happen because of the pandemic. To keep the festival safe, it’s a […]
COLLIER COUNTY Commissioners expected to decide future of mask mandate in Collier County Collier County Board of County Commissioners is expected to make a decision on whether the countywide mask mandate will be extended Thursday. There’s a lot on the line for people and businesses. We visited Seed to Table Market in Collier County Wednesday, where it remains a business strictly against the mandate in Collier County. Still, […]