The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increasesSenior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
EAST NAPLES East Naples non-profit starts weekly pet food pantry Millions across the country have lost their jobs, which has made it difficult to afford food for not only people but for pets as well. That’s why a local non-profit is hosting a grab-and-go pet food pantry to fill the urgent need. The pantry will be open every Tuesday until the safer-at-home order is lifted. […]
NAPLES More moms opting for alternatives to hospital births In fear of COVID-19 in hospitals, as well as no visitors being allowed inside, some pregnant women are turning to other options for giving birth. Welcoming a baby is one of life’s most precious moments, and for Keely Ford’s family, it’s another girl, due just days from now and in the middle of a pandemic. […]
NAPLES Families rediscover each other during ‘safer at home’ togetherness What does “safer at home” look like for your family? While some of you might experience some cabin fever, the pandemic has led to some unprecedented amounts of togetherness, and many people are soaking up life from a different viewpoint. Without students in the classroom and with so many businesses shut down, neighborhoods are busier […]
NAPLES Naples diner donates meals to NCH workers One Southwest Florida restaurant is making sure healthcare workers at NCH are fed. Lake Park Diner in Naples is donating hundreds of meals to our workers on the front lines. NCH is just right down the street from this restaurant and some of the hospitals’ staff are even regulars at the diner. Now more than […]
MARCO ISLAND Two beach access points to reopen on Marco Island Marco Island city leaders on Monday made the call to reopen two beach access points, but one resident worries it will lead to big crowds. Wayne Rose fears the island he calls home won’t be safe after the entrance to Marco Beach is reopened. “I think it was a quick decision … I don’t think […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County animal preserve struggles during coronavirus pandemic A Collier County animal preserve is taking a hit because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Kowiachobee Animal Preserve is home to dozens of animals, and like many non-profits, the sanctuary survives on donations, less of which are coming in now. Its owners are even having a hard time finding supplies for some of their animals. Dozens […]
NORTH NAPLES What does the safer-at-home order look like in Southwest Florida? It’s the first full day of the governor’s safer-at-home order, but people continued to venture out for the essentials on Friday. Armed with masks and plastic gloves, shoppers hunted for toilet paper and cleaning supplies at stores. With people spending more time at home, and many contractors continuing to work, home improvement stores are also […]
NORTH NAPLES Nurse’s car stolen from NCH North Naples parking garage Someone stole a Jeep from a nurse at the NCH campus in North Naples while she was in the middle of a 12-hour shift saving lives. We spoke to nurse Cristina Roman on the phone Tuesday, and she says her family’s dream car was stolen from the NCH North Naples hospital parking garage. Roman and […]
NAPLES Nurse at Naples clinic personally asks governor for help, more tests for first responders A family practice in Naples that cares for many first responders and Collier County employees is making a plea to the governor for more COVID-19 tests. Like the facilities across the country, it’s extremely short. Advanced Medical says their main concern is the number of first responders they see. Naples firefighters say they’ve had to […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island group helping hospitality workers affected by pandemic A Marco Island group is helping their neighbors in need while hoping to inspire a movement. The Marco Island Patriots are collecting money to buy gift cards for people during the coronavirus pandemic. “A lot of restaurant workers work day to day paying their bills. I was in hospitality myself for 25 years,” said Timon […]