Bigger and better beaches; Sanibel gets fresh sandCape Coral twins together for holidays after congenital heart defect scare
SANIBEL Bigger and better beaches; Sanibel gets fresh sand If you haven’t been to Sanibel lately you might not recognize it. Just in time for the holidays, the island is celebrating bigger, better and more beautiful beaches.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral twins together for holidays after congenital heart defect scare Everyone together at home for Christmas. That’s the wish for one Cape Coral family since they were blessed with twins in the spring.
PORT CHARLOTTE Meeting held for future of Beach Park in Port Charlotte Beach Park in Port Charlotte has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton. Last week county leaders held a special meeting to come up with a solution to finally reopen the park to neighbors.
PUNTA GORDA Downtown Punta Gorda restaurant rebuilding after back-to-back storms In downtown Punta Gorda, the back-to-back hurricanes spared no one. For one restaurant, it meant starting over, cutting up the walls and redoing the floors not once but twice.
Valerie’s House offers support to those grieving this holiday season Christmas is considered a magical time for many families, but many also struggle with the loss of a loved one this time of year. Valerie’s House is opening its doors for the holidays to help struggling families deal with that grief.
Local beauty editor impacting community through Beauty Holiday event A local beauty editor turned beauty elf is using her event for the better. Wink news anchor Lindsey Sablan talked to Lindsay Peragallo, founder of Beauty Holiday. With brands such as Mac and CoverGirl, table after table was packed with self-care items at the Beauty Holiday event. It was like the elves quit the toy […]
ESTERO Study shows rent prices dropping in areas of SWFL According to national data, rent is slowly dropping in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. A new study with Florida Gulf Coast University shows the price drop might be more drastic than we think.
Ways to help with an aching head Imagine waking up with a headache so strong you can’t think, a neck pain so severe you can’t move and your eyesight suddenly turning blurry.
Novelist Randy Wayne White plans experimental citrus farming at historic Bokeelia property White just closed on a real estate deal that’s short on price but big on history with a positive outlook on the future of citrus framing.
Deadline approaching for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene Floridians affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene have just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance, with the deadline set for Jan. 7, 2025.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing over $7K in items from Fort Myers business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing over $7,000 in items from a Fort Myers business.
Pedestrian killed in collision with vehicle on CR 951 in Collier County A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on County Road 951, south of Naples Lake Boulevard.
FORT MYERS RSW Airport’s parking lots filling fast ahead of busy travel week If you have a flight on Monday, prepare to be surrounded by many people.
the weather authority Sun & clouds and warmer-than-average this Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and dry Monday afternoon, with a mixture of sun, clouds, and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
SANIBEL Bigger and better beaches; Sanibel gets fresh sand If you haven’t been to Sanibel lately you might not recognize it. Just in time for the holidays, the island is celebrating bigger, better and more beautiful beaches.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral twins together for holidays after congenital heart defect scare Everyone together at home for Christmas. That’s the wish for one Cape Coral family since they were blessed with twins in the spring.
PORT CHARLOTTE Meeting held for future of Beach Park in Port Charlotte Beach Park in Port Charlotte has been closed since hurricanes Helene and Milton. Last week county leaders held a special meeting to come up with a solution to finally reopen the park to neighbors.
PUNTA GORDA Downtown Punta Gorda restaurant rebuilding after back-to-back storms In downtown Punta Gorda, the back-to-back hurricanes spared no one. For one restaurant, it meant starting over, cutting up the walls and redoing the floors not once but twice.
Valerie’s House offers support to those grieving this holiday season Christmas is considered a magical time for many families, but many also struggle with the loss of a loved one this time of year. Valerie’s House is opening its doors for the holidays to help struggling families deal with that grief.
Local beauty editor impacting community through Beauty Holiday event A local beauty editor turned beauty elf is using her event for the better. Wink news anchor Lindsey Sablan talked to Lindsay Peragallo, founder of Beauty Holiday. With brands such as Mac and CoverGirl, table after table was packed with self-care items at the Beauty Holiday event. It was like the elves quit the toy […]
ESTERO Study shows rent prices dropping in areas of SWFL According to national data, rent is slowly dropping in Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties. A new study with Florida Gulf Coast University shows the price drop might be more drastic than we think.
Ways to help with an aching head Imagine waking up with a headache so strong you can’t think, a neck pain so severe you can’t move and your eyesight suddenly turning blurry.
Novelist Randy Wayne White plans experimental citrus farming at historic Bokeelia property White just closed on a real estate deal that’s short on price but big on history with a positive outlook on the future of citrus framing.
Deadline approaching for FEMA assistance after hurricanes Milton and Helene Floridians affected by hurricanes Milton and Helene have just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance, with the deadline set for Jan. 7, 2025.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing over $7K in items from Fort Myers business Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing over $7,000 in items from a Fort Myers business.
Pedestrian killed in collision with vehicle on CR 951 in Collier County A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on County Road 951, south of Naples Lake Boulevard.
FORT MYERS RSW Airport’s parking lots filling fast ahead of busy travel week If you have a flight on Monday, prepare to be surrounded by many people.
the weather authority Sun & clouds and warmer-than-average this Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a warm and dry Monday afternoon, with a mixture of sun, clouds, and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.
ESTERO Last-minute shoppers at Miromar Outlets prepare for Christmas It’s the last Sunday before Christmas, and you know what that means: last-minute shopping is in full force.
NORTH NAPLES NCH Healthcare System says coronavirus test negative for patient, awaiting another UPDATE: On Tuesday NCH reported one patient tested negative for coronavirus COVID-19. A second patient is also being tested as a precaution. —- NCH Healthcare System confirms it’s waiting for coronavirus (COVID-19) test results of one patient in its care Monday. NCH says it’s taking extra precautions. We visited the North Naples location Monday, where […]
COLLIER COUNTY Two Collier County sheriff’s deputies speak on going from military to law enforcement They fought on the front lines, now they are fighting to protect their community. Sheriff’s deputies Lt. Rich Hampton and Lt. Gary Martin are both military veterans. “Everything that you go out and do as an individual impacts,” Martin said. The two are members of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. In fact, 30% of the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Some fighting against expansion of Naples Senior Center, participants say they won’t be a bother A new senior center may not have a home in a Collier County neighborhood after people packed a meeting Thursday afternoon saying they don’t want it to be built where they live. However, while some fought against it, others say they desperately need it. WINK News’ Gina Tomlinson talked to those against the idea and […]
NAPLES Residents worry Naples 2020 plan will cause city to lose its charm, but development keeps it thriving “We got it all right here in Naples, Florida!” At least that’s what visitor Dwayne Garwood had to say. He and his wife have been visiting Naples for about five years and say they love the weather, the beaches and the people. Visitors like Garwood make for more people on the beach and in the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Are you in a new flood zone? Collier County flood maps are online New flood insurance maps are available to look at in Collier County. They could have a major impact on how much you have to pay. People can grab an information form, write down their address and look up their property to see if they’re in a high or low-risk flood zone. FEMA officials say the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Parent: Classmates torment daughter after teacher calls her ‘corona-kid’ A Collier County elementary school student is being tormented by her classmates and her father is blaming the substitute teacher for calling her a derogatory word with a link to the coronavirus. Now, he is calling for a public apology. It is a name Dr. Gary Lawson said classmates are calling his daughter, Risa, at […]
CAPE CORAL Man severely burned in Cape Coral boat fire Cape Coral Fire Department responded to a boat fire with injuries in Cape Coral Sunday. Firefighters responded to a boat fire near homes along the 1900 block of SE 26TH Terrace. Firefighters confirmed a man was severely burned and taken to Lee Memorial Hospital for treatment. Our crew is at the scene to gather new […]
NORTH NAPLES ‘Bucket List Bash’ in North Naples generates support for cancer research The fight against cancer is in Southwest Florida this weekend. “Bucket List Bash” got underway at the Naples Grand Resort in North Naples Saturday night. It was all in effort to raise money for American Cancer Society. “Bucket List Bash” continued its mission to support American Cancer Society and cancer research while also celebrating it […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County school district to spend $175,000 on construction site bothering neighbors The new Gateway High School in Lee County is under construction, and homeowners next door say it’s getting closer and closer to them. But the School District of Lee County says it’s now spending $175,000 to create a buffer. We visited the school construction site along State Road 82 at the corner with Griffin Drive […]
WINK NEWS SWFL, state agencies, professionals stay updated as coronavirus cases in US increase Investigators are retracing the steps of a California woman. She’s believed to be the first person in America to have coronavirus virus (COVID-19) without traveling internationally or being in close contact with anyone who had it. Investigators are now monitoring more than 8,000 people in the country. The new case of COVID-19 in the U.S. […]