CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
NAPLES Woman claims to be police, yells racial slurs, threatens child at Naples hotel A mother was terrified for her child’s life after they were threatened at a hotel pool. She says a woman claimed to be law enforcement, and it did not end there. The mother says the woman yelled racial slurs at her and her son. Thursday, Naples Police Department arrested Sallie Boles, 50, of North Carolina, […]
NORTH NAPLES Firefighters respond to brush fire near Collier Center Way in North Naples Greater Naples Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a brush fire near homes in North Naples Friday. Firefighters were at the scene of a fire that was 70% contained near Collier Center Way as of 10 p.m. The fire spread to at least 2 acres, and no homes were in danger. A man we […]
WINK NEWS Pandemic impacts certain supply availability for hurricane season Pandemic shortages could come back to haunt us in Southwest Florida during hurricane season. Hurricane Preparedness Week begins May 9, but it could be harder to get certain items for your hurricane kit. We learned some people are already having trouble buying lumber for hurricane shutters, generators and pet food. While there will always be […]
WINK NEWS Hundreds of migrant children could enter SWFL school systems, federal data shows We learned Wednesday the federal government sent hundreds of unaccompanied children who crossed the border to Southwest Florida over the last several months. The School District of Lee County says it saw a slight increase in migrant students in April. According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 117 unaccompanied children were released to […]
NAPLES Online dating: Woman says man tricked her to give away whole life savings An elderly woman was targeted by someone she met online, and she’s out of $100,000. Naples Police Department is investigating after a woman trusted someone who made false promises to her. Naples police say a man told the woman he had millions, and once he was able to bring the money home, he would pay […]
COLLIER COUNTY 13 saved after boat sinks near Keewaydin Island There were scary moments for more than a dozen people after their boat started sinking. Some of the people on board didn’t know how to swim. Sunday, Naples Fire Department rescue crews got 13 people back to land safely and then removed the boat from the water Monday after it had sunk. A Marco Island […]
COLLIER COUNTY Abuse shelter says it has seen uptick in need for women’s mental health services Conditions caused by the pandemic have created an uptick in significant need of mental health services for women. The Shelter for Abused Women & Children in Collier County says it’s seen women in need of outreach and clinical services. “We have seen a huge increase for the need for counseling and therapy services,” CEO Linda […]
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) Astronaut Michael Collins, Apollo 11 pilot, dead of cancer Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, who orbited the moon alone while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made their historic first steps on the lunar surface, died Wednesday. He was 90. Collins died of cancer in Naples, Florida. “Mike always faced the challenges of life with grace and humility, and faced this, his final challenge, in […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier deputies find more student victims of former Immokalee HS teacher Authorities say they have found additional victims who were targeted by an Immokalee High School teacher accused of sending photos to a student. Travis Westberry, 30, was arrested on March 23 by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office on charges of transferring harmful information to a child via an electronic device and battery. Jail records show […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island installs license plate scanners to help solve crimes Marco Island’s roads are set to become safer with new technology that will scan license plates of all drivers going on and off the island. The cameras are mounted on poles at each bridge on the island. The software is taking pictures of each vehicle that goes by, logging the date and the time. The […]