Sheriff: suspect shot 12 times in Englewood deputy-involved shootingOfficials working to get Estero Sports Park on fast track
Charlotte County Sheriff: suspect shot 12 times in Englewood deputy-involved shooting The suspect in a deadly deputy-involved shooting was shot 12 times after deputies fired 17 rounds when the man charged them with a machete.
ESTERO Officials working to get Estero Sports Park on fast track The Estero Village Council is looking to speed up the development of the Estero Sports Park.
Punta Gorda’s City Marketplace hits market for $12M The vacant City Marketplace acreage in downtown Punta Gorda hit the market recently with a $12 million price tag and is being marketed as a mixed-use development opportunity that will blend residential, retail and hospitality for a live-work-play environment.
Sip & Sizzle aspires to elevate dining in downtown Fort Myers Sip & Sizzle first opened Jan. 6 at 2236 First St. at the corner of Hendry Street in downtown Fort Myers.
NAPLES School burglars in Collier County make off with guns The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying four people who broke into Golden Gate Middle School and stole guns that were locked in a safe.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers man arrested for stolen gun and drug possession A man is in jail after he was arrested for lying about having a stolen gun and possessing illegal drugs.
Tim Aten Knows: Water tank, not tower, part of new school Passersby can’t miss the monumental tank and pine tree cell tower under construction at the intersection of Immokalee Road and Cornerstone Drive, about 3 miles east of Collier Boulevard.
the weather authority Morning mist moves out for a sunnier Friday afternoon As the clouds begin to clear, the Weather Authority is tracking Friday afternoon highs in the lower 60s after some morning mist moves out.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Lee County School District addresses parents’ concerns at town hall meeting The Lee County School District held the first of many town hall meetings Thursday night to create an open dialog between parents and those in charge of their children’s education.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office intercepts drugs shipped via dark web The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has launched “Operation Dark Knight” to address the growing issue of drug trafficking through the dark web.
Beloved owner of iconic Lani Kai Island Resort passes away The community is saying goodbye to a Fort Myers Beach legend.
FORT MYERS Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heaters With record cold fronts this week, some are now turning on their heaters for the first time in a while.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children This year marks the silver anniversary of The Naples Winter Wine Festival. It was an idea sparked by a group of like-minded friends.
NAPLES Girls weightlifting popularity growing in Collier County Wednesday morning the gym floor at Gulf Coast High School was covered with girls weightlifting teams from Lee and Collier counties competing in the district meet.
Charlotte County Sheriff: suspect shot 12 times in Englewood deputy-involved shooting The suspect in a deadly deputy-involved shooting was shot 12 times after deputies fired 17 rounds when the man charged them with a machete.
ESTERO Officials working to get Estero Sports Park on fast track The Estero Village Council is looking to speed up the development of the Estero Sports Park.
Punta Gorda’s City Marketplace hits market for $12M The vacant City Marketplace acreage in downtown Punta Gorda hit the market recently with a $12 million price tag and is being marketed as a mixed-use development opportunity that will blend residential, retail and hospitality for a live-work-play environment.
Sip & Sizzle aspires to elevate dining in downtown Fort Myers Sip & Sizzle first opened Jan. 6 at 2236 First St. at the corner of Hendry Street in downtown Fort Myers.
NAPLES School burglars in Collier County make off with guns The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying four people who broke into Golden Gate Middle School and stole guns that were locked in a safe.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers man arrested for stolen gun and drug possession A man is in jail after he was arrested for lying about having a stolen gun and possessing illegal drugs.
Tim Aten Knows: Water tank, not tower, part of new school Passersby can’t miss the monumental tank and pine tree cell tower under construction at the intersection of Immokalee Road and Cornerstone Drive, about 3 miles east of Collier Boulevard.
the weather authority Morning mist moves out for a sunnier Friday afternoon As the clouds begin to clear, the Weather Authority is tracking Friday afternoon highs in the lower 60s after some morning mist moves out.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
Lee County School District addresses parents’ concerns at town hall meeting The Lee County School District held the first of many town hall meetings Thursday night to create an open dialog between parents and those in charge of their children’s education.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office intercepts drugs shipped via dark web The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has launched “Operation Dark Knight” to address the growing issue of drug trafficking through the dark web.
Beloved owner of iconic Lani Kai Island Resort passes away The community is saying goodbye to a Fort Myers Beach legend.
FORT MYERS Experts give safety tips regarding reigniting heaters With record cold fronts this week, some are now turning on their heaters for the first time in a while.
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival: 25 years of helping Collier County children This year marks the silver anniversary of The Naples Winter Wine Festival. It was an idea sparked by a group of like-minded friends.
NAPLES Girls weightlifting popularity growing in Collier County Wednesday morning the gym floor at Gulf Coast High School was covered with girls weightlifting teams from Lee and Collier counties competing in the district meet.
NAPLES Families say Naples Memorial Garden not being taken care of properly Families of those buried at Naples Memorial Garden say that crews are focusing on the newer side of the cemetery. This means, weeds have grown up and that’s not what they want to see when they visit their loved ones at the cemetery. Many feel their family members are being disrespected. Penny Nicol comes to […]
NORTH NAPLES Art Festival at Mercato begins this weekend Events are beginning to return to Florida, with several happening this weekend. One of those being Art Festival at Mercato in North Naples. The pandemic has really hurt the artist community but dozens will get to showcase their work this weekend. It’s providing relief for many. Richard Sullivan is the Director of Art Festival at […]
MARCO ISLAND Kind volunteer surprises over-80 couple on Marco with vaccines A couple in need was met with a surprise they never expected when a kind stranger stepped up to make their dream come true. A high risk, over-80 couple had been struggling for weeks to get a coronavirus vaccine appointment, and they were rewarded with the surprise of a lifetime. Sandra and Larry Croce haven’t […]
NORTH NAPLES Collier County deputies go door to door to help prevent car thefts Collier County deputies hit the streets Wednesday to encourage people to lock their vehicle doors to prevent thefts, which oftentimes rise while northerners are in town. Many newer cars have push-starts, where your key doesn’t need to be in the ignition in order to start it. This technology makes it easier for criminals to drive […]
MARCO ISLAND Fighting food insecurity on Marco Island If you look beyond the fancy mansions and private communities on Marco Island, you’ll see that there’s a growing number of people who need help feeding their families. Lisa Van Horn has a cleaning company. “This is how I get ready for work every day. I get everything out of the car,” Horn said. When […]
COLLIER COUNTY 5 former employees sue Collier County Clerk of Court for wrongful job terminations Former employees are suing a Southwest Florida clerk of court and claim they were fired over their political support, which they claim infringes upon their First Amendment rights. Five former employees of the office of Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller say they were fired by Clerk Crystal Kinzel out of political […]
COLLIER COUNTY Governor says Florida approaching 1M seniors vaccinated Florida has nearly vaccinated 1 million seniors for the coronavirus in Florida to date, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the State. The governor said Friday COVID-19 vaccine doses are going out as fast as they are coming in, and distribution is outpacing the supply. But the state’s count tells a different story. “It’s just […]
COLLIER COUNTY Naples Senior Center helps 100 Collier County seniors get first vaccine dose More than 100 Collier County seniors received a renewed dose of hope and help. The over-80 crowd doesn’t have access to technology or the ability to book their own appointments, but they were able to get their shot in the arm with some help. Cars were full of some of the most vulnerable in the […]
NAPLES Naples Boat Show 2021 gets underway with pandemic guidelines in place As temperatures return to near 80 degrees for the upcoming weekend, many people will be hitting the water. What better way to do that than in a new boat? Naples Boat Show is underway Thursday through the weekend. Watch the video above for the full story by WINK News Reporter Gina Tomlinson, who explains changes […]
COLLIER COUNTY Fla. county begins requiring proof of residency for vaccine; will SWFL counties follow suit? One Florida county is no longer vaccinating anyone that cannot show proof of residency. We’ve heard the stories and the complaints about out-of-towners getting the shots before full-time residents. Some states have made residency a requirement from the start, while Florida said it wouldn’t deny anyone the shot. But now, in Seminole County, you’ll have […]