Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot LakeThe story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
BAREFOOT LAKE Neighbors react to chaos at Barefoot Lake Imagine being scared to leave your home on the weekends. Ana and Anrik understand the feeling all too well.
CAPE CORAL The story of Ollie’s Pub and what kept it open through years of hardships Before Ollie’s housed weekly events, packed to the brim with artwork and home to many, it was a simple dream and an empty space.
Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for May 1, 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Remembering Fort Myers Beach ‘Mayor’ Brad Benson To know Brad Benson was to know a legend. He recently passed away at the age of 71 after battling health issues.
CAPE CORAL Proposed Cape Coral City Council meeting time change fails In a 4 to 4 vote, the motion to move Cape Coral meeting times from 4:30 to 9 a.m. failed.
Greater Dunbar initiative begins A duplex that has been around since the 1960s and is filled with generations of memories is being demolished.
Caught on camera: funnel clouds, hail and more during thunderstorm Wednesday’s thunderstorms storms have produced hail and funnel clouds.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New mammography guidelines Breast cancer is much easier to treat when it’s caught early.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral church picking up the pieces after massive fire Calvary Connection ministries is unrecognizable after a massive fire swept through a Cape Coral Complex on Monday.
CAPE CORAL Day Two of FEMA code compliance hearings in Cape Coral Another 50 people were summoned Wednesday for the second day of code compliance hearings before the special magistrate.
PUNTA GORDA Cracking down on vapes in Charlotte County schools Vaping is taking over, and that’s why three Charlotte County High schools are testing out vape sensors.
State lawmakers want to hear your opinion on voting in Lee County Right now, everyone votes for or against all five of the Lee Commissioners, but they’re talking about changing the system so that each commissioner represents a specific part of the county.
FORT MYERS Migrants entering Florida under controversial parole program The House Committee on Homeland Security has released documents, which show a surge in migrants entering the United States through a parole program, sparking debate over immigration policies and border security.
North Collier firefighter beats cancer, educates others on safety He’s a father, son, friend and mentor, but for the last four years, he’s been in a battle for his life.
CAPE CORAL Man arrested in connection to brother’s death in Cape Coral A man wanted for questioning in the death of his brother at his Cape Coral home has been arrested in Pennsylvania.
COLLIER COUNTY Lake to be named in honor of Eko the tiger may already have a name Naples Zoo representatives and animal lovers hoping to name a lake after Eko the tiger were left disappointed after a meeting on Wednesday discussing the proposal. The lake known as Lake 19 is the one the groups wanted to name in Eko’s honor, but it may already have a name. “There’s a history to the […]
NAPLES NCH continues to fight for permission to build new heart institute in Naples The fight for a bigger, state-of-the-art heart institute at NCH has been sidelined because the hospital wants to exceed the height limits in Naples and build the facility five stories high. The City of Naples held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the height of the building, but no decision was made. NCH and the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County discussing plan to widen parts of Collier Boulevard A busy stretch of road in Collier County is set to get bigger. The county is ready to widen Collier Boulevard from Green Boulevard to City Gate Boulevard North from four to six lanes. People who live and travel through the area say traffic is a problem. The county says the population is growing, and […]
COLLIER COUNTY Isles of Capri community members upset by plans for high-rise condo development Plans for a high-rise condo development are shocking to some community members. Isles of Capri’s community leaders are fighting a rezoning. So far, this is just a plan, but people living in the Isles of Capri won’t be the ones making the final decision. Because, well, it’s not up to them, ultimately. The community has […]
NAPLES FBI searches Naples commercial property, owner appears before federal judge The FBI searched a commercial property in Naples Thursday morning. The raid went down on 10th Street South in Naples, office space for Tec Ventures LLC. The man who owns the business is Daniel Tisone. He is a free man after posting a $250,000 bond, but he s facing a host of federal charges, including […]
COLLIER COUNTY State Board of Education discusses the end of the FSA and its replacement, ‘progress monitoring’ The State Board of Education held their board meeting in Collier County and WINK News wanted to discuss the future of schooling with less state testing. Starting next school year, students can say goodbye to end-of-the-year assessments. The Commissioner of Education, Richard Corcoran, told WINK News that this is a win-win for everyone. “Oh, it’s […]
COLLIER COUNTY State Board of Education attempts to clarify implementation of new Parental Rights in Education law What is an appropriate age for kids when it comes to learning about gender and sexual identities? That is a question that the State Board of education will have to clarify now that the Parental Rights in Education bill, known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, has become law. State education leaders gathered at the […]
NAPLES New study finds young women in Naples make more money than their male counterparts Young women are outearning their male counterparts in Naples. The city was one of the top ten metro areas in the U.S. where young women are narrowing the competition. There’s been a pay gap between men and women for what feels like forever, but a new study by the Pew Research Center says that is […]
COLLIER COUNTY New video: People help employee mauled by tiger in Collier County WINK News has obtained new video of the moments after a tiger mauled an employee at an animal sanctuary. In that video, you can hear people attempting to help the man and taking him through the injuries he sustained and what was happening. The help is the uplifting part, but the frightening part is the […]
NAPLES Paul Fleming, restaurateur, travels to Poland border to help feed Ukrainian refugees A famous restaurateur traveled to Poland to help World Central Kitchen feed Ukrainian immigrants at the border. Paul Fleming, responsible for P.F. Chang’s, Flemings Steakhouse and other chains, said it was “somewhat of a calling” that made him go on the unforgettable trip. Fleming is no stranger to feeding the hungry, but not like this […]