Bigger and better beaches; Sanibel gets fresh sandAmerican Airlines grounds all flights due to technical issue
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.
American Airlines grounds all flights due to technical issue American Airlines said a “technical issue” has disrupted flights nationwide early Tuesday, at the start of Christmas Eve for travelers.
the weather authority Tracking morning fog and afternoon sunshine on Christmas Eve The Weather Authority says it’s Christmas Eve, and Southwest Florida is ushering in Santa with warmth and sunshine.
CAPE CORAL Homeowners bring Christmas cheer to Cape Coral with dazzling light displays We might not have snow but we do have some amazing Christmas lights. If you plan to hit the road with your family and check out the displays, WINK News has you covered.
ST. JAMES CITY Fire takes over trailer in St. James City Authorities responded to a fire in St. James City after a trailer became engulfed in flames.
Charlotte County man arrested for shooting person with flare gun A man has been arrested after shooting someone with a flare gun.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County School District approves bus service after mother’s fight The school district said Shannan Santiago’s kids can have a school bus because they live more than two miles away from their school.
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.
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.
American Airlines grounds all flights due to technical issue American Airlines said a “technical issue” has disrupted flights nationwide early Tuesday, at the start of Christmas Eve for travelers.
the weather authority Tracking morning fog and afternoon sunshine on Christmas Eve The Weather Authority says it’s Christmas Eve, and Southwest Florida is ushering in Santa with warmth and sunshine.
CAPE CORAL Homeowners bring Christmas cheer to Cape Coral with dazzling light displays We might not have snow but we do have some amazing Christmas lights. If you plan to hit the road with your family and check out the displays, WINK News has you covered.
ST. JAMES CITY Fire takes over trailer in St. James City Authorities responded to a fire in St. James City after a trailer became engulfed in flames.
Charlotte County man arrested for shooting person with flare gun A man has been arrested after shooting someone with a flare gun.
SAN CARLOS PARK Lee County School District approves bus service after mother’s fight The school district said Shannan Santiago’s kids can have a school bus because they live more than two miles away from their school.
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.
WINK NEWS Florida homeowners insurance situation to get worse before it gets better, experts say The loss of homeowners insurance is a growing crisis in Florida and if you are not affected yet, you may soon be. 78,000 homeowners insurance policyholders are losing their coverage because Southern Fidelity Insurance will be liquidated. It’s the fourth Florida insurance provider to fail this year and the first since state lawmakers met to […]
COLLIER COUNTY Lifeguards wanted at a Naples pool closed due to shortages River Park in Naples as of Sunday will be closed due to lifeguard staffing shortages. Finding lifeguards feels a lot like treading water. Park Manager, Mercedes Puente said, “It’s definitely very hard to find staffing or kids that want to get certified and get into this profession.” Lifeguards can be added to the list of […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates re-zoning meeting canceled over disorderly conduct The battle over proposed apartments in Golden Gate Estates is nowhere near over after the group representing the developer walks out over disorderly conduct by local residents. Peninsula Engineering, the group representing the developers, would not remain for the yelling and screaming. Some residents couldn’t remain calm about their frustration with plans to build 300 […]
BONITA SPRINGS Man killed after construction equipment falls into a lake A man was killed when the construction equipment he was operating fell into a lake in Bonita Springs. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the equipment, similar to a small front-end loader, called a skid steer, fell into a lake along Imperial Parkway just north of Bonita Springs High School. Bonita Fire District said […]
NAPLES Naples Pride announces new festival date after rain delay The Naples Pride festival is officially rescheduled after being postponed due to last weekend’s tropical rain. It will now kick off on July 9. After having to postpone, Naples Pride is ready to party. This festival is incredibly important. It brings the community together for a weekend of fun, but it also keeps the doors […]
NAPLES Protesters in Naples demanding gun reform over mass shootings Protesters took to the street’s Tuesday night in Naples demanding government action after the recent mass shootings. Mass shootings have sparked mass protests across the country. Demonstrator Skip Lundborg said, “almost weekly in our area you hear about some kid who threatens the school with violence of one kind or another.” The frustration from the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Fighting mosquito breeding grounds in Collier County All the flooding from the weekend storm is leading to another problem, pesky mosquitos. Collier Mosquito Control District is prepared for the task already out working to mitigate the problem. Trucks are spraying parts of Collier County to try and keep larvae from ever forming into adults. Crews are looking for any and all still bodies […]
NAPLES Naples Pride Festival postponed due to weather Update: The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cambier park in Naples. The impact from Potential Tropical System One brought threats if heavy rain prompting the Naples Pride Festival postpone its Saturday event. People who put on the event and those hoping to attend the event […]
NAPLES Naples Auto Donation Center seeing a decrease in donations An auto donation center is struggling as they see a decrease in donations. Those donations directly affect local charities and foster children. Naples Auto Donation Center General Manager Greg Mitchell says their garage is usually filled with cars, but there’s just a handful right now. “Every now and then or often enough, I hear from […]
COLLIER COUNTY Naples man creates website for volunteer school marshals A man in Naples has taken keeping kids safe in schools into his own hands with a website for volunteers to sign up to be school marshals. The idea is that retired law enforcement officials, veterans, and military members would volunteer to stand watch over schools. The idea is getting a lot of response following […]