FORT MYERS BEACH Beachgoers enjoy Fort Myers Beach on Christmas Eve Whether you’re a full-time Floridian, a snowbird or just vacationing here for Christmas, it was a great day to go to the beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ‘Chrismukkah’; Two major holidays fall on the same day This year Christmas and Hanukkah fall on the same day. Many people of both faiths across our area will participate in the rare opportunity to celebrate both holidays.
FORT MYERS BEACH Smokin’ Oyster Brewery reopens after damage from hurricanes It’s an iconic bar and restaurant on Fort Myers Beach that has been missing since Hurricane Ian destroyed it.
Family of 10 caught in American Airlines tech issue at RSW A family of ten thought they had a good plan to beat the Christmas travel rush at Southwest Florida International Airport.
NAPLES Taking an inside look at Naples Police Department’s Technical Analysis Center WINK News got an inside look at the new license plate reading technology being used by the Naples Police Department.
CAPE CORAL Facebook post sparks Christmas miracle for Cape Coral family The joy of Christmas for many, especially kids, is seeing gifts under the tree, but for one family, they couldn’t afford not only presents but the bare necessities.
MATLACHA Matlacha businesses bounce back in time for the holidays Matlacha has had its share of damage this year from hurricanes Helene and Milton. While people continue to heal and recover, they’re also looking toward the new year and beyond.
CAPE CORAL Families in Cape Coral forced out of their homes right after the new year As many of us have already made our Christmas lists and checked them twice, dozens of neighbors are just wishing for a warm and safe place to live.
Final rush for holiday food If you are still baking and basting your holiday dish, time is running out.
FORT MYERS Jewelry of the future with AI One Fort Myers jewelry store is taking the art of jewelry making into the future, all with the help of AI.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 person dead after scene at Lehigh Acres home Deputies are in a tense back and forth with a man barricaded inside a home.
ESTERO From rookie to captain, Oliver Chau leads the Florida Everblades From shy newcomer to team leader, one man’s journey with the Florida Everblades has been remarkable.
FORT MYERS Reward increase of $5K for more information on Edison Mall shooter from 2011 Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking more information on a suspect wanted for shooting someone at the Edison Mall.
CAPE CORAL Precautionary boil water notice issued for neighborhood in Cape Coral A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for residents in the area of Southwest 5th Avenue following a water main break that briefly halted potable water service.
FORT MYERS BEACH Beachgoers enjoy Fort Myers Beach on Christmas Eve Whether you’re a full-time Floridian, a snowbird or just vacationing here for Christmas, it was a great day to go to the beach.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ‘Chrismukkah’; Two major holidays fall on the same day This year Christmas and Hanukkah fall on the same day. Many people of both faiths across our area will participate in the rare opportunity to celebrate both holidays.
FORT MYERS BEACH Smokin’ Oyster Brewery reopens after damage from hurricanes It’s an iconic bar and restaurant on Fort Myers Beach that has been missing since Hurricane Ian destroyed it.
Family of 10 caught in American Airlines tech issue at RSW A family of ten thought they had a good plan to beat the Christmas travel rush at Southwest Florida International Airport.
NAPLES Taking an inside look at Naples Police Department’s Technical Analysis Center WINK News got an inside look at the new license plate reading technology being used by the Naples Police Department.
CAPE CORAL Facebook post sparks Christmas miracle for Cape Coral family The joy of Christmas for many, especially kids, is seeing gifts under the tree, but for one family, they couldn’t afford not only presents but the bare necessities.
MATLACHA Matlacha businesses bounce back in time for the holidays Matlacha has had its share of damage this year from hurricanes Helene and Milton. While people continue to heal and recover, they’re also looking toward the new year and beyond.
CAPE CORAL Families in Cape Coral forced out of their homes right after the new year As many of us have already made our Christmas lists and checked them twice, dozens of neighbors are just wishing for a warm and safe place to live.
Final rush for holiday food If you are still baking and basting your holiday dish, time is running out.
FORT MYERS Jewelry of the future with AI One Fort Myers jewelry store is taking the art of jewelry making into the future, all with the help of AI.
LEHIGH ACRES 1 person dead after scene at Lehigh Acres home Deputies are in a tense back and forth with a man barricaded inside a home.
ESTERO From rookie to captain, Oliver Chau leads the Florida Everblades From shy newcomer to team leader, one man’s journey with the Florida Everblades has been remarkable.
FORT MYERS Reward increase of $5K for more information on Edison Mall shooter from 2011 Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking more information on a suspect wanted for shooting someone at the Edison Mall.
CAPE CORAL Precautionary boil water notice issued for neighborhood in Cape Coral A precautionary boil water notice is in effect for residents in the area of Southwest 5th Avenue following a water main break that briefly halted potable water service.
NAPLES Program restricting Naples Pier fishing to protect pelicans ends Tuesday Trying to make sure these pelicans near the Naples Pier are safe from fishers. The pilot program that restricts fishing on Sundays for the pier is coming to an end. Fishermen are hoping Naples City Council will end these restrictions, as they are set to expire Tuesday, but what happens next will be up for […]
COLLIER COUNTY Uvalde mass shooting sparks gun violence protests in Collier County Demonstrators took to the streets Friday calling for more gun reform following the deadly school shooting in Uvalde. A lot of emotion from the group that showed up to protest gun violence. Some who do have children or grandchildren in schools are saying enough is enough and it’s time for Congress to act. The goal […]
NAPLES People who bike to work in Naples get gear to keep them safe Naples has a new initiative to help make it safer for workers who work late at night or early in the morning and commute on their bikes. Many of them did not have the proper gear to keep them safe on their commute. It’s something Naples police noticed, so they did something to change it. […]
NAPLES Backlash and safety a concern for Naples LGBTQ+ Youth Pride Conference Safety is a top concern for the inaugural Youth Pride Conference being hosted by the Gay, Lesbian, Straight, Education Network on Saturday. WINK News is told the original entertainers raised concerns over their safety after negative media coverage. GLSEN Collier is an LGBTQ+ advocacy group ready for its first-ever youth pride conference. “Children need to […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates residents continue battle against 300 proposed apartments Battle lines were drawn, and opinions were heard about 300 proposed apartments in Golden Gate Estates. Organizers and neighbors of a Golden Gate Estates neighborhood met each other face to face on Wednesday after the meeting was canceled Tuesday night because of the sheer number of people who showed up. Re-zoning seems to be the […]
COLLIER COUNTY Meeting canceled proposing adding over 300 apartments in The Estates A public meeting for a proposed apartment complex in Collier County is canceled due to capacity. The meeting is yet to be rescheduled. It’s likely it won’t be rescheduled until the engineering firm can find a venue large enough to accommodate the hundreds of people that showed up. Adam Ricciardiello lives in The Golden Gate […]
NAPLES Naples church welcomes youth pride conference A youth pride conference set to take place on Saturday at a Naples church is being hit with a lot of misinformation. The event is described on the organizer’s webpage as, ”This one-day conference, created by and for LGBTQ youth, will provide students with the opportunity to engage in LGBTQ-related issues facing them today while […]
NAPLES Naples family opens heart and home using Ukraine Take Shelter platform Alethea Shapiro looked at how she could help other Ukrainian families after fleeing to Southwest Florida. “I decided you know this is such a horrible situation nothing I’ve ever seen in my lifetime where do you begin and so I just began with one family,” Shapiro said. Shapiro thought Ukraine Take Shelter was a great […]
COLLIER COUNTY Southwest Florida philanthropist hoping to bring humanitarian aid to Ukrainians A mission of mercy and hope, a Southwest Florida philanthropist and humanitarian is about to take a trip that will change a lot of lives. Jack Nortman says his next adventure is about humanity. As a young boy, he was a refugee, his parent’s survivors of the holocaust. Nortman says it’s the images of the […]
NAPLES Naples doctor sharing his story after returning from Ukraine Doctors from halfway around the world have been bringing their knowledge and skills to aid in the effort in Ukraine. A Naples doctor is back home from his journey to the country to provide humanitarian aid. As the humanitarian crisis rages on, we are seeing a lot of humanity. A doctor from Naples has returned […]