Mega Millions jackpot surges over $1B; next drawing set for FridayWarmer temperatures and isolated showers for your Thursday plans
wink news Mega Millions jackpot surges over $1B; next drawing set for Friday The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players this holiday season as the prize money has ballooned to $1.15 billion.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warmer temperatures and isolated showers for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures along with isolated showers expected throughout this Thursday afternoon.
PORT CHARLOTTE Families visit Santa’s Village in Port Charlotte for Christmas The holiday magic is in full swing at Santa’s Village. There are holiday lights, food, and plenty of families making some holiday memories
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter volunteers distribute gifts to cats and dogs Christmas is meant to be merry, but for dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes it can be anything but.
NAPLES Dozens volunteer to feed over 500 people at St. Matthew’s House The St. Matthews House fed nearly 500 people hot and traditional holiday meals at their Naples shelter on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL Project Siren; Cape Coral chaplain praying for first responders The sound of sirens, life and death hang in the balance. A cape coral chaplain bows his head and says a prayer.
FORT MYERS Residents celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas on the same day Hanukkah begins Wednesday with the lighting of the first candle. Each night, another candle will be lit until all eight shine bright.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood residents still recovering from hurricanes on Christmas Neighbors on Lemon Bay Drive in Englewood said their homes had never seen a drop of a water from a hurricane until 2024.
FORT MYERS Dr. Piper Center hosts annual Christmas Celebration Dozens of children are enjoying new bicycles on Christmas day thanks to the generosity of the Dr. Piper Center.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 25, 2024 This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice in Southwest Florida.
Spending the holidays with first responders For most of us, Christmas is about spending time with family, but one group is making sure our families are staying safe.
More clouds and a few showers for your Christmas Day plans The Weather Authority is tracking more clouds on Christmas day than we saw on Christmas Eve and the chance for a few showers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Adoptive family spends first Christmas together Family come in all shapes and sizes but all share one common thing, their love for each other. One southwest Florida woman couldn’t have kids, so she built her family through adoption and fostering.
PUNTA GORDA Man accused of shooting man at Punta Gorda motel A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting another man during a physical dispute at a Punta Gorda motel.
What’s open and closed on Christmas Day in SWFL On Christmas Day, many businesses and services are closed, including most retail stores, offices, and government buildings.
wink news Mega Millions jackpot surges over $1B; next drawing set for Friday The elusive Mega Millions jackpot has evaded players this holiday season as the prize money has ballooned to $1.15 billion.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Warmer temperatures and isolated showers for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking warmer temperatures along with isolated showers expected throughout this Thursday afternoon.
PORT CHARLOTTE Families visit Santa’s Village in Port Charlotte for Christmas The holiday magic is in full swing at Santa’s Village. There are holiday lights, food, and plenty of families making some holiday memories
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter volunteers distribute gifts to cats and dogs Christmas is meant to be merry, but for dogs and cats waiting for their forever homes it can be anything but.
NAPLES Dozens volunteer to feed over 500 people at St. Matthew’s House The St. Matthews House fed nearly 500 people hot and traditional holiday meals at their Naples shelter on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL Project Siren; Cape Coral chaplain praying for first responders The sound of sirens, life and death hang in the balance. A cape coral chaplain bows his head and says a prayer.
FORT MYERS Residents celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas on the same day Hanukkah begins Wednesday with the lighting of the first candle. Each night, another candle will be lit until all eight shine bright.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood residents still recovering from hurricanes on Christmas Neighbors on Lemon Bay Drive in Englewood said their homes had never seen a drop of a water from a hurricane until 2024.
FORT MYERS Dr. Piper Center hosts annual Christmas Celebration Dozens of children are enjoying new bicycles on Christmas day thanks to the generosity of the Dr. Piper Center.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 25, 2024 This weekly Most Wanted Wednesday WINK News segment features fugitives from justice in Southwest Florida.
Spending the holidays with first responders For most of us, Christmas is about spending time with family, but one group is making sure our families are staying safe.
More clouds and a few showers for your Christmas Day plans The Weather Authority is tracking more clouds on Christmas day than we saw on Christmas Eve and the chance for a few showers.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Adoptive family spends first Christmas together Family come in all shapes and sizes but all share one common thing, their love for each other. One southwest Florida woman couldn’t have kids, so she built her family through adoption and fostering.
PUNTA GORDA Man accused of shooting man at Punta Gorda motel A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting another man during a physical dispute at a Punta Gorda motel.
What’s open and closed on Christmas Day in SWFL On Christmas Day, many businesses and services are closed, including most retail stores, offices, and government buildings.
COLLIER COUNTY Thieves take catalytic converters from thrift store trucks in Collier County Thieves in Collier County targeted a nonprofit organization that gives back to its community. Crooks took catalytic converters from several trucks outside of Saint Vincent Thrift Store near East Naples. St. Vincent DePaul says those trucks drive their mission. From picking up donations to conducting food drives, the trucks are how it’s done. But, last […]
COLLIER COUNTY People in Collier County protest, push for affordable housing as rent prices continue to rise People are pushing for change in Collier County. They are calling for lower rent prices. Rent is due on the first of the month for many, who are likely shelling out thousands to live in their apartments. And, making ends meet is getting more and more difficult, especially for those living in Collier County. Collier […]
COLLIER COUNTY Jill’s Place helping women transform their lives after addiction Strong women are turning their lives around for good. They overcame addiction with the help of St. Matthew’s House and are now running thrift stores across Southwest Florida. History is what’s in our past and these women had to overcome quite a bit to be where they are today. They are now working for St. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Riviera Golf Estates residents want to protect their community from new development proposal Neighbors in one community are banding together to protect their golf course. Hundreds of people showed up to speak out against a proposal to build on top of the golf course in the Riviera Golf Estates. At a meeting on Wednesday night, neighbors at Riviera Golf Estates asked for a third meeting. Only two stakeholder […]
NAPLES Naples city leaders hear issues and solutions after study on the city’s affordable housing There is a renewed push to tackle affordable housing in an area known for high rent prices. Naples city leaders are working to get those prices down. The nearly nonexistent affordable housing is something city leaders have known about for years. And, after hearing the results of a study it sounds like it could be […]
COLLIER COUNTY Man arrested for firing gun toward people at Collier County Fair A man is behind bars after shooting off two rounds near kids and families at the Collier County Fair Wednesday night. It happened in the area where employees hang out. People say this shooting is quite the anomaly; so it’s still business as usual as far as security goes. The suspect, Caleb Hamm, 18, who […]
NAPLES Man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from Naples store Police need your help finding a man they say stole thousands of dollars worth of gold necklaces. That accused thief is on the run after supposedly robbing a store at a mall in Naples right before it was set to close. $100,000 worth of jewelry, to be exact. That’s how much Naples police says a […]
WINK NEWS FGCU women’s basketball team headed to second round of NCAA Tournament Florida Gulf Coast University’s women’s basketball team may have busted some brackets on Friday as they won their first-round game of the NCAA Tournament. It was not an easy win by any means. That’s why they call it March Madness. The game was all tied up with just 90 seconds to go. But the Eagles […]
COLLIER COUNTY Teen arrested for shooting woman in the face with Orbeez A teen is arrested after carrying out a dangerous trend. Collier County deputies say 18-year-old Kyle Cochran used a splatter gun to shoot water beads, known as Orbeez, at another driver. Cochran is one of several teens around the state who have been busted for similar cases. There’s a lot of concern about splatter ball […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County expanding program to help people pay rent, mortgage, utility bills Collier County has expanded its rent and utility assistance program to help people struggling to pay for rent or utilities. If you live in Collier County and are behind on your rent or mortgage because of COVID-19, help is on the way. Beginning at noon on Thursday, applications will open for the community assistance program. […]