Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beyond the businessman: Who is Tom Golisano? Beyond the buildings that bear his name, who is Tom Golisano?
Accused drunk driver nearly hits 8 Lee County deputies An accused drunk driver almost hit eight deputies trying to stop and get him out of his car.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral nonprofit rescues five dogs from breeder Karena Loudin rescued five miniature Schnauzers – Molly, Joey, Ike, Zeus and Maggie from dog breeder Delaine Lowry’s home in Big Pine Key.
ARCADIA Arcadia residents reflect on Hurricane Ian over 2 years later People in Arcadia survived Helene and Milton with minor impacts, but their Ian story is one that doesn’t get told often or enough.
LEHIGH ACRES More businesses heading to Lehigh Acres, including Chipotle and Chick-fil-A New developments are coming to Lehigh Acres, including numerous restaurants like Panda Express and Zaxby’s.
Former Make-a-Wish recipient gives back to SWFL community From wish kid to wish giver a local college student is turning a life-changing experience into a mission to give back.
FORT MYERS BEACH People spend holiday break on Fort Myers Beach For those who decided to stay in Southwest Florida during the holidays, they had one thing in mind: the beach.
FORT MYERS Innovative thumb joint replacement surgery Similar to getting a new knee or hip to relieve severe arthritis, a growing number of people are getting a thumb joint replacement.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bills restaurant closing after 30+ years of service Bonita Bill’s will be closing its doors after 30+ years of service.
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 juveniles, 1 man accused of armed robbery, fleeing from Lee County deputies Two juveniles and one man have been arrested after allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint and then fleeing from Lee County deputies.
cape coral 19-year-old Cape Coral man accused of attempted car burglary on Christmas Eve The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of attempting to steal a car on Christmas Eve.
RSW braces for post-holiday travel Now that the holidays have passed for many, the return to normalcy has begun as Southwest Florida International Airport prepares for a large influx of travelers.
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.
Tax tips for those who are recovering from hurricanes The holiday season is over and tax season is upon us. Between two hurricanes and Ian, there are things you’ll want to do to get money back.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Beyond the businessman: Who is Tom Golisano? Beyond the buildings that bear his name, who is Tom Golisano?
Accused drunk driver nearly hits 8 Lee County deputies An accused drunk driver almost hit eight deputies trying to stop and get him out of his car.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral nonprofit rescues five dogs from breeder Karena Loudin rescued five miniature Schnauzers – Molly, Joey, Ike, Zeus and Maggie from dog breeder Delaine Lowry’s home in Big Pine Key.
ARCADIA Arcadia residents reflect on Hurricane Ian over 2 years later People in Arcadia survived Helene and Milton with minor impacts, but their Ian story is one that doesn’t get told often or enough.
LEHIGH ACRES More businesses heading to Lehigh Acres, including Chipotle and Chick-fil-A New developments are coming to Lehigh Acres, including numerous restaurants like Panda Express and Zaxby’s.
Former Make-a-Wish recipient gives back to SWFL community From wish kid to wish giver a local college student is turning a life-changing experience into a mission to give back.
FORT MYERS BEACH People spend holiday break on Fort Myers Beach For those who decided to stay in Southwest Florida during the holidays, they had one thing in mind: the beach.
FORT MYERS Innovative thumb joint replacement surgery Similar to getting a new knee or hip to relieve severe arthritis, a growing number of people are getting a thumb joint replacement.
FORT MYERS BEACH Bonita Bills restaurant closing after 30+ years of service Bonita Bill’s will be closing its doors after 30+ years of service.
FORT MYERS BEACH 2 juveniles, 1 man accused of armed robbery, fleeing from Lee County deputies Two juveniles and one man have been arrested after allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint and then fleeing from Lee County deputies.
cape coral 19-year-old Cape Coral man accused of attempted car burglary on Christmas Eve The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of attempting to steal a car on Christmas Eve.
RSW braces for post-holiday travel Now that the holidays have passed for many, the return to normalcy has begun as Southwest Florida International Airport prepares for a large influx of travelers.
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.
WINK NEWS People react to bill that could make Daylight Saving Time permanent A bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent passes in the U.S. Senate unanimously. If it passes in the House and is signed by the President, this could mean more sunlight at the end of the day all year long. But not everyone sees this as a positive. Seas The Day in Naples is all […]
NAPLES Tips for water conservation as aquifers run dry Right now, everyone is being asked to do their part to help conserve water. This is because aquifers are currently running low. And, since rainy season is months away, it may be some time before we see any relief. The South Florida Water Management District is asking everyone to conserve water. Randy Smith is with […]
LEE COUNTY Baseball fans rejoice as MLB lockout ends Baseball players are set to suit up and take the field for spring training games next week. And, as far as the fans are concerned, the deal between MLB and its players association is a home run. Matthew Dafabio sells Del’s Lemonade at JetBlue Park in Lee County. “Baseball is back,” Dafabio said. And, fans […]
COLLIER COUNTY Deadly Alligator Alley crash in Collier County kills 1, eastbound lanes reopen One man is dead and another seriously injured after a semi-truck crash off Alligator Alley in Collier County left the vehicle underwater Friday morning. The crash killed a 23-year-old Tampa man who was a passenger in the truck and injured the driver, a 22-year-old Miami man. The crash also caused possible damage to one of […]
COLLIER COUNTY Former addicts using their passion to help others after it helped them beat addiction It’s a place to grab a great meal and give back to the community simultaneously. Lulu’s Kitchen in East Naples provides culinary training, giving those recovering from addiction a recipe to succeed. “I’ve always had a passion for cooking,” said Victor Rodriguez, Program Chef at Lulu’s Kitchen. A passion turned into purpose. “I am three […]
MARCO ISLAND Man arrested, boat confiscated after being questioned post-rescue near Marco Island A man has been arrested after answering a call for help. This happened last month about 20 miles off the coast of Marco Island. When he got back to shore, law enforcement began investigating him. He tried to help his loved ones who found themselves in trouble on a fishing trip only to find himself […]
NAPLES 3 brothers in Naples have started a business and donate a portion of profits to charity Pandemic lockdowns had us all going stir-crazy. That extra energy is one of the reasons behind a business created by three brothers. They might be the youngest entrepreneurs in Naples. Andrew is 13, Marc is 11, and Nico is only 7. Together the Sanchez boys own Brothers Unleashed. “We wanted to find a way to […]
COLLIER COUNTY WINK News Exclusive: Collier County Sheriff’s Office to receive award for handling of school threats This summer, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office will receive an award of excellence for its threat management program. Now, they’re serving as a model for law enforcement agencies across our state and the country in terms of keeping your children safe at school. The tragic school shooting in Parkland, FL, provoked a question in Collier […]
CAPE CORAL Rep. Byron Donalds slams President Biden, says Russian invasion of Ukraine is no surprise U.S. Representative Byron Donalds has been outspoken about President Biden’s lack of leadership on a national and global scale. Donalds says the Russians’ invasion of Ukraine should not shock anyone. Donalds says the shock should actually be that President Biden waited on our European allies to act. He waited for consensus about what Doanlds noted […]
BONITA SPRINGS Suspect sought in bank robbery at Wells Fargo in Bonita Springs The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that there has been a bank robbery in Bonita Springs. This happened at the Wells Fargo along 26791 S Tamiami Trail just before 4 p.m. on Monday. LCSO says deputies and violent crime detectives are currently on scene. BREAKING 🚨 Confirmed bank robbery at the Wells Fargo on […]