Marco Island Police Dept. (Credit: WINK News)

Marco Island police warning residents to be vigilant after reports of mail theft

The Marco Island Police Department is warning residents to be on the lookout after receiving mail and identity theft reports. Our mail contains some of our most confidential information. WINK News Saftey and Security Specialist Rich Kolko said that is what the thieves want. “What are they going to get from that? They’re going to […]

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Day care in Naples temporarily closes amid teacher shortage

A daycare that working parents rely on is temporarily closing. A teacher shortage in Naples is affecting Child’s Path day care center. The CEO says they’re having trouble holding onto employees even with the incentives they’re offering. The childcare staffing crisis is a top priority in Collier County right now. The early learning coalition says […]

St. Matthew’s House kicks off its biggest fundraiser of the year

The Naples Automotive Experience started its engine on Thursday night with an event at the Naples Airport to help raise money for St. Matthew’s House. St. Matthew’s House said the event brings in more money than any other fundraiser it puts on, and this year there is something new. It is a benefit auction that […]

Naples City Council election results

Naples City Council had three of seven seats up for grabs. This election was held on Tuesday. And, this set a record for the number of early votes in a city election. More than 4,000 people were able to vote early, whether by mail or in person. NAPLES CITY COUNCIL SEATS Beth Petrunoff won with […]

13-year-old Collier County student arrested for school threat posted to social media

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday that it had arrested a 13-year-old following an investigation into a social media threat. The 13-year-old is a former student at East Naples Middle School and is currently a student at New Beginnings Naples Alternative Education Center. They found out the student was responsible for the threat […]

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Youth Haven receives hundreds of thousands in grant money to help at-risk teens

A Collier County group that offers a place to live to teens in crisis is now getting a quarter-million dollars in grant money. Youth Haven recently received that quarter-million-dollar grant thanks to The Schoen Foundation. Now, that money will be used to transform the lives of at-risk teens in Collier County. Youth Haven is an […]

How to protect yourself and your pets from the upcoming freezing temperatures

Most of us aren’t used to dealing with low temperatures in Florida. Health experts want to remind you to take precautions when venturing into the cold this weekend. A blast of arctic air will bring bone-chilling temps to Southwest Florida. Temperatures could be downright dangerous, so here’s what you can do to be safe. Get […]

Naples Pride protesting bills they say could endanger LGBTQ students

LGBTQ+ activists are calling out legislation they say is anti-gay. Naples Pride protested dual Florida bills at Cambier Park in Naples on Wednesday. The bills would ban talk of gender identity and sexual orientation in primary grades or in other specified ways. LGBTQ+ advocates are calling it the ‘Don’t say gay’ bill. Naples Pride gathered […]

Rep. Byron Donalds discusses Ukrainian border at town hall in Naples

One of your representatives was back in Southwest Florida for an in-person town hall on Tuesday evening. U.S. Representative Byron Donalds hosted a 6 p.m. town hall at Vineyards Community Park, located at 6231 Arbor Blvd. W. in Naples. “This Town Hall serves as an opportunity for Southwest Florida residents receive a legislative update from […]