Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from MiltonLocal barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from Milton A Cape Coral homeowner is taking Lee County Electric Cooperative to court after losing their home in Hurricane Milton.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Local barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Pioneer Cuts Barber Shop in Port Charlotte will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from every customer who comes in on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Fire ignites in Cape Coral garage Authorities are responding to a house fire that ignited Friday night at a home in Cape Coral.
NAPLES Ciro Dominguez: wrap up of first year as Naples police chief Chief of Naples Police Department Ciro Dominguez started his law enforcement career at the NPD in 1982.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Where does the money go? $85 Million donation boosts non-profits in SWFL Last month billionaire Tom Golisano gave 41 of our non-profits a total of $85 million.
PORT CHARLOTTE FWC making progress in removing boats; neighbors aren’t convinced Derelict boats are still scattered in places like North Fort Myers, Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda or the Port Charlotte Beach Park.
A look back on some ‘miracle moments’ from 2024 Throughout the year, Wink News anchor Amanda Hall introduced us to dozens of kids persevering through illnesses and injuries. They’re our “Miracle moments.”
Updates on repairs to wall damaged by I-75 plane crash in February A grim reminder of a tragedy that hit Southwest Florida may soon go away.
Breast cancer treatment side effect for women of color Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer often face many side effects. One, called neuropathy, causes extreme pain and research shows it happens more often to Black women.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Top 5 influential medical stories of 2024 This past year saw several major milestones, some of which involved a great deal of money- that impacted the health of our community.
BONITA SPRINGS Fire Station 27 in Bonita Springs reopens after Hurricane Milton Fire Station 27 has reopened in Bonita Springs, showing more signs of recovery following the damage from Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Donating artificial trees to help families in need If you’re thinking of throwing away that artificial tree you have and going green in the future, don’t bring it to the curb.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: missing endangered 80-year-old North Fort Myers man found safe A man who was reported missing in North Fort Myers has been located safe.
FORT MYERS Man accused of trying to carjack driver who offered him ride A man is behind bars accused of trying to steal another man’s car after he had asked the victim for a ride.
Fundraiser to be held for family of slain Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Southwest Florida law enforcement will hold a fundraiser for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from Milton A Cape Coral homeowner is taking Lee County Electric Cooperative to court after losing their home in Hurricane Milton.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Local barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Pioneer Cuts Barber Shop in Port Charlotte will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from every customer who comes in on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Fire ignites in Cape Coral garage Authorities are responding to a house fire that ignited Friday night at a home in Cape Coral.
NAPLES Ciro Dominguez: wrap up of first year as Naples police chief Chief of Naples Police Department Ciro Dominguez started his law enforcement career at the NPD in 1982.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Where does the money go? $85 Million donation boosts non-profits in SWFL Last month billionaire Tom Golisano gave 41 of our non-profits a total of $85 million.
PORT CHARLOTTE FWC making progress in removing boats; neighbors aren’t convinced Derelict boats are still scattered in places like North Fort Myers, Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda or the Port Charlotte Beach Park.
A look back on some ‘miracle moments’ from 2024 Throughout the year, Wink News anchor Amanda Hall introduced us to dozens of kids persevering through illnesses and injuries. They’re our “Miracle moments.”
Updates on repairs to wall damaged by I-75 plane crash in February A grim reminder of a tragedy that hit Southwest Florida may soon go away.
Breast cancer treatment side effect for women of color Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer often face many side effects. One, called neuropathy, causes extreme pain and research shows it happens more often to Black women.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Top 5 influential medical stories of 2024 This past year saw several major milestones, some of which involved a great deal of money- that impacted the health of our community.
BONITA SPRINGS Fire Station 27 in Bonita Springs reopens after Hurricane Milton Fire Station 27 has reopened in Bonita Springs, showing more signs of recovery following the damage from Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Donating artificial trees to help families in need If you’re thinking of throwing away that artificial tree you have and going green in the future, don’t bring it to the curb.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: missing endangered 80-year-old North Fort Myers man found safe A man who was reported missing in North Fort Myers has been located safe.
FORT MYERS Man accused of trying to carjack driver who offered him ride A man is behind bars accused of trying to steal another man’s car after he had asked the victim for a ride.
Fundraiser to be held for family of slain Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Southwest Florida law enforcement will hold a fundraiser for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
MARCO ISLAND 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 […]
NAPLES 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 […]
NAPLES Man attacked by Tiger at Naples Zoo will not face charges since no law on the books applies The man attacked by a tiger at the Naples Zoo will not face animal cruelty charges, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. CCSO said in a statement, “The information we are sharing with you today is not exactly what we had hoped to be able to share with you regarding the incident that occurred […]
NAPLES 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 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 […]
COLLIER COUNTY 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 […]
COLLIER COUNTY 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 […]
WINK NEWS 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 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 […]
NAPLES 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 […]