Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraudGolden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond
Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraud Let’s face it: buying a home can be quite a daunting challenge for many, especially due to recent legal changes.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond A video of a bear resting in a pond in Collier County gained attention online over the weekend.
NAPLES Naples honors MLK Day with parade and community celebration In Naples, the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade brought together many who feel a close connection to his legacy.
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
Charlotte County grapples with 2 fatal deputy-involved shootings The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new week with at least four deputies on administrative leave after back-to-back deadly shootings.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda mutually terminate lease for city meetings Punta Gorda City Council and the city’s various committees and boards will no longer use the Military Heritage Museum as a meeting venue.
St. Matthew’s House keeps shelters open due to cold weather Due to the cold weather, St. Matthew’s House will continue to keep its emergency shelters open to the public.
Arthrex, Lee County Port Authority agree to 40-year lease for new Skyplex logistics facility Lee Board County Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a lease-build agreement for Arthrex to construct a 1 million-square-foot logistics facility at Skyplex, just across Paul J. Doherty Parkway from where Gartner and Alta Resources.
IMMOKALEE Premier Mobile Health Services scheduled to visit Collier County A nonprofit health clinic called Premier Mobile Health Services, which brings essential medical care to those in need across Lee County, is scheduled to visit Collier this weekend.
WASHINGTON Stream Live: complete coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration by CBS While WINK is not carrying the entirety of Donald Trump’s inauguration on television, CBS is offering its whole televised experience online.
Donald Trump becomes 47th U.S. president after inauguration Thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C., to observe President Donald Trump’s swearing-in to his first day in office.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of clouds and cold temperatures with rain showers possible throughout this Monday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
dunbar Commemorative march, more to be held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In celebration of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., several events are to be held across Southwest Florida to honor his legacy.
Costly real estate mistakes and how to avoid fraud Let’s face it: buying a home can be quite a daunting challenge for many, especially due to recent legal changes.
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates resident discovers injured bear in backyard pond A video of a bear resting in a pond in Collier County gained attention online over the weekend.
NAPLES Naples honors MLK Day with parade and community celebration In Naples, the 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade brought together many who feel a close connection to his legacy.
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
Charlotte County grapples with 2 fatal deputy-involved shootings The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new week with at least four deputies on administrative leave after back-to-back deadly shootings.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda mutually terminate lease for city meetings Punta Gorda City Council and the city’s various committees and boards will no longer use the Military Heritage Museum as a meeting venue.
St. Matthew’s House keeps shelters open due to cold weather Due to the cold weather, St. Matthew’s House will continue to keep its emergency shelters open to the public.
Arthrex, Lee County Port Authority agree to 40-year lease for new Skyplex logistics facility Lee Board County Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a lease-build agreement for Arthrex to construct a 1 million-square-foot logistics facility at Skyplex, just across Paul J. Doherty Parkway from where Gartner and Alta Resources.
IMMOKALEE Premier Mobile Health Services scheduled to visit Collier County A nonprofit health clinic called Premier Mobile Health Services, which brings essential medical care to those in need across Lee County, is scheduled to visit Collier this weekend.
WASHINGTON Stream Live: complete coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration by CBS While WINK is not carrying the entirety of Donald Trump’s inauguration on television, CBS is offering its whole televised experience online.
Donald Trump becomes 47th U.S. president after inauguration Thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C., to observe President Donald Trump’s swearing-in to his first day in office.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of clouds and cold temperatures with rain showers possible throughout this Monday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
dunbar Commemorative march, more to be held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In celebration of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., several events are to be held across Southwest Florida to honor his legacy.
Casey Anthony prosecutor apologizes for Ashley Madison use ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – The prosecutor who gained national attention as a key player in the unsuccessful case against Casey Anthony says he committed no crime on the cheating website, Ashley Madison, and will not resign his post. Jeff Ashton, the State Attorney for Orange and Osceola counties in central Florida, said Sunday that he […]
Crash shuts down Daniels Parkway for hours FORT MYERS, Fla. – A section of Daniels Parkway was shutdown for eight hours Sunday morning due to a crash. Florida Highway Patrol said a car crashed into a telephone pole on Daniels Parkway, causing power lines to fall over the roadway. State troopers had Daniels Parkway between Treeline Avenue and Chamberlain Parkway closed until […]
Teenager shot in the face in East Fort Myers FORT MYERS, Fla. – Family members of a young man said he was shot in the face during a drive-by shooting Sunday afternoon. It happened in the 300 block of Lorraine Drive just after 5 p.m. The 18-year-old’s family said he was shot in the jaw and was taken to the hospital in serious condition. The […]
Mother nature cooperates with fire fighters in Washington TWISP, Wash. (AP) – The massive cloud of smoke is expected to lift over Washington wildfires on Sunday, but as air quality improves fire behavior could become more erratic and intense, fire officials said. “It’s like a flue opening in a fireplace,” explained Suzanne Flory, spokeswoman for the U.S. Forest Service and the Rocky Mountain […]
Panda gives birth to twins at National Zoo WASHINGTON (AP) – It’s double trouble for the National Zoo after its adult female panda gave birth to twins. The cubs arrived about five hours apart Saturday. Panda mom Mei Xiang gave birth to the first cub at 5:35 p.m. and a second at 10:07 p.m., the zoo said. If the cubs survive, they would […]
Deputies investigate attack at North Fort Myers Walmart NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. – Lee County sheriff’s deputies responded to an incident at a Walmart Saturday afternoon. It happened at the store on Pine Island Road around 4:30 p.m. At the time this story was published, deputies had not released any information, but witnesses told a WINK News crew someone was stabbed. “The guy […]
Protestors gather outside Fort Myers Planned Parenthood FORT MYERS, Fla. – Hundreds lined the sidewalks of the Fort Myers Planned Parenthood Saturday protesting the facility. The protest comes after weeks of controversy about the facilities performing unlicensed abortions. The abortions came to light after videos were released showing employees talking about the sales of aborted fetal organs. Saturday, protestors had one message […]
Danny downgraded to a tropical storm SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – Danny is now a tropical storm. The former hurricane weakened on Saturday as it approached the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, where it’s expected to bring little relief to residents of the drought-stricken region. The storm is located 520 miles east-southeast of the Leeward Islands, with maximum sustained […]
Huggies responds to claims of glass in wipes CAMARILLO, CA. – A mother said she found shards in several packages of Huggies baby wipes, according to CNN. Melissa Estrella posted a video on Facebook this week showing the wipes. Since it’s posting, the video has received more than 6.5 million page views from other parents worried about the wipes. “If you can see […]
Punta Gorda man arrested in brutal attack PUNTA GORDA, Fla. – Police arrested a Punta Gorda man for brutally beating another man Friday afternoon. Police said the victim was walking to work on East Charlotte Avenue around 12:30 p.m when he noticed someone was following him. The victim said 34-year-old Preston Sesler hit him in the face, knocking him to the ground […]