Report traffic violations with CCSO’s ZOOM hotlineLatest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealed
Report traffic violations with CCSO’s ZOOM hotline The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the community to know about a resource they have to save lives. It’s called the ZOOM Traffic Hotline.
Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealed On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office interviewed at least one more mom who sent her daughter to a daycare now under investigation for child abuse.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers Businesses around Fort Myers Beach have been anxiously waiting to hear whether or not they’re in the clear. FEMA said that all trailers and shipping containers that can’t be easily moved had to be off the island by Nov. 18.
Bear tears up car in Collier County A WINK News viewer from Collier County sent video of the damage after a bear destroyed their Dodge Durango.
PORT CHARLOTTE 17-year-old accused of murder to be tried as an adult A 17-year-old accused of killing his mother has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.
Naples World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran is celebrating a huge milestone. Alfon Larson is celebrating his 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Home and garden show this weekend in downtown Fort Myers It’s time to spruce up your home with a taste of the outdoors. This weekend is the 28th annual home and garden show in downtown Fort Myers.
Collier man arrested on multiple counts of child porn possession and transmission According to the Collier County Sheriff’s office, a Collier man is facing over four counts of possession and transmission of child sex abuse material.
New procedure to help ease rib pain You don’t have to be a top athlete to know the pain of a broken rib. Millions of people have experienced breaking or fracturing a rib or even several ribs.
FORT MYERS Music walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers It’s the third Friday of the month, so that means it’s time for Music Walk!
FORT MYERS 2 women critically injured; active deputy presence on Montgomery Ave. in Tice A heavy police presence has been reported on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens first of eight SWFL locations Southwest Florida’s first of a planned eight Potbelly locations opened Sept. 20.
Pet for a Vet surpasses fundraiser goal, nearly $29k donated The Pet for a Vet fundraiser held by WINK News’ sister radio station, 96.9 WINKFM, easily surpassed its goal of $15,000.
Expert: Bank of America’s minimum wage increase is positive for SWFL banking industry Bank of America is raising its hourly minimum wage to $24 for full-time and part-time employees. This could be good news for the banking industry and customers in general, Florida Gulf Coast University Assistant Professor of Economics Krishna Regmi said.
Tim Aten Knows: Petar’s expands its local dining space A recent expansion of the local restaurant nearly doubled its size in the Center of Bonita Springs on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road. The restaurant grew from 1,545 to 2,830 square feet over the summer. “It’s getting big,” said chef-owner Petar Al Kurdi.
Report traffic violations with CCSO’s ZOOM hotline The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants the community to know about a resource they have to save lives. It’s called the ZOOM Traffic Hotline.
Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealed On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office interviewed at least one more mom who sent her daughter to a daycare now under investigation for child abuse.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers Businesses around Fort Myers Beach have been anxiously waiting to hear whether or not they’re in the clear. FEMA said that all trailers and shipping containers that can’t be easily moved had to be off the island by Nov. 18.
Bear tears up car in Collier County A WINK News viewer from Collier County sent video of the damage after a bear destroyed their Dodge Durango.
PORT CHARLOTTE 17-year-old accused of murder to be tried as an adult A 17-year-old accused of killing his mother has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.
Naples World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran is celebrating a huge milestone. Alfon Larson is celebrating his 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Home and garden show this weekend in downtown Fort Myers It’s time to spruce up your home with a taste of the outdoors. This weekend is the 28th annual home and garden show in downtown Fort Myers.
Collier man arrested on multiple counts of child porn possession and transmission According to the Collier County Sheriff’s office, a Collier man is facing over four counts of possession and transmission of child sex abuse material.
New procedure to help ease rib pain You don’t have to be a top athlete to know the pain of a broken rib. Millions of people have experienced breaking or fracturing a rib or even several ribs.
FORT MYERS Music walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers It’s the third Friday of the month, so that means it’s time for Music Walk!
FORT MYERS 2 women critically injured; active deputy presence on Montgomery Ave. in Tice A heavy police presence has been reported on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens first of eight SWFL locations Southwest Florida’s first of a planned eight Potbelly locations opened Sept. 20.
Pet for a Vet surpasses fundraiser goal, nearly $29k donated The Pet for a Vet fundraiser held by WINK News’ sister radio station, 96.9 WINKFM, easily surpassed its goal of $15,000.
Expert: Bank of America’s minimum wage increase is positive for SWFL banking industry Bank of America is raising its hourly minimum wage to $24 for full-time and part-time employees. This could be good news for the banking industry and customers in general, Florida Gulf Coast University Assistant Professor of Economics Krishna Regmi said.
Tim Aten Knows: Petar’s expands its local dining space A recent expansion of the local restaurant nearly doubled its size in the Center of Bonita Springs on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road. The restaurant grew from 1,545 to 2,830 square feet over the summer. “It’s getting big,” said chef-owner Petar Al Kurdi.
Racer collapses at Naples half marathon NAPLES, Fla. – A 60-year-old racer was sent to the hospital Sunday, after he collapsed near the finish line. Naples Fire Chief Stephen McInerny said the man collapsed face first on the pavement just before 9 a.m. during the Naples half marathon. McInerny said the man had a cardiac event, but thanks to the quick […]
Man identified in Saturday morning shooting, near Edison Mall FORT MYERS, Fla. – Police have identified the man who was shot and killed Saturday morning as 31-year-old Wilfred Thibeau. On Saturday at 4 a.m., Fort Myers police responded to a call of a man down in the 3000 block of Broadway Avenue. When officers arrived, they pronounced Thibeau dead. WINK News talked to Pablo […]
Candle causes apartment fire in Fort Myers FORT MYERS, Fla. – At least one family was displaced after an apartment fire Saturday evening. Crews were called to the Woodside Apartments, near Van Buren Street and Palm Beach Boulevard around 9 p.m. Saturday. Crews told a WINK News crew on scene that a candle inside the apartment caused the fire. WINK News talked […]
Three Ave Maria football players charged with stealing school sign AVE MARIA, Fla. – Three freshman football players at Ave Maria University were arrested Friday for reportedly stealing metal letters from a school sign. In a Collier County Sheriff’s report, it stated the three were arrested early Friday morning in front of their dorm. Deputies said they were called to the university after a report that large […]
Belgium troops deploy following anti-raids BRUSSELS (AP) – With Europe on edge, soldiers fanned out to guard possible terror targets in Belgium Saturday, while police in Greece detained at least two suspects as part of a widening counter-terrorism dragnet across the continent. In France, one of the terrorists behind last week’s attacks in Paris was given a secret burial as […]
Two dead, one injured in Florida mall shooting MELBOURNE, Fla. (AP) – A Florida man had “several pockets full of ammunition” when he targeted his wife in a shooting Saturday morning that killed two people at a mall food court, police said. Jose Garcia Rodriguez, 57, of Palm Bay, died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at Melbourne Square Mall, said Cmdr. Vince […]
Dozens show up for free, same-sex weddings LEE COUNTY, Fla. – A local church offered mass same-sex weddings for free on Sunday. All Faiths Unitarian Church on McGregor Boulevard offered the ceremonies to all walk-in same-sex couples. “We met in Fort Myers 40 years ago. So we’ve been waiting a long time,” said Bill, who asked we only use his first name. […]
Searchers may have found black boxes from AirAsia PANGKALAN BUN, Indonesia (AP) – While Indonesia’s navy said divers had not yet found the black boxes from the AirAsia plane that crashed into the Java Sea two weeks ago, searchers on Sunday honed in on intense pings detected amid a growing belief that the devices will soon be recovered. Three Indonesian ships detected the […]
Keurig controversy FORT MYERS, Fla. – The new Keurig 2.0 requires coffee drinkers purchase only Keurig recognized brands. Many caffeine junkies admit to owning a Keurig, but the new machine the Keurig 2.0 requires people to purchase the ‘K-Cup’ or the Keurig recognized single cups. According to the company’s website the machine, “will feature specially designed interactive […]
Fake government letter demands your money U.S. Postal Inspectors are warning about scammers posing as government agencies and demanding money. Postal Inspectors said thousands of small businesses received a note, claiming to be from the Labor Compliance Office, ordering them to pay $275. The letter had a state seal and warning that read, ‘failure to comply could lead to fines and […]