CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
FORT MYERS Harry Chapin Food Bank partners with organizations to distribute food When it comes to feeding people in Southwest Florida, the Harry Chapin Food Bank doesn’t do it alone. They have more than 150 partner agencies, churches and other nonprofits that help them. Harry Chapin Food Bank provides the food to partner agencies and the agencies get it to the people who need it. During March […]
FORT MYERS Harry Chapin Food Bank partners with Feeding America Hunger is a growing issue in our community as food prices, gas prices and rent prices increase. That’s making it much harder for many families to make ends meet. WINK News continues to fundraise for the Harry Chapin Food Bank in order to provide $1 million for the community. The Harry Chapin Food Bank is […]
WINK NEWS March to a Million Meals: From client to volunteer, bringing joy to others One step away from hunger. Most families don’t have a lot of savings and are one job loss or one medical diagnosis away from needing outside help. That’s why this month, WINK News is holding our March to a Million Meals to raise money for the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Anchor Lois Thome spoke with […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS South Fort Myers golf tournament raises money for the Harry Chapin Food Bank An ace in the hole for the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Nearly 100 golfers hit the course on Tuesday with one goal in mind; help their neighbor in need. On Tuesday, WINK News Anchor Lois Thome was with the Cross Creek Ladies 9-hole League at the Cross Creek Golf and Country club in south Fort […]
WINK NEWS Volunteers help families who can’t make it to a food pantry When you go to one of Harry Chapin Food Bank’s mobile pantries, you’ll always find two things – people who need help, and people willing to help. People like Mark, who we met at the Boys and Girls Club in Naples. And gary, who was waiting in line outside Sacred Heart Church in Punta Gorda. […]
WINK NEWS March to a Million Meals: What’s inside a Harry Chapin Food Bank meal kit? Throughout the month of February, WINK News is marching toward the month of March with a goal of helping provide one million meals to Southwest Floridians. The Harry Chapin Food Bank mobile pantries distribute fresh produce, canned and dry goods, frozen meat, bread, grains, and other food. Please join us throughout the month of February […]
WINK NEWS WINK News kicks off March to a Million Meals to help feed SWFL We’re on the March, and we want you along every step of the way. WINK News anchor Lois Thome has been reporting on the difficult times during the pandemic, none more important than hunger. So WINK News is marching toward feeding a million people by March 1st. Please join us throughout the month of February […]
BONITA SPRINGS Copperleaf residents walk to raise $80K for Harry Chapin Food Bank Some people in Southwest Florida need help to feed their families because of the ongoing pandemic. As many as 25 to 30% more people are turning to food pantries to make ends meet right now. So this weekend, one community stepped up to help their neighbors in need. The temperatures in Estero were cold, but […]
WINK NEWS National Alliance on Mental Illness provides resources for understanding mental illness One in five adults in the U.S. experiences mental illness. One in 20 experiences a severe mental illness. For children, it’s 17%, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. That organization has a resource to help provide hope and understanding to people struggling and their friends and families. Mental health conditions are not one […]
WINK NEWS Ex-wife of DC Sniper talks about domestic abuse before shooting rampage Domestic violence can impact anyone, at any age, and under a variety of circumstances. Mildred Muhammad is the ex-wife of the D.C. Sniper. She said her husband went on a deadly, three-week rampage as practice, and she was the real target. Mildred’s scars weren’t physical; rather, emotional ones that ran deep. “I didn’t move past […]