Tim Aten Knows: Pizzerias lead 2024 restaurant closingsFuneral procession, memorial service begins for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz
Tim Aten Knows: Pizzerias lead 2024 restaurant closings Pizzerias amassed a major slice of the more than 50 area restaurants that closed in 2024.
charlotte harbor Funeral procession, memorial service begins for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Charlotte County deputies and residents of Southwest Florida are set to pay their respects to Sergeant Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
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.
the weather authority Less humid, breezy with mostly sunny skies Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking less humidity, with breezier conditions along with sunny skies expected this Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB mayor responds to backlash over new devlopment Reaction to a new development on Fort Myers Beach has gone from negative to life-threatening.
Viewing held for sergeant killed in the line of duty Flags in Charlotte County will be at half-staff on Friday in honor of Sgt. Elio Diaz, the Charlotte County deputy shot and killed in the line of duty on Sunday.
Sydney’s Santa Ride brings gifts and joy to children in the hospital First responders are teaming up with Santa to surprise kids celebrating Christmas from the hospital. Saint Nick stopped by NCH for the ninth annual Sydney’s Santa ride toy drive event.
NAPLES Football is a family affair for Collier County’s Quinns From running one of the country’s top youth football organizations to shining on SWFL gridirons, the Quinn family is all about football.
NAPLES More than a game: City of Palms Tournament boosts tourism in SWFL Southwest Florida relies on tourists and visitors for income. In Fort Myers, one of the big draws to the area this time of year is the City of Palms basketball tournament.
CAPTIVA “Natural force” changes Captiva’s geography; findings from barrier island 5-year review Winds of change are sweeping through Southwest Florida, and in particular, Captiva, a Lee County barrier island. Strong storms could be bringing those winds on and could change Captiva’s geography.
Charlotte Sheriff comments on shooters mental health following the murder of Sergeant Diaz Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell called out gunman Andrew Mostyn’s family for not doing enough to prevent the tragic shooting and killing of Sergeant Elio Diaz.
OCHOPEE Wooten family wants business name changed after airboat tour crash The Wooten family feels their name is being tarnished after the recent airboat crash in Ochopee on Friday, December 13th.
EAST NAPLES Collier County technical college begins open enrollment for spring A Collier County technical college has begun open enrollment for the spring semester.
LEHIGH ACRES 13-year-old arrested in Lehigh Acres for allegedly groping woman A 13-year-old has been arrested in Lehigh Acres after authorities say he groped a woman in his neighborhood.
Rise in sleep apnea in Hispanic adults According to a health study, 14% of Hispanic men and 6% of Hispanic women have sleep apnea.
Tim Aten Knows: Pizzerias lead 2024 restaurant closings Pizzerias amassed a major slice of the more than 50 area restaurants that closed in 2024.
charlotte harbor Funeral procession, memorial service begins for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Charlotte County deputies and residents of Southwest Florida are set to pay their respects to Sergeant Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
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.
the weather authority Less humid, breezy with mostly sunny skies Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking less humidity, with breezier conditions along with sunny skies expected this Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB mayor responds to backlash over new devlopment Reaction to a new development on Fort Myers Beach has gone from negative to life-threatening.
Viewing held for sergeant killed in the line of duty Flags in Charlotte County will be at half-staff on Friday in honor of Sgt. Elio Diaz, the Charlotte County deputy shot and killed in the line of duty on Sunday.
Sydney’s Santa Ride brings gifts and joy to children in the hospital First responders are teaming up with Santa to surprise kids celebrating Christmas from the hospital. Saint Nick stopped by NCH for the ninth annual Sydney’s Santa ride toy drive event.
NAPLES Football is a family affair for Collier County’s Quinns From running one of the country’s top youth football organizations to shining on SWFL gridirons, the Quinn family is all about football.
NAPLES More than a game: City of Palms Tournament boosts tourism in SWFL Southwest Florida relies on tourists and visitors for income. In Fort Myers, one of the big draws to the area this time of year is the City of Palms basketball tournament.
CAPTIVA “Natural force” changes Captiva’s geography; findings from barrier island 5-year review Winds of change are sweeping through Southwest Florida, and in particular, Captiva, a Lee County barrier island. Strong storms could be bringing those winds on and could change Captiva’s geography.
Charlotte Sheriff comments on shooters mental health following the murder of Sergeant Diaz Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell called out gunman Andrew Mostyn’s family for not doing enough to prevent the tragic shooting and killing of Sergeant Elio Diaz.
OCHOPEE Wooten family wants business name changed after airboat tour crash The Wooten family feels their name is being tarnished after the recent airboat crash in Ochopee on Friday, December 13th.
EAST NAPLES Collier County technical college begins open enrollment for spring A Collier County technical college has begun open enrollment for the spring semester.
LEHIGH ACRES 13-year-old arrested in Lehigh Acres for allegedly groping woman A 13-year-old has been arrested in Lehigh Acres after authorities say he groped a woman in his neighborhood.
Rise in sleep apnea in Hispanic adults According to a health study, 14% of Hispanic men and 6% of Hispanic women have sleep apnea.
COLLIER COUNTY Traffic stop in Collier County leads to arrests for drug, guns The Collier County Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested two people for drug and gun possession after a traffic stop on Sunday night. Deputies stopped Ian Marco Flores-Antelo, 23, for multiple traffic infractions in the Immokalee Road and Strand Boulevard area around 9:45 p.m. According to the sheriff’s office, the deputies smelled marijuana inside the […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres fire investigating storm debris fires at Veterans Park The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District is investigating two fires that began in storm debris on Sunday night. According to the fire department, the fires happened at Veterans Park. Firefighters say they arrived and found two piles of storm debris engulfed in flames. While putting the fires out, the flames spread to some […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County early voting location changes after Ian Charlotte County has released a list of early voting locations that will be up and running for the upcoming election. Hurricane Ian has had an impact on where Charlotte County voters can vote. The county says Mid-County Public Library won’t be available as a voting location. There are four early voting locations in Charlotte County […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Gov. DeSantis to sign executive order extending property tax deadline for Ian impacted counties Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference on Fort Myers Beach on Thursday. The governor was joined by the Department of Emergency Operations Secretary Dane Eagle and the Florida Department of Emergency Management Secretary Kevin Guthrie. DeSantis spoke at Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille. The governor said he would sign an executive order that […]
FORT MYERS BEACH 3 arrested for looting Liki Tiki BBQ on Fort Myers Beach Three men have been arrested and are accused of looting Liki Tiki BBQ on Fort Myers Beach on Tuesday. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office saw Joseph Burton, 31, Alexander Thompson, 26, and Christopher Thompson, 43, walking around Liki Tiki BBQ on Ohio Avenue and Estero Boulevard. […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County Hurricane Ian death toll rises to 61, according to LCSO The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says the death toll from Hurricane Ian in the county has gone up. The sheriff’s office now has the death toll at 61. LCSO also says there are three people who remain missing after the Hurricane: Gary Luke of North Fort Myers, James Hurst of Fort Myers Beach, and Ivonka […]
COLLIER COUNTY Trio arrested in credit card theft, fraud totaling more than $6K Three people have been arrested in connection to a credit card fraud case in Collier County after a woman reported her wallet was stolen while she was shopping. The Naples Police Department says the investigation began when they responded to a Home Good on 9th Street North on October 10. Officers say the victim was […]
LEHIGH ACRES Three Lehigh Acres teens arrested, accused of a violent burglary Three teenagers from Lehigh Acres have been arrested for what the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is calling a violent burglary. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old were arrested. On October 10, deputies say they responded to a home in the area of Alabama Road and Palm Boulevard in Lehigh Acres […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County schools announce more school openings The School District of Lee County has announced more schools that are ready to reopen to students this week. They say all 80 PreK-12 schools will return to learning by Friday. The district updated its list to include more schools that will be opening on Friday: Pine Island Elementary Diplomat Middle School – Using the […]
LEE COUNTY Lee Health extends free telehealth services until November 15 Lee Health says it will extend its free telehealth services until November 15, thanks to a generous donation. The hospital system says the extended period of free service is possible because of a gift from the TD Charitable Foundation supporting Hurricane Ian relief. Before the donation, free telehealth services were to have ended on Saturday. […]