NAPLES Naples sculptor makes memorable busts for 8 locations You may be noticing some new massive statues that have been placed in popular areas around Naples, like Waterside Shops and Maserati Naples.
the weather authority Seasonal Monday with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking seasonal temperatures with an approaching cold front that is expected to bring rain and cooler conditions during the midweek.
NAPLES 20th annual Turkey Drop set to begin The 20th annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop event is set to begin as organizers seek to mark this milestone anniversary with the goal of over 7,000 turkeys donated.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Death investigation underway at Naples house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a house party in Naples.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
NB lanes of US 41 at Olympia Ave closed due to traffic investigation According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, the northbound lane of US 41 at Olympia Avenue and Marion Avenue is closed due to a traffic crash investigation.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
southwest florida Plenty of sunshine and less humid air for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority says this weekend is kicking off with some beautiful, less humid weather, perfect for any outdoor plans you may have!
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
NAPLES Naples sculptor makes memorable busts for 8 locations You may be noticing some new massive statues that have been placed in popular areas around Naples, like Waterside Shops and Maserati Naples.
the weather authority Seasonal Monday with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking seasonal temperatures with an approaching cold front that is expected to bring rain and cooler conditions during the midweek.
NAPLES 20th annual Turkey Drop set to begin The 20th annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop event is set to begin as organizers seek to mark this milestone anniversary with the goal of over 7,000 turkeys donated.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
NAPLES Death investigation underway at Naples house party The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a house party in Naples.
southwest florida Beautiful Sunday on tap with temperatures reaching the low 80s this afternoon It will be another seasonal day with sun and clouds across Southwest Florida with temperatures reaching yet again topping out in the low 80s.
NAPLES Community raises funds for family of elementary school choking victim Staff and students from Laurel Oak Elementary School gathered at a Naples Culver’s to raise money for the family of Benjamin Cronin, an 11-year-old boy who died after choking at school.
NB lanes of US 41 at Olympia Ave closed due to traffic investigation According to the Punta Gorda Police Department, the northbound lane of US 41 at Olympia Avenue and Marion Avenue is closed due to a traffic crash investigation.
NAPLES Swine in the 239: Collier’s pig showdown Over 250 pigs took over the Collier County fairgrounds Saturday morning for Swine in the 239.
immokalee Fatal crash in Immokalee leaves 2 dead, both cars engulfed in flames The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash that left one person dead in Immokalee near the intersection of State Road 82 and Gators Slough Road.
NAPLES Motorcyclist dies in crash with pickup truck in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash on Wilson Boulevard, near 10th Avenue Northeast in Collier County.
southwest florida Plenty of sunshine and less humid air for your Saturday plans The Weather Authority says this weekend is kicking off with some beautiful, less humid weather, perfect for any outdoor plans you may have!
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Playoffs Round 1 21 Southwest Florida high school football teams were in action in round one of the playoffs trying to keep their state title hopes alive.
Biden and Trump campaigns focusing on Florida but with different messages President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden are focusing their campaigns on Florida this week, but with different messages. “My sister died because this president lied. He lied to her, he lied to us, he lied to this country,” said Katrina Wilson, councilwoman for Miami Gardens. The Biden-Harris campaign is putting the coronavirus […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Trump campaign hosts event in Golden Gate Estates in push for president A Trump campaign event was held in Golden Gate Estate Thursday as a push for the president’s re-election bid in Southwest Florida ahead of the November election. Two weeks after the White House Rose Garden event linked to more than a dozen COVID-19 cases, Trump campaigners held a crowded event at a VFW in Golden […]
NAPLES Girl beaten unconscious in food court of Coastland Center mall in Naples A man was arrested at the Coastland Center mall Tuesday after a witness said he beat a girl unconscious for spurning his advances. An officer from the Naples Police Department responded to a call at around 4 p.m. regarding a fight in the food court. Bruce Gordon, 37, told the officer that he had struck […]
WINK NEWS Exclusive: WINK News one-on-one with Donald Trump Jr In an exclusive interview with Donald Trump Jr., WINK News spoke to the president’s oldest son about his father’s treatment for coronavirus as well as other issues leading up to the election in November, including Florida’s impact. The Trump campaign is already looking to return to Florida in the near future, as President Donald Trump […]
WINK NEWS SWFL doctors react to president, first lady COVID-19 diagnosis Local doctors we spoke to in Southwest Florida say the president’s and first lady’s diagnosis for the coronavirus is proof it can get to anyone, and they say there’s a lesson we should all learn from this. For Dr. Antonio Gonzalez, the news was not a shock. “We all saw that coming,” Gonzalez said. “The […]
LEE COUNTY SWFL officials who contracted COVID-19 wish president, first lady speedy recoveries The recovery from the coronavirus isn’t always a smooth one. The whole country is watching the White House, as the president and first lady look to get through it after testing positive for COVID-19 during early morning hours Friday. We spoke to Commissioner Brian Hamman, the chair for Lee County Board of County Commissioner’s, and […]
WINK NEWS Family prays sister with autism, stage 3 colon cancer survives COVID-19 A woman is in the fight of her life. Caitlyn Wilson is a 29-year-old woman with non-verbal autism, and she is being treated for stage 3 colon cancer. As if fighting a cancer diagnosis wasn’t enough, Caitlyn is in a new battle for her life — the coronavirus. Two hours in the car down empty […]
WINK NEWS Many experience debate hangover after presidential candidate showdown Millions of people are dealing with a presidential debate hangover Wednesday after President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden met on stage, and we wanted to know if people think holding another debate is a waste of time. Constant back-and-forth consumed the first presidential debate. “They weren’t, you know, answering the questions like they […]
WINK NEWS Many voters already decided on election ahead of presidential debates In Florida, 5.1 million ballots have been mailed to voters, and some have already been returned prior to the first presidential debate Tuesday night and ahead of the November election. The presidential debate is the first of three meetings between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden. The first debate’s topics include the U.S. […]
LEE COUNTY Donors heed urgent call for blood after SR-82 crash; donations still needed A crash on SR-82 in Collier County early Friday sent 13 people to the hospital and created an urgent need for blood. Lee Health’s supply was already low, but following Friday’s crash, many people turned out to help strangers in need. Chana Haynes never donated blood, but she did Friday, soon after seeing WINK News […]