City of Naples hosts open house workshop for Naples road projectsOllie’s Pub, the home of SWFL’s local music scene, closes after 4 memorable years
City of Naples hosts open house workshop for Naples road projects The City of Naples is hosting an open house workshop to hear from the public regarding road improvements.
CAPE CORAL Ollie’s Pub, the home of SWFL’s local music scene, closes after 4 memorable years Ollie’s Pub, once the center of local original music in Southwest Florida, is closing after a prosperous yet arduous four years.
New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis puts business degree to use Hargis began his new job at FGCU on April 29 knowing he would have about $15 million in annual funding—and also knowing the budget has more than doubled in the last decade.
Future unknown for Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel site What’s to come of the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and adjoining Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill after demolition is yet to be determined.
(CBS) Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in “hush money” trial. Here’s how much he owes. The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York held him in contempt of court on Tuesday for violating a gag order.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, police say A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in North Carolina began as officers went serve a warrant.
WINK NEWS Semi-truck crash shuts down multiple lanes at Pine Ridge Road A crash involving a semi-truck caused lanes at Pine Ridge Road to close temporarily on Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal North Fort Myers shooting held without bond The North Fort Myers man arrested for allegedly shooting into a truck, killing a man is being held without bond following a court appearance.
Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square location Not only will the new Founders Square location of Lake Park Diner serve the growing population in North Naples and Golden Gate Estates, the second helping of the local dining spot will serve as the prototype for future iterations of the casual restaurant concept.
IONA Woman discovered in Bayside Inlet, condition unknown According to the fire district, reports of a woman in a canal were issued at around 7:50 a.m. at Junonia Court in Iona.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all entry fees in Florida state parks during Memorial Day weekend.
FORT MYERS Annual SWFL Wellness Fair in Fort Myers to promote well-being The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is partnering with the SWFL Wellness Fair to offer a day of fun and inspiration in Fort Myers.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis renews the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the renewal of the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Tampa.
NEW YORK (AP) Protesters take over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Isolated storms to develop Tuesday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
City of Naples hosts open house workshop for Naples road projects The City of Naples is hosting an open house workshop to hear from the public regarding road improvements.
CAPE CORAL Ollie’s Pub, the home of SWFL’s local music scene, closes after 4 memorable years Ollie’s Pub, once the center of local original music in Southwest Florida, is closing after a prosperous yet arduous four years.
New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis puts business degree to use Hargis began his new job at FGCU on April 29 knowing he would have about $15 million in annual funding—and also knowing the budget has more than doubled in the last decade.
Future unknown for Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel site What’s to come of the Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and adjoining Hurricane Charley’s Sushi, Raw Bar & Grill after demolition is yet to be determined.
(CBS) Trump held in contempt for violating gag order in “hush money” trial. Here’s how much he owes. The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York held him in contempt of court on Tuesday for violating a gag order.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, police say A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in North Carolina began as officers went serve a warrant.
WINK NEWS Semi-truck crash shuts down multiple lanes at Pine Ridge Road A crash involving a semi-truck caused lanes at Pine Ridge Road to close temporarily on Tuesday.
FORT MYERS Man accused of fatal North Fort Myers shooting held without bond The North Fort Myers man arrested for allegedly shooting into a truck, killing a man is being held without bond following a court appearance.
Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square location Not only will the new Founders Square location of Lake Park Diner serve the growing population in North Naples and Golden Gate Estates, the second helping of the local dining spot will serve as the prototype for future iterations of the casual restaurant concept.
IONA Woman discovered in Bayside Inlet, condition unknown According to the fire district, reports of a woman in a canal were issued at around 7:50 a.m. at Junonia Court in Iona.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all entry fees in Florida state parks during Memorial Day weekend.
FORT MYERS Annual SWFL Wellness Fair in Fort Myers to promote well-being The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is partnering with the SWFL Wellness Fair to offer a day of fun and inspiration in Fort Myers.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis renews the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the renewal of the Freedom Sales Tax holiday in Tampa.
NEW YORK (AP) Protesters take over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Isolated storms to develop Tuesday afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
TICE Tornado damages home in Tice, severe weather in southern plains WINK News’ Weather Authority confirmed a tornado formed over water moved onshore in Tice causing damage to a home Monday. Neighbors say the weather event happened quick. The roof and lanai was blown off a neighbor’s mobile home. Patio furniture was thrown across the mobile home park by the tornado. Nearby neighbors said it was […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Crews monitor south Fort Myers gas leak, U.S. 41 lanes closed Crews continue to monitor a natural gas leak that occurred Saturday morning in Lee County. According to Lee County Sheriff’s Office, all southbound lanes on U.S. 41 between Briarcliff Road and Alico Road are back open after a natural gas leak shut down traffic for several hours. As of 11 p.m., northbound traffic on U.S. […]
WINK NEWS Beach danger for dogs and symptoms of illness From the sand to the heat, it’s easier than one might think for dogs to get sick on the beach. Before you learn the hard way, Reporter Morgan Rynor spoke to a local veterinarian about how to keep your pup safe on the shore. Watch the full story above. Below are things to look for […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Missing teen with autism from Charlotte County found in Mississippi Sage Cambron, the missing teen from Charlotte County has been found in Clinton, Mississippi according to Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. *Sage Cambron has been recovered in Mississippi and is in good health. Brenda Cambron is in custody. Additional details will be released soon.* https://t.co/ED0nfnDNBS — Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (@CCSOFLSheriff) May 15, 2019 Sage Cambron […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Fentanyl drug busts continue across SWFL Deputies arrested a man and a woman in Charlotte County after a traffic stop led to a search for illegal drugs. This is the second time the two have been arrested for felony drug charges in the past month. In a similar situation over the weekend, police in Cape Coral arrested a man during a […]
FORT MYERS Adkins stays as superintendent. Now, what’s next for Lee County Schools? Now that we know Dr. Greg Adkins will stay on as the School District of Lee County superintendent, some are wondering what that will mean for the future of their child’s education. Parents said there is a lot of room for improvement. Adkins told WINK News, he needs to do better. Others, on the streets […]
FORT MYERS School District of Lee County votes to keep Superintendent Adkins The School District of Lee County Superintendent Dr. Greg Adkins gets to keep his job. The decision comes after he took heated public comments from nearly two dozen community members. The school board voted three to four in favor of Adkins to keep his job. The meeting concluded about 30 minutes ago, after around four […]
LEHIGH ACRES Dog sale controversy leaves family riddled with vet bills A family’s warning tonight – watch who you buy your dogs from. They bought this husky puppy from a Lehigh Acres breeder – and say it was extremely sick. Even after several vet visits the dog didn’t make it. Now, they want the breeder to pay up. A family riddled with vet bills. “I mean, […]
CAPE CORAL Daughter wants justice for father killed in Cape Coral hit-and-run We are learning more about a man, who was a veteran, a father and beloved community, killed in a recent hit-in-run crash. The daughter of the veteran said she will not rest until justice is served. On Friday, Gregory Moore died while crossing the street in Cape Coral. A driver hit him and took off. […]
BOCA GRANDE Man undergoes surgeries after shark attack in Boca Grande Pass A man was treated at the hospital for bite wounds after he was attacked by a shark while fishing. On Wednesday, Paul Kelly was fishing in Boca Grande Pass when he fell off the boat. That’s when he said a shark bit into the tendons of his leg. He has undergone two surgeries to repair […]