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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police: Child accidentally shot, killed another child A child that died in Fort Myers on Sunday was accidentally shot by another child, Fort Myers police said. The shooting occurred at 7:15 p.m. at the Columbus Square Shopping Center at 3513 Fowler Street. In a news release, Fort Myers police called the incident an accidental shooting where one child under 10 years old […]
WINK NEWS Keeping the power on safely after a hurricane If you want power after a storm, you’re going to need a generator. They come in all sizes to run lights, fans and keep your phones charged, but you have to plan ahead to stay safe. “Generators are very important during hurricane season because they allow people to store food and have electricity in their […]
FORT MYERS 1 child dead, 1 injured after shooting at Fort Myers shopping center One child is dead and another was sent to the hospital following a Sunday evening shooting in Fort Myers. This happened at the Columbus Square Shopping Center off of Fowler Street, between Simpson Street and Carrell Road. Now, there are no visible signs of what took place here Sunday night. The police tape and evidence […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Town council decides Fort Myers Beach fireworks are back on for 2021 After a year without Fourth of July fireworks on Fort Myers Beach, the town council has decided they’ll be back. And, many visitors and residents alike are excited to see the sky lit up once again. Tonya Jeffrey is visiting from Ohio. “Ya, those were pretty cool,” Jeffrey said. Dyana Imhof is the manager at […]
WINK NEWS Expert says more people seeing meteors because of home surveillance Monday night, people in Southwest Florida reached out to us about orange lights that floated across the night sky and then seemed to end in an explosion. Experts we spoke to said what some viewers were able to record were likely meteor sightings. When Barbara Kropacek was a little girl, she used to watch for […]
FORT MYERS Lee County preps new COVID-19 vaccine site at Edison Mall Lee County’s opening of its new COVID-19 vaccination site is just days away with some big improvements in the process. The site at the old Sears store at Edison Mall in Fort Myers will make it much easier for those getting vaccinated. The new location opens Wednesday and is more than 120,000 square feet, which […]
WINK NEWS Allegiant tells woman in SWFL she was likely scammed out of her flight Many people are trying to rebook trips and flights as travel loosens up again. When a woman we spoke to tried to do so, she learned someone else beat her to it. She might be out hundreds of dollars, with a con artist flying high. Leslie Starkey first booked her trip through Allegiant Air in […]
NORTH FORT MYERS State asks judge to order North Fort Myers recycling center to close The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is asking a judge to shut down a recycling facility in North Fort Myers. Crews from the Bayshore Fire Rescue have responded to fires at MW Horticulture 25 times so far this year. Bayshore Fire Chief Larry Nisbet said it’s a drain on resources. “We’re there all the time; this […]
NAPLES Easter miracle: Naples police save man with thoughts of suicide, mother says A Naples mother is sending a big thank you to the officers who helped her son when he was having thoughts of suicide, and no one else would answer the call. We learned how these officers acted quickly and prevented a family tragedy. Easter Sunday, Leah Lofano feared would be the day death defeated her […]
WINK NEWS G. Gordon Liddy remembered beyond Watergate scandal The man behind the Watergate burglaries that led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon died Tuesday. G. Gordon Liddy was 90 years old, and his place in history will forever be the mastermind of the break-in of the Democratic headquarters at the Watergate Hotel in Washington D.C. “In a very real sense was the […]