Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior nightPolice: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
Immokalee ‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color One of Southwest Florida best portrait artist, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now she’s on the forefront of the city of Immokalee, to make her community filled with color.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
Immokalee ‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color One of Southwest Florida best portrait artist, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now she’s on the forefront of the city of Immokalee, to make her community filled with color.
FORT MYERS Volunteers continue to support Lee County students through meal program Hundreds of people lined up early this weekend because they were experiencing food insecurity in Lee County. Fortunately, dozens of spots are set up by School District of Lee County to help feed students who usually rely on a meal at school. Many people continue to show Southwest Florida students they are not forgotten. We […]
FORT MYERS SWFL dad turns garage into work studio to make masks for seniors One Southwest Florida man already has his hands full, but rather than kicking back during his short downtime he’s keeping his hands occupied—making masks. John Puig is a single dad juggling kids and a new mission. Puig decided to close his canvas business for the time being and turn his garage into a studio. He […]
FORT MYERS Some local businesses thriving amid coronavirus pandemic It’s easy to rattle off the list of businesses hurting or shut down because of the coronavirus. While some are thriving right now, that list is much shorter and not so obvious. One business is finding new customers because so many people are stuck at home. With a safer-at-home order in place, people are watching […]
WINK NEWS Southwest Florida ER doctor talks about critical week ahead, response to coronavirus Monday marks the start of a critical week in the response to lessen the spread of the coronavirus. Top health officials say it’s going to be one of the hardest times our country has ever faced, with more than 10,000 people dead already and more expected to die in the coming days. We spoke to […]
FORT MYERS Community members work together to give out free meals First come, first serve. Michelle Pope, owner of Chelle’s Special Touch Catering, is serving the community for free, all thanks to Benita and Joe North with North Law Firm. “The money came from, like I said, Mr. North and Benita North, but instead of me taking the money and making money off of a situation […]
NAPLES Massachusetts woman staying in Naples feels trapped, worried she won’t be able to get home Lisa Kattar feels trapped. While Florida is tracking people who come here from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, she fears what will happen if she leaves Florida for her home in Massachusetts. “Every day I think about it and it keeps me up at night,” she said. “Am I going to be able to […]
FORT MYERS Small businesses in downtown Fort Myers weighing options amid coronavirus-stunted economy Small businesses in downtown Fort Myers are sitting empty with the situation forcing at least one owner to close her doors permanently, while others weigh their options. Green Cup Cafe owner Karolina Vaickute said she closed her doors when it became clear all she would do is lose money. “I would say the first week […]
WINK NEWS Sea Tow helps educate SWFL boaters about new state restrictions Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ended the week issuing an executive order for all boaters to follow in the continued effort to lessen the spread of coronavirus in our region, state and the nation. And law enforcement in Southwest Florida plans to make sure everyone is complying for the betterment of public health. But, […]
FORT MYERS Golfers still hitting links, but with caution Golfing is one of the few things you can still do as more businesses close, and golfers say they’re taking no chances when it comes to the coronavirus. Some golf courses in Fort Myers will implement new changes on Thursday. Fort Myers Country Club is making sure each player practices social distancing and will provide […]
FORT MYERS Gulf Coast Humane Society needs foster families An overflowing animal shelter in Lee County is in need of foster families as more pets are being surrendered. It may not be obvious, but animal shelters like the Gulf Coast Humane Society are feeling the impact of the coronavirus. “During the COVID-19 crisis, we are really, really looking for fosters,” said Jennifer Galloway, executive […]