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.
LEE COUNTY Mass test/vaccine sites start to go away, but will stick around in smaller scale The future of a Southwest Florida county’s coronavirus resources is up in the air, as two major closure announcements were made in two days by Lee County leaders. Lee County’s COVID-19 testing site and large-scale vaccination site are both shutting down. Test swabs for COVID-19 are not in high demand at the moment because of […]
WINK NEWS A look at mindsets toward masks after CDC guidelines change The fully vaccinated are ready to enjoy the first week out and about with no mask requirement, but one look outside shows not everyone is ready to ditch them yet. We spoke to people about the psychology behind keeping masks and why some people say they’re still wearing them. “If you’re not wearing a mask, […]
COLLIER COUNTY ‘InVest advocate’ is a champion for those experiencing domestic abuse Many now believe the pandemic created a perfect storm for domestic violence. Between lockdowns, job losses and financial problems, nationwide, we saw an 8% increase for cases in 2020. A woman who doesn’t wear a badge or a cape is a hero to many for helping those in difficult situations. If you visit The Shelter […]
FORT MYERS Film festival welcomes audience back to downtown celebration Fort Myers Film Festival was set to kick off Wednesday and is back to welcoming audience members for its eleventh celebration. “I am so excited,” Melissa Dehaven said. “I can’t wait.” The film festival will roll out the red carpet at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center downtown, welcoming people back in person after […]
LEE COUNTY More travelers could be choosing RVs this summer Summer travel may already be starting to heat up as families make up for time lost during the pandemic. But this year, instead of flying to their destination, many people are hitting the road and renting RVs for their trips. Chuck Fedora lives in Cape Coral and has traveled via RV since he was in […]
NEW YORK (AP) Pfizer COVID-19 shot expanded to US children as young as 12 U.S. regulators on Monday expanded the use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to children as young as 12, offering a way to protect the nation’s adolescents before they head back to school in the fall and paving the way for them to return to more normal activities. Shots could begin as soon as Thursday, after a […]
CAPE CORAL Wild hogs destroying Cape Coral yards Neighbors in Northwest Cape Coral woke up to ripped-up grass and debris strewn across their yards. The feral hogs are mean and destructive. The people who live near the Kismet Lakes Community see the animals that tear up and uproot daily. They are trying to remove the hogs but whether this solution will be permanent […]
CAPE CORAL A neighborly feud leads to toilets lining a Cape Coral yard Has this feud gone too far? Toilets are now lining a yard, which has become an eyesore for people in the community. But all this has been done just to target the person across the street. At first glance, the toilets in southwest Cape Coral might seem like an eyesore. Danny Morales works in Cape […]
FORT MYERS Lee County School District staff to discuss controversial poster A poster outlining transgender policies in schools will be a topic of discussion during a Lee County School District staff meeting Friday. The controversial poster, which lists best practices for LGBTQ students and where transgender students can use the restroom, has caused emotions to boil over recently, and the school district is trying to figure […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco police indentify 2 men who approached, tried to lure children at intersection Police have identified the two men on Thursday afternoon who two girls say approached them and tried to lure them into a vehicle on Marco Island Wednesday night. They say there is no threat to the public and are grateful for the community’s help. The incident occurred around 8 p.m. on San Marco Road, between […]