Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5KPurple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
CAPE CORAL CCPD cruiser damaged after officer involved crash An officer-involved crash leaves a Cape Coral police cruiser smashed.
PORT CHARLOTTE Sweet’s Diner in Port Charlotte reopens After months of fundraising and rebuilding, this diner, which had a car fly-through it, is back open.
FWC pushing to protect Florida’s endangered manatees Florida Fish and Wildlife is pushing to protect endangered manatees. One danger that animals face is when boats bash into them, leaving deep scars across their backs.
FORT MYERS The Fort Myers Fire Department looks towards new year Fighting fires is always top of mind for the Fort Myers Fire Department. The Fort Myers Fire Department leads the way when it comes to protecting your property when a fire breaks out.
WINK NEWS Palisades Wildfire devastates SWFL family Just hours after evacuating their Malibu home, the Wohl family learned they would never go back.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral expands with development The Cove at 47th The Cove sits in south Cape Coral between Cape Coral Parkway and Southeast 47th Terrace right next to Cork Soakers.
FORT MYERS ‘Operation Ghost Buster’: 16 arrested in Fort Myers drug operation The Fort Myers Police Department Narcotics Unit conducted an operation targeting drug traffickers and individuals unlawfully selling and possessing firearms in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS ‘A Distinctive Honor’: Bank of America award benefits FSW Nursing Program Bank of America has been awarded Florida Southwestern State College the 2024 Neighborhood Champion Award.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Museums, NAACP working on project to highlight Black community contributions A new push to highlight a critical piece of Black history in Collier County is underway. To make the dream a reality, Collier Museums and the NAACP are hoping to raise money to refurbish a historic 1920’s Pullman-type baggage car to pay homage to Pullman Porters. According to History.com, Pullman Porters were Black men who […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County finalizing plans for its first fallen officer’s memorial Fallen Officers, an organization based in Collier County, is raising money to build a new fallen officer memorial in Southwest Florida. The project is expected to pass with ease when commissioners hear about it in two weeks. One of the officers who would be honored at the memorial is late Collier County Sergeant Steven Dodson, […]
EAST NAPLES St. Matthew’s House Campbell Lodge gets go ahead for expansion A plan to create more shelter for the homeless is being pushed forward. On Tuesday, the owner of The Point at Naples withdrew its opposition to St. Matthew’s House Campbell Lodge expanding. Now, 50 fewer people will be on the waiting list to get a bed at Campbell Lodge. Collier County leaders unanimously voted to […]
COLLIER COUNTY 70-mile ‘Paradise Coast Trail’ could be coming to Collier County A 70-mile path known as the “Paradise Coast Trail” could be coming to Collier County. Leaders say they want to make sure everyone has a safe place to bike and walk. You can head to Immokalee and Ave Maria or Bonita Springs if the trail is built. But, most notably for those in Collier County, […]
EAST NAPLES Homeowners, condo associations file suit against property management company over funds Millions of dollars are feared gone after a property management company closed its doors in Collier County. The money belongs to more than two dozens of homeowners and condominium associations. Their claims are the foundation of a lawsuit filed against their property management company American Property Management Services. Their office in East Naples appears to […]
NORTH NAPLES Southwest Florida business owners discuss supply chain issues with Sen. Rick Scott One Florida lawmaker says he understands you being upset and concerned with prices rising. Supply chain issues make it more challenging to get the things we need. So Southwest Florida business owners met with Senator Rick Scott and talked about their frustrations. Sen. Scott promised business owners that he would do everything in his power […]
COLLIER COUNTY EF0 tornado causes damage and debris in East Naples In East Naples, all that’s left behind are downed trees, damaged homes and debris after an EF0 tornado swept through. WINK News anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen went to the Victoria Falls neighborhood to speak to a woman whose 94-year-old mother-in-law was home when the tornado struck. Maria Ramirez saw the downed trees and a neighbor’s shed […]
COLLIER COUNTY Goodland Drive rehabilitation project finished ahead of schedule, under budget Collier County has completed its project to rehabilitate Goodland Drive and protect it from flooding and cutting off the Goodland community in the future. When Connie Fulmer and her husband moved to Goodland, they just wanted a nice home on the water. Fulmer said, “because we both had boats and so we were very interested […]
COLLIER COUNTY Woman pushes for tenants union as fight for affordable housing in Collier County continues This week, WINK News has brought you stories, and concerns from those who say finding affordable housing in Collier County is nearly impossible. Now, we’re introducing you to a woman who says she’s ready to lead the charge to make more housing affordable. She wants to start a tenants union to push for renters’ rights […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County is facing an affordable housing crisis as prices climb Rent is up and vacancies are down in Collier County, resulting in an affordable housing crisis. The Collier Housing Committee says people are leaving the county because they can’t afford to live there. Excluding Immokalee, the median price for a one-bedroom, one-bath apartment is $1,660. For a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment, it jumps to $1,995. That […]