Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts FestivalSports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot”
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.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
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.
CAPTIVA One step closer to decision on South Seas building density After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge said he stood by his earlier decision in favor of the Captiva Civic Association.
Governor signs death warrant for man accused of 1997 killing of 2 in Charlotte County Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the death warrant for a man accused of killing two people in Charlotte County in 1997.
COLLIER COUNTY Parents struggling to explain school shootings to their children The school shooting in Michigan on Tuesday was at least the 28th school shooting in the U.S. this year. The shootings have put parents in the difficult spot of trying to explain to their kids what happened. Collier County mom Jaimie Crossan-DeBres said her little girl doesn’t understand. She didn’t have an answer, but she […]
COLLIER COUNTY Education priorities in Collier County include early learning, career and technical education Education leaders came together in Collier County to talk about the county’s diverse educational landscape from technical training to early education and more. The county’s priorities include early learning and career and technical education. “Early learning is the foundation for all learning,” said Susan Block, CEO of Early Learning Coalition of SWFL. Meanwhile, career and […]
COLLIER COUNTY New $6 million Collier County animal shelter on the way, some say more action needed A newly approved animal shelter is coming to Collier County. It is set to accommodate the many pets that animals services take in daily. However, some in Collier County want to see more action. They believe that the large shelter will not get to the root of the county’s stray animal problem. Collier County’s animal […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Sheriff’s using drones, towers to keep shoppers safe on Black Friday The holiday shopping season is already underway and a new set of eyes are on you. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is flying drones to watch shoppers and monitor crowds. Pat Mitchell has more on her mind than Black Friday deals. “When I walked out the door and I’m carrying a computer and I could […]
NAPLES Naples residents concerned about safety due to police officer shortage There is an employee shortage in law enforcement. The Naples Police Department now has 12 vacancies, and people are starting to get antsy knowing that means 12 police officers aren’t protecting their streets. Some of the safest streets in the country run through the affluent Naples community of Royal Harbor, but neighbors fear that could […]
COLLIER COUNTY Bookkeeper arrested for stealing from a trio of Naples businesses The Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 35-year-old woman on Tuesday for allegedly embezzling from three businesses, one of them a charity. Deputies said Mary Melissa Chancy “engaged in an elaborate scheme to embezzle funds” from a company and charity operated by Vincent “Cap” Mona. Mona told WINK News he is heartbroken. He said he […]
NAPLES Naples city council discussing updating the city charter with gender-neutral language The City of Naples is catching up to a changing society. City leaders are working to take a gender-neutral approach to the law, which right now, still calls the mayor a “he,” even though a female holds the title. “The charter is written like many documents from the past with a male bias shall we […]
NAPLES Naples getting closer to repairing parts of the Gulf Shore Blvd. N seawall After years in court and hundreds of thousands of tax dollars, the City of Naples is one step closer to fixing the 40-year-old seawalls on Gulf Shore Boulevard North. After all those years, the seawall is not up to the job anymore. “I’ve lived on Gulf Shore Boulevard since 1999 and I can say in […]
COLLIER COUNTY Veteran honored with pins, certificates by local nonprofit Nonprofit hospice care provider Avow honored hundreds of veterans on Thursday with thank you’s, pins and a certificate thanking them for their service. 89-year-old Korean War veteran Bruce Hayhoe helped thank some of the nearly 900 being honored by Avow on Veterans Day. “Thank you for your service, God bless you.” Hayhoe got to say […]
IMMOKALEE Affordable housing coming for farmworkers in Immokalee More than 100 affordable apartments will be built for low-income families in Immokalee. The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance broke ground for the project on Wednesday. It includes 128 unit safe, sanitary affordable apartments. They are being built on the corner of Lake Trafford Road and North 19th Street. The new housing will help an area […]