Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer startsAnalysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
COLLIER COUNTY DOH-Collier issues blue-green algae health alert for Lake Avalon It’s official: the Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Avalon.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PORT CHARLOTTE Market Circle on Enterprise Drive in Charlotte County to be closed for road work A portion of Enterprise Drive will be closed temporarily for road work along the mill and overlay on Market Circle in Charlotte County.
Tim Aten Knows: Collier details road projects in Estates Design of the Randall Boulevard widening and Randall-Immokalee Road intersection project in Golden Gate Estates began in mid-2022, but construction is not expected to start for another two years.
FGCU hosts emergency disaster drill training Florida Gulf Coast University is more ready than ever after hosting an emergency disaster drill training to educate students on how first responders prepare for crises.
the weather authority Few showers along a front moving through this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures along with a few afternoon showers this Friday.
the weather authority Tracking Tropical Storm Sara; likely to dissipate over Central America The Weather Authority is monitoring Tropical Storm Sara, which is expected to strengthen slightly before dissipation over Central America.
NAPLES “Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak out Susan and Dustin Cheatwood credit the Justin’s Place recovery program for saving their lives and stopping them from becoming a statistic.
ENGLEWOOD EAST FEMA relocation notice shocks mobile home park residents The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued relocation notices to residents living in one of their temporary housing parks in Englewood East.
Six dogs rescued after being left in a box by SR-29 Six dogs, including four puppies and two adult dogs, were found stranded in an empty box on the corner of Experimental Road and State Road 29 in Immokalee.
FORT MYERS Players of the Week: Dunbar’s Ken’Dahrius Green and Jeremy Ware Dunbar High School’s Special Teams unit has shown out these past two weeks, scoring a special teams touchdown in wins over South Fort Myers and Fort Myers.
Examining healthy breast tissue to understand how cancer starts A new approach being researched by scientists has led to the examination of healthy breast tissue to better understand how cancer develops.
Analysts: Charlotte County’s rapid population growth calls for more services Charlotte County’s population has shown unprecedented growth, increasing 5.2% from June 2023 to March 2024.
FORT MYERS Man accused of attempted burglary while nude in Fort Myers; covers head with white cloth The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man who stands accused of attempted burglary while wearing nothing but a white cloth over his head.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of breaking into 6 different businesses A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into six different businesses in Southeast Cape Coral this month.
COLLIER COUNTY DOH-Collier issues blue-green algae health alert for Lake Avalon It’s official: the Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) has issued a health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Avalon.
lehigh acres 25 students treated for heat exhaustion on Lehigh Sr. High School football field The Tice Fire Department treated around 25 students for heat exhaustion on the Lehigh Senior High School football field.
PORT CHARLOTTE Market Circle on Enterprise Drive in Charlotte County to be closed for road work A portion of Enterprise Drive will be closed temporarily for road work along the mill and overlay on Market Circle in Charlotte County.
Tim Aten Knows: Collier details road projects in Estates Design of the Randall Boulevard widening and Randall-Immokalee Road intersection project in Golden Gate Estates began in mid-2022, but construction is not expected to start for another two years.
FGCU hosts emergency disaster drill training Florida Gulf Coast University is more ready than ever after hosting an emergency disaster drill training to educate students on how first responders prepare for crises.
the weather authority Few showers along a front moving through this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures along with a few afternoon showers this Friday.
the weather authority Tracking Tropical Storm Sara; likely to dissipate over Central America The Weather Authority is monitoring Tropical Storm Sara, which is expected to strengthen slightly before dissipation over Central America.
NAPLES “Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak out Susan and Dustin Cheatwood credit the Justin’s Place recovery program for saving their lives and stopping them from becoming a statistic.
ENGLEWOOD EAST FEMA relocation notice shocks mobile home park residents The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued relocation notices to residents living in one of their temporary housing parks in Englewood East.
Six dogs rescued after being left in a box by SR-29 Six dogs, including four puppies and two adult dogs, were found stranded in an empty box on the corner of Experimental Road and State Road 29 in Immokalee.
FORT MYERS Players of the Week: Dunbar’s Ken’Dahrius Green and Jeremy Ware Dunbar High School’s Special Teams unit has shown out these past two weeks, scoring a special teams touchdown in wins over South Fort Myers and Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS Young people now eligible for vaccine; some waiting for their elders Starting this week, anyone 16 and older can get vaccinated for COVID-19 (though 16- and 17-year-olds must get the Pfizer vaccine), which could mean longer lines and longer waits. The college students WINK News spoke to say they will get the vaccine, but maybe not right away. Some want to make sure older adults have […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier, Naples, Miami leaders team up to protect drinking water, restore Everglades Community leaders are teaming up to solve the water crisis and protect our drinking water. “It is one of the most important foundations we have for our quality of life,” Collier County Commissioner Penny Taylor said. Leaders from Collier County, Naples and Miami hit the waters of Rookery Bay Thursday to see Everglades restoration efforts […]
COLLIER COUNY Verizon adds ‘temporary’ solution to Collier County intersection; customers still unsatisfied People in part of Collier County continue to complain about bad cell service from a major provider. The company says it has added a temporary solution to unsent texts and dropped calls among other issues, but some customers say it has not done anything to help. Verizon Wireless says it has added an “improved temporary […]
COLLIER COUNTY Shortage of Uber drivers in Collier County could affect your wait time Waiting around for your Uber driver is becoming more common. WINK News finds out why this is happening and how Uber is working to get your ride to you more quickly. For many people, rideshare services like Uber are a convenient way to get from point a to point b. For drivers, like Uber driver […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County pool first in southeastern US to get WAVE drowning prevention technology A Collier County public pool is the first in the southeastern United States to get a drowning prevention system. It’s a device to provide alerts when a swimmer has been under water too long. Eagle Lakes Community Park Aquatic Facility in Collier County recently adopted lifesaving technology created by WAVE Drowning Detection Systems. How it […]
COLLIER COUNTY Jailed Collier County teacher’s personnel file shows some prior indiscretions A former Collier County high school teacher and coach accused of inappropriate contact with students remained in jail Thursday as his personnel file revealed some red flags. Travis Westberry, 30, taught math and coached basketball at Immokalee High School. His arrest caught two former colleagues off guard, but his school district personnel file shows he […]
COLLIER COUNTY Immokalee HS teacher, coach arrested after inappropriate contact with students An Immokalee High School teacher was arrested Tuesday night after it was revealed that he inappropriately touched at least one student in class and sent naked photos of himself to another student. Collier County sheriff’s deputies arrested Travis Westberry, 30, of Summit Place Circle in Naples, on a felony charge connected with inappropriate relationships he […]
COLLIER COUNTY Verizon customers say company removed tower causing ‘dead spot’ in Collier County, what’s next? Verizon Wireless say it’s offering a solution for customers living in northern Collier County, where there have been complaints of dropped calls, delayed service and simply a dead spot for thousands of cell phone users. People blame the poor service they have experienced on a lack of a permanent Verizon cell tower at the intersection […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County group against legislation it believes restricts gun rights in states A big group in Collier County says lawmakers in Washington D.C. want to take away their rights to pack heat. They’d force them to follow federal gun laws instead of Florida’s, which gun owners feel are unconstitutional. James Rosenberger is not a gun guy, yet he and his wife Carol DiPaolo are pushing Collier County […]
IMMOKALEE Family searches for grandfather who disappeared Chances are you have your own “family mystery,” but one family is going to great lengths to crack theirs. Leonardo Lomeli came to the United States as a farmworker 40 years ago. For years he sent letters and money back to his family in Mexico, until he suddenly stopped. The story of Leonardo Lomeli is […]