Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Heavy metal drummer turns Winkler House into Stet’s Bar rock venue Stet Howland, who as a drummer has an affinity for heavy metal music, bought a longtime Fort Myers dive bar and then transformed it into a haven for rock and roll.
CAPTIVA Hearings continue between Captiva Civic Association and South Seas over building height and density The Captiva Civic Association and South Seas Resort are back in court Friday amid an ongoing lawsuit over building height and density.
CAPE CORAL 40th annual Cape Coral Art Festival to close roads Cape Coral Parkway will close off Coronado Parkway to Del Prado Boulevard for this weekend’s 40th annual Art Festival.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County man arrested after holding woman at knifepoint The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for holding a woman at knifepoint during a domestic disturbance.
2 accused of multiple thefts while using stolen vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men accused of multiple thefts and driving a stolen vehicle.
CAPE CORAL 2 women accused of drug possession after stealing from Cape Coral Walmart Two women have been arrested after allegedly being caught in possession of drugs after stealing from a Cape Coral Walmart.
Charlotte County seeks event planners for new attractions The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Center seeks applicants wishing to stage annual events in Charlotte County.
Tim Aten Knows: Many more businesses coming to Randall Curve Vintage Naples Apartments, Aldi discount grocer, AutoZone and Brickyard Car Wash are the latest breaking ground in The Randall at Orangetree development on Immokalee Road’s Randall Curve between Randall and Orange Tree boulevards in Golden Gate Estates.
Serious injuries reported following truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Boulevard Road in Lee County.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis announces school choice scholarship program success Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has surpassed 500,000 students participating in Florida’s school choice scholarship program.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Big warm up with highs back in the 70s this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a huge temperature swing as Southwest Florida shifts from the lower 40s to the low 70s this Friday.
Lehigh Acres Deputies conduct 2 shooting investigations in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pair of shootings that occurred in Lehigh Acres.
Heavy law enforcement presence near Arcadia Popeyes According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, there is a heavy law enforcement presence near a Popeyes restaurant.
Punta Gorda City Council searches for new home Punta Gorda City Council sought a temporary solution when it was unable to meet Jan. 9 at the Military Heritage Museum because elevators weren’t working, which would have been a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Heavy metal drummer turns Winkler House into Stet’s Bar rock venue Stet Howland, who as a drummer has an affinity for heavy metal music, bought a longtime Fort Myers dive bar and then transformed it into a haven for rock and roll.
CAPTIVA Hearings continue between Captiva Civic Association and South Seas over building height and density The Captiva Civic Association and South Seas Resort are back in court Friday amid an ongoing lawsuit over building height and density.
CAPE CORAL 40th annual Cape Coral Art Festival to close roads Cape Coral Parkway will close off Coronado Parkway to Del Prado Boulevard for this weekend’s 40th annual Art Festival.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County man arrested after holding woman at knifepoint The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man for holding a woman at knifepoint during a domestic disturbance.
2 accused of multiple thefts while using stolen vehicle in Charlotte County The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two men accused of multiple thefts and driving a stolen vehicle.
CAPE CORAL 2 women accused of drug possession after stealing from Cape Coral Walmart Two women have been arrested after allegedly being caught in possession of drugs after stealing from a Cape Coral Walmart.
Charlotte County seeks event planners for new attractions The Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Center seeks applicants wishing to stage annual events in Charlotte County.
Tim Aten Knows: Many more businesses coming to Randall Curve Vintage Naples Apartments, Aldi discount grocer, AutoZone and Brickyard Car Wash are the latest breaking ground in The Randall at Orangetree development on Immokalee Road’s Randall Curve between Randall and Orange Tree boulevards in Golden Gate Estates.
Serious injuries reported following truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Blvd. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-truck crash on SR-82 and Bell Boulevard Road in Lee County.
Jacksonville Gov. DeSantis announces school choice scholarship program success Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has surpassed 500,000 students participating in Florida’s school choice scholarship program.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Big warm up with highs back in the 70s this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a huge temperature swing as Southwest Florida shifts from the lower 40s to the low 70s this Friday.
Lehigh Acres Deputies conduct 2 shooting investigations in Lehigh Acres The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a pair of shootings that occurred in Lehigh Acres.
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 […]