the weather authority Cold and sunny for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a frigid Thursday with more sunshine expected this afternoon.
Structure fire fills Charlotte County neighborhood with smoke Several fire departments are on the scene of a structure fire that broke out, filling a Charlotte County neighborhood with smoke.
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.
NAPLES Expert at Naples Botanical Garden speaks on prescribed burns There’s no need to sound the alarms for this smoke in the air, as Southwest Florida is actually seeing many controlled or ‘prescribed’ fires.
Sawfish caught with fishing wire tied around rostrum and hooks in mouth; removed and released An endangered smalltooth sawfish was not what Mac expected to be at the end of his fishing line after fishing with buddies New Year’s Day.
Florida Power and Light Set to potentially raise prices in 2026 Florida Power and Light has announced their proposal for a need to increase rates from 2026 – 2029.
PORT CHARLOTTE Home of Port Charlotte couple destroyed due to mold from Hurricane Ian A Port Charlotte couple inherited a home after the wife’s parents died. The home is now destroyed because of mold from Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Update on the Naples Pier construction The Naples Pier has been destroyed since Hurricane Ian. Since then, the city has considered ways to restore the pier but questions linger over the work, especially on how long it will take to complete.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell resort expansion project moves onto final vote The future for the expansion of a Fort Myers Beach staple comes down to one vote.
PUNTA GORDA Fatal crash on Burnt Store Road, all lanes blocked A crash on Burnt Store Road near Charlee Road in Charlotte County has reportedly resulted in a fatality.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s school zone safety plan hits a speed bump Thanks to new cameras, speeders in Cape Coral school zones would be facing fines this week, but due to delays in the contractor’s schedule, they will not.
Law enforcement and City of Fort Myers warning residents about QR code scams Law enforcement and the city of Fort Myers are warning you to think twice before scanning QR codes so you can avoid “quishing.”
IMMOKALEE Is the Florida citrus industry on its way out? The orange is the iconic symbol of Florida. While the fruit may be on the state’s license plates, the citrus industry has been on the decline for more than a decade.
Arthrex showcase explores diverse careers for students A chance for young minds to get a crack at being a part of one of the biggest and most innovative companies in the world.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County to host 24th annual boat show The 24th Annual Charlotte County Boat Show is back in Port Charlotte.
the weather authority Cold and sunny for your Thursday plans The Weather Authority is tracking a frigid Thursday with more sunshine expected this afternoon.
Structure fire fills Charlotte County neighborhood with smoke Several fire departments are on the scene of a structure fire that broke out, filling a Charlotte County neighborhood with smoke.
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.
NAPLES Expert at Naples Botanical Garden speaks on prescribed burns There’s no need to sound the alarms for this smoke in the air, as Southwest Florida is actually seeing many controlled or ‘prescribed’ fires.
Sawfish caught with fishing wire tied around rostrum and hooks in mouth; removed and released An endangered smalltooth sawfish was not what Mac expected to be at the end of his fishing line after fishing with buddies New Year’s Day.
Florida Power and Light Set to potentially raise prices in 2026 Florida Power and Light has announced their proposal for a need to increase rates from 2026 – 2029.
PORT CHARLOTTE Home of Port Charlotte couple destroyed due to mold from Hurricane Ian A Port Charlotte couple inherited a home after the wife’s parents died. The home is now destroyed because of mold from Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Update on the Naples Pier construction The Naples Pier has been destroyed since Hurricane Ian. Since then, the city has considered ways to restore the pier but questions linger over the work, especially on how long it will take to complete.
FORT MYERS BEACH Pink Shell resort expansion project moves onto final vote The future for the expansion of a Fort Myers Beach staple comes down to one vote.
PUNTA GORDA Fatal crash on Burnt Store Road, all lanes blocked A crash on Burnt Store Road near Charlee Road in Charlotte County has reportedly resulted in a fatality.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral’s school zone safety plan hits a speed bump Thanks to new cameras, speeders in Cape Coral school zones would be facing fines this week, but due to delays in the contractor’s schedule, they will not.
Law enforcement and City of Fort Myers warning residents about QR code scams Law enforcement and the city of Fort Myers are warning you to think twice before scanning QR codes so you can avoid “quishing.”
IMMOKALEE Is the Florida citrus industry on its way out? The orange is the iconic symbol of Florida. While the fruit may be on the state’s license plates, the citrus industry has been on the decline for more than a decade.
Arthrex showcase explores diverse careers for students A chance for young minds to get a crack at being a part of one of the biggest and most innovative companies in the world.
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County to host 24th annual boat show The 24th Annual Charlotte County Boat Show is back in Port Charlotte.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County community divided over plan to eradicate neighborhood ducks A Collier County community wants to get rid of flocks of ducks hanging around the neighborhood, and how they plan to do it is dividing residents. “Out and out killing is wrong and inhumane,” said Geri Ruhl, who lives in Island Walk. “This particular bird is a nuisance, an annoyance,” said Bill Kupersmith, another resident. […]
Red tide impacts increasing in Southwest Florida If you plan to spend the weekend at the beach, those plans could be changing if you’re susceptible to breathing problems from red tide. The latest red tide map shows high levels near Pine Island and between Bonita Beach and Naples. We checked out Barefoot and Vanderbilt beaches Thursday morning and we’ve noticed impacts getting […]
NAPLES Naples Zoo helps injured Florida panther back to health Last week, FWC rescued a Florida panther that was hit by a car in Collier County. Now, the Naples Zoo has taken on the job of getting him back into the wild. 3-year-old Athena is no longer the only Florida panther at the Naples Zoo. According to the zoo’s animal Programs Director Lee Ann Rottman, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Wounded Warriors of Collier County turns to federal judge to allow them to help more homeless vets The Wounded Warrior Project of Collier County is fighting to make sure even more of those who’ve served can get back on their feet. They are turning to a federal judge to rally for more people to live in their Alpha House. In Collier County, the Wounded Warrior Project helps veterans get back on their […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Sheriff’s Office addresses mental health The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has more resources for helping those in a crisis and keeping them out of jail. Lt. Leslie Weidenhammer says deputies are often put in impossible situations. “We can’t provide treatment, we can’t provide counseling,” Weidenhammer said. So far this year, they’ve responded to a thousand calls involving mental health. “We […]
COLLIER COUNTY Fire station in middle of Alligator Alley at risk of shutting down A fire station in the middle of Alligator Alley is at risk of being shut down. Greater Naples Fire Rescue District’s Station 63 is right in the middle of Alligator Alley, and it’s in trouble of falling victim to the economic impacts brought on by the pandemic. Without the station operating, there would be a […]
IONA Deputies: Woman crashes car into tree, jumps into canal in Iona neighborhood A North Fort Myers woman was arrested Tuesday morning after she crashed into a tree in the south Fort Myers neighborhood of Iona and then jumped into a canal to flee from deputies. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says they were called to Montrose Drive off McGregor Boulevard for the report of a suspicious person. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Public Schools encourages families to follow guidelines heading into the holidays More kids are returning to the classroom as cases are rising within Collier County Public Schools, so schools are preparing for the possibility of another spike following the holidays, paired with the return of students in the second semester. Chad Oliver, the CCPS executive director of communications and community engagement, expects more students to return […]
COLLIER COUNTY Haitian woman comes to SWFL and wants to make sure everyone gets healthcare A woman’s journey to Southwest Florida began with her own struggles. Now, she’s trying to make sure that minority communities can receive affordable healthcare. You can see the pride on Lawrence Egger’s face when he talks about his wife, Geneve. “Geneve is a wonderful person, she works very very hard, yes you do,” said Lawrence. […]
Naples Naples City Council decides against mask mandate You won’t be required to wear a face mask in the city of Naples. The city council decided Thursday afternoon to forgo any plans requiring face coverings outside or in buildings. Opinions were mixed among those at the meeting and who spoke to WINK News. Jim Melican, president of the Gulf Shore Association of Condominiums, […]