Gateway Charter forward reflects on City of Palms Dunk Contest winNavigating ER wait times this flu season
GATEWAY Gateway Charter forward reflects on City of Palms Dunk Contest win Gateway Charter forward Pat Johnson becomes third local player to win the City of Palms Dunk Contest.
Navigating ER wait times this flu season As is often the case this time of year, local emergency rooms are filling up, driven in large part by the flu, COVID-19, RSV and other sicknesses that are going around.
Alico Inc. CEO explains shift away from citrus industry In announcing Jan. 6 that it would be stepping back from citrus farming, Alico Inc. also announced it would be charting a new course for the future.
Hurricane Milton debris collection complete for unincorporated areas of Lee County Lee County Solid Waste announced that debris collection for Hurricane Milton has concluded for unincorporated areas of Lee County.
Alico Inc. to wind down citrus division; cites greening as reason Alico Inc., a company deep-rooted in Florida, has announced the diversification of its Alico Citrus division to focus on being a land company.
PORT CHARLOTTE Trio wanted for attempted burglary in Port Charlotte neighborhood Three individuals are wanted for attempting to break into two cars in the driveway of a home in Port Charlotte.
marco island Red tide advisory in effect for South Marco Beach in Collier County The Florida Department of Health has informed the public of the presence of red tide reported near South Marco Beach.
Maine Shack shares taste of New England in North Naples Specializing in lobster rolls, fried clams and roast beef sandwiches, Maine Shack quietly launched Dec. 23 in the former space of Kruk’s Philly Steaks in the Promenade at Naples Centre on the corner of Naples Boulevard and Airport-Pulling Road.
Lee Health experiencing higher influx of patients amid cold and flu season Patients at Lee Health have been experiencing higher wait times as an influx of people with illnesses has overflooded several locations.
Lee County Ground transportation location changes happening at RSW Southwest Florida International Airport is making changes to its ground transportation locations because of its terminal expansion project.
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 Cold morning makes way for another chilly day The Weather Authority is tracking the coldest morning of the season as Southwest Florida braces for another chilly Wednesday afternoon.
NAPLES MANOR Collier County hit-and-run victims seek justice after New Year’s Day crash A mother and daughter were left for dead on the side of the road; the crash happened on New Year’s Day on Texas Avenue in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Florida wildlife affected by cold weather If you’re not a snowbird you’re probably going to spend this week shivering.
Fort Myers leaders discuss Dunbar Park renovation plans City leaders want to breathe new life into a community park many say has been neglected and forgotten Dunbar Park.
GATEWAY Gateway Charter forward reflects on City of Palms Dunk Contest win Gateway Charter forward Pat Johnson becomes third local player to win the City of Palms Dunk Contest.
Navigating ER wait times this flu season As is often the case this time of year, local emergency rooms are filling up, driven in large part by the flu, COVID-19, RSV and other sicknesses that are going around.
Alico Inc. CEO explains shift away from citrus industry In announcing Jan. 6 that it would be stepping back from citrus farming, Alico Inc. also announced it would be charting a new course for the future.
Hurricane Milton debris collection complete for unincorporated areas of Lee County Lee County Solid Waste announced that debris collection for Hurricane Milton has concluded for unincorporated areas of Lee County.
Alico Inc. to wind down citrus division; cites greening as reason Alico Inc., a company deep-rooted in Florida, has announced the diversification of its Alico Citrus division to focus on being a land company.
PORT CHARLOTTE Trio wanted for attempted burglary in Port Charlotte neighborhood Three individuals are wanted for attempting to break into two cars in the driveway of a home in Port Charlotte.
marco island Red tide advisory in effect for South Marco Beach in Collier County The Florida Department of Health has informed the public of the presence of red tide reported near South Marco Beach.
Maine Shack shares taste of New England in North Naples Specializing in lobster rolls, fried clams and roast beef sandwiches, Maine Shack quietly launched Dec. 23 in the former space of Kruk’s Philly Steaks in the Promenade at Naples Centre on the corner of Naples Boulevard and Airport-Pulling Road.
Lee Health experiencing higher influx of patients amid cold and flu season Patients at Lee Health have been experiencing higher wait times as an influx of people with illnesses has overflooded several locations.
Lee County Ground transportation location changes happening at RSW Southwest Florida International Airport is making changes to its ground transportation locations because of its terminal expansion project.
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 Cold morning makes way for another chilly day The Weather Authority is tracking the coldest morning of the season as Southwest Florida braces for another chilly Wednesday afternoon.
NAPLES MANOR Collier County hit-and-run victims seek justice after New Year’s Day crash A mother and daughter were left for dead on the side of the road; the crash happened on New Year’s Day on Texas Avenue in Collier County.
FORT MYERS Florida wildlife affected by cold weather If you’re not a snowbird you’re probably going to spend this week shivering.
Fort Myers leaders discuss Dunbar Park renovation plans City leaders want to breathe new life into a community park many say has been neglected and forgotten Dunbar Park.
NAPLES Sen. Scott talks COVID-19, stimulus package One Florida senator said he wants to be sure you benefit from the next coronavirus stimulus package. Weeks after recovering from COVID-19 himself, Sen. Rick Scott said it’s all about you. “What I’m not gonna support is having Florida taxpayers pay for the excess spending of California or Illinois or New York or New Jersey,” […]
FORT MYERS Holiday travel to SWFL is rebounding but doesn’t compare to past years Many who left to visit family for Thanksgiving are returning home Sunday. This marks one of the busiest travel days of the year. And, while employees at Southwest Florida International Airport say this is the most travelers they’ve seen in a while, it pales in comparison to past years. The Quinn family came down from […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach packed for holiday weekend Packed beaches are exciting for businesses, especially since the pandemic has made it difficult for them. People from out of town were out on Fort Myers Beach Saturday enjoying the weather and the lighter COVID-19 restrictions. Danielle Chastaine is from Indiana. “This beach is unbelievable!” Michael Schmitz didn’t have to travel as far, since he […]
COLLIER COUNTY Ammunition shortage makes holiday gift giving difficult Gun shop owners say that despite guns often being a high-demand gift, one thing is different this year. There’s an ammunition shortage. The Owner of Gulf Coast Clay’s Gun Club, in Collier County, Correy Rugg, lives and breathes guns. So you can imagine how much he’s heard about the recent shortage of ammo. “It seems […]
Teens distributing meals for Saint Matthews House People were actually able to enjoy a meal on Thanksgiving because of the generosity of strangers. LaQuentin Cotton came to see familiar faces at Saint Matthew’s House’s food distribution on Thanksgiving. He was born and raised in Collier County and has spent more than a decade working with the homeless. “That is gratifying to know […]
Naples city leaders push ‘All Heroes Wear Masks’ campaign rather than mandate The city of Naples is making the push for you to wear a face mask no matter where you go. City leaders are hitting the streets to make sure everyone who needs a face mask, has one. It’s part of an initiative called “All Heroes Wear Masks”. The goal is to encourage business owners, workers, […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island farmer’s market back in service with safety measures Big box stores have taken precautions to make shopping safer during the pandemic. Farmers markets are following their lead, making sure shopping local and small doesn’t mean compromising people’s health. We learned how a city market in Southwest Florida is operating to keep people safe and also support the livelihoods of its vendors. There is […]
COLLIER COUNTY Charity wants to make sure Collier County residents get Thanksgiving dinner on the table The pandemic has created even more mental health challenges. With the holidays approaching, that could worsen. But one Collier County charity is trying to make sure that struggling families can host Thanksgiving dinner this year. For Lina Garcia, the pandemic has been long and very overwhelming. “Oh my God I can’t,” Garcia said. “Sometimes it’s […]
COLLIER COUNTY Neighbors opposed to possible recycling plant in Collier County Neighbors are concerned about plans to create a yard waste recycling center creating traffic in their quiet part of Collier County. The neighborhood is on Riggs Road, just off Tamiami Trail East between 951 and San Marco Road. If you take a look at the intersection, you’ll see there isn’t much there now just a […]
NAPLES PARK Naples Park community rallies together amid recent abduction attempts Community members want answers after investigators say an unknown man tried to abduct four different women in Naples Park recently. The sheriff’s office has been passing out fliers of a police sketch of a man accused of attacking a woman and trying to get three others into a van. All the victims report it happened […]