Couple’s wedding gift led to lifelong passion, business ownershipGoddard School breaks ground in Estero as franchise expands to SWFL
Couple’s wedding gift led to lifelong passion, business ownership The owners of a popular barbecue food truck fulfilled their dream of owning a brick-and-mortar restaurant, as Jay’s Smokin BBQ preps for its soft opening Nov. 13 at 10175 Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda.
Goddard School breaks ground in Estero as franchise expands to SWFL Matt Speranza and Dave Horrell each changed the trajectory of their lives, shifting to figuratively painting the potential of children from literally selling paint.
2 teens accused of Hendry homicide will be charged as adults The family of a 16-year-old girl is one step closer to getting justice as the two suspects in her murder will be charged as adults.
FEMA faces scrutiny after message sent to skip homes with Trump signs FEMA is facing accusations of bias as a message sent by an employee emerged telling them to skip Trump supporter homes following a hurricane.
NAPLES Naples man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse images A Naples man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.
Charlotte County Transit launches Charlotte Rides Mobile app Charlotte County Transit’s Charlotte Rides Mobile App is now available for download from the Apple iTunes app store and the Android Google Play store.
villas Lee County Domestic Animal Services to host Pet Fest with Santa Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host its annual Pet Fest and photos with Santa.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of DUI after crashing into police vehicle in Cape Coral A man has been arrested for driving under the influence after allegedly crashing into a Cape Coral police vehicle.
WINK NEWS 1 transported after crash in Collier County results in submerged SUV The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash between two vehicles that led to one being submerged, injuring the driver.
WINK NEWS Bullets hit Spirit flight in Haiti coming from Fort Lauderdale Three airlines have canceled flights to Haiti after gunfire hit a Spirit Airlines plane coming from Fort Lauderdale as it tried to land on the island.
Overnight work on Caloosahatchee Bridge SB causes slowdowns Drivers traveling southbound lanes on the Caloosahatchee Bridge should expect to experience slowdowns due to overnight construction.
The Weather Authority Hot with near-record highs expected for your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking near-record-high temperatures along with drier conditions on this Tuesday.
FORT MYERS SHORES FEMA’s impact on retired teacher in Fort Myers Shores A teacher in Fort Myers Shores worries she could lose it all because of FEMA’s requirements to repair her home after Hurricane Milton.
Florida leaders rally as Marco Rubio’s Secretary of State role looks likely From representing Florida in the U.S. Senate to representing America on the world stage.
FORT MYERS Security concerns continue at Downtown Fort Myers apartment complex Apartments trashed and a lack of security to stop it. People who live at West End City Walk in downtown Fort Myers say this has been their reality in recent weeks.
Couple’s wedding gift led to lifelong passion, business ownership The owners of a popular barbecue food truck fulfilled their dream of owning a brick-and-mortar restaurant, as Jay’s Smokin BBQ preps for its soft opening Nov. 13 at 10175 Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda.
Goddard School breaks ground in Estero as franchise expands to SWFL Matt Speranza and Dave Horrell each changed the trajectory of their lives, shifting to figuratively painting the potential of children from literally selling paint.
2 teens accused of Hendry homicide will be charged as adults The family of a 16-year-old girl is one step closer to getting justice as the two suspects in her murder will be charged as adults.
FEMA faces scrutiny after message sent to skip homes with Trump signs FEMA is facing accusations of bias as a message sent by an employee emerged telling them to skip Trump supporter homes following a hurricane.
NAPLES Naples man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse images A Naples man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.
Charlotte County Transit launches Charlotte Rides Mobile app Charlotte County Transit’s Charlotte Rides Mobile App is now available for download from the Apple iTunes app store and the Android Google Play store.
villas Lee County Domestic Animal Services to host Pet Fest with Santa Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host its annual Pet Fest and photos with Santa.
CAPE CORAL Man accused of DUI after crashing into police vehicle in Cape Coral A man has been arrested for driving under the influence after allegedly crashing into a Cape Coral police vehicle.
WINK NEWS 1 transported after crash in Collier County results in submerged SUV The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash between two vehicles that led to one being submerged, injuring the driver.
WINK NEWS Bullets hit Spirit flight in Haiti coming from Fort Lauderdale Three airlines have canceled flights to Haiti after gunfire hit a Spirit Airlines plane coming from Fort Lauderdale as it tried to land on the island.
Overnight work on Caloosahatchee Bridge SB causes slowdowns Drivers traveling southbound lanes on the Caloosahatchee Bridge should expect to experience slowdowns due to overnight construction.
The Weather Authority Hot with near-record highs expected for your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking near-record-high temperatures along with drier conditions on this Tuesday.
FORT MYERS SHORES FEMA’s impact on retired teacher in Fort Myers Shores A teacher in Fort Myers Shores worries she could lose it all because of FEMA’s requirements to repair her home after Hurricane Milton.
Florida leaders rally as Marco Rubio’s Secretary of State role looks likely From representing Florida in the U.S. Senate to representing America on the world stage.
FORT MYERS Security concerns continue at Downtown Fort Myers apartment complex Apartments trashed and a lack of security to stop it. People who live at West End City Walk in downtown Fort Myers say this has been their reality in recent weeks.
COLLIER COUNTY Naples HS football player focused despite no spectators expected at games High school sports stadiums are going to be empty this year in Collier County. Collier County Public Schools doesn’t want spectators at games for safety reasons. We spoke to a Collier County student-athlete Thursday who just wants to play. Senior AJ Powell at Naples High School has tossed around the football with his dad for […]
NAPLES New restaurants and retail shops headed to Fifth Avenue in Naples The space that once housed Bellini and Paddy Murphy’s in downtown Naples is getting a facelift, and new restaurants and shops are on the way, but some in Naples aren’t so excited. “I came here to pay respects to this building, part of the culture on Fifth Avenue,” said Rich Muller, a long-time Naples resident […]
COLLIER COUNTY Woman who felt she was intimidated at polls in Collier County speaks to WINK News Ellen Hemrick says she’s been voting for decades and has never had anything happen like the events that occurred on Friday, August 14. “I try to vote in every election that I’m able to. Every little local race, every referendum,” Hemrick said. So last week, when she went to North Collier Regional Park to vote […]
NAPLES Collier County schools detail what in-person classes will look like for students To call plans to return to school a moving target would be an understatement, but as Collier County gets closer to Aug. 31, we’re getting a better and more detailed look at what your child’s experience in the classroom will look like. When students first walk through the doors, signs of the pandemic are everywhere. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Local projects affected by lumber shortage, higher prices due to pandemic Construction has been postponed at the Clam Pass boardwalk as the pandemic is slowing the construction supply chain and creating a spike in material prices, and the issue could last through the end of 2020. For 25 years, Judith Leslie has driven two hours from Deerfield Beach just to visit Clam Pass Beach in Naples. “It […]
COLLIER COUNTY SWFL woman speaks out about COVID-19 restrictions after losing her husband to cancer A Southwest Florida woman is speaking out after losing her husband to cancer. She says COVID-19 restrictions played a role in his death. “It’s probably the saddest and the most helpless feeling that you can have because your husband is in a place where you cannot touch him you cannot hug him,” Mary Schouw said. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Public Schools releases back-to-school video Collier County Public Schools released a “First Look At School Year” video that shows how it plans to protect students at schools during the pandemic. From masks to hand sanitizer to social distancing, the experience will be a lot different. We spoke to a parent in Collier County on Monday about how she feels about […]
WINK NEWS There is hope for millions living with bladder control issues Not being able to control your bladder is a problem 40 million Americans are dealing with in the country. It’s a taboo issue that people will live with for decades without considering a visit to the doctor. But we are learning about good news for those who struggle with this. “I would constantly say, you […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County teacher worried about possible return to the classroom As students and staff start getting ready to go back into the classroom, a Southwest Florida teacher says she’s terrified to return. Teacher Lera Brial in Collier County is a breast cancer survivor with an autoimmune disorder. With 60% of students in Collier County Public Schools set to return to school in person, Brial says […]
WINK NEWS Pandemic delays high-profile criminal cases in SWFL Criminal cases have been stalled by the coronavirus pandemic, so there has been no due process for suspects and families left waiting for answers. We looked into the argument for safety over justice in Southwest Florida Friday. There have been some high-profile cases delayed in Southwest Florida: Jorge Guerrero is accused of killing 9-year-old Diana […]