Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealedFort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers
Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealed On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office interviewed at least one more mom who sent her daughter to a daycare now under investigation for child abuse.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers Businesses around Fort Myers Beach have been anxiously waiting to hear whether or not they’re in the clear. FEMA said that all trailers and shipping containers that can’t be easily moved had to be off the island by Nov. 18.
Bear tears up car in Collier County A WINK News viewer from Collier County sent video of the damage after a bear destroyed their Dodge Durango.
PORT CHARLOTTE 17-year-old accused of murder to be tried as an adult A 17-year-old accused of killing his mother has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.
Naples World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran is celebrating a huge milestone. Alfon Larson is celebrating his 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Home and garden show this weekend in downtown Fort Myers It’s time to spruce up your home with a taste of the outdoors. This weekend is the 28th annual home and garden show in downtown Fort Myers.
Collier man arrested on multiple counts of child porn possession and transmission According to the Collier County Sheriff’s office, a Collier man is facing over four counts of possession and transmission of child sex abuse material.
New procedure to help ease rib pain You don’t have to be a top athlete to know the pain of a broken rib. Millions of people have experienced breaking or fracturing a rib or even several ribs.
FORT MYERS Music walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers It’s the third Friday of the month, so that means it’s time for Music Walk!
FORT MYERS 2 women critically injured; active deputy presence on Montgomery Ave. in Tice A heavy police presence has been reported on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens first of eight SWFL locations Southwest Florida’s first of a planned eight Potbelly locations opened Sept. 20.
Pet for a Vet surpasses fundraiser goal, nearly $29k donated The Pet for a Vet fundraiser held by WINK News’ sister radio station, 96.9 WINKFM, easily surpassed its goal of $15,000.
Expert: Bank of America’s minimum wage increase is positive for SWFL banking industry Bank of America is raising its hourly minimum wage to $24 for full-time and part-time employees. This could be good news for the banking industry and customers in general, Florida Gulf Coast University Assistant Professor of Economics Krishna Regmi said.
Tim Aten Knows: Petar’s expands its local dining space A recent expansion of the local restaurant nearly doubled its size in the Center of Bonita Springs on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road. The restaurant grew from 1,545 to 2,830 square feet over the summer. “It’s getting big,” said chef-owner Petar Al Kurdi.
FWC enlists landowner’s assistance in endangered panther conservation The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is enlisting landowner’s assistance for the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services pilot program.
Latest details in Collier County daycare abuse revealed On Friday, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office interviewed at least one more mom who sent her daughter to a daycare now under investigation for child abuse.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach business owners awaiting information on trailers Businesses around Fort Myers Beach have been anxiously waiting to hear whether or not they’re in the clear. FEMA said that all trailers and shipping containers that can’t be easily moved had to be off the island by Nov. 18.
Bear tears up car in Collier County A WINK News viewer from Collier County sent video of the damage after a bear destroyed their Dodge Durango.
PORT CHARLOTTE 17-year-old accused of murder to be tried as an adult A 17-year-old accused of killing his mother has been indicted and will be tried as an adult.
Naples World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday A World War II veteran is celebrating a huge milestone. Alfon Larson is celebrating his 100th birthday.
FORT MYERS Home and garden show this weekend in downtown Fort Myers It’s time to spruce up your home with a taste of the outdoors. This weekend is the 28th annual home and garden show in downtown Fort Myers.
Collier man arrested on multiple counts of child porn possession and transmission According to the Collier County Sheriff’s office, a Collier man is facing over four counts of possession and transmission of child sex abuse material.
New procedure to help ease rib pain You don’t have to be a top athlete to know the pain of a broken rib. Millions of people have experienced breaking or fracturing a rib or even several ribs.
FORT MYERS Music walk happening Friday evening in downtown Fort Myers It’s the third Friday of the month, so that means it’s time for Music Walk!
FORT MYERS 2 women critically injured; active deputy presence on Montgomery Ave. in Tice A heavy police presence has been reported on Montgomery Avenue in Tice.
Potbelly Sandwich Works opens first of eight SWFL locations Southwest Florida’s first of a planned eight Potbelly locations opened Sept. 20.
Pet for a Vet surpasses fundraiser goal, nearly $29k donated The Pet for a Vet fundraiser held by WINK News’ sister radio station, 96.9 WINKFM, easily surpassed its goal of $15,000.
Expert: Bank of America’s minimum wage increase is positive for SWFL banking industry Bank of America is raising its hourly minimum wage to $24 for full-time and part-time employees. This could be good news for the banking industry and customers in general, Florida Gulf Coast University Assistant Professor of Economics Krishna Regmi said.
Tim Aten Knows: Petar’s expands its local dining space A recent expansion of the local restaurant nearly doubled its size in the Center of Bonita Springs on the northwest corner of U.S. 41 and Bonita Beach Road. The restaurant grew from 1,545 to 2,830 square feet over the summer. “It’s getting big,” said chef-owner Petar Al Kurdi.
FWC enlists landowner’s assistance in endangered panther conservation The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is enlisting landowner’s assistance for the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services pilot program.
WINK NEWS Army Corps says it won’t send Lake O releases to Caloosahatchee for now The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday it will not do any releases from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee River at the moment, despite the lake being at 15.24 feet. This comes as a sigh of relief this afternoon for many working near and living along the Caloosahatchee. Still the Army Corps believes it […]
SANIBEL Freshwater runoff leads to dark water near Sanibel Dark water has been spotted around Sanibel after recent heavy rain into the Caloosahatchee River. The Army Corps said Lake Okeechobee releases could also occur soon. The question now: If the water looks like this after local runoff, what would it look like after the possible releases? “Usually it’s got more of an aqua green […]
WINK NEWS Combat diver group partners with NFL, honors veterans and restores coral reefs Specially trained military combat divers plan to score big at the Super Bowl in Tampa. Force Blue has teamed up with the NFL for its mission called 100 yards of hope, a year-long coral reef restoration project, honoring the NFL’s 100th season and U.S. military veterans. “It’s what they know,” said Jim Ritterhoff, the co-founder […]
CLEWISTON Rising Lake Okeechobee water levels cause concern for release to coasts The water levels at Lake Okeechobee, on the other side of the Herbert Hoover Dike, stand at 15.18 feet. This approaching the maximum height the Army Corps is comfortable with. “I know I’m just one person, but it’s just frustrating,” said Doug Akins of North Fort Myers. Akins is concerned because he doesn’t want to […]
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs mayor upset over how one community is handling water quality Bonita Springs Mayor Peter Simmons lives in the Bonita Bay community and keeps his eyes on the water. “This is a neighborhood issue that has the high likelihood of becoming a citywide issue,” he said. This comes particularly after spotting bright blue-green streaks in the water this summer. Simmons said Florida Gulf Coast University sampled […]
FORT MYERS Researchers creating new device to send through waterways to collect data Combating our water crisis with a sensor. Researchers are creating a device to send through waterways to collect data. Normally, we try to avoid getting our gadgets wet. But in this case, that’s the whole point. “We can basically send it through sort of a storm drain system or through the stream channels,” said Dr. […]
CAPE CORAL Health department issues cautionary health advisory for Shaughnessey Canal in Cape Coral The Florida Department of Health in Lee County says the algae in the Shaughnessey Canal in Cape Coral could harm the public. The Shaughnessey Canal, off Chiquita Boulevard, is the latest canal in Cape Coral to prompt a Cautionary Health Advisory. While there might not be signs of blue-green algae in the canal, it doesn’t […]
WINK NEWS UF scientists work to develop method to measure red tide air toxins Researchers are developing a method that could later be used in a device to monitor red tide. It’s a technology that could work a lot like how you’d test the water in your pool. The scientists want to monitor toxins red tide can produce in the air. The memories of red tide are fresh in […]
WINK NEWS UF survey to shed light on economic impact of red tide; give your input A new survey hopes to help us further understand the impact of red tide on the economy in your community. We all remember the unbearable mess from two years ago, with dead fish lining the beaches. The University of Florida wants to know if your business took a hit because of it. The school is […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Cleaning water: Groups team up to bring mini artificial reefs to docks across SWFL Ocean Habitats, a company known for installing artificial reefs, is making a splash to help our water and the creatures in it. Pelican Ops partnered them to place “mini reefs” under a dock in Fort Myers beach Thursday. These artificial reefs can filter 70,000 gallons of water a day when they’re fully developed after about […]