The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increasesSenior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society raises concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY State of Science report is hopeful start to bringing together scientists to fight water crisis Sometimes solving problems as complex as what plagues our water starts with just agreeing on what questions to ask. Pam Henry and her dog Daisy enjoy Charlotte County living. “We kind of purposely live farther from the beaches to avoid the crowding,” she said. Although she lives away from the coast, she’s well aware of […]
WINK NEWS Naples-based clothing line made from plastic bottles to improve water quality Stylish and sustainable, a local organization’s clothing items are hiding a secret: They’re made from plastic bottles. It’s all part of the organization’s dedication to fighting our water crisis in Southwest Florida. We joined founder Kevin Hall of StepChange Clothing based in Naples while he spoke to FGCU about the movement he is spearheading Monday. […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Card game created by Charlotte County mom helps students learn importance of sharks Would you get up close and personal with a shark? Most of us would probably say no, but that shouldn’t discredit how vital they are to our oceans. That’s why one Port Charlotte woman uses playing cards to show kids that there is more to sharks than their bad reputation. We introduced you to Katherine […]
FORT MYERS New Florida bill would set rules on converting water we use into something drinkable Whether we are washing dishes or watering the lawn, we all use water and many of us try our best not to waste the limited resource. Now, a Florida bill plans to set the rules on converting the water we use into something drinkable. Could you ever imagine drinking the sprinkle of water designed to […]
FORT MYERS Environmentalists hope to educate Florida newcomers on importance of our water Water is such a vital part of our state, not just for wildlife, but our livelihoods as well. As more people more to Florida, environmentalists see it as a way to educate them on different methods to conserve this important resource. Rick Molek, owner of Thrifty Garden, doesn’t get skimpy when it comes to conserving […]
COLLIER COUNTY Artificial reefs create new way to protect waterways, fight red tide LaPlaya on Vanderbilt Beach has a new tool to protect its waterway and help fight red tide. Two artificial reefs were installed Monday. “We fell victim to some pretty bad bouts of red tide,” said LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort Managing Director Marco Perry. “Luckily, not for a while.” Perry is no stranger to red […]
CAPE CORAL FGCU researchers install filtration devices to collect air particles from harmful algal blooms We may not have blue-green algae around now, but we should be ready if it comes back. That’s why FGCU researchers are testing toxin levels now so they can compare what we breathe in when there are actually algae in the water. Thanks to funding from the Florida Department of Health, researchers installed filtration devices […]
LEE COUNTY NOAA recognizes Lee Health as “storm ready” Disaster can strike at any time, but being prepared is half the battle. For the first time, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recognizes Lee Health as “storm ready.” ⛈ #STORMREADY: @NOAA is recognizing @Lee_Health as a “StormReady” organization as part of #SevereWeatherAwarenessWeek. @winknews pic.twitter.com/kbSFIDfa49 — Stephanie Byrne (@_StephanieByrne) January 30, 2020 This means […]
CAPE CORAL Expert says back-to-back earthquakes rocking the Caribbean are no surprise Earthquakes hit back to back in the Caribbean Tuesday, with one so powerful we even felt it here in Florida! But with this wave of quakes hitting the area, you have to wonder: Why? One expert told us, this pattern isn’t a surprise. The earthquakes came just weeks apart shaking up Puerto Rico, Jamacia and […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man helps bees, trees survive in a changing ecosystem Love them or hate them, bees are necessary for our ecosystem. Two major cereal brands are teaming up to save these insects. With firsthand experience, a Cape Coral man provides a behind the scenes experience of beekeeping. B. Keith Councell, the co-owner of Councell Farms, is a bee guy. He does all aspects of beekeeping, […]