Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelryTim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle brushfire near Alico Road and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
WINK NEWS Lehigh Acres senior caretaker accused of stealing over $70K of patients’ jewelry A senior caretaker has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $70,000 of her patients’ jewelry and pawning it.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle brushfire near Alico Road and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Fort Myers, FL Pet Pals: Sinbad Meet Sinbad! He’s a four-year-old pup looking for his furever home. Sinbad is a friendly, curious dog who is great with kids. You can stop by Gulf Coast Humane Society and ask for Sinbad at the front desk for a meet and greet. Feel free to bring your pets to meet Sinbad, too! If you’re […]
Pet Pals: Ebony We’re joined by Brian Wierima from the Gulf Coast Humane Society. On Pet Pals this morning, we’re going to find Ebony a new home.
Drew Steele: Budget deal A big deal to avert a big crisis, congressional leaders from both parties and the white house reaching a sweeping budget deal that would also lift the debt ceiling past next year’s election. But there still may be some hurdles. Joining us to talk about the issue is 92.5 Fox radio host and political commentator […]
Money Monday: Buying a home Buying a home is a big decision, and it’s one that you might make more than once during your lifetime. With tips to help you get financially ready to begin the purchase process is Stefan Contorno, Senior Vice President and partner of Touchstone Wealth Partners UBS, Bonita Springs.
Back-to-school: sales tax holiday FORT MYERS, Fla. – There are just 26 more days until the new school year and many families are saving their back-to-school shopping for the sales tax holiday. But will that wait cost your more than you’ll save? FGCU Chair of Economics and Finance Dept. Dr. Shelton Weeks stopped by the WINK News studio with […]
Real Estate matters: bucking the national trend Sales and prices of luxury homes are down as much as much as 19 percent in some costal markets around the country according to Redfin, which is bad news for home sellers. However, some areas of Southwest Florida are bucking the trend. Real estate expert Denny Grimes from Keller Williams Realty is here.
Dr. Bart Rossi discusses tariff increase Time ran out and the tariffs went up. The “Made in China” label could get a lot more expensive for U.S consumers. The Trump administration has more than doubled import duties on $200 billion dollars worth of chinese goods, from 10 to 25 percent. This will drive up the cost of items including metals, fabrics, […]
Drew Steele discusses debt forgiveness plan Senator Elizabeth Warren wants to help college kids across the country, but her plan doesn’t have everyone’s full support. Warren wants to eliminate up to $50,000 in student loan debt for those who earn less than $100,000 a year. For those who make more, there would be substancial debt cancellation. Now, those who have no […]
Healthy kids: Summertime safety Summer is right around the corner and steamy temperatures are a way of life here in Southwest Florida. Just last year, hot-car deaths hit a record high. Dr. Annette St. Pierre-Mackoul joins us to discuss how to keep our children safe this spring and summer.
‘Momo Challenge’ Warnings Social media challenges encourage kids to perform dangerous acts. The latest is the ‘Momo Challenge.’ People say an image pops up on social media sites children are on and tells them to harm themselves. But there are concerns this is just a hoax to scare parents. Counseling and technology literacy expert Doctor Russell Sabella joins […]