Maine Shack shares taste of New England in North NaplesLee Health experiencing higher influx of patients amid cold and flu season
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.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
NAPLES Cyclists push for bike safety after recent crash Every cyclist has their story. Whether it’s a near miss or a hard hit, there’s no doubt about it: cyclists are vulnerable.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers home turns into junkyard Waking up to the smell of garbage is not a fun way to start your day.
Suspect confesses in hit-and-run that left bicyclist critically injured The man who hit bicyclist Hollie Masino with his car was arrested following his confession on Tuesday.
CCSO implements new tools to help crack down on animal cruelty Our deputies swear an oath to serve and protect everyone in our county, even those with four legs.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Division of Administrative hearings have started on Fort Myers Beach Will they stay or will they go? Tuesday is the day six properties on Fort Myers Beach fight to stay.
Attorneys seek evidence review in death sentence for man accused of killing wife Attorneys on Mark Sievers’ post-conviction counsel are asking a Lee County judge to review the evidence they say was kept secret during the trial.
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.
Deadline arrives for FEMA hurricane assistance in Florida The application deadline has arrived for those affected by the 2024 hurricane season to apply for assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
NAPLES Cyclists push for bike safety after recent crash Every cyclist has their story. Whether it’s a near miss or a hard hit, there’s no doubt about it: cyclists are vulnerable.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers home turns into junkyard Waking up to the smell of garbage is not a fun way to start your day.
Suspect confesses in hit-and-run that left bicyclist critically injured The man who hit bicyclist Hollie Masino with his car was arrested following his confession on Tuesday.
CCSO implements new tools to help crack down on animal cruelty Our deputies swear an oath to serve and protect everyone in our county, even those with four legs.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Division of Administrative hearings have started on Fort Myers Beach Will they stay or will they go? Tuesday is the day six properties on Fort Myers Beach fight to stay.
Attorneys seek evidence review in death sentence for man accused of killing wife Attorneys on Mark Sievers’ post-conviction counsel are asking a Lee County judge to review the evidence they say was kept secret during the trial.
TALLAHASSEE Mark Sievers takes appeal to Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday Mark Sievers’ attorneys are set to argue in front of Florida’s highest court that he deserves a new trial on Tuesday. Sievers was found guilty in 2019 of orchestrating the death of his wife Teresa Sievers, a well-known doctor in Southwest Florida. Sievers hired his longtime friend Curtis Wayne Wright and Jimmy Rodgers to kill […]
FORT MYERS Experts don’t see a surge in undocumented immigrants in SWFL Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Tuesday there is an increase in undocumented workers in Florida. Those who work with undocumented immigrants say they don’t doubt immigrants are coming to Florida, but they are not seeing a surge. Local schools, hospitals and law enforcement say they don’t keep track of that information. “This is absolutely a […]
FORT MYERS DeSantis announces lawsuit against federal government over border crisis Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference alongside Attorney General Ashley Moody at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday to announce a lawsuit against the federal government. DeSantis also signed an executive order forbidding Florida state agencies from cooperating with the federal government if it attempts to transport undocumented immigrants to Florida. The governor called […]
Dr. Smith: Undetected breast cancer on the rise During the pandemic, many people stopped getting regular check-ups from their doctors. Dr. Krystal Smith explains how has the COVID-19 pandemic has affected women getting mammograms, what the current screening guidelines are and how the Breast Center of Naples is making it easy and safe for women to get their annual screening mammograms. Watch full […]
NORTH PORT Gabby Petito disappearance: Moab police report details altercation between van life couple Traveling together in a cramped van for four to five months created an emotional strain for Gabby Petito and her boyfriend Brian Laundrie. That is what Brian Laundrie told a police officer with the Moab Police Department in Utah almost two weeks before Petito’s family stopped hearing from the 22-year-old. An incident report shows Petito […]
NORTH PORT Fiancé now person of interest in disappearance of North Port woman North Port Police Department is considering fiancé Brian Laundrie a person of interest Tuesday in the recent disappearance of 22-year-old Gabby Petito. Petito has not been seen in weeks, and she was most recently traveling cross country with Laundrie, who returned from the trip without her. Police have a lot of questions for Laundrie, but […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police continue searching for hit-and-run driver that killed 53-year-old man A 53-year-old man died in Cape Coral on Friday after he was struck by a car while riding his bike on NE Pine Island Road. Police are still looking for the hit-and-run driver who they say left him to die. The man’s body wasn’t discovered for at least six hours. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is […]
FORT MYERS Campo Felice sold, Fort Myers community will no longer be 55-plus A $55 million sale of a building in downtown Fort Myers is putting hundreds of seniors out of needed services. Emergency equipment inside of each room of Campo Felice is no longer functioning and restaurants inside of the building are closed. Westside Capital Group, a Miami real estate company, bought the building Tuesday for $55 […]
FORT MYERS On cam: FMPD officer slams woman to the ground; some say it’s justified Fort Myers police recently broke up a fight by body-slamming a woman to the ground. The use of force was caught on camera by a witness. That recording is circulating online and shows the chaotic scene outside of a bar. Fort Myers Police Department responded to the video circulating on social media Tuesday, saying safety […]
WINK NEWS Demand skyrockets for ivermectin in Florida; poison control spikes Demand is skyrocketing for a livestock drug. More people are buying Ivermectin from feed stores to treat COVID-19. Florida Poison Control Centers is treating a spike in cases related to the drug after people experienced dangerous side effects. The drug is made as a deworming medicine for livestock, not for human use. Ivermectin, a drug […]