Collier County creates food truck park policySWFL celebrates MLK Day with community gatherings and service
Collier County creates food truck park policy Food trucks have become increasingly popular due to their convenience, affordability and unique offerings, especially for employees seeking a quick breakfast or lunch at businesses and commercial areas.
SWFL celebrates MLK Day with community gatherings and service In Southwest Florida, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is marked with parades, rallies, and community service events that honor the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Fatal multi-vehicle crash closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles on SR-82 west of 40th Street in Lehigh Acres.
port charlotte Tribute breakfast to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz A tribute breakfast is set to be held for Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty in December.
winter haven Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Winter Haven Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Winter Haven.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
the weather authority More clouds than sun for your Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased cloud coverage along with cooler conditions this Wednesday afternoon.
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death;’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd. A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California wildfires are being felt worldwide, and as people evacuate, some are in Southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
Collier County creates food truck park policy Food trucks have become increasingly popular due to their convenience, affordability and unique offerings, especially for employees seeking a quick breakfast or lunch at businesses and commercial areas.
SWFL celebrates MLK Day with community gatherings and service In Southwest Florida, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is marked with parades, rallies, and community service events that honor the civil rights leader’s legacy.
Fatal multi-vehicle crash closes all lanes on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving multiple vehicles on SR-82 west of 40th Street in Lehigh Acres.
port charlotte Tribute breakfast to be held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz A tribute breakfast is set to be held for Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty in December.
winter haven Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Winter Haven Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Winter Haven.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
the weather authority More clouds than sun for your Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking an increased cloud coverage along with cooler conditions this Wednesday afternoon.
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.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘It’s devastating’: Neighbor reflects on fatal fire in Port Charlotte A devastating house fire Monday night in Port Charlotte has left one person dead and another hospitalized while neighbors mourn the possible loss of a beloved member of their community.
‘The sound of death;’ Neighbors concerned by amount of crashes on Joel Blvd. A woman is heartbroken from witnessing crash after crash outside her Lehigh Acres home.
Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% discount.
FORT MYERS Locals house California wildfire victims The effects of the California wildfires are being felt worldwide, and as people evacuate, some are in Southwest Florida.
LOVERS KEY Couple returns to Lovers Key condo post Ian While Hurricane Ian is long gone from Southwest Florida, many are still feeling its impacts.
EVERGLADES Biden signs Water Resources Development Act, its effect on SWFL President Biden recently signed into law the Water Resources Development Act with an aim to improve rivers and harbors across the country and provide for the conservation of water. Southwest Florida was included in that act. Putting the 240-page plan together took a lot of work, not just from state and federal lawmakers, but also […]
Turning business travel into a vacation Would work travel seem a little easier if you could turn it into a vacation? Two professors say they have proof that would help business travel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man arrested for exploiting elderly Palm Beach County couple A man who was arrested during a suspected hazmat situation was wanted on the east coast for exploiting the elderly. Police arrested David Del Rio, 35, after raiding his Fort Myers home last Thursday. MORE: Hazmat team and bomb squad called to Fort Myers home As the William and Elizabeth Cabral’s “financial adviser,” they trusted Del […]
Cape Coral Cape Coral to discuss banning retail pet sales Monday The City of Cape Coral wants to crack down on the sale of dogs and cats from sketchy breeders with a new ordinance. They say their efforts will stop puppy and kitty mills and will ultimately save animals’ lives. Many local pet owners are happy to hear about Cape Coral’s work to ban the retail […]
FORT MYERS FMPD Sergeant Domonic Zammit a finalist for ‘Officer of the Year’ Fort Myers Police Department Sergeant Domonic Zammit didn’t always have a positive view of law enforcement, and now he’s doing the work to ensure his industry leaves a positive impact on the community. Sergeant Zammit wants to make sure kids respect their parents and law enforcement, and his work earned him a finalist nomination for […]
Hazmat team and bomb squad called to Fort Myers home Early on Thursday morning, a bomb squad and the Fort Myers Hamat team were called to a house in a Fort Myers neighborhood about a substance found in a bucket. Neighbors who witnessed the the whole thing go down say it was a crazy situation. “We just woke up to like the cops saying come […]
Hero Project restoring fallen officer’s jeep to look new again The Jeep of a fallen police officer will recieve a make-over thanks to a local auto body shop. Officer Adam Jobber-Miller was killed in the line of duty back in July. Since his death his 2007 Jeep has been with his family. “It’s got dents in it, it’s got some scrapes on it. You know, […]
FORT MYERS FMPD Officer Emilia Lock nominated for ‘Officer of the Year’ You have to walk a mile in someone’s shoes to understand their life and you’d have to walk pretty far to keep up with ‘Officer of the Year’ nominee Emilia Lock. MORE: Sergeant Sylvester Smalls up for ‘Officer of the Year’ Lock balances four kids at home and keeps the streets of her hometown safe as […]
Fort Myers Two Fort Myers kids left in hot car for more than an hour Tuesday Deputies arrested a man and a teenager accused of leaving children in a hot car. Hilberto Domingo Gaspar-Miguel, 27, and a 17-year-old left two children in a hot car at First Choice Kid Care Pediatrics at 19701 South Tamiami Trail in Fort Myers Tuesday. Surveillance camera footage showed them park and get out of their car […]
Sergeant Sylvester Smalls up for ‘Officer of the Year’ One Lee County deputy is using his love for hoops to help kids in Southwest Florida. Sergeant Sylvester Smalls is going beyond the call of duty to help teens get accepted into collegiate work. Sergeant Smalls, a 24-year Lee County Sheriff’s Office veteran is up for ‘Officer of the Year.’ MORE: Deputy Michael Truscott up for […]
LEHIGH ACRES Deputy Michael Truscott up for ‘Officer of the Year’ For Lee County Sheriff Deputy Michael Truscott, patroling the streets of Lehigh Acres hits home. Truscott, a finalist for ‘Officer of the Year,’ goes the extra mile for the people of his hometown. For him, the job is more than just getting bad guys off the streets. “I went to all the local schools here, […]
Cape Coral CCPD K-9 Officer Stephen Scrobe up for ‘Officer of the Year’ The bond between a police officer and a K-9 animal is something special. Countless hours of training go in to making sure the two are able to protect not only their community but each other on the job. Cape Coral Police Officer Stephen Scrobe is an animal person. “I’ve had dogs my whole life, so […]