Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from MiltonLocal barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from Milton A Cape Coral homeowner is taking Lee County Electric Cooperative to court after losing their home in Hurricane Milton.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Local barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Pioneer Cuts Barber Shop in Port Charlotte will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from every customer who comes in on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Fire ignites in Cape Coral garage Authorities are responding to a house fire that ignited Friday night at a home in Cape Coral.
NAPLES Ciro Dominguez: wrap up of first year as Naples police chief Chief of Naples Police Department Ciro Dominguez started his law enforcement career at the NPD in 1982.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Where does the money go? $85 Million donation boosts non-profits in SWFL Last month billionaire Tom Golisano gave 41 of our non-profits a total of $85 million.
PORT CHARLOTTE FWC making progress in removing boats; neighbors aren’t convinced Derelict boats are still scattered in places like North Fort Myers, Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda or the Port Charlotte Beach Park.
A look back on some ‘miracle moments’ from 2024 Throughout the year, Wink News anchor Amanda Hall introduced us to dozens of kids persevering through illnesses and injuries. They’re our “Miracle moments.”
Updates on repairs to wall damaged by I-75 plane crash in February A grim reminder of a tragedy that hit Southwest Florida may soon go away.
Breast cancer treatment side effect for women of color Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer often face many side effects. One, called neuropathy, causes extreme pain and research shows it happens more often to Black women.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Top 5 influential medical stories of 2024 This past year saw several major milestones, some of which involved a great deal of money- that impacted the health of our community.
BONITA SPRINGS Fire Station 27 in Bonita Springs reopens after Hurricane Milton Fire Station 27 has reopened in Bonita Springs, showing more signs of recovery following the damage from Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Donating artificial trees to help families in need If you’re thinking of throwing away that artificial tree you have and going green in the future, don’t bring it to the curb.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: missing endangered 80-year-old North Fort Myers man found safe A man who was reported missing in North Fort Myers has been located safe.
FORT MYERS Man accused of trying to carjack driver who offered him ride A man is behind bars accused of trying to steal another man’s car after he had asked the victim for a ride.
Fundraiser to be held for family of slain Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Southwest Florida law enforcement will hold a fundraiser for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral homeowner suing LCEC over damage from Milton A Cape Coral homeowner is taking Lee County Electric Cooperative to court after losing their home in Hurricane Milton.
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Local barbershop to hold fundraiser for fallen Charlotte County Sergeant Pioneer Cuts Barber Shop in Port Charlotte will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from every customer who comes in on Saturday.
CAPE CORAL Fire ignites in Cape Coral garage Authorities are responding to a house fire that ignited Friday night at a home in Cape Coral.
NAPLES Ciro Dominguez: wrap up of first year as Naples police chief Chief of Naples Police Department Ciro Dominguez started his law enforcement career at the NPD in 1982.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Where does the money go? $85 Million donation boosts non-profits in SWFL Last month billionaire Tom Golisano gave 41 of our non-profits a total of $85 million.
PORT CHARLOTTE FWC making progress in removing boats; neighbors aren’t convinced Derelict boats are still scattered in places like North Fort Myers, Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda or the Port Charlotte Beach Park.
A look back on some ‘miracle moments’ from 2024 Throughout the year, Wink News anchor Amanda Hall introduced us to dozens of kids persevering through illnesses and injuries. They’re our “Miracle moments.”
Updates on repairs to wall damaged by I-75 plane crash in February A grim reminder of a tragedy that hit Southwest Florida may soon go away.
Breast cancer treatment side effect for women of color Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer often face many side effects. One, called neuropathy, causes extreme pain and research shows it happens more often to Black women.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Top 5 influential medical stories of 2024 This past year saw several major milestones, some of which involved a great deal of money- that impacted the health of our community.
BONITA SPRINGS Fire Station 27 in Bonita Springs reopens after Hurricane Milton Fire Station 27 has reopened in Bonita Springs, showing more signs of recovery following the damage from Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS Donating artificial trees to help families in need If you’re thinking of throwing away that artificial tree you have and going green in the future, don’t bring it to the curb.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: missing endangered 80-year-old North Fort Myers man found safe A man who was reported missing in North Fort Myers has been located safe.
FORT MYERS Man accused of trying to carjack driver who offered him ride A man is behind bars accused of trying to steal another man’s car after he had asked the victim for a ride.
Fundraiser to be held for family of slain Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Southwest Florida law enforcement will hold a fundraiser for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
WINK NEWS Money Monday: Making smart investments during turbulent times Sentiment surveys, such as the American Association of Individual Investors, show some of the most pessimistic readings ever. With all of the uncertainty in the economy, should investors worry? To provide advice on investing in turbulent times, WINK News sat down with Stefan Contorno, senior vice president and partner of Touchstone Wealth Partners UBS in […]
Pet Pals: Frodo On this week’s Pet Pals segment, WINK News anchor Taylor Petras meets another adoptable dog from the Gulf Coast Humane Society, Frodo. Super senior Frodo is looking for a quiet home to call his forever home. The 9-year-old chihuahua came to GCHS with another chihuahua who has already been adopted, so it’s time for Frodo […]
Pet Pals: Stormy On WINK News’ weekly Pet Pals segment, anchor Taylor Petras is introduced to another adoptable dog from the Gulf Coast Humane Society, Stormy. Stormy is brand-new to the adoption floor at GCHS. The 11-year-old cattle dog mix spent his entire life in a home before being surrendered to GCHS. Stormy needs a loving home that […]
CAPE CANAVERAL Thousands depart Cape Canaveral after Artemis 1 test launch scrubbed The people who have traveled all the way to Cape Canaveral to get as close as possible to the Artemis 1 rocket launch were left disappointed after it was scrubbed due to hydrogen fuel leaks, bad weather and trouble cooling one of the main rocket engines. The next launch opportunity is Friday afternoon. The scheduled […]
CAPE CANAVERAL Cape Coral family travels to watch Artemis 1 launch A Cape Coral family travels to watch the launch of Artemis 1 on Monday morning. WINK News was at Space View Park across from the Kennedy Space Center. The launch isn’t expected to take off until 8:33 a.m. Monday morning but people are already claiming their spots to try to get the best view of […]
NASA planetary scientist on upcoming Artemis 1 launch On Monday morning, NASA is set to launch into a new frontier of space exploration. Artemis 1 will be the first mission in a program that will eventually send humans back to the moon. NASA planetary scientist Sarah Noble joins WINK News anchor Taylor Petras to discuss the Artemis program and the highly anticipated launch. […]
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers man volunteers in Kentucky, helps rebuild after floods People in parts of eastern Kentucky have gone for weeks without power, shelter, or fresh food and water after catastrophic flooding hit the area in July. One Red Cross volunteer from North Fort Myers looking for a way to give back stepped up to help. Byron Ek, a liver transplant recipient, says 11 blood transfusions […]
Pet Pals: Sunset On this week’s Pet Pals segment, WINK News anchor Taylor Petras meets another adoptable dog, Sunset. Sunset is a 1-year-old yellow Labrador mix who was rescued from a high-kill shelter in Louisiana when she was just a puppy. Her mom, brothers and sisters have all been adopted from Cat Tails and More, but Sunset is […]
Denny Grimes: ‘Housing crash’ making a comeback Inman News is reporting a once-popular Google search phrase is making a strong comeback: “housing crash.” Is there a lot of fear in the market, or just increased interest in what may happen next? Here to discuss this is Denny Grimes of Denny Grimes and team at Keller Williams Realty. Watch the full video above.
Money Monday: Investor sentiment Optimism amongst high-net-worth investors dipped to early-pandemic levels. According to the latest consumer sentiment survey by UBS, investors are concerned about the economic and market impact of inflation and the war in Ukraine. Here to provide insight on this survey is Stefan Contorno, senior vice president and partner of Touchstone Wealth Partners UBS – Bonita […]