Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village DriveJake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico 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
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico 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
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
FORT MYERS Shooting investigation on busy Fort Myers street Police are conducting a shooting investigation that involves a traffic crash near Michigan Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard.
FGCU New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis ready to build on department’s success New FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis talks about the department’s future amid the age of NIL and the transfer portal.
FORT MYERS More middle-aged women being treated for acne You probably thought you broke up with it after high school, but acne is rearing it’s ugly blackheads in adult women.
Lee County student ran up and hit teacher in head, report shows The report says a 13-year-old student ran up and smacked a teacher in the head because multiple classmates offered him money to do so.
NAPLES Collier Planning Commission continues discussion for apartments near Fiddler’s Creek The developer of Fiddler’s Creek wants to build hundreds of luxury apartments on a slice of a 600 acre-plus property known as section 29.
CAPE CORAL Fatigue sets in for third day of FEMA hearings Flying several hours to come to a FEMA code compliance hearing in Cape Coral is the reality for John Gasparini from Maryland.
FORT MYERS Pet Pals: Lady A On this week’s Pet Pals segment, WINK News anchor meets adoptable dog Lady A. After suffering from abuse at the hands of her previous owner, Lady A is looking for a home that can give her a lot of love. The 1-year-old pitbull mix came to the Gulf Coast Humane Society with a broken leg. […]
Money Monday: Retire or un-retire? According to a recent report from the U.S. Federal Reserve, around 2.6 million older workers retired above ordinary trends since the start of the pandemic two years ago. Here to give us some advice on retirement is Stefan Contorno, senior vice president and partner of Touchstone Wealth Partners UBS – Bonita Springs. Watch the full […]
Pet Pals: Gunner On this week’s Pet Pals segment, Brian Wierima from the Gulf Coast Humane Society introduces adoptable dog Gunner to WINK News anchor Taylor Petras. He may have some scars, but Gunner has a lot of love to give to his future family. The 3-year-old lab-terrier mix loves people and loves to play. He’s the perfect […]
Money Monday: Federal interest rates and April 2022 jobs report Last week was a busy one for the Federal Reserve, as it reported its interest rate decision and the widely anticipated jobs report. Here to help us understand it is Stefan Contorno, senior vice president and partner of Touchstone Wealth Partners UBS – Bonita Springs. Watch the full video above.
Pet Pals: Rocky It’s time for another Pet Pals Wednesday, and today’s adoptable dog is Rocky! Rocky is brand new to the adoption floor at the Gulf Coast Humane Society, located at 2010 Arcdia St. The 8-year-old dog is looking for a family that will take him on walks and feed him a healthy diet to help him […]
Denny Grimes: Navigating Florida’s tough real estate market The real estate market is difficult right now. In 2021, we saw record price gains, but also a record low number of homes for buyers. What should we expect this year? Joining WINK News anchor Taylor Petras in the studio is Denny Grimes from Denny Grimes and team at Keller Williams Realty. Watch the full […]
Pet Pals: Berty In this week’s Pet Pals segment Brian Wierima from the Gulf Coast Humane Society joins WINK News anchor Taylor Petras along with one pet waiting to be adopted. After being abandoned at the Gulf Coast Humane Society earlier this month, 12-year-old Berty is ready to find her next forever home. The lab-terrier mix is a […]
Family Initiative introduces Autism Acceptance campaign April is Autism Acceptance Month, and one Southwest Florida nonprofit is working to promote inclusiveness, understanding and compassion in our community. Joining WINK News anchor Taylor Petras is Family Initiative co-founder and president David Brown, as well as Jessica van Hart, who has a child with autism. Watch the full video above.
Pet Pals: Caramel Caramel is a 5-year-old terrier mix hoping to join your family soon! She came to the Gulf Coast Humane Society from an animal rescue in Arcadia not long ago. This sweet girl is easygoing, loves belly rubs and walks well on a leash. She’s good with kids and gets along with other dogs. Caramel would […]
Harlem Globetrotters coming to SWFL The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their newly re-imagined Spread Game Tour here to Southwest Florida. The Spread Game will be coming to the Hertz Arena, located at 11000 Everglades Parkway in Estero, on April 30. Visit the Globetrotters website for tickets. WINK News anchor Taylor Petras got a chance to talk to one of […]