Watering schedule to begin for unincorporated Lee County residentsUpcoming election for Village of Estero canceled
Watering schedule to begin for unincorporated Lee County residents A once-a-week watering schedule is being issued for unincorporated Lee County, which is intended to conserve water and protect the aquifer.
ESTERO Upcoming election for Village of Estero canceled According to Tommy Doyle, the Lee County Supervisor of Elections, the scheduled election for the Village of Estero has been canceled.
LEHIGH ACRES Quan Martin representing SWFL on NFL Championship Sunday Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin, who went to Lehigh Senior High, is representing Southwest Florida on NFL Championship Sunday.
8-story Naples hotel passes first hurdle in approval process An eight-story, dual-brand luxury hotel received unanimous preliminary approval from the Naples Design Review Board, the first hurdle in a yearlong planning process.
Jacksonville Gov. Ron DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville DeSantis will be joined by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Dave Kerner and Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters.
Man accused of stealing ATV from DeSoto County campground A man has been arrested after allegedly driving an ATV that was reported stolen last year in DeSoto County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers hospital offers free autism screening for young children Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is offering free monthly autism spectrum disorder screenings for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years.
FWC rescues 30 sea turtles from cold waters amid freezing temperatures Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers recently braved icy waters to rescue around 30 sea turtles.
Clarifying our style referencing the president’s name in stories WINK News has received multiple emails from viewers concerned about our approach to referring to President Donald Trump, both on-air and online, only by his last name on second reference.
Southwest Florida International Airport JetBlue begins nonstop travel from RSW to Manchester, NH The Southwest Florida International Airport has announced JetBlue will begin nonstop service to Manchester, New Hampshire.
Winkler & Gladiolus farmland sells for $19.97M, to become apartments One of the few pieces of farmland left on Gladiolus Drive in south Fort Myers has sold and will join its neighboring properties as being developed to become part of the surrounding suburbia.
Village Council seeks to put Estero sports park on fast track Village of Estero’s sports park took another step forward Jan. 22 when village leaders unanimously approved the master plan.
Lee County and partners activate Cold Weather Outreach Plan Lee County Government is coordinating with several of its partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week.
Fort Myers man arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from FHP The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a Fort Myers man accused of reckless driving and possession of illegal substances.
Man arrested for DUI manslaughter following fatal El Jobean Bridge crash The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of DUI manslaughter following a fatal crash on the El Jobean Bridge in Charlotte County.
Watering schedule to begin for unincorporated Lee County residents A once-a-week watering schedule is being issued for unincorporated Lee County, which is intended to conserve water and protect the aquifer.
ESTERO Upcoming election for Village of Estero canceled According to Tommy Doyle, the Lee County Supervisor of Elections, the scheduled election for the Village of Estero has been canceled.
LEHIGH ACRES Quan Martin representing SWFL on NFL Championship Sunday Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin, who went to Lehigh Senior High, is representing Southwest Florida on NFL Championship Sunday.
8-story Naples hotel passes first hurdle in approval process An eight-story, dual-brand luxury hotel received unanimous preliminary approval from the Naples Design Review Board, the first hurdle in a yearlong planning process.
Jacksonville Gov. Ron DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville DeSantis will be joined by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Dave Kerner and Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters.
Man accused of stealing ATV from DeSoto County campground A man has been arrested after allegedly driving an ATV that was reported stolen last year in DeSoto County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers hospital offers free autism screening for young children Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is offering free monthly autism spectrum disorder screenings for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years.
FWC rescues 30 sea turtles from cold waters amid freezing temperatures Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers recently braved icy waters to rescue around 30 sea turtles.
Clarifying our style referencing the president’s name in stories WINK News has received multiple emails from viewers concerned about our approach to referring to President Donald Trump, both on-air and online, only by his last name on second reference.
Southwest Florida International Airport JetBlue begins nonstop travel from RSW to Manchester, NH The Southwest Florida International Airport has announced JetBlue will begin nonstop service to Manchester, New Hampshire.
Winkler & Gladiolus farmland sells for $19.97M, to become apartments One of the few pieces of farmland left on Gladiolus Drive in south Fort Myers has sold and will join its neighboring properties as being developed to become part of the surrounding suburbia.
Village Council seeks to put Estero sports park on fast track Village of Estero’s sports park took another step forward Jan. 22 when village leaders unanimously approved the master plan.
Lee County and partners activate Cold Weather Outreach Plan Lee County Government is coordinating with several of its partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week.
Fort Myers man arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from FHP The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a Fort Myers man accused of reckless driving and possession of illegal substances.
Man arrested for DUI manslaughter following fatal El Jobean Bridge crash The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of DUI manslaughter following a fatal crash on the El Jobean Bridge in Charlotte County.
NAPLES Man arrested for exposing himself to jogger while driving around Naples Technology helped nab a man who is accused of exposing himself to a jogger. Monday, Naples Police Department arrested Michael McLean for exposing himself. Police say they were able to catch him after reviewing recordings from traffic cameras. According to NPD, police responded to the area of Anchor Rode Drive and Crayton Road. McLean was […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island cancer patient inspires group’s new treatment research A Southwest Florida woman inspired new research to help other people with the disease. Researchers are looking at a brand-new medical food that could increase the effectiveness of cancer treatments. “The world’s kind of forgot about how many people are fighting cancer on a daily basis,” said Christy Bastian, a Marco Island cancer patient. Bastian […]
COLLIER COUNTY Red tide continues up and down SWFL coast, some improvements in Collier County There are some beaches you’ll want to avoid this weekend in Southwest Florida due to red tide and the dead fish washing ashore. Red tide is up and down the region’s coast, with high concentrations near Captiva Island recently. Meanwhile, there are some improvements in Collier County Friday. Our crew could still feel the effects […]
COLLIER COUNTY Florida bill would require daily moment of silence in public schools A brand-new bill in the Florida Senate would require schools to offer a moment of silence at the beginning of each school day. MORE: SB-282 – Moment of Silence in Public Schools At Collier County Public Schools, schools already observe moments of silence, but they are not enforced. Schools are allowed to have reflection, prayer […]
NORTH NAPLES NCH buys Naples Daily News building in North Naples NCH Healthcare System announced Wednesday it bought the Naples Daily News building in North Naples, and the health leader says it will give it a chance to grow with the community. It’s not yet known how much the sale of the building was. “It’s time for us to start growing,” Nancy Kelly said. “We need […]
COLLIER COUNTY Victoria Park goes all out with Christmas display for safe holiday fun The pandemic isn’t stopping a neighborhood from spreading positivity in a time that people desperately need it. Neighbors at Victoria Park in Collier County say they are seeing even more people drive up and down their streets to see all the Christmas light displays the community is known for. “I think it’s the perfect timing […]
WINK NEWS SWFL burger joint steps up to help hurting California restaurant The pandemic has put a strain on businesses. Some restaurants are struggling to make ends meet nationwide because of restrictions, but Southwest Florida is stepping up to help. A Southwest Florida restaurant is jumping in to help a fellow business owner thousands of miles away. The owner of this restaurant saw a video of a […]
NORTH NAPLES FGCU researchers didn’t see large patches of red tide during mission FGCU researchers completed a red tide mission Thursday, where they studied the blooms in the Gulf off Southwest Florida’s coast. Visitors on some beaches told us they felt the impacts of red tide. We spoke to a man who walks along the beach at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in North Naples every morning, and he […]
BONITA SPRINGS Man records reckless driver swerving on roadway, hitting other vehicle A man took matters into his own hands after seeing a car swerve in and out of lanes during morning rush hour Wednesday. It all happened along US-41 near Limetree Park in Bonita Springs at 7 a.m. Matt King told us he followed the car for about a mile. He rolled down his window and […]
WINK NEWS Researchers say CDC data shows Florida has lowest flu vaccine rate Researchers found CDC data shows Florida has the lowest flu vaccine rate. AdvisorSmith says the three-year average vaccination rate in the state for the virus is roughly 40%. We asked doctor’s if they are still seeing an uptick in flu cases, and we learned mask wearing and social distancing for COVID-19 is helping keep flu […]