Tracking Tropical Storm Sara; likely to dissipate over Central America“Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak out
the weather authority Tracking Tropical Storm Sara; likely to dissipate over Central America The Weather Authority is monitoring Tropical Storm Sara, which is expected to strengthen slightly before dissipation over Central America.
NAPLES “Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak out Susan and Dustin Cheatwood credit the Justin’s Place recovery program for saving their lives and stopping them from becoming a statistic.
ENGLEWOOD EAST FEMA relocation notice shocks mobile home park residents The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued relocation notices to residents living in one of their temporary housing parks in Englewood East.
Six dogs rescued after being left in a box by SR-29 Six dogs, including four puppies and two adult dogs, were found stranded in an empty box on the corner of Experimental Road and State Road 29 in Immokalee.
FORT MYERS Players of the Week: Dunbar’s Ken’Dahrius Green and Jeremy Ware Dunbar High School’s Special Teams unit has shown out these past two weeks, scoring a special teams touchdown in wins over South Fort Myers and Fort Myers.
NAPLES Collier County golfer lands shot on the back of an alligator “Play it safe.” That’s what Greg Irving thought he may be doing when he swung his puck Wednesday morning while golfing with his friend Joe Pack.
PUNTA GORDA Southwest Florida veterans honored during round trip honor flight Veterans from Southwest Florida made a round trip to Washington, DC, and back in honor of their service.
NAPLES Path to freedom: From Cuban prison to NCH operating room It’s rare that a serious heart condition is a blessing, but that was the case for a Naples man. The surgery he received at NCH saved his life in more ways than one.
SANIBEL Changing landscape after hurricanes Many of you know what saltwater surge does to your homes after surviving hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton. It’s highly corrosive and destructive. It also has a similar impact on plants and wildlife, but that’s not all bad news.
Former FGCU basketball player talks Karl Smesko joining WNBA Las Vegas Aces guard Kierstan Bell made a lot of memories playing at FGCU. From winning ASUN championships to playing for one of the winningest coaches in the sport Karl Smesko.
LEHIGH ACRES Suspicious fire sparks at Lehigh Acres church Daycare services at one church are canceled after a small fire at Victory church in Lehigh Acres.
State of Florida sues FEMA for ‘conspiracy to interfere with civil rights’ The State of Florida is suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for “conspiring to interfere with civil rights,” according to an official complaint filed by Florida Attorney General Ashely Moody.
WINK NEWS Game of the Week: Cape Coral Seahawks vs. Immokalee Indians The Seahawks are undefeated on the road and the Indians have never lost on home turf. Friday night only one will advance to round two.
Disaster assistance available for Charlotte County residents Charlotte County residents affected by hurricanes Ian, Helene or Milton can now apply for disaster assistance from local resources through Community Organizations Active in a Disaster (COAD).
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening with Rob Gronkowski Pack your trunks. We’re taking you to the grand opening of the Great Wolf Lodge resort in Collier County.
the weather authority Tracking Tropical Storm Sara; likely to dissipate over Central America The Weather Authority is monitoring Tropical Storm Sara, which is expected to strengthen slightly before dissipation over Central America.
NAPLES “Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak out Susan and Dustin Cheatwood credit the Justin’s Place recovery program for saving their lives and stopping them from becoming a statistic.
ENGLEWOOD EAST FEMA relocation notice shocks mobile home park residents The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued relocation notices to residents living in one of their temporary housing parks in Englewood East.
Six dogs rescued after being left in a box by SR-29 Six dogs, including four puppies and two adult dogs, were found stranded in an empty box on the corner of Experimental Road and State Road 29 in Immokalee.
FORT MYERS Players of the Week: Dunbar’s Ken’Dahrius Green and Jeremy Ware Dunbar High School’s Special Teams unit has shown out these past two weeks, scoring a special teams touchdown in wins over South Fort Myers and Fort Myers.
NAPLES Collier County golfer lands shot on the back of an alligator “Play it safe.” That’s what Greg Irving thought he may be doing when he swung his puck Wednesday morning while golfing with his friend Joe Pack.
PUNTA GORDA Southwest Florida veterans honored during round trip honor flight Veterans from Southwest Florida made a round trip to Washington, DC, and back in honor of their service.
NAPLES Path to freedom: From Cuban prison to NCH operating room It’s rare that a serious heart condition is a blessing, but that was the case for a Naples man. The surgery he received at NCH saved his life in more ways than one.
SANIBEL Changing landscape after hurricanes Many of you know what saltwater surge does to your homes after surviving hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton. It’s highly corrosive and destructive. It also has a similar impact on plants and wildlife, but that’s not all bad news.
Former FGCU basketball player talks Karl Smesko joining WNBA Las Vegas Aces guard Kierstan Bell made a lot of memories playing at FGCU. From winning ASUN championships to playing for one of the winningest coaches in the sport Karl Smesko.
LEHIGH ACRES Suspicious fire sparks at Lehigh Acres church Daycare services at one church are canceled after a small fire at Victory church in Lehigh Acres.
State of Florida sues FEMA for ‘conspiracy to interfere with civil rights’ The State of Florida is suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for “conspiring to interfere with civil rights,” according to an official complaint filed by Florida Attorney General Ashely Moody.
WINK NEWS Game of the Week: Cape Coral Seahawks vs. Immokalee Indians The Seahawks are undefeated on the road and the Indians have never lost on home turf. Friday night only one will advance to round two.
Disaster assistance available for Charlotte County residents Charlotte County residents affected by hurricanes Ian, Helene or Milton can now apply for disaster assistance from local resources through Community Organizations Active in a Disaster (COAD).
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening with Rob Gronkowski Pack your trunks. We’re taking you to the grand opening of the Great Wolf Lodge resort in Collier County.
NAPLES Naples businesses glad to reopen while following Phase 1 guidelines For the first time in over a month, restaurants allowed people to dine in and sit outside while following Phase 1 guidelines. Retailers welcomed people in their stores for the first time in weeks. And people say it’s giving them a sense of normalcy. On 5th Avenue in downtown Naples Monday night, businesses and restaurants […]
NORTH NAPLES St. Matthew’s House moves meal location to church in North Naples St. Matthews House donated meals to over 2,000 families this past week. Next week it must move from its current service location. The nonprofit’s thrift store is on the same site of the food distribution area, and the store won’t be able to open. So it needed a new place to get meals to people. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier commissioner wants expanded outdoor seating for restaurants Collier County Commissioner Penny Taylor wants to allow restaurants to expand their outdoor seating into the parking lot. Taylor shared her thoughts about reopening restaurant during a Friday meeting in East Naples. She says she’s frustrated local businesses are suffering. We spoke to Taylor after the meeting in the parking lot of Three60 Market. She […]
COLLIER COUNTY Restaurant says some food delivery apps hurt business during pandemic Some restaurants say customer use of food delivery apps is hurting their bottom line. Apps such as Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates are convenient, but, depending on the company, they could take anywhere from 10% to 40% of the profit from restaurants customers order from through the apps. And, during the COVID-19 outbreak, restaurant owners […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County beaches reopen with social distancing guidelines You could tell people were happy to be back at the beach to put their feet in the sand the ocean. Beachgoers were social distancing and hope everyone can continue follow the rules. Surfing, frisbee, suntanning, you name it. All those activities were taking place Thursday, as Collier County beaches opened up for the first […]
Money available for renters and homeowners in Collier County Renters and homeowners in Collier County who need financial assistance can apply for part of $1.4 million to help them get back on their feet. The county teamed up with the United Way of Collier and the Keys to receive the money and help those affected most by the pandemic. Michelle Mejia works at Trattoria […]
NORTH NAPLES Collier County makes plans for summer camps What does summer camp look like during social distancing? Collier County said they hope to open theirs on June 8, saying there are hundreds of students already registered. To keep campers and staff safe from the coronavirus, they want to developer camper and counselor protocols and establish daily screenings at camps. Some parents say they […]
WINK NEWS SWFL real estate agents see positive trend in housing market The economy has taken a big hit because of the coronavirus pandemic, but local professionals in a major industry are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. Southwest Florida real estate agents are starting to notice signs that activity is on the upswing and their sales are improving. “Was off to a successful […]
WINK NEWS CVS wants to administer COVID-19 tests at 1,000 locations nationwide CVS Health announced it will soon be able to test people for the coronavirus at many of its pharmacies during the president’s Monday White House briefing held in the Rose Garden. CVS wants tests at 1,000 of its locations nationwide. Walgreens is also jumping in to help. In a matter of days CVS will offer […]
NAPLES NCH purchases advanced equipment to speed up and increase coronavirus testing NCH has confirmed Friday the purchase of high-tech equipment by Ortho Clinical Diagnostics called the VITROS XT 7600. The machine will give the ability to do large quantities of coronavirus antibody testing. The equipment is expected to be operational in late May and have the ability to ultimately process more than 1,000 samples a day […]