“Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak outFEMA relocation notice shocks mobile home park residents
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.
BOCA GRANDE Lee County issues red tide alert near Boca Grande Pass The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Boca Grande Pass.
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.
BOCA GRANDE Lee County issues red tide alert near Boca Grande Pass The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Boca Grande Pass.
LEE COUNTY SWFL restaurant, charity donate bikes to foster children The Southwest Florida community is showing that we are all #GulfshoreStrong. A company that’s already fed first responders is now feeding foster children. And that’s not all. Restaurant FK Your Diet in Lee County plan to give local foster children a big, surprise gift that will allow them to be more active during the coronavirus […]
COLLIER COUNTY Man with arrest warrant surrenders to deputies at Collier County home Collier County Sheriff’s Office has a man in custody after he barricaded himself in a home Thursday when deputies responded with a warrant for his arrest. Collier County deputies and the man remained in a standoff for hours until he walked out of the home with his hands above his head. According to CCSO, a […]
NAPLES What might our ‘new normal’ look like when dining out? When restaurants open back up, don’t be alarmed if the servers are wearing masks. The owner of Ridgway Bar and Grill in Naples said they’ll take all precautions to keep their employees and customers healthy. “Our hope is by the 1st of June that both restaurants will be open for table service …we expect that […]
COLLIER COUNTY What information does a contact tracer need? Do you remember who you came into contact with at the grocery store? Or who your food delivery driver was? Contact tracing is a new concept, and it’s something that will be needed as Southwest Florida begins to reopen. But what exactly will you need to remember? All the questions can get overwhelming, but you […]
WINK NEWS Just how many people have recovered from coronavirus? Many people want to know about recovery numbers for the coronavirus. And the Florida Department of Health says it’s not measuring that. And we want to know why. Day after day, more people in Southwest Florida and beyond are testing positive for COVID-19. But why don’t we see the number of people who have survived, […]
COLLIER COUNTY SWFL baby recovers from COVID-19; telemedicine gives family comfort Our new normal could also include more telemedicine. Doctors with TeleMed say they are checking in on patients over the phone, and this can protect patients and staff. And we learned Friday a baby who tested positive for the coronavirus in Collier County has recovered. The baby’s family has been using telemedicine technology to stay […]
WINK NEWS Lee Health, NCH join study to see if plasma helps COVID-19 recovery For a plasma research study to work, researchers need people who recovered from COVID-19 need to donate plasma, with the hope it will help others survive. We spoke to a doctor in Southwest Florida who explained how the study aims to treat those who have contracted the coronavirus. Lee Health and NCH Healthcare System have […]
More coronavirus patients discharged from Southwest Florida hospitals Another sign of progress in Southwest Florida: more people are getting released from the hospital. Lee Health said they’ve discharged 104 patients, including 11 on Monday. Over the weekend, nurses cheered as one of their own got to go home. NCH Healthcare System has discharged dozens, too. So what will this do to our curve […]
WINK NEWS Businesses in SWFL, nationwide support frontline workers of pandemic Companies are giving back to the workers on the front lines of the pandemic. We are #GulfshoreStrong, and companies all over are stepping up to protect nurses, doctors and their families. And they’re not stopping there. They are helping them make ends meet too. Companies from around the world to those in Southwest Florida are […]
COLLIER COUNTY NCH receives more rapid tests; more needed; state recognizes importance More rapid tests for the coronavirus are here in Southwest Florida. NCH Healthcare System said it received a limited number of tests for COVID-19 Friday that can get results back in 45 minutes. This comes just days after NCH sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis. We spoke to local doctors about what they believe […]