“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.
WINK NEWS SWFL realtor says housing market booming amid coronavirus pandemic Government officials are expected to halt public tours on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. It’s one of the latest moves federal officials have made to help the United States weather the health crisis due to coronavirus (COVID-19), including lowering interest rates. We spoke to a realtor in Southwest Florida Wednesday to see how the coronavirus […]
NAPLES Naples Beach Hotel says business hurt likely due to coronavirus fears Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club says it’s already seeing a huge drop in business Tuesday, likely due to concerns for coronavirus (COVID-19). Meanwhile, some popular hotels in Lee County say they continue booking 95% or higher and are not affected. It’s all depending on the tourists coming down to Florida. Some of them say […]
WINK NEWS DeSantis’ coronavirus state of emergency helps Florida stock up on supplies and more Supplies such as disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer are running low at places such as supermarkets and grocery stores. But there’s no need to panic because the governor says declaring a state of emergency will allow the state to quickly order supplies if they are needed. With Gov. Ron DeSantis’ announcement that Florida will go […]
EAST NAPLES Hit-and-run suspect arrested in East Naples after traffic stop turns into chase Surveillance video caught a hit-and-run suspect running through a homeowner’s yard and then, seconds later, deputies are seen chasing after him with their guns up. The driver left damage in his wake with multiple mailboxes destroyed during the chase. “I was taking a shower around midnight and I heard the cops actually coming through,” said […]
COLLIER COUNTY New surveillance video in Manatee County could be connected to Collier County horse slaughter The search for the person who slaughtered a Collier County family’s beloved horse is intensifying. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office wants anyone with surveillance video to come forward. They are now looking into whether a man connected to a slaughter case in Manatee County carried out the killing in Collier County. The slaughter in the […]
NORTH NAPLES Hundreds oppose proposed North Naples condos at public meeting Neighbors in North Naples who live near a proposed condominium complex are outraged about possible plans and went to a meeting hosted by Stock Development Tuesday to voice their concerns. More than 400 people showed up to the public meeting at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in North Naples, where many expressed their frustration, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Public Schools implements preventative initiatives to combat coronavirus There are now 102 cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States. And two of those are right here in Florida. And health officials want to make sure you are taking every possible step to stay healthy. That includes our school districts. Collier County Public Schools released an in-depth plan Monday to keep children healthy […]
NORTH NAPLES “Bucket List Bash” in North Naples raises money for American Cancer Society Many of us have been touched by cancer, whether it’s a family member or a friend. And, in a matter of days, a big party is planned to support an organization that helps our friends and family in need. The “Bucket List Bash” raises money for the American Cancer Society. We visited Naples Grande Beach […]
NORTH NAPLES North Naples homeowners worried about planned condos Homeowners who live near Vanderbilt Beach are worried a planned condo and retail space will cause safety and crowding problems. One Naples will sit along Vanderbilt Beach and Gulfshore Drive in North Naples, housing 300 units and a private marina. A little beach bar and a convenience store are places on the lot that would […]
NORTH NAPLES Fill a bag, clean up Southwest Florida beaches Buckets are now sitting at certain Southwest Florida beaches for visitors to fill up while they fun in the sun. Some people are saying the initiative should be at all of our beaches. Glen Vogel, who said, “nobody likes coming to a dirty beach,” is speaking the truth. The new Fill A Bag station, located […]