Streaming Now: Memorial service begins for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio DiazLee County School District to provide new hiring incentives
charlotte harbor Streaming Now: Memorial service begins for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Charlotte County deputies and residents of Southwest Florida are set to pay their respects to Sergeant Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
Lee County School District to provide new hiring incentives The School District of Lee County is providing new hiring incentives to K-12 teachers, speech-language pathologists, and psychologists.
Tim Aten Knows: Pizzerias lead 2024 restaurant closings Pizzerias amassed a major slice of the more than 50 area restaurants that closed in 2024.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Less humid, breezy with mostly sunny skies Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking less humidity, with breezier conditions along with sunny skies expected this Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB mayor responds to backlash over new devlopment Reaction to a new development on Fort Myers Beach has gone from negative to life-threatening.
Viewing held for sergeant killed in the line of duty Flags in Charlotte County will be at half-staff on Friday in honor of Sgt. Elio Diaz, the Charlotte County deputy shot and killed in the line of duty on Sunday.
Sydney’s Santa Ride brings gifts and joy to children in the hospital First responders are teaming up with Santa to surprise kids celebrating Christmas from the hospital. Saint Nick stopped by NCH for the ninth annual Sydney’s Santa ride toy drive event.
NAPLES Football is a family affair for Collier County’s Quinns From running one of the country’s top youth football organizations to shining on SWFL gridirons, the Quinn family is all about football.
NAPLES More than a game: City of Palms Tournament boosts tourism in SWFL Southwest Florida relies on tourists and visitors for income. In Fort Myers, one of the big draws to the area this time of year is the City of Palms basketball tournament.
CAPTIVA “Natural force” changes Captiva’s geography; findings from barrier island 5-year review Winds of change are sweeping through Southwest Florida, and in particular, Captiva, a Lee County barrier island. Strong storms could be bringing those winds on and could change Captiva’s geography.
Charlotte Sheriff comments on shooters mental health following the murder of Sergeant Diaz Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell called out gunman Andrew Mostyn’s family for not doing enough to prevent the tragic shooting and killing of Sergeant Elio Diaz.
OCHOPEE Wooten family wants business name changed after airboat tour crash The Wooten family feels their name is being tarnished after the recent airboat crash in Ochopee on Friday, December 13th.
EAST NAPLES Collier County technical college begins open enrollment for spring A Collier County technical college has begun open enrollment for the spring semester.
LEHIGH ACRES 13-year-old arrested in Lehigh Acres for allegedly groping woman A 13-year-old has been arrested in Lehigh Acres after authorities say he groped a woman in his neighborhood.
charlotte harbor Streaming Now: Memorial service begins for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Charlotte County deputies and residents of Southwest Florida are set to pay their respects to Sergeant Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
Lee County School District to provide new hiring incentives The School District of Lee County is providing new hiring incentives to K-12 teachers, speech-language pathologists, and psychologists.
Tim Aten Knows: Pizzerias lead 2024 restaurant closings Pizzerias amassed a major slice of the more than 50 area restaurants that closed in 2024.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Less humid, breezy with mostly sunny skies Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking less humidity, with breezier conditions along with sunny skies expected this Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB mayor responds to backlash over new devlopment Reaction to a new development on Fort Myers Beach has gone from negative to life-threatening.
Viewing held for sergeant killed in the line of duty Flags in Charlotte County will be at half-staff on Friday in honor of Sgt. Elio Diaz, the Charlotte County deputy shot and killed in the line of duty on Sunday.
Sydney’s Santa Ride brings gifts and joy to children in the hospital First responders are teaming up with Santa to surprise kids celebrating Christmas from the hospital. Saint Nick stopped by NCH for the ninth annual Sydney’s Santa ride toy drive event.
NAPLES Football is a family affair for Collier County’s Quinns From running one of the country’s top youth football organizations to shining on SWFL gridirons, the Quinn family is all about football.
NAPLES More than a game: City of Palms Tournament boosts tourism in SWFL Southwest Florida relies on tourists and visitors for income. In Fort Myers, one of the big draws to the area this time of year is the City of Palms basketball tournament.
CAPTIVA “Natural force” changes Captiva’s geography; findings from barrier island 5-year review Winds of change are sweeping through Southwest Florida, and in particular, Captiva, a Lee County barrier island. Strong storms could be bringing those winds on and could change Captiva’s geography.
Charlotte Sheriff comments on shooters mental health following the murder of Sergeant Diaz Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell called out gunman Andrew Mostyn’s family for not doing enough to prevent the tragic shooting and killing of Sergeant Elio Diaz.
OCHOPEE Wooten family wants business name changed after airboat tour crash The Wooten family feels their name is being tarnished after the recent airboat crash in Ochopee on Friday, December 13th.
EAST NAPLES Collier County technical college begins open enrollment for spring A Collier County technical college has begun open enrollment for the spring semester.
LEHIGH ACRES 13-year-old arrested in Lehigh Acres for allegedly groping woman A 13-year-old has been arrested in Lehigh Acres after authorities say he groped a woman in his neighborhood.
WINK NEWS Florida panther deaths in crashes on track for record year, advocates say not to worry We are on track to see more Florida panther deaths in car crashes than ever before. But a panther advocate says these number have heightened because of season, and recent trends shouldn’t continue. Six panthers have died this year in crashes with either a car or a train to start 2020. The current rate means […]
COLLIER COUNTY Wounded Warriors provides bare necessities for homeless veterans in Collier County Many American veterans face the reality that, when they return from war, they won’t have a home. Wounded Warriors of Collier County is on a mission to help change that for our nation’s heroes, and the group went out to learn how many veterans are homeless in Collier County Friday. Wounded Warriors also went further […]
WINK NEWS Setting the record straight about coronavirus The U.S. advised against all travel to China due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. U.S. officials also announced it will send charter flights to bring people home from virus infected regions. The virus has caused 213 deaths and nearly 10,000 patient cases in China. As fear grows over the worldwide attention coronavirus is gaining, […]
WINK NEWS Wings of Freedom back in SWFL to showcase treasured WWII airplanes Several pieces of World War II history are in Southwest Florida through the weekend. Those attending events have a chance to tour these planes and even take flight. And some of the aircrafts are the only ones left from the time period that can still fly. The Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour 2020 took […]
NAPLES Suspicious man enters Lely High School despite security improvements Wednesday evening, a suspicious man got inside Lely High School looking for an adult education student. Despite all the security, another student opened the door and let him inside. Byron Picado was able to get inside the school, demanding to see a student during Lely’s adult education programs. Rich Kolko, the safety and security specialist […]
GOLDEN GATE Grace Place in Golden Gate has a curriculum in high demand Grace Place for Children and Families has a curriculum that is in high demand across the country, as many other schools hope to provide pathways out of poverty. The secret to the Golden Gate non-profit’s success is its not just educating children, its teaching entire families. Wafa Eratreche and her daughter, 3 years old, are […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Petland project underway with continued public opposition The heated debate over pet sales in Collier County continues to this week. Petland is building a store in Collier County, and, in a matter of days, the county will talk about moving forward with the sales plan. But not everyone is on board. Since Petland was first approved to be built at the corner […]
NORTH NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Fest co-chairs champion initiatives for SWFL children Naples Winter Wine Festival 2020 is underway, and it’s all in effort to benefit children in our region. Guests will have a chance to spend money, all to help children in Southwest Florida. To end the week, those in attendance enjoyed lavish dinners and each other’s company. Festival co-chairs Paul and Barbie Hills have been […]
NORTH NAPLES British auctioneer returns for 19th year at Naples Winter Wine Fest In a matter of days, extravagant trips, getaways and prizes will be auctioned off, and it will all benefit children in Southwest Florida. An auctioneer at the event will use his high energy to get people excited to spend to help a charity for children. We spoke to auctioneer Humphrey Butler Thursday at the Ritz-Carlton […]
COLLIER COUNTY Rivergrass Village in Collier County could impede on panther habitat In a matter of days, rural land in eastern Collier County will transform into a community with thousands of homes. But some people are worried about taking the habitat of animals living there right now. Rivergrass Village is a long-awaited project for Collier County. The undeveloped area could turn into a rural village of around […]