‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers closes on first house through affordable home program Through its Affordable Home Construction Program, the city closed a contract for the first single-family home.
SANIBEL Homeowners share unique ways to fortify homes after storms Roof, walls and floors. There’s so much to think about when you’re rebuilding.
DeSoto teen found guilty for murder at fair A teenager has been convicted in a deadly shooting that occurred at the DeSoto County Fair.
Residents gather at procession to pay tribute to Sgt. Elio Diaz WINK News spent the day along the procession route for Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz talking with people who wanted to let us know what Diaz meant to them.
BABCOCK RANCH Emotional memorial for fallen Charlotte County sergeant Family, friends, brothers and sisters in blue and even complete strangers gave Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz the sendoff he deserved.
NAPLES Naples Hurricanes 13U win Pop Warner Super Bowl The Naples Hurricanes 13U football team won the Pop Warner Super Bowl and become national champions.
charlotte harbor Funeral procession held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Charlotte County deputies and residents of Southwest Florida are paying their respects to Sergeant Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
fort myers Community Cooperative to deliver over 300 holiday cards to Meals on Wheels clients Community Cooperative in Fort Myers has announced the delivery of over 300 holiday cards to Meals on Wheels clients.
NAPLES Naples City Manager Jay Boodheshwar retires The City of Naples announced that City Manager Jay Boodheshwar will complete his service to the City of Naples on Jan. 31, 2025, and retire from the public sector.
Lee County School District to provide new hiring incentives The School District of Lee County is providing new hiring incentives to Exceptional Student Education 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.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers closes on first house through affordable home program Through its Affordable Home Construction Program, the city closed a contract for the first single-family home.
SANIBEL Homeowners share unique ways to fortify homes after storms Roof, walls and floors. There’s so much to think about when you’re rebuilding.
DeSoto teen found guilty for murder at fair A teenager has been convicted in a deadly shooting that occurred at the DeSoto County Fair.
Residents gather at procession to pay tribute to Sgt. Elio Diaz WINK News spent the day along the procession route for Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz talking with people who wanted to let us know what Diaz meant to them.
BABCOCK RANCH Emotional memorial for fallen Charlotte County sergeant Family, friends, brothers and sisters in blue and even complete strangers gave Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz the sendoff he deserved.
NAPLES Naples Hurricanes 13U win Pop Warner Super Bowl The Naples Hurricanes 13U football team won the Pop Warner Super Bowl and become national champions.
charlotte harbor Funeral procession held for Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz Charlotte County deputies and residents of Southwest Florida are paying their respects to Sergeant Elio Diaz, who was killed in the line of duty.
fort myers Community Cooperative to deliver over 300 holiday cards to Meals on Wheels clients Community Cooperative in Fort Myers has announced the delivery of over 300 holiday cards to Meals on Wheels clients.
NAPLES Naples City Manager Jay Boodheshwar retires The City of Naples announced that City Manager Jay Boodheshwar will complete his service to the City of Naples on Jan. 31, 2025, and retire from the public sector.
Lee County School District to provide new hiring incentives The School District of Lee County is providing new hiring incentives to Exceptional Student Education 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.
GOLDEN GATE People concerned about semi-trucks parked in Golden Gate lot In Golden Gate, there is a parking lot often filled with truck drivers who sleep in their big rigs before they venture out onto the road. People nearby are worried trucks could cause crashes. People say the lot has trucks parked there day and night, which has some people concerned the trucks are blocking their […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County man accused of breaching security with fake ID near Air Force One at PBI airport Federal agents say a man is in custody after he lied his way through multiple security checkpoints at the airport over the weekend, the same day the president was leaving Palm Beach County for Washington D.C. We have learned suspect Brandon Mark Magnan is a Collier County man with a listed address that connects him […]
COLLIER COUNTY January is human trafficking awareness month. Here are the signs Knowing the signs of human trafficking can save a person’s life and get him or her out of a dangerous, deadly situation. Fawn Volkert, the director of Path to Freedom, now shares her story to save others. “I was groomed for victimization in my house,” Volkert said. “In my early twenties, I was homeless and […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County family’s home shot at early New Year’s Day A family in Collier County wanted to start the new year with a bang, and what they didn’t want was someone firing gunshots through their front yard. Unplanned for, it was the bang they received during early hours of the new year. Damages can be seen at the Reyes’ family home in Collier County west […]
DOWNTOWN NAPLES Bill would allow ride-sharing vehicles in Florida to display digital ads They changed the game of transportation. Now, Uber and Lyft drivers might change the landscape of our communities as a state lawmaker from Naples wants to allow the ride-hailing companies to put digital ads on top of their cars. Right now, it could be hard to tell the difference between someone’s car and an Uber […]
GOLDEN GATE Golden Gate man acts like an animal, arrested after chasing neighbor A man scared his neighbor during a bizarre attack. Thursday, Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested Freddy Gaspar, 19, in Golden Gate after his neighbor say he got into a panther pounce pose and started growling at him. The neighbor told CCSO Gaspar then began running after him with a paint pole One neighbor said he […]
EAST NAPLES 4 Collier suspects arrested, found with narcotics, guns, $21,000 Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested four suspects for illegal drugs and weapons at a home in the Naples Manor community of East Naples Friday. According to the CCSO Facebook post, detectives with the CCSO vice asnd narcotics bureau served a search warrant at a home along the 5300 block of Trammel street, where investigators found […]
COLLIER COUNTY FWC names neurological disorder seen in SWFL panthers We first reported about a neurological disease observed in Florida panthers and bobcats in August, after wildcats and pet dogs in Collier County started showing concerning symptoms. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stepped in to undertake the investigation of the cause and have named the illness “feline leukomyelopathy,” which is microscopic changes in […]
WINK NEWS Making gift returns after the holidays As the holiday season begins to wane, hopefully you and your loved ones got what you wanted. But sometimes gift givers double up, and people end up with same gift twice, or something doesn’t fit. That means, in a matter of hours when more stores open, shoppers will rush to return or exchange the gifts. […]
COLLIER COUNTY Family spreads good cheer in car decked with Christmas lights Forget about decking the halls. One family decks out their car for Christmas every year. Their goal is to put smiles on the faces of people they meet. It also gives the family some special quality time together. The Mendoza family — father Jose, mother Karla and duaghter Abigail in Collier County –has been performing […]