Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann to appear in court“Cold stunned” evening bat rescued by CROW amid frigid Florida weather
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann to appear in court Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is set to appear in court after pleading not guilty to her drunk driving charge.
Bonita springs “Cold stunned” evening bat rescued by CROW amid frigid Florida weather The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife rescued an evening bat in Bonita Springs suspected of being “cold-stunned.”
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Morning showers move out for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking Wednesday morning showers, then chillier conditions remain throughout the afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the city of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
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.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
2 southwest Floridians involved in January 6 attack pardoned and commuted by President Trump Two men involved in the January 6th attack are now back in southwest Florida, thanks to a series of pardons from President Trump.
ESTERO Local teen golfer to play at Augusta National One drive at a time, 14-year-old Jesus Bethencourt is doing something most only dream of: playing at Augusta National.
AI traffic cameras helping Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes Artificial intelligence has been helping the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes.
ESTERO SWFL siblings start official Pickleball World Cup Hercilio and Miranda Cabieses love pickleball so much they make it their mission to share it with the world.
MARCO ISLAND Proposal to bring in police cameras to Marco Island Marco Island city leaders are considering a proposal for police officers to wear body cameras. The idea aims to modernize the department and increase trust with citizens.
FORT MYERS Increasing deportation raises concerns for migrant workers in SWFL With the fear of mass deportations and raids many are wondering whether any will happen here. Any mass deportations could adversely affect construction and agriculture.
Lee County schools survey parents on classroom phone restrictions Lee County Schools is considering changes to its student code of conduct regarding the use of wireless communication devices during the school day.
NAPLES New NCH technology to destroy tumors NCH is upping its cancer-fighting game by becoming the first in Florida to acquire a new technology designed to destroy tumors.
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann to appear in court Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is set to appear in court after pleading not guilty to her drunk driving charge.
Bonita springs “Cold stunned” evening bat rescued by CROW amid frigid Florida weather The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife rescued an evening bat in Bonita Springs suspected of being “cold-stunned.”
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Morning showers move out for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking Wednesday morning showers, then chillier conditions remain throughout the afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the city of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
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.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
2 southwest Floridians involved in January 6 attack pardoned and commuted by President Trump Two men involved in the January 6th attack are now back in southwest Florida, thanks to a series of pardons from President Trump.
ESTERO Local teen golfer to play at Augusta National One drive at a time, 14-year-old Jesus Bethencourt is doing something most only dream of: playing at Augusta National.
AI traffic cameras helping Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes Artificial intelligence has been helping the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office solve crimes.
ESTERO SWFL siblings start official Pickleball World Cup Hercilio and Miranda Cabieses love pickleball so much they make it their mission to share it with the world.
MARCO ISLAND Proposal to bring in police cameras to Marco Island Marco Island city leaders are considering a proposal for police officers to wear body cameras. The idea aims to modernize the department and increase trust with citizens.
FORT MYERS Increasing deportation raises concerns for migrant workers in SWFL With the fear of mass deportations and raids many are wondering whether any will happen here. Any mass deportations could adversely affect construction and agriculture.
Lee County schools survey parents on classroom phone restrictions Lee County Schools is considering changes to its student code of conduct regarding the use of wireless communication devices during the school day.
NAPLES New NCH technology to destroy tumors NCH is upping its cancer-fighting game by becoming the first in Florida to acquire a new technology designed to destroy tumors.
NORTH NAPLES Victoria Park spreads the Christmas cheer with the best holiday lights A North Naples neighborhood goes all out with its holiday lights and attracts hundreds of people every single night. Many make it a yearly tradition. The cheerful sound of Christmas in Victoria Park is something Michelle Standish, a homeowner, loves. She said it just seems to get “bigger, bigger and bigger” each year. For decades, […]
COLLIER COUNTY Man who uses wheelchair suffers brain bleed after home health aid neglects him A man who must use a wheelchair was left to struggle on the ground for hours. Collier County investigators say his home health aid left him there. Now, she’s facing elderly neglect charges. Thursday, Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested home health aid Isemene Hyppolite, 42, after she put a man in his wheelchair, walked away […]
EAST NAPLES Collier County deputies responding to shooting in East Naples, 1 injured Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded to a neighborhood shooting with one injured in East Naples Friday night. Deputies say the shooting happened along the 10000 block of Greenway Road, where they say one person suffered gunshot wounds and were considered a trauma alert. Investigators were on scene for several hours blocking neighborhood roads, which cleared […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Collier deputies arrest man for stealing car from woman in nursing home Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested Richard Doyle Kidder, 26, for stealing a car from a Golden Gate Estates woman who lives in a nursing home. They say the man accused of the theft helped the woman’s caretaker with everyday tasks. Deputies say it all started when someone called about a man ringing their doorbell and […]
WINK NEWS Purchases through AmazonSmile benefiting charities in SWFL AmazonSmile allows online shoppers to pick a charity of their choice, so a percentage of the purchase will support its mission. A some charities in Southwest Florida are recipients of this new initiative. Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida is among the charities involved in AmazonSmile this holiday season. “It couldn’t be easier, and […]
COLLIER COUNTY Naples Salvation Army about $125,000 short of seasonal goal The Salvation Army is in serious need of some Christmas giving right now. It is around $125,000 short with four days to go until it was supposed to finish their end of the year project. Captain Ben Bridges, who is a commanding officer of the Naples Salvation Army, said the red kettles during the Chrismas […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County investigators arrest 10 for illegal gambling at businesses Investigators say illegal activity took place at multiple businesses in Collier County — illegal gambling. Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested 10 suspects for being involved in an illegal betting game called Bolito, a lottery that has bets placed on an unpredictable number. We went to three businesses in Collier County Monday, where investigators uncovered these […]
WINK NEWS Wildlife agency concerned for Florida panthers due to state roadway proposal U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it has serious concerns about the Southwest-Central Florida Connector slated to run from Collier County to Polk County. Although the exact location for the roadway remains uncertain, we have reported panthers often dies along roads in Hendry County and Collier due to busy streets running through panther habitat. A […]
WINK NEWS Florida ‘Python Challenge’ awards prizes for catching the big snakes In less than a month, The Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl gets underway, so we wanted to know what it takes to become a python hunter. We attended a python hunter training workshop hosted by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Friday. We joined 15 others to learn all about Burmese pythons. “When the […]
COLLIER COUNTY 1 dead in Alligator Alley crash in Collier Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash that caused a large traffic backup along the Alligator Alley portion of southbound I-75 in Collier County Friday. According to FHP, state troopers responded to the crash in southbound lanes at mile marker 83, after reports were received just before 5:30 p.m. FHP confirms Joseph L. Leflore, […]