Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veteransTwo arrested for street racing in Lee County
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
FORT MYERS Gone but not forgotten: Traveling Vietnam Memorial pays tribute to veterans A powerful symbol of honor and remembrance is standing proudly here in Southwest Florida. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is open to the public, a reminder of those we lost who served our country.
LEE COUNTY Two arrested for street racing in Lee County Two people have been arrested for street racing in Lee County according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
CAPE CORAL Boaters with rifles seen in Cape Coral canal On an average day, it’s pretty common to see people fishing or swimming in a canal. One neighbor in Cape Coral saw something unusual in his backyard Friday afternoon.
FORT MYERS Car flips, one sent to hospital after two car crash in Fort Myers A crash involving at least two vehicles sent one person to the hospital.
The Weather Authority: Clouds, sunshine, wind, and the possibility of a brief shower for your Sunday Clouds and occasional sunshine this Sunday. A few brief showers are possible late in the afternoon and this evening.
TALLAHASSEE (CBS) Governor DeSantis signs AI and vape bills Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
ESTERO Gold Star Golf Tournament honors fallen veteran Behind each putt and swing of a golf club at the Gold Star Golf Tournament is someone who knew John Wirka Junior.
NEW YORK (AP) How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form?
FORT MYERS Man wanted for armed robbery at Fort Myers convenience store Crime Stoppers is asking the public for help identifying an armed robber who held up a convenience store Saturday morning.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Rifles, inappropriate texts and Donut shop debacle This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a scary mall trip, an inappropriate coach, and a Dunkin Donuts assault.
The Weather Authority: Sunny Saturday with a nice breeze; fire danger increases Warm temperatures for your Saturday with a nice breeze into the afternoon.
NORTH NAPLES Senior Airman surprises cousin on Aubrey Rogers softball senior night Aubrey Rogers senior pitcher and infielder McKenzie Vargas was surprised by her Air Force cousin for Senior Night.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
NAPLES Deputies searching for missing 17-year-old Naples girl Deputies are asking for the public’s help in their search for a missing Naples teenager. Friday, Sofia Treissa, 17, was last seen leaving her home around 3:30 p.m. The circumstances surrounding Sofia’s disappearance are a mystery, and her mother is concerned for her safety. Sofia’s cell phone was found in an unoccupied home in a […]
COLLIER COUNTY CCSO: Shooting at Waffle House injures woman More details, including a 911 call, have been released in a shooting that injured one person at a Waffle House in Collier County on Saturday. According to an incident report, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Waffle House on Tollhouse Drive just after 2:30 a.m. in reference to a shooting and found […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County school district sued for 2020 crash involving its bus driver A Southwest Florida school district is being sued for a bus crash, where officers questioned the driver and say she was confused. There were no students on the school bus during the time of the crash. It happened in Collier County in 2020, and dash camera video showed why deputies were concerned with how the […]
GOLDEN GATE Rooster, 9 dogs seized from possible animal fighting ring in Collier County A possible animal fighting ring is being investigated in Collier County. Sheriff’s Office investigators said nine dogs and a rooster were picked up Tuesday by Animal Services, and neighbors told WINK News they see animals in and out of the home all the time. While they haven’t heard any dogs fighting, they’re still concerned about […]
COLLIER COUNTY School board makes masks voluntary in Collier County schools Collier County Public School Board opted for voluntary masks in Collier County schools beginning with summer school June 21 during its regular meeting Tuesday. The school board changed the wording of the resolution, which was a hot topic during the public comment. The clause, “Transition to the voluntary wearing of mask,” is what parents wanted […]
COLLIER COUNTY Mosquito Control getting rid of the pests in creative way As the rainy season continues, unwanted guests like to look for standing water. Now, Mosquito Control is using a natural, yet creative way to get rid of mosquitoes. “They are annoying,” said Phil Jordan, who lives in Naples. It’s that time of year when the relentless mosquitoes are buzzing around and making it hard to […]
COLLIER COUNTY Groups work together to provide bikes for college-bound students Transportation is expensive, but especially for young, college-bound students. A car may be out of reach for those who have big college plans and a small budget. Now, two groups in Collier County are teaming up to make sure that dozens of students have a way to get from place to place. Djully Clarisme graduated […]
NAPLES Bear spotting shuts down 1st Ave in Naples A bear was spotted in downtown Naples on Friday afternoon causing a bit of chaos. The Naples Police Department was called after people spotted the bear running between homes. Authorities were trying to trap the bear. The bear spotting shut down 1st Avenue North between Gulf Shore Blvd and 3rd Street N. Agencies gathered to […]
NAPLES Future of Naples Senior Center unveiled The future of the Naples Senior Center was unveiled during a celebration on Thursday after the public got to see the plans and land for the center. The new center will include a special wing that will help seniors with dementia, a wing that will be the first of its kind, and critical, for Southwest […]
NAPLES Naples City Council discusses ethics complaint against mayor, claims against former mayor Naples City Council spoke about the former mayor’s complaint with the Naples Ethics Commission during its regular meeting Tuesday and the ethics complaint filed against the current mayor. There’s an ethics complaint filed against current Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann. In that complaint it says she made some very serious claims about former Mayor Bill Barnett […]