Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overheadKitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic In the third week of December, all eyes on college basketball recruiting are on the City of Palms Classic. Year after year, some of the top high school teams, featuring many of the top players in the country, compete in the Fort Myers Tournament. This year is no different. Take Long Island Lutheran versus Owasso, […]
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.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic In the third week of December, all eyes on college basketball recruiting are on the City of Palms Classic. Year after year, some of the top high school teams, featuring many of the top players in the country, compete in the Fort Myers Tournament. This year is no different. Take Long Island Lutheran versus Owasso, […]
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 Coast Guard searches for two missing Naples boaters near Biscayne Bay A Collier County man and woman are missing off Florida’s east coast. Investigators said a storm hit and flipped over their boat. Tonight, one of their friends, also from Southwest Florida, is recovering in Miami after a daring rescue. The US Coast Guard and FWC continue to search for boaters that were reported missing Sunday. […]
WINK NEWS Hotels expect busy season in Southwest Florida One of the main reasons people are coming to Southwest Florida — the beaches. And some hotels are saying they are already having their busiest season yet, and they have the cold weather up north to thank or it. “This will be on the books the busiest November we are going to have,” said Gary […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Border protection officer arrested after road rage incident in Golden Gate Estates Investigators in Collier County are looking into a road rage incident, and the suspect they arrested is a law enforcement officer. Wednesday, Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a road rage incident at a 7-Eleven with a Mobil gas station in Golden Gate Estates. The suspect had already fled the scene when […]
COLLIER COUNTY School district says pro-life club authorized at Collier County high school A student at a high school in Collier County claims Collier County Public School and an assistant principal blocked a pro-life club from forming on the high school’s campus. And a letter from the student’s legal counsel claims the assistant principal intimidated the club’s advisers from maintaining leadership roles. Through all the controversy, Collier County […]
DOWNTOWN NAPLES Is it too early to get into the holiday spirit? SWFL stores don’t think so Is it too early to think about Christmas? Some of you think, “What about Thanksgiving,” while others say the earlier decorations go up, the merrier. But this is the season where brick and mortar stores shine. Some people said they are skipping another one of their favorite holidays. “It seems like Halloween and Christmas are […]
IMMOKALEE Tragic yet incredible video shows bears trying to help injured cub Disturbing video shows a family of bears in Immokalee trying to help one of their own. Drivers could not believe what they saw. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said a car hit a cub and it later died. Lisha DeShay was freaking out when she took the video. “It was heartbreaking to see […]
NORTH NAPLES Nearby North Naples homeowners want roadway’s speed limit increased There is a push in North Naples to get the speed limit increased along a busy roadway. Nearby homeowners said, because the speed limit was reduced, more people are crossing the double yellow line to get around. Nearby homeowners say the speed limit along a stretch of Imperial Golf Course Boulevard in North Naples doesn’t […]
MARCO ISLAND Fishermen hook large shark near Marco Island Video shared with us shows the moments when a group of fishermen caught a large shark in the Gulf near Marco Island. The four fishermen who snagged the big fish told us they go every Friday. This time, they were on the hunt for one specific type of shark: the Great white shark. “Catching the […]
NORTH NAPLES Thousands show up to North Naples neighborhood on Halloween Organizers say thousands showed up for one of the largest trick-or-treats in the area. We looked into how deputies keep everyone safe on Halloween for an event this large. Watch the video above for the full story by WINK News Reporter Taylor Smith, who went to a packed Victoria Park neighborhood in North Naples on […]
FORT MYERS FWC seeks feedback on its update to the FL Black Bear Management Plan The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission made an update to the Florida Black Bear Management Plan. Now, it wants your input to guide bear management for the next 10 years. In areas of Southwest Florida, like Golden Gate, bears rummaging through trash cans, looking for the bare necessities is becoming the norm. The FWC […]