Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads UpLee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres
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.
FORT MYERS Alliance for the Arts to host 39th annual All Florida Juried Exhibition The Alliance for the Arts will be hosting the 39th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit.
ESTERO FGCU softball coach David Deiros to retire after 2025 season FGCU softball head coach David Deiros will retire from coaching at the end of the 2025 season.
Tim Aten Knows: SWFL to see expansion of Oar & Iron, Kelly’s Roast Beef The restaurant franchise group for the Boston-based Kelly’s Roast Beef and Oar & Iron Raw Bar & Grill recently burst out of the gate in Collier and Lee counties with aggressive expansion plans for both dining concepts.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man gets life in prison for fatal fentanyl distribution A Fort Myers man will spend the rest of his life in jail for distributing a lethal dose of fentanyl.
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.
FORT MYERS Alliance for the Arts to host 39th annual All Florida Juried Exhibition The Alliance for the Arts will be hosting the 39th Annual All Florida Juried Exhibit.
ESTERO FGCU softball coach David Deiros to retire after 2025 season FGCU softball head coach David Deiros will retire from coaching at the end of the 2025 season.
Tim Aten Knows: SWFL to see expansion of Oar & Iron, Kelly’s Roast Beef The restaurant franchise group for the Boston-based Kelly’s Roast Beef and Oar & Iron Raw Bar & Grill recently burst out of the gate in Collier and Lee counties with aggressive expansion plans for both dining concepts.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man gets life in prison for fatal fentanyl distribution A Fort Myers man will spend the rest of his life in jail for distributing a lethal dose of fentanyl.
COLLIER COUNTY Hitting the road for the Memorial Day weekend The Memorial Day weekend is here and many people are hitting the road, yet staying close by. This is some people’s first taste of summer without pandemic restrictions. Thousands of people are coming to Southwest Florida for Memorial Day weekend. Patty Hecht is visiting Collier County. “It’s beautiful sunny nice breezes,” said Hecht. Tom Cole […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES New neighbors immediately deal with fire in Golden Gate Estates A family that recently moved into a brand-new home in Golden Gate Estates almost lost it during the fire that sparked up in their community over the weekend, and they have not been alone. Others have also had their homes damaged and some homes have been destroyed. Florida Forest Service said Tuesday the fire crews […]
NAPLES State’s back open for business, but restaurants and hotels are struggling Some Southwest Florida businesses are struggling to keep their doors open for normal operation because they say they can’t find people to staff restaurants and hotels. The pandemic has made hiring nearly impossible. We’ve seen job fairs where fewer than five people have shown up. “We can’t get cooks, we can’t get servers, we can’t […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Battle not over for firefighters – or residents – in Golden Gate Estates Firefighters are still working to keep flames from destroying any more property in Golden Gate Estates. Since the fire is at 900 acres and 75% containment, officials are cautiously optimistic. They are in what they call “mop-up mode,” meaning that while most of this fire is contained, anything smoldering or smoking may reignite Officials from […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Fire danger remains high in SWFL After his community was evacuated, homes were damaged and cars burned out, one Southwest Florida man is preparing for the dry days ahead. Residents of Golden Gate Estates in Collier County know all about fires, big and small, like the two-acre one that was quickly contained early Friday. But even the smallest brush fire can […]
NAPLES Historic Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club to close this weekend Say goodbye to a piece of history in Collier County. This is the final weekend the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club will be open. It’s set to shut down for good on Sunday. The hotel has been owned and operated by three generations of the same family since the end of WWII. Taking its […]
NAPLES Naples Airport conducts study amid noise complaints from nearby residents People in some Naples communities say it’s getting too loud, and it’s not their next-door neighbors causing the noise. People who live near Naples Municipal Airport say they are constantly hearing the engines or propellers of the planes and jets that take off there. It wakes some people up at night, and that’s why the […]
NAPLES Manatees put on show for Naples Pier visitors Manatees put on quite the show at one Southwest Florida beach. On Monday, those at Naples Pier got an incredible surprise. WINK News was told that it’s manatee mating season and the animals are out and about. Maycie Cooper lives in Naples. “Have you guys ever seen anything like this before? No, never in my […]
NAPLES Luxury home sales on the rise in Collier County When it comes to homes, more people are saying the bigger, the better. Luxury home sales are on the rise in Collier County. A lot of luxury homes in the county have beautiful ocean views, and some are right on the beach, making them harder to come by. A local broker said luxury home sales […]
NAPLES Wounded Warriors sues Naples over veteran housing dispute A nonprofit working to better the lives of veterans is in a dispute with a Southwest Florida city over one of its projects aimed to put a roof over the heads of former military service members. Wounded Warriors of Collier County is suing the City of Naples after City Council did not approve its goal […]