Chaotic lake getting fence and securityWhat we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
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 […]