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.
COLLIER COUNTY Oakes Farms owner to give longtime employees a branch of his business Alfie Oakes, owner of Oakes Farms and Seed to Table, is giving longtime employees a chance to own part of his business. Oakes says he doesn’t want his political views to get in the way of the company’s success. “Our Oakes Farms Food and Distribution business is the first of our Oakes Farms company to […]
BONITA SPRINGS Red tide lingering near Southwest Florida’s coasts Red tide has been lingering longer than usual at Lee and Collier County beaches. Those at Bonita Springs Beach Park have been experiencing some of these symptoms as they get out for Mother’s Day. Collier County beachgoers have been experiencing that as well. Sebastian Giangregorio lives in Collier County. “It’s been horrible,” Giangregorio said. Frank […]
COLLIER COUNTY Water quality testing a daily task in Collier County Collier County is testing 54 water sites every month to make sure your water is safe, and you can be part of the solution. What is in our water? WINK News wanted to help answer that question, so we went out with Collier County Pollution Control on Thursday to gather samples. “We want to be […]
COLLIER COUNTY Mat will make Marco Island beach accessible to everyone What if you couldn’t enjoy our beautiful beaches? That’s a reality for people with certain disabilities, other health-related issues, and those of older ages. There’s a project on the beaches of Marco Island to get massive mats rolled out so everyone can get in on the fun. Julie Proctor and her son Nathan are among […]
VANDERBILT BEACH Beachgoers upset about orange cones keeping them off private beach property A controversy online is causing a buzz among beachgoers in Collier County. The conversation happened after a beachgoer posted a photo of neon cones on private beach property causing commenters to complain about what they consider is an “ugly eyesore.” The rule is anything is public property up to the shoreline. That’s why hotels and […]
NAPLES Some hold out hope historic Naples Beach Hotel can be somewhat preserved A beloved beach hotel in Southwest Florida is getting revamped into luxury condos and a resort. The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club has been a fixture in the Naples community since the 1940s when the golf course and original hotel and beach club were developed into what people see present day. The 75-year-old beachfront […]
NAPLES PARK Investigators say Naples Park man pulled gun over loud noise at a home A late-night party ended with an angry neighbor pulling a gun on someone. Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ernesto Dorta in Naples Park recently. Deputies say he fetched his gun out of anger for loud noise coming from a next-door home. Homeowners told us there are a lot of vacation rentals in the community, so […]
WINK NEWS FGCU set to launch academy for students with intellectual disabilities A first of its kind is right here in Southwest Florida, and it’s helping students with intellectual disabilities transition from high school to college. It’s teaching students how to become independent in the real world. Some mornings, you will find Michael Tulipano paddling out at Lowdermilk Park in Naples. “Being told he would never throw […]
NAPLES Wounded Warriors opens permanent home for veterans in Naples Easing the transition back from war to home, a new place is ready to house more homeless and at-risk veterans. Wounded Warriors of Collier County are opening Bravo House in Naples about a year after Alpha House opened. While Alpha House stirred up some controversy in a nearby neighborhood in 2020, Bravo House is being […]
WINK NEWS Spike in prices expected this summer amid chlorine shortage Going into the summer months, a chlorine shortage could pose a big problem for people’s pocket books. The shortage is seeing a spike in prices. The first reason for the spike in chlorine prices is the economy, and the next reason is due to an uptick in new pools. Since the onset of the pandemic […]