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WINK NEWS How to support small businesses on Small Business Saturday in Southwest Florida After hitting the big Black Friday sales at major retailers, BBB encourages consumers to check out small businesses participating SBS.
Money saving apps that should be on your phone this holiday season Black Friday has begun, and an estimated 74% of people are expected to turn out for holiday deals; however, inflation may dampen plans this season.
Making Melodies: How a SWFL teen is putting her musical talents to charitable use The moment Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas music begins, as WINK News speaks with a talented teenager about how she’s putting her musical talents to good use.
the weather authority Cold front brings a few showers this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front accompanied by showers throughout this Friday afternoon and evening.
Black Friday store hours for 2024 Stores will offer some of the best deals of the year on Black Friday. Here are some of the store hours for Black Friday.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida shoppers shopping last minute for Thanksgiving Last-minute Thanksgiving shoppers, we’ve all been there. Someone forgot the egg nog, the cranberry sauce or wine to deal with the in-laws.
FORT MYERS South Carolina women’s basketball team in town The defending champs are in Southwest Florida.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria man thankful to be alive after taking bullet for a family An Ave Maria man said he’s thankful to be alive this Thanksgiving after taking a bullet to save a mother and her four children from a violent attacker.
CAPE CORAL At least 2 injured in Cape Coral crash At least two people were injured during a crash on Burnt Store Road and Caloosa Parkway in Cape Coral on Thursday evening.
WINK News meteorologist lives out her dream at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade It’s like a game of Where’s Waldo, but this time, all our eyes here at WINK were looking for a certain little leaf.
FORT MYERS A community Thanksgiving in Fort Myers Thanksgiving is about being grateful for what we have and what we have to give.
NAPLES Collier County Disaster Recovery Center to close The disaster recovery center opened for those affected by Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Debby.
CAPE CORAL K-9 officer, who served Cape Coral Police Department for 15 years, passes away The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the passing of retired K-9 Officer Todd Salmon.
Bishop Verot cheerleaders march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Cheerleaders from Bishop Verot High School graced television screens across the nation as they marched through the streets of New York City in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
WINK NEWS Driving safely during Thanksgiving holiday in Southwest Florida Most people drive to their Thanksgiving destination on Thanksgiving Day, and nearly 72 million people are expected to get behind the wheel.
WINK NEWS How to support small businesses on Small Business Saturday in Southwest Florida After hitting the big Black Friday sales at major retailers, BBB encourages consumers to check out small businesses participating SBS.
Money saving apps that should be on your phone this holiday season Black Friday has begun, and an estimated 74% of people are expected to turn out for holiday deals; however, inflation may dampen plans this season.
Making Melodies: How a SWFL teen is putting her musical talents to charitable use The moment Thanksgiving is over, the Christmas music begins, as WINK News speaks with a talented teenager about how she’s putting her musical talents to good use.
the weather authority Cold front brings a few showers this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front accompanied by showers throughout this Friday afternoon and evening.
Black Friday store hours for 2024 Stores will offer some of the best deals of the year on Black Friday. Here are some of the store hours for Black Friday.
FORT MYERS Southwest Florida shoppers shopping last minute for Thanksgiving Last-minute Thanksgiving shoppers, we’ve all been there. Someone forgot the egg nog, the cranberry sauce or wine to deal with the in-laws.
FORT MYERS South Carolina women’s basketball team in town The defending champs are in Southwest Florida.
AVE MARIA Ave Maria man thankful to be alive after taking bullet for a family An Ave Maria man said he’s thankful to be alive this Thanksgiving after taking a bullet to save a mother and her four children from a violent attacker.
CAPE CORAL At least 2 injured in Cape Coral crash At least two people were injured during a crash on Burnt Store Road and Caloosa Parkway in Cape Coral on Thursday evening.
WINK News meteorologist lives out her dream at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade It’s like a game of Where’s Waldo, but this time, all our eyes here at WINK were looking for a certain little leaf.
FORT MYERS A community Thanksgiving in Fort Myers Thanksgiving is about being grateful for what we have and what we have to give.
NAPLES Collier County Disaster Recovery Center to close The disaster recovery center opened for those affected by Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Debby.
CAPE CORAL K-9 officer, who served Cape Coral Police Department for 15 years, passes away The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the passing of retired K-9 Officer Todd Salmon.
Bishop Verot cheerleaders march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Cheerleaders from Bishop Verot High School graced television screens across the nation as they marched through the streets of New York City in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
WINK NEWS Driving safely during Thanksgiving holiday in Southwest Florida Most people drive to their Thanksgiving destination on Thanksgiving Day, and nearly 72 million people are expected to get behind the wheel.
FORT MYERS ER wait times are increasing despite decline in COVID-19 cases Emergency room wait times were long on Tuesday night. Lee Health and NCH say more people than usual are headed to the emergency room even though the healthcare systems are seeing fewer COVID-19 patients. The emergency room is the last place anyone wants to go, but be prepared to wait a while if you have […]
BONITA SPRINGS LCSO responds to bomb threat near shopping center on US-41 at Bonita Beach Rd The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a bomb threat at the Center of Bonita Springs shopping center on the northwest corner of US-41 and Bonita Beach Road Monday morning. Crime scene tape surrounded the plaza, and Publix evacuated all of its employees. The threat also affected businesses nearby and even those […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres firefighters save dog stuck in culvert after brush fire The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District saved a dog on Wednesday morning after extinguishing a brush fire and finding the dog stuck inside the culvert pipe where it was hiding from the flames. Firefighters were able to put out the fire quickly before they turned their attention to Max. After two hours, Max […]
FORT MYERS Biden considering federal gas tax holiday as DeSantis recommends gas tax break for Floridians There is a push to save you money at the pump. The president is considering a federal gas tax holiday as prices for just about everything rise because of inflation. The move would suspend the gas tax for a year. There’s no denying that gas prices are high. They are up 20 cents in the […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral house of worship hosts ‘dinner church’ to help the near-homeless Cape Coral is growing bigger by the day and many in the city are thriving. But behind the boom and bustle, there’s a large group of people in need just like anywhere else. They’re not in plain sight and they might not be the typical homeless person you see on the street. Many people in […]
CAPE CORAL Despite Cape Coral’s growth, food insecurity is still prevalent Hunger does not know zip codes, city, or county boundaries. It can be anywhere, even in the least likely place. Cape Coral is booming. New neighborhoods are going up by the day, and so are housing prices, but in the city that is thriving, many people are not. Marcia Greene with the We Care Food […]
CAPE CORAL Suspect wanted for using fake $100 bills at Cape Coral Walmart The Cape Coral Police Department’s Financial Crimes Unit wants your help to identify a man accused of passing counterfeit cash. On December 26th, 2021 at around 10:00 p.m., the suspect entered Walmart located at 2020 NE Pine Island Road and bought a pre-loaded money card with two counterfeit $100 bills. Walmart Asset Protection reported that […]
FORT MYERS Businesses, residents concerned over proposed median on McGregor Blvd. in south Fort Myers A proposed grassy median on one main Southwest Florida road is causing a lot of opposition. Neighborhoods and businesses say converting a turn lane on McGregor Boulevard would cut them off from people trying to access their entrances and streets. McGregor Boulevard is home to all kinds of businesses. Some are new, and some have […]
NAPLES Baseball memorabilia now on display in Naples A never-before-seen collection is now on display in Southwest Florida and it honors baseball greats. Jay Baker’s wife, Patty, told him decades ago that he worked too much and needed to get a hobby. So, this diehard Yankees fan started collecting memorabilia. And, 26 years later, it’s become more than just a little hobby. “I […]
NORTH PORT North Port man arrested as suspect in crimes against children A North Port man has been arrested and faces multiple charges for crimes against children. Shane Patrick Penczak, 45, has been arrested by the North Port Police Department and faces seven felony charges including lewd and lascivious battery on a child, allowing a child to engage in sexual activity, directly promoting a child to engage […]