ESTERO Black Friday traffic frustrates Estero shoppers Black Friday at Miromar Outlets turned into a nightmare as shoppers faced endless traffic jams.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Ways to give back this holiday season For those looking to get on the nice list, here are a few ways to spread holiday cheer in your community by helping those in need.
CAPE CORAL Kitchen propane tank explodes in Cape Coral home Authorities responded to a Cape Coral home after a gas tank exploded inside a kitchen Friday afternoon.
lehigh acres Lehigh Acres man accused of shooting into vehicle, injuring driver The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who they said fired shots into a vehicle and injured a man in Lehigh Acres on Thanksgiving night.
FORT MYERS Multi-vehicle crash involving Publix truck on I-75 in Lee County A crash involving multiple vehicles, including a Publix semi-truck, has occurred in Lee County.
FEMA extends flood insurance renewal deadlines in Charlotte County FEMA policyholders in Charlotte County have until Dec. 10 to renew certain flood insurance policies.
Sanibel city contractors to begin final storm debris pick-up The City of Sanibel has announced its final storm debris pick-up date for residents.
Stay safe shopping this holiday season: Advice from local law enforcement As the holiday shopping season heats up, Southwest Florida’s sheriffs are reminding the community to stay vigilant, whether shopping in-store or online.
Sanibel National Shell Museum & Aquarium in Sanibel showcases new exhibit A plethora of international shells is currently on display for tourists and shell enthusiasts to enjoy.
WINK NEWS How to support small businesses on Small Business Saturday in Southwest Florida After hitting the big Black Friday sales at major retailers, the Better Business Bureau encourages consumers to check out small, local and independent businesses participating in Small Business Saturday (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.
ESTERO Black Friday traffic frustrates Estero shoppers Black Friday at Miromar Outlets turned into a nightmare as shoppers faced endless traffic jams.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Ways to give back this holiday season For those looking to get on the nice list, here are a few ways to spread holiday cheer in your community by helping those in need.
CAPE CORAL Kitchen propane tank explodes in Cape Coral home Authorities responded to a Cape Coral home after a gas tank exploded inside a kitchen Friday afternoon.
lehigh acres Lehigh Acres man accused of shooting into vehicle, injuring driver The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who they said fired shots into a vehicle and injured a man in Lehigh Acres on Thanksgiving night.
FORT MYERS Multi-vehicle crash involving Publix truck on I-75 in Lee County A crash involving multiple vehicles, including a Publix semi-truck, has occurred in Lee County.
FEMA extends flood insurance renewal deadlines in Charlotte County FEMA policyholders in Charlotte County have until Dec. 10 to renew certain flood insurance policies.
Sanibel city contractors to begin final storm debris pick-up The City of Sanibel has announced its final storm debris pick-up date for residents.
Stay safe shopping this holiday season: Advice from local law enforcement As the holiday shopping season heats up, Southwest Florida’s sheriffs are reminding the community to stay vigilant, whether shopping in-store or online.
Sanibel National Shell Museum & Aquarium in Sanibel showcases new exhibit A plethora of international shells is currently on display for tourists and shell enthusiasts to enjoy.
WINK NEWS How to support small businesses on Small Business Saturday in Southwest Florida After hitting the big Black Friday sales at major retailers, the Better Business Bureau encourages consumers to check out small, local and independent businesses participating in Small Business Saturday (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.
NAPLES Changes proposed for Naples Pier to reduce bird injuries from fishing hooks The Naples City Council met Monday morning to discuss changes proposed to the Naples Pier that will impact your fishing. The proposed changes are all to reduce the number of birds injured by fishing hooks; one Naples police officer says she unhooked six pelicans in one day last week. The changes include implementing a one-day-a-week restriction […]
ESTERO How your Black Friday may look different in 2021 While many retailers stayed closed this Thanksgiving, that will not be the case on Black Friday. Something to keep in mind while you’re out shopping today is that the sales are not going to be as good as they usually are, but there is still some good news. Inflation rates are the highest they’ve been […]
ESTERO Community makes 500 Thanksgiving meals for neighbors in need On Thanksgiving morning, a neighborhood in Estero is coming together to provide 500 meals for people in need. The Copperleaf community will be serving them to impoverished families who live throughout Bonita Springs, just miles away from the gates of this neighborhood, people who couldn’t just stroll down to the store and grab a turkey this […]
FORT MYERS Thanksgiving air travel at SWFL International Airport Lots of people are packing up to take planes to visit family for Thanksgiving. Good news for anyone flying out of Southwest Florida International Airport in the next few days: Experts say it should be less stressful leaving than returning. Even though it’s not the largest, RSW is the number one airport in the U.S. […]
FORT MYERS Holiday travel safety, cost-saving tips If you are planning to drive to your Thanksgiving destination, the best time to hit the road is after 9 p.m. Wednesday and before 11 a.m. Thursday. The main thing experts stress is being prepared in all aspects of your travel this holiday. With more cars out on the road, the likelihood of crashes increases, […]
LEHIGH ACRES Four injured in Lehigh Acres shooting at birthday party A teenager’s birthday party ended in chaos after four people were injured in a shooting at a Lehigh Acres home on Tuesday morning. They suffered non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies are still looking for who is responsible for the shooting. They would not say if it was one or more […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Seasonal tram, trolley services return to Lee County The Fort Myers Beach tram and Fort Myers River District trolley are back, with a new way to pay for the tram: You can load money onto a card before boarding, then simply tap it and ride. The tram service is actually starting two months, with rides beginning Sunday. Normally, it starts up in January, […]
WINK NEWS Q&A: Getting COVID-19 booster shots As we head into the holidays. health experts are encouraging anyone eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot to get one. We know many of you have questions about the booster shot, so we took your questions to medical experts in Southwest Florida. Questions ranged from potential booster reactions to why do healthy people need a […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County commissioners plan more year-round slow-speed zones for manatees According to FWC, 997 manatees have died in Florida waterways, with 89 of those being from watercraft, from January 1 to November 5, 2021, which is why the Lee County Commission is going to try and protect them with year-round slow-speed zones. So far this year, 589 manatees have not received a necropsy to determine […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers considers building ‘playground’ for seniors The Fort Myers City Council is considering the construction of an “adult playground” as a way to keep Southwest Florida’s seniors healthy and give them a place to socialize. When you read the word “playground,” you may think of children on swings and slides, but this project intended for construction off Henley Place was inspired […]