Father arrives home from deployment; meets his baby girlSpreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting in Naples
Father arrives home from deployment; meets his baby girl A man returns home from deployment and gets to be a father. Only WINK News cameras were rolling as Peter Rosche held his baby girl Margo for the first time. It’s been a long 5-weeks for the Rosche family. Peter wasn’t able to be there for her birth because he had been on a US […]
NAPLES Spreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting in Naples On Monday night, the sleigh bells were ringing in Naples, and the snow was falling; the 47th annual Christmas on Third Festival was kicking off.
Fort Myers Tip-Off brings marquee programs to SWFL The Fort Myers Tip-Off returns to Southwest Florida and brings marquee programs such as Michigan, Xavier, South Carolina and Virginia Tech.
NAPLES Super 8 in Naples to become apartments for local workers A Super 8 Motel in Naples will soon look slightly different; it will become an apartment building with fully furnished units.
Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on SR-29 SB in Collier County; 30th death in 2024 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the 30th Florida Panther death of 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Efforts to restore Fort Myers Beach underway The Fort Myers Beach coastline continues to feel the impacts of the recent storms. Crews working on the sand renourishment beach project have more than six miles of “Critically eroded beach” to restore.
More water headed into Caloosahatchee: What it means for our estuary Southwest Florida cringes every time the mention of releases from Lake Okeechobee comes up. There are concerns about what’s in the water and whether it will dirty our shoreline or even fuel blue-green algae blooms.
NAPLES Transforming animal care: how a $1.5M donation is helping SNIP Collier We are seeing the first major changes from a donation from Tom Golisano.
FORT MYERS BEACH “We did what we had to do” Fort Myers Beach mayor takes blame for loss of FEMA discount FEMA sent the town of Fort Myers Beach a letter explaining why they lost their flood insurance discount. One reason was not removing temporary trailers and containers from flood zones. Now, the mayor says to blame him for it.
NORTH FORT MYERS Suncoast Estates fatal shooting leaves community on edge A fatal shooting took place on Saturday at the Suncoast Estates in North Fort Myers, on Heck Drive, that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
SANIBEL Gulfshore Life Men and Women of the Year award honoree: James Evans The environment and economy are nearly synonymous in Southwest Florida, and while many people work to protect both, one man stands out and has made the environment his life’s work.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
NAPLES Naples man arrested on multiple violent charges including kidnapping and sexual battery A Naples man has been arrested on multiple violent charges stemming from an alleged case of kidnapping involving guns, drugs and sexual battery.
MATLACHA CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after storms Getting back to business is giving one island the boost they need before the holidays.
southwest florida How much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year? With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas around the corner, we want to know how tree prices are stacking up across Southwest Florida.
Father arrives home from deployment; meets his baby girl A man returns home from deployment and gets to be a father. Only WINK News cameras were rolling as Peter Rosche held his baby girl Margo for the first time. It’s been a long 5-weeks for the Rosche family. Peter wasn’t able to be there for her birth because he had been on a US […]
NAPLES Spreading holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting in Naples On Monday night, the sleigh bells were ringing in Naples, and the snow was falling; the 47th annual Christmas on Third Festival was kicking off.
Fort Myers Tip-Off brings marquee programs to SWFL The Fort Myers Tip-Off returns to Southwest Florida and brings marquee programs such as Michigan, Xavier, South Carolina and Virginia Tech.
NAPLES Super 8 in Naples to become apartments for local workers A Super 8 Motel in Naples will soon look slightly different; it will become an apartment building with fully furnished units.
Endangered Florida panther killed by vehicle on SR-29 SB in Collier County; 30th death in 2024 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the 30th Florida Panther death of 2024.
FORT MYERS BEACH Efforts to restore Fort Myers Beach underway The Fort Myers Beach coastline continues to feel the impacts of the recent storms. Crews working on the sand renourishment beach project have more than six miles of “Critically eroded beach” to restore.
More water headed into Caloosahatchee: What it means for our estuary Southwest Florida cringes every time the mention of releases from Lake Okeechobee comes up. There are concerns about what’s in the water and whether it will dirty our shoreline or even fuel blue-green algae blooms.
NAPLES Transforming animal care: how a $1.5M donation is helping SNIP Collier We are seeing the first major changes from a donation from Tom Golisano.
FORT MYERS BEACH “We did what we had to do” Fort Myers Beach mayor takes blame for loss of FEMA discount FEMA sent the town of Fort Myers Beach a letter explaining why they lost their flood insurance discount. One reason was not removing temporary trailers and containers from flood zones. Now, the mayor says to blame him for it.
NORTH FORT MYERS Suncoast Estates fatal shooting leaves community on edge A fatal shooting took place on Saturday at the Suncoast Estates in North Fort Myers, on Heck Drive, that left one man dead and another seriously injured.
SANIBEL Gulfshore Life Men and Women of the Year award honoree: James Evans The environment and economy are nearly synonymous in Southwest Florida, and while many people work to protect both, one man stands out and has made the environment his life’s work.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
NAPLES Naples man arrested on multiple violent charges including kidnapping and sexual battery A Naples man has been arrested on multiple violent charges stemming from an alleged case of kidnapping involving guns, drugs and sexual battery.
MATLACHA CW Fudge Factory in Matlacha getting back to business after storms Getting back to business is giving one island the boost they need before the holidays.
southwest florida How much will a Christmas tree cost in Southwest Florida this year? With Thanksgiving this week and Christmas around the corner, we want to know how tree prices are stacking up across Southwest Florida.
Fort Myers Deal of the Day: Nintendo Switch If there’s one thing everyone’s already fighting to get their hands on this year, it’s the Nintendo Switch. And today’s Deal of the Day bundles in their top-rated game for free. Walmart’s Black Friday 2020 sale goes live 7 p.m. Wednesday, and this console is sure to sell out quickly; it already has at Target […]
FORT MYERS How much you can expect to pay on school supplies as your kid returns to the classroom during a pandemic The three-day sales tax holiday on school supplies is underway and Charlotte, Lee, and Collier County schools say this year your child can’t share supplies. WINK News anchor, Therese O’Shea looked into it and discovered just how much more you can expect to pay. The pandemic is changing the way we shop for supplies and […]
FORT MYERS How to find the best mask for your money as kids prepare to return to school amid a pandemic As you shop for masks for your kids they can run anywhere from a few bucks to $20. They can cost even more depending on fabric and design. WINK News reporter Therese O’Shea set out to find the best kids’ masks for your money. “We have one’s for children and they come in two different […]
FORT MYERS FEMA calculator predicts how much a flood could cost you The start of hurricane season is just three weeks away and if you don’t have flood insurance, you might be wondering if it’s worth the extra cost, especially if you’re on a tight budget right now. Keep in mind, flood insurance is a separate policy from other coverage, like your homeowners or renters policy. The […]
FORT MYERS AP exams for high school students go virtual this year High school students are cramming for AP exams which start Monday and is all online this year. It’s a big deal for students trying to score college credits now to make ends meet later. If your high schooler is one of the 3.4 million registered, there are some major changes. The typically three-hour long test […]
FORT MYERS Get your stimulus money faster by entering direct deposit information to IRS After weeks of waiting, you now have a pathway to get your stimulus payment faster through the IRS website. Their “Get my payment” tool now lets you enter your direct deposit information if they didn’t already have it. This goes for those of you who do not file tax returns or have filers who typically […]
FORT MYERS IRS approves Florida Rural Legal Services to help low-income families file taxes for free To make sure everyone is getting the money they’re owed from the IRS, filers who need help the most are getting the assistance through these tough times. With Vita and other tax preparers closed, the IRS just approved Florida Rural Legal Services to provide valet tax preparation through October for low-income and people who speak […]
FORT MYERS Newly unemployed? What you need to know The team at the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to execute the CARES Act in Florida. They said they’re working diligently to get those resources to Floridians as quickly as possible and will continue to provide more information in the coming days. Right now, the DEO […]
FORT MYERS Health insurance companies helping possible patients afford testing for coronavirus If you’re worried about affording the test for COVID-19, your insurance provider might have a plan to help you make ends meet. Many states and private health insurers are waiving costs associated with coronavirus. That includes Cigna, Humana, and a number of Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. According to Business Insider, some have made it […]
How the coronavirus will affect voting Dr. Bart Rossi, a political psychologist joins WINK News to discuss how the coronavirus will affect voting in the coming elections.