DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facilitySoluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Consitutional right to abortions As Election Day ramps up, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 4.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
Cape Coral 5 seats in Cape Coral City Council to be decided on Election Day The Cape Coral City Council election will be decided on Tuesday. Five seats are up for grabs.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council race for 2 wards The 2024 elections are looking to be a tense battle that will have every American on the edge of their seats. In Southwest Florida, the feeling is no different.
Lee County Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
PUNTA GORDA The race for Punta Gorda City Council November 5 is election day, as politicians across the country compete for office, with Southwest Florida being no different.
ARCADIA DeSoto County Jail employee accused of trafficking contraband into facility An employee at the DeSoto County Jail has been arrested after allegedly trafficking illegal contraband into the jail.
Soluna Restaurant & Bar launches at Bayfront in Naples Emulating its namesake fusion of the sun and moon, Soluna Restaurant & Bar has arisen to illuminate the Naples dining scene.
NAPLES CFO Jimmy Patronis reminds Floridians to check their constructor contracts for post-storm fraud The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis, will hold a news conference in Naples on post-storm fraud prevention.
Know where your voting precinct is in Southwest Florida Election Day is only one day away, so it is important to know where to go and if you qualify to vote in Southwest Florida.
The Weather Authority Tracking Tropical Storm Rafael; expected to become hurricane The Weather Authority Meteorologists are watching the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane later Tuesday night.
The Weather Authority Scattered rain and storms on this Election Day The Weather Authority is tracking scattered rain and storms along with warm temperatures throughout this Election Day Tuesday.
Where to drop off your mail-in ballots on Election Day Those who still have their mail-in ballots in Southwest Florida have two options on Election Day: vote in person or drop them off at a specified location.
WINK NEWS Lee County race for Sheriff It is now Election Day, and two candidates for the Lee County Sheriff are vying for the position.
WINK NEWS Floridians to vote on legalizing recreational marijuana With Election Day in full swing, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 3.
WINK NEWS How Floridians are voting on Consitutional right to abortions As Election Day ramps up, WINK News is monitoring the results of the most controversial amendments on the ballot, including Florida’s Amendment 4.
Collier County commission race As the 2024 general election gets underway, WINK News is monitoring the election results in several local races, including the Collier County Commission race.
Cape Coral 5 seats in Cape Coral City Council to be decided on Election Day The Cape Coral City Council election will be decided on Tuesday. Five seats are up for grabs.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers City Council race for 2 wards The 2024 elections are looking to be a tense battle that will have every American on the edge of their seats. In Southwest Florida, the feeling is no different.
Lee County Superintendent election; School Board District 7 Voters in Lee County are going to the polls to fill some crucial seats in the school district.
PUNTA GORDA The race for Punta Gorda City Council November 5 is election day, as politicians across the country compete for office, with Southwest Florida being no different.
President Trump’s Thanksgiving statement could go against previous warnings Many people across the country celebrated Thanksgiving a little differently this year. Health officials discouraged gathering in large groups. President Trump delivered a message of holiday cheer for Thanksgiving. “On behalf of the entire Trump family I want to wish every American a healthy and very happy Thanksgiving,” said President Trump. But some of President […]
Cape Coral Cape Coral child only the 80th in the world diagnosed with rare disorder A Cape Coral child was just the 80th person in the world diagnosed with and currently living with a very rare disease. It has been a long road for 5-year-old Camden Rau and his family. His father says the worst part was not knowing what was wrong. “When he was born, his skull was actually […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers assisted living community among first to get COVID-19 vaccine once available NOTE: No COVID-19 vaccine is currently available to the general public on request. The largest vaccine rollout in history is weeks away, and as it promises to bring us closer to normalcy, it also raises many questions. Who will be the first in Southwest Florida to receive the vaccine once it arrives? Mary Franklin, the […]
FORT MYERS SWFL family goes to St. Jude for help with infant daughter’s brain cancer In the beginning, it just seemed like a stomach bug. In reality, it was something much worse. “Riley had a week of vomiting,” said Kelly Goddard. Riley, her daughter, was almost 10 months old at the time. “Intermittent vomiting, no other symptoms. One evening, she had pulled herself up on our coffee table and she […]
Logistics companies, hospitals ‘poised and ready’ for first COVID-19 vaccines The next major milestone in the fight against the coronavirus comes on December 10. That’s when the FDA is expected to approve the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Controlling the coronavirus is something we’ve tried to do since Florida’s first case in March. And now, with a vaccine possibly just weeks away, it’s finally within our grasp. […]
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) How to cope with stress of holidays during pandemic The ongoing pandemic, election month, and looming holiday season may cause stress levels to be at an all-time high. In fact, three-quarters of Americans say their mental and physical health is being impacted. But what if there was a way to use that stress to improve your well-being? Stanford researchers have come up with a […]
ESTERO Molecular COVID-19 testing offered at Hertz Arena pop-up site Hertz Arena announced over the weekend that they were creating a pop-up COVID-19 testing site in the parking lot. The Village of Estero is offering the testing to the public and people who are coming to Estero to visit family and friends. But Molecular Testing is different from other types of coronavirus testing because it […]
FORT MYERS How to stay safe and healthy while traveling for the holidays For millions of Americans, COVID-19 brought their travel plans to a screeching halt, but with the holiday season approaching, some are thinking about venturing out again. This year, there’s more to consider than just your destination. If you decide to travel, don’t be fearful of plans. All commercial jetliners are equipped with HEPA filters that […]
WINK NEWS WINK News Poll: Many will gather for Thanksgiving despite CDC recommendation We’re conducting a poll on the WINK News Twitter account, and many people say they will not follow the CDC’s latest recommendations to avoid gathering for Thanksgiving. In light of the coronavirus and CDC’s new guidelines, what do you plan to do for Thanksgiving? — WINK News (@winknews) November 20, 2020 “It’s what I really […]
FORT MYERS CDC says staying home for Thanksgiving is necessary step in slowing spread The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued new guidelines Thursday, telling people to stay home for Thanksgiving and celebrate only with those who live in their house. Canada saw a spike in cases after it celebrated Thanksgiving in October, and health experts are worried the same will happen in the U.S. We saw a […]