Keeping the Halloween spirit alive in Port CharlotteClewiston Police: toddler dies from accidental gunshot wound
PORT CHARLOTTE Keeping the Halloween spirit alive in Port Charlotte It’s a Halloween miracle! The owner of a popular haunted house in Port Charlotte thought this year would be its last, but the community isn’t ready to say farewell.
CLEWISTON Clewiston Police: toddler dies from accidental gunshot wound New information has been released about the 2-year-old Clewiston boy who died from a single gunshot wound.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents having concerns over power outages A neighborhood in Bointa has had more than five power outages in one night. Many residents are wondering, ‘When will it come to an end?’
Marco Island restoration project to continue after Milton The Marco Island restoration project that began in 2022 will continue after being paused by Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach storm recovery efforts in progress On Fort Myers Beach recovery efforts from the back-to-back storms still have a long way to go. With the debris mostly cleaned up, the beach now needs some nourishment.
Charlotte County celebrates Halloween with annual Cops and Goblins event The best way to celebrate Halloween is with costumes and candy. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office will have plenty of both with this year’s cops and goblins event.
SANIBEL Keeping Count: Sea turtle nesting season ends on Sanibel island Thousands of baby sea turtles have hatched and have made their way to their forever home on Sanibel Island, marking the end of nesting season.
FORT MYERS Man connected to Fort Myers homicide investigation held without bond A 45-year-old man appeared in court charged in connection to an incident that happened on Colonial Boulevard near Ortiz Avenue.
Five SWFL high school volleyball teams to states Five Southwest Florida high school volleyball teams are heading to Winter Haven to compete for a state championship.
Officials discuss concerns about amendments passing As millions of Floridians vote on two major amendments dealing with abortion and marijuana, some officials are raising concerns about how lawmakers can change or alter an amendment once it’s passed.
LELY Game of the Week: South Fort Myers Wolfpack at Lely Trojans The South Fort Myers Wolfpack and the Lely Trojans will battle it out Friday night in our WINK News week 11 Game of the week.
CAPE CORAL How to help burrowing owls displaced after hurricanes Unlike us humans who can repair our homes and clear debris after a hurricane, burrowing owls can’t do that work themselves.
PUNTA GORDA Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda to reopen after Hurricane Milton If you’re looking to do some early holiday shopping in Charlotte County on Friday, Fisherman’s Village is reopening its doors just in time.
Miracle Moment: Nurses dress up NICU babies for Halloween It’s time for Miracle moment, and boy do we have a Halloween treat.
FORT MYERS End of daylight saving time can affect your health It doesn’t matter that it still feels like summer, the days are about to get longer as we head towards winter.
PORT CHARLOTTE Keeping the Halloween spirit alive in Port Charlotte It’s a Halloween miracle! The owner of a popular haunted house in Port Charlotte thought this year would be its last, but the community isn’t ready to say farewell.
CLEWISTON Clewiston Police: toddler dies from accidental gunshot wound New information has been released about the 2-year-old Clewiston boy who died from a single gunshot wound.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents having concerns over power outages A neighborhood in Bointa has had more than five power outages in one night. Many residents are wondering, ‘When will it come to an end?’
Marco Island restoration project to continue after Milton The Marco Island restoration project that began in 2022 will continue after being paused by Hurricane Milton.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach storm recovery efforts in progress On Fort Myers Beach recovery efforts from the back-to-back storms still have a long way to go. With the debris mostly cleaned up, the beach now needs some nourishment.
Charlotte County celebrates Halloween with annual Cops and Goblins event The best way to celebrate Halloween is with costumes and candy. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office will have plenty of both with this year’s cops and goblins event.
SANIBEL Keeping Count: Sea turtle nesting season ends on Sanibel island Thousands of baby sea turtles have hatched and have made their way to their forever home on Sanibel Island, marking the end of nesting season.
FORT MYERS Man connected to Fort Myers homicide investigation held without bond A 45-year-old man appeared in court charged in connection to an incident that happened on Colonial Boulevard near Ortiz Avenue.
Five SWFL high school volleyball teams to states Five Southwest Florida high school volleyball teams are heading to Winter Haven to compete for a state championship.
Officials discuss concerns about amendments passing As millions of Floridians vote on two major amendments dealing with abortion and marijuana, some officials are raising concerns about how lawmakers can change or alter an amendment once it’s passed.
LELY Game of the Week: South Fort Myers Wolfpack at Lely Trojans The South Fort Myers Wolfpack and the Lely Trojans will battle it out Friday night in our WINK News week 11 Game of the week.
CAPE CORAL How to help burrowing owls displaced after hurricanes Unlike us humans who can repair our homes and clear debris after a hurricane, burrowing owls can’t do that work themselves.
PUNTA GORDA Fisherman’s Village in Punta Gorda to reopen after Hurricane Milton If you’re looking to do some early holiday shopping in Charlotte County on Friday, Fisherman’s Village is reopening its doors just in time.
Miracle Moment: Nurses dress up NICU babies for Halloween It’s time for Miracle moment, and boy do we have a Halloween treat.
FORT MYERS End of daylight saving time can affect your health It doesn’t matter that it still feels like summer, the days are about to get longer as we head towards winter.
NAPLES Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: Cancer survivor makes charms of hope Maureen Chodaba, a 26-year breast cancer survivor, is using angel charms to share her message and celebrate life. Chodaba’s grandmother died from breast cancer in 1968. Her mother was a 38-year survivor and Chodaba was diagnosed in 1995. These days, she lives life knowing it’s precious, and the angel has become her mascot of sorts. She’s […]
FORT MYERS FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 causing surging flood insurance quotes in Southwest Florida Tropical systems. Daily torrential downpours. Rushing water in the streets. Southwest Florida is certainly no stranger to flooding or flood damage. For decades, homeowners have relied on the Federal Emergency Management Agency for their flood insurance coverage because of lower prices. But now experts think the market is going to get more competitive, and more […]
WINK NEWS Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Sept. 29 This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County experiencing an unexpected tourism boom For the past few months, the beaches and streets of Collier County have been busy as tourists pour in to take in the sights and sounds of the area. “The beaches like Wiggins Pass is actually gorgeous,” says Gail Pellett who is visiting from Ohio. Randy Shoff, who is visiting from Texas, says it is […]
COLLIER COUNTY NCH says unvaccinated employees ‘will have voluntarily resigned’ as of Thursday NCH Healthcare System confirmed Wednesday all of its employees must comply with its previously declared COVID-19 vaccine requirement; otherwise, those who choose not to be fully vaccinated “will have voluntarily resigned as of September 30 unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.” According to an NCH statement to WINK News, “All employees including […]
NAPLES World War II veterans honored with a trip to the sky Three World War II veterans took to the sky in restored bi-planes from that era as part of a program called “Operation September Freedom,” which honors veterans from across the country. Watch the video above for the full story.
COLLIER COUNTY Bus driver shortage hitting Collier Area Transit For the last decade, Ivan Esteves has started his day boarding a Collier Area Transit bus, buckling up and driving away. But these days are long days and turning into long weeks. “Almost 56 hours,” Esteves said, A shortage of bus drivers is taking a toll on drivers like Esteves. Right now, there are 50 […]
COLLIER COUNTY 12-year-old girl arrested for posting threat toward Oakridge Middle School A 12-year-old girl is accused of posting a threat on social media to cause violence at her school in Southwest Florida. Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Oakridge Middle School student Tuesday after they say she was responsible for threatening the school. According to the CCSO Facebook post, detectives said the student confessed to posting […]
COLLIER COUNTY SWFL woman happy fugitive couple arrested in Collier County A cross-country crime spree for a man and woman is over, and we spoke to a woman in Southwest Florida who was among many people who fell victim. Collier County Sheriff’s Office says Anatoly Kutsar, 39, and Rachael Noel Kaz-Clark were to blame for thousands of personal items, including family heirlooms and expensive gadgets, being […]
COLLIER COUNTY Gator attack that killed Collier County man’s dog prompts warning from condo association People walking their dogs is a common sight everywhere, especially at West Wind Condo Estates in Collier County. Veteran Tim Duffy and his best buddy Abby would ride his scooter with Abby trotting next to him. But not Monday. Instead, Duffy’s scooter sat empty near this memorial for Abby. “It was just an unfortunate accident,” […]