Brothers gain highest Boy Scout award for repairing food pantry2 Vietnam veterans raise $20,000 for monument in Naples
CAPE CORAL Brothers gain highest Boy Scout award for repairing food pantry General Manager of the Adventist Community Services Alexandra Berru said she couldn’t be more grateful for the twin brothers.
2 Vietnam veterans raise $20,000 for monument in Naples Two Vietnam veterans raised over $20,000 to create a Vietnam monument at Cambier Park in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Lee County to pick up debris on Estero and Hickory boulevards After three weeks of hard work clearing mountains of sand from Estero and Hickory boulevards, Lee County crews are ready to switch gears to storm debris collection along these main county roads.
SANIBEL Are our habitats on the brink of a slow collapse? For two years, Sanibel Island’s delicate ecosystems have been battered by unrelenting storm surges, leaving behind dead trees and tainted freshwater pools.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres driver wants more safety measures for State Road 82 A Lehigh Acres man wants other drivers to know to pay attention. He also wants the county, city or state to put some more patrols out here.
SANIBEL What beaches are experiencing red tide issues now? Parts of Southewst Florida are dealing with red tide. But it’s not impacting Sanibel or beachgoers there.
NAPLES Naples Police Department begins celebrations of 100 years of service The City of Naples Police Department will hit 100 years of service in November of 2025, and they are now beginning their year of celebrations.
ESTERO FGCU students and professor weigh in on upcoming election As the nation gears up for a pivotal election, a question lingers among young voters. Will students turn out to vote?
New procedure helping disc pain Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and arm pain can all be caused by a herniated disc. If left untreated, this can become debilitating and lead to nerve damage.
FORT MYERS Final weekend for early voting The clock’s winding down on early voting. This is the final weekend to cast your ballot. If you haven’t voted yet, you may have to wait in line on Election Day.
Wawa tumblers recalled after reported injuries Wawa is recalling 60,000 tumblers because of a safety hazard with metal straws.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Boil water notice lifted in South Fort Myers area After taking necessary precautions, Lee County Utilities has rescinded the boil water notice that affected 420 residences and 15 commercial sites for South Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tracking the Tropics: Possible development in the Gulf of Mexico has 70% chance of formation The Weather Authority is tracking a possible development in the Gulf of Mexico that is slowly gaining strength.
FORT MYERS RSW to offer remote parking for Thanksgiving travelers The Southwest Florida International Airport has announced its RSWRemote parking option for Thanksgiving travelers.
Tim Aten Knows: Mexican restaurant changes name in North Naples La Santa Tacos & Tequilas in North Naples was forced to change its name by another user of the La Santa name.
CAPE CORAL Brothers gain highest Boy Scout award for repairing food pantry General Manager of the Adventist Community Services Alexandra Berru said she couldn’t be more grateful for the twin brothers.
2 Vietnam veterans raise $20,000 for monument in Naples Two Vietnam veterans raised over $20,000 to create a Vietnam monument at Cambier Park in Naples.
BONITA SPRINGS Lee County to pick up debris on Estero and Hickory boulevards After three weeks of hard work clearing mountains of sand from Estero and Hickory boulevards, Lee County crews are ready to switch gears to storm debris collection along these main county roads.
SANIBEL Are our habitats on the brink of a slow collapse? For two years, Sanibel Island’s delicate ecosystems have been battered by unrelenting storm surges, leaving behind dead trees and tainted freshwater pools.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres driver wants more safety measures for State Road 82 A Lehigh Acres man wants other drivers to know to pay attention. He also wants the county, city or state to put some more patrols out here.
SANIBEL What beaches are experiencing red tide issues now? Parts of Southewst Florida are dealing with red tide. But it’s not impacting Sanibel or beachgoers there.
NAPLES Naples Police Department begins celebrations of 100 years of service The City of Naples Police Department will hit 100 years of service in November of 2025, and they are now beginning their year of celebrations.
ESTERO FGCU students and professor weigh in on upcoming election As the nation gears up for a pivotal election, a question lingers among young voters. Will students turn out to vote?
New procedure helping disc pain Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain and arm pain can all be caused by a herniated disc. If left untreated, this can become debilitating and lead to nerve damage.
FORT MYERS Final weekend for early voting The clock’s winding down on early voting. This is the final weekend to cast your ballot. If you haven’t voted yet, you may have to wait in line on Election Day.
Wawa tumblers recalled after reported injuries Wawa is recalling 60,000 tumblers because of a safety hazard with metal straws.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Boil water notice lifted in South Fort Myers area After taking necessary precautions, Lee County Utilities has rescinded the boil water notice that affected 420 residences and 15 commercial sites for South Fort Myers.
The Weather Authority Tracking the Tropics: Possible development in the Gulf of Mexico has 70% chance of formation The Weather Authority is tracking a possible development in the Gulf of Mexico that is slowly gaining strength.
FORT MYERS RSW to offer remote parking for Thanksgiving travelers The Southwest Florida International Airport has announced its RSWRemote parking option for Thanksgiving travelers.
Tim Aten Knows: Mexican restaurant changes name in North Naples La Santa Tacos & Tequilas in North Naples was forced to change its name by another user of the La Santa name.
FORT MYERS Rental assistance still available in SWFL as evictions loom for some There are reports that Florida has only distributed just two percent of the money the federal government’s made available for rental and mortgage assistance. But locally, that’s not the case. Some Florida counties are topping a list for areas not getting federal CARES Act rental assistance funds to people facing eviction. Collier County is ranked […]
NAPLES Restrictions in place as Naples Senior Center reopens for first time since early 2020 The Naples Senior Center was hoping to reopen at full capacity this fall, but with the rise in COVID-19 cases, that goal looked less achievable by the day. The planned reopening means a lot to staff and older adults alike. The pandemic made it clear how important it is for seniors to have a sense […]
FORT MYERS School zone safety as students return to class Teachers report back to class Monday, and soon students will, too, so there will be more pedestrians, bicyclists and buses sharing the road with you, and it’s important to be extra careful. Remind your kids, first, to stay at least 5 feet away from the curb while they wait on their school bus. If they […]
NORTH NAPLES Dozens protest NCH vaccination mandate On Friday, WINK News first told you about a controversial vaccine mandate at NCH. The local healthcare system has become one of the first hospitals in Florida to require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Employees must be fully vaccinated by September 16, according to the mandate. On Sunday, demonstrators covered all four corners of […]
EAST NAPLES Hear from family of teen found unresponsive inside car WINK News first told you that two teens had been found unresponsive in a car in a Collier County park last Wednesday. The teens died from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning. Now, the family of one of the teens is speaking about a life that was taken too soon. What was supposed to be a ‘see […]
NAPLES (Gulfshore Business) Bidding on the Future: Lee, Collier counties refocus economic development efforts amid changes There was no confusing Odilon Almeida’s explanation about the decision last year to move ACI Worldwide’s headquarters out of Collier County to Miami. As head of one of the largest global digital payment firms, Almeida had just hired two key executives for a company always on the lookout for top talent. “I can tell you […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County parents, your kids are facing longer school days A Southwest Florida school district is making up for lost time by extending school hours. It’s just a half hour, but parents in Collier County are split on the decision. Some feel more learning time is a plus; others asked if 30 minutes will really make a difference. The Collier County School District thinks it […]
NAPLES NCH requiring all employees to get COVID-19 vaccine NCH is now requiring that all its workers be vaccinated by Sept. 16. According to a news release, all leaders, physicians, providers, contract staff and volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment. More than a week ago, the hospital system said it was requiring that new hires be vaccinated, but […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County students have performed well under pandemic circumstances The 2020-21 school year was unlike any other thanks to the coronavirus. Some students learned from home, and others were learning in person. During the pandemic, there has been a slight drop in scores in certain areas of the state assessment exams, and there is a plan to help fix the learning loss in that […]
NAPLES NCH has 90 COVID patients in its hospitals, encourages vaccinations The Department of Health in Collier County says new cases of COVID-19 have doubled each week in the month of July. NCH as of Thursday afternoon is close to 100 COVID-19 patients across its hospitals. Now, the push for healthy and safety is back strong. “So from around 10 patients at the end of June, […]