Punta Gorda residents frustrated by hurricane debris delaysMiracle Moment: A rosy outlook following surprise diagnosis
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents frustrated by hurricane debris delays Many people in parts of southwest Florida feel like they’ve dealt with more than their fair share of storm damage lately.
Miracle Moment: A rosy outlook following surprise diagnosis It’s time for Miracle Moment. Today, we meet a toddler diagnosed with a disease without known prevention or cure.
Poll workers ready for Election Day rush in Collier County Poll workers gear up for a busy Tuesday in Collier County; some have been there for a while, and this year marks their first time working at a polling place for others.
CAPE CORAL Voters decide: Will Cape Coral City Council members stay or go? Stipends, Jaycee Park and new developments have been topics of concern in the City of Cape Coral for months now.
MATLACHA Lee County residents still dealing with damage from hurricanes Hurricane recovery has been an ongoing project here in Southwest Florida since Hurricane Ian.
FGCU Former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III makes PGA Tour After playing two seasons on the Korn Ferry Tour, former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III is moving up to the PGA Tour.
Parents cast their votes for Lee County school superintendent With just hours now until the election, WINK News wants to highlight a few local races that haven’t gotten as much attention. One of them is the election of Lee County’s next superintendent of schools.
NORTH FORT MYERS Former Dollar General employee accused of stealing $7,000 in returns A woman has been arrested after defrauding a Dollar General in North Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Tropics and Red Tide; what happens if or when they interact? The Tropics are active despite the fact that there’s less than a month left in hurricane season. But how will a system interact with red tide?
CAPE CORAL Police investigate gunfire at Cape Coral rental home The bullet holes left behind by shots heard in a normally quiet Cape Coral neighborhood scared one woman into buying security cameras for her home.
CAPE CORAL Bimini Basin residents face housing challenges Time is running out for the families who live in one Cape Coral community to find places to call home.
Harris and Trump make a furious final push before Election Day A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final sprint across a handful of states on Election Day eve.
Using AI to detect pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. That’s due in part to the limited testing available for early detection.
the weather authority Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean The Weather Authority meteorologists are monitoring the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael has formed.
CAPE CORAL JROTC cadets prepare for Cape Coral Veterans Day Parade Cape Coral High School JROTC students will march to honor our veterans.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents frustrated by hurricane debris delays Many people in parts of southwest Florida feel like they’ve dealt with more than their fair share of storm damage lately.
Miracle Moment: A rosy outlook following surprise diagnosis It’s time for Miracle Moment. Today, we meet a toddler diagnosed with a disease without known prevention or cure.
Poll workers ready for Election Day rush in Collier County Poll workers gear up for a busy Tuesday in Collier County; some have been there for a while, and this year marks their first time working at a polling place for others.
CAPE CORAL Voters decide: Will Cape Coral City Council members stay or go? Stipends, Jaycee Park and new developments have been topics of concern in the City of Cape Coral for months now.
MATLACHA Lee County residents still dealing with damage from hurricanes Hurricane recovery has been an ongoing project here in Southwest Florida since Hurricane Ian.
FGCU Former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III makes PGA Tour After playing two seasons on the Korn Ferry Tour, former FGCU golfer Frankie Capan III is moving up to the PGA Tour.
Parents cast their votes for Lee County school superintendent With just hours now until the election, WINK News wants to highlight a few local races that haven’t gotten as much attention. One of them is the election of Lee County’s next superintendent of schools.
NORTH FORT MYERS Former Dollar General employee accused of stealing $7,000 in returns A woman has been arrested after defrauding a Dollar General in North Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH The Tropics and Red Tide; what happens if or when they interact? The Tropics are active despite the fact that there’s less than a month left in hurricane season. But how will a system interact with red tide?
CAPE CORAL Police investigate gunfire at Cape Coral rental home The bullet holes left behind by shots heard in a normally quiet Cape Coral neighborhood scared one woman into buying security cameras for her home.
CAPE CORAL Bimini Basin residents face housing challenges Time is running out for the families who live in one Cape Coral community to find places to call home.
Harris and Trump make a furious final push before Election Day A presidential campaign that has careened through a felony trial, an incumbent president being pushed off the ticket and multiple assassination attempts comes down to a final sprint across a handful of states on Election Day eve.
Using AI to detect pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. That’s due in part to the limited testing available for early detection.
the weather authority Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean The Weather Authority meteorologists are monitoring the Caribbean as Tropical Storm Rafael has formed.
CAPE CORAL JROTC cadets prepare for Cape Coral Veterans Day Parade Cape Coral High School JROTC students will march to honor our veterans.
COLLIER COUNTY Veterans, families gather in Naples for Memorial Day observance Memorial Day is more than just hot dogs and picnics; it’s a day we honor those who lost their lives serving their country. In Naples, 96-year-old Florence Weinstein reflected on what the day means to her. Her father and her husband served in WWI and WWII. Now, she inspires generations of others to honor those […]
COLLIER COUNTY 3 fires break out in Collier County on Sunday Florida Forest Service is saying that three fires sparked Sunday in Collier County; two have since been put out and one continues to burn Monday. The first fire, located on Sanders Boulevard, just off of Collier Boulevard, has been 100% contained as of 12:37 p.m. Tuesday. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has air rescue on […]
COLLIER COUNTY Local veterans honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day This Monday marks Memorial Day and millions will pause to remember those who died while serving our country. For two local veterans, the observance is extra meaningful. William Steven Edmonds and Russ Foster, both veterans of the Vietnam War, work to honor veterans every day not just during Memorial Day weekend. That’s why they are […]
NAPLES Naples man faces at least 100 counts of child porn possession Thursday, Collier County Sheriff’s office arrested Ryan Rumberger, 42, in Naples for possession of child pornography. Investigators say they found 14 files of child porn uploaded to an app. The pictures inside showed kids ranging in ages from 4 years old to 12 years old. We were outside Rumberger’s home Friday as a deputy paid […]
COLLIER COUNTY Hitting the road for the Memorial Day weekend The Memorial Day weekend is here and many people are hitting the road, yet staying close by. This is some people’s first taste of summer without pandemic restrictions. Thousands of people are coming to Southwest Florida for Memorial Day weekend. Patty Hecht is visiting Collier County. “It’s beautiful sunny nice breezes,” said Hecht. Tom Cole […]
NORTH NAPLES Collier County deputies hailed after jumping into action to save worker’s life Three Collier County deputies are being hailed as heroes after quick thinking saved a man’s life earlier this week. The deputies said they were just doing their jobs, but without their fast response, the man might have died. It happened Tuesday morning in the Pelican Marsh community. A lawn maintenance worker was mowing on an […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Brush fire 100% contained at 3 acres in Golden Gate Estates Greater Naples Fire Rescue District responded to a brush fire in Golden Gate Estates Thursday. This is a scene unrelated to a brush fire that recently damaged homes in the community. According to the fire district, the fire was 100% contained at 3 acres on 24th Ave SE near the intersection with DeSoto Boulevard. Some […]
COLLIER COUNTY Teen who survived COVID-19 wants to become nurse to help others A teen who spent two months in the hospital with COVID-19 is well on her way to giving back. Chantel Salas, who was 17 at the time, overcame the odds and now, feels inspired by those who helped her. The COVID survivor plans to become a nurse in order to help people the way her […]
NAPLES Essential worker gets mortgage paid for a month An essential worker was chosen for a big gift after a tough year of financial stress and pulling double duty teaching children at home. Marleine Cledanor was even hospitalized at one point. “There were moments where I felt like I didn’t want to go outside, you know, but you have to do it,” Cledanor said. […]
WINK NEWS SWFL tourism heats up heading into the summer Tourism is heating up, as more people start to travel during the summer after becoming fully vaccinated. But the industry in Southwest Florida has been trying to rebound for a while. Packed beaches and busy restaurant crowds in the region received mixed headlines for booming business, while people in other states sat in pandemic lockdowns. […]