Collier County man arrested on Capitol riot charges

The FBI said it executed a search and arrest warrant on Stanhope Circle in Collier County for a man investigators say was involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. According to the FBI, Christopher Worrell faces charges related to the Capitol violence. LINK: Search Capitol Breach Cases from the Dept. of Justice “Everyone is just […]

East Naples community fed up with nearby construction; company seeks understanding

Neighbors are fed up by the noise and mess a project is causing near their homes. Concrete workers are posted up at the southeastern corner of Davis Boulevard and Santa Barbara Boulevard outside the Firano at Naples gated community in East Naples. It was a rare quiet morning for the Lundays with their dog on […]

Support group helps cancer patients through treatments

Cancer takes away precious time from those who must fight it, and it impacts families of loved ones experiencing it. It can take everything to get through cancer treatment, and the Cancer Alliance of Naples is among groups helping those treatments end in success. We spoke to cancer survivors about how groups have helped them […]

NCH unveils garden, fountain to commemorate 1 year of pandemic

NCH commemorated one year since the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus a pandemic. NCH dedicated a newly installed “Healthcare Heroes” courtyard and fountain in front of the main lobby of the NCH Baker Downtown Hospital. “The courtyard will be a place of honor for our healthcare heroes who worked tirelessly on the front lines,” […]

Chief Meteorologist Jim Farrell to retire after 29 years with WINK

A legendary member of the WINK News team, Chief Meteorologist Jim Farrell is retiring after 29 years. Jim started at WINK News in 1992 and built a reputation of reliable weather forecasting that is second to none. Jim’s straightforward just-the-facts approach helped calm our Southwest Florida community during many natural disasters. He has mentored countless […]

Need for mental health services in Collier County schools rises during pandemic

While vaccines are offering hope to many people, the pandemic continues. Our lives were changed forever one year ago, and experts tell us this pandemic has an everlasting impact on the mental health of our children. We learned Wednesday the need for mental health services for students in Collier County has skyrocketed. Especially at elementary […]

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Homeless young woman gets a chance to start over due to her own hard work

A formerly homeless young woman is getting a fresh start. She now has her own apartment and car, and it’s all thanks to her own hard work. Next, she wants to help others. After years of sleeping on others’ couches, 19-year-old Merci now has a bed to call her own. This is an emotional day […]

Collier County parents oppose masks in schools at school district

A group of parents showed up to the Collier County Public School Board meeting Tuesday hoping to let board members know they want masks to be made optional at school during the pandemic. People opposed to masks in schools also rallied outside the school district. But nothing is changing anytime soon. The school district says […]