Teens caught on cam entering private dock, spraying fire extinguishers

Investigators say a large group of teens were caught up to no good. Last Friday, Naples Police Department says it received reports from the Mangrove Bay community in Naples, where teens were caught on surveillance camera at a private dock spraying fire extinguishers. Police say the group of teenagers went up to a dock at […]

Collier County in talks with Great Wolf Resorts about future lodge

Another large resort could be developed in Southwest Florida in the future with the intent of catering to families. What could become a future Great Wolf Lodge is undergoing proposal stages in Collier County. It would to be a large resort with more than 500 rooms and an indoor water park. Developers have their sights […]

Minnesota couple finds missing cat in Collier County

A cat that went missing has been found. It took three weeks and one day for Cody Dornbusch and Samantha Racine to find their lost cat, Rajah, who jumped out the window of the couple’s car at a Murphy gas station in Collier County. The Minnesota couple, who were road tripping across the country at […]

Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Feb. 24

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 […]

Pelican Bay residents awarded access to register for hundreds of vaccines

As our senior population in Southwest Florida struggles through online process to secure coronavirus vaccine appointment opportunities, shots are making their way into the arms of affluent and exclusive community members. The most recent is a place where you don’t have to be over 65 to live. North Collier County Fire Control & Recue District […]

Crews work to restore Picayune Strand State Forest in Collier County

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and South Florida Water Management District are getting closer to restoring Picayune Strand State Forest in west Collier County. What once was meant to be a residential neighborhood decades ago, is now the stage for environmental restoration. On Tuesday, crews worked to remove the vestiges of the development, by […]

Collier County commissioners choose location for $25 million mental health center

Warning: This story discusses the topic of suicide that some people may find disturbing Marine Corps veteran Ben Walker has fought multiple battles. He has fought in a war and battled addiction, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. “I was very suicidal with my drug abuse and alcohol,” Walker said. “I pretty much had no hope.” […]

Naples Police Department reopens hit-and-run case after lawyer finds evidence

A hit-and-run case in Naples was closed just hours after it happened because police said they did not have any leads, but a lawyer hired by the victim thought otherwise. Fernanda Sanchez, a tourist from Mexico, was biking near the intersection of US-41 and Morningside Drive when a vehicle struck her. The crash happened during […]

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Stranger danger incident reported in Naples Park area

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a stranger offering a girl a ride home from her bus stop in Naples Park recently. The incident was reported by the girl’s father, according to the sheriff’s office. The man said on three separate occasions someone in a black vehicle had been in the […]

Delivery drivers keep Harry Chapin Food Bank running

Southwest Florida has been doing its part to make sure our family, friends and neighbors in need have a meal to put on the table. That starts at the Harry Chapin Food Bank, where the real superstars of the operation are the people who drive the delivery trucks. Carla McGee is a CDL driver for […]