Tracking Hurricane Rafael as it heads into the central Gulf of MexicoIsolated storms as Hurricane Rafael moves west this Thursday
the weather authority Tracking Hurricane Rafael as it heads into the central Gulf of Mexico The Weather Authority Meteorologists are tracking Hurricane Rafael as it tracks farther away from Southwest Florida.
the weather authority Isolated storms as Hurricane Rafael moves west this Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated storms due to the outer bands of Hurricane Rafael this Thursday.
NAPLES Early morning building fire investigation in Naples The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District responded to a building fire near Lowdermilk Park on Gulf Shore Boulevard North.
CBS News Donald Trump wins election in historic comeback after 2020 loss, indictments and bruising campaign Donald J. Trump’s projected victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election marks a historic and improbable comeback for the former president
NORTH FORT MYERS Debris dumped on North Fort Myers yard stalls family’s urgent move One woman in North Fort Myers has no idea why her yard has become a dumpster in her neighborhood.
Caught on Camera: Two men break into Lehigh mother’s car A Lehigh mother said she’s afraid after two men tried to break into her car. The entire thing was caught on her security camera, but nothing was taken.
SANIBEL Students could return to The Sanibel School soon The Lee County School District just announced students on Sanibel could return to the school as soon as Monday.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs to hold Veteran’s Day event with 3-star general The City of Bonita Springs will honor those who served in a special ceremony on Veteran’s Day. A three-star Army general will attend the event.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers approves referendum to improve parks and rec areas Fort Myers residents approved a 75 million dollar “Go bond” referendum to improve parks and recreation areas during Tuesday’s general election.
Why does Florida have a super majority vote for constitutional changes? Amendments three and four, marijuana and abortion, failed, despite the majority of voters wanting both amendments to pass. They both didn’t get 60% yes.
Immokalee Traffic fixes proposed for Collier County’s Randall Blvd and Immokalee Rd More lanes, sidewalks and upgrades to street signals could be coming to a road in Collier County.
WEST PALM BEACH What Republicans learned from the Harris and Trump campaigns President Donald Trump has won the election and will be the 47th president of the United States. Now he is doing what he does, making promises.
FORT MYERS SWFL tourism outlook after back-to-back storms How is Southwest Florida tourism doing after we endured two major storms almost back to back?
New Apple AirPod Pros can serve as hearing aids Experts say that addressing hearing deficits is beneficial for our health, and it has become easier in recent years.
NAPLES Player of the Week: Running back Ty Collins A Collier County running back put on a historic show in week 11, enough to earn him our WINK News Player of the Week honor.
the weather authority Tracking Hurricane Rafael as it heads into the central Gulf of Mexico The Weather Authority Meteorologists are tracking Hurricane Rafael as it tracks farther away from Southwest Florida.
the weather authority Isolated storms as Hurricane Rafael moves west this Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated storms due to the outer bands of Hurricane Rafael this Thursday.
NAPLES Early morning building fire investigation in Naples The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District responded to a building fire near Lowdermilk Park on Gulf Shore Boulevard North.
CBS News Donald Trump wins election in historic comeback after 2020 loss, indictments and bruising campaign Donald J. Trump’s projected victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election marks a historic and improbable comeback for the former president
NORTH FORT MYERS Debris dumped on North Fort Myers yard stalls family’s urgent move One woman in North Fort Myers has no idea why her yard has become a dumpster in her neighborhood.
Caught on Camera: Two men break into Lehigh mother’s car A Lehigh mother said she’s afraid after two men tried to break into her car. The entire thing was caught on her security camera, but nothing was taken.
SANIBEL Students could return to The Sanibel School soon The Lee County School District just announced students on Sanibel could return to the school as soon as Monday.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs to hold Veteran’s Day event with 3-star general The City of Bonita Springs will honor those who served in a special ceremony on Veteran’s Day. A three-star Army general will attend the event.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers approves referendum to improve parks and rec areas Fort Myers residents approved a 75 million dollar “Go bond” referendum to improve parks and recreation areas during Tuesday’s general election.
Why does Florida have a super majority vote for constitutional changes? Amendments three and four, marijuana and abortion, failed, despite the majority of voters wanting both amendments to pass. They both didn’t get 60% yes.
Immokalee Traffic fixes proposed for Collier County’s Randall Blvd and Immokalee Rd More lanes, sidewalks and upgrades to street signals could be coming to a road in Collier County.
WEST PALM BEACH What Republicans learned from the Harris and Trump campaigns President Donald Trump has won the election and will be the 47th president of the United States. Now he is doing what he does, making promises.
FORT MYERS SWFL tourism outlook after back-to-back storms How is Southwest Florida tourism doing after we endured two major storms almost back to back?
New Apple AirPod Pros can serve as hearing aids Experts say that addressing hearing deficits is beneficial for our health, and it has become easier in recent years.
NAPLES Player of the Week: Running back Ty Collins A Collier County running back put on a historic show in week 11, enough to earn him our WINK News Player of the Week honor.
NAPLES Naples restaurant owner says if you don’t like the mask-less policy, don’t eat there The message from one Southwest Florida restaurant is that if you’re not comfortable with their setup, don’t dine there. But why do they have such a strong opposition to masks? The owner of Mino in downtown Naples says he came to America more than 40 years ago to live in a free county. And since […]
IMMOKALEE Shelter for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking in Immokalee is changing lives When human trafficking and domestic violence survivors are able to get away from their abusers, there’s a special place in Southwest Florida for them to turn to. It started off as a single choking incident. For 17 and a half years, abuse and fear-filled this domestic violence survivor’s life. We’ll refer to her as Jane. […]
SANIBEL CROW Clinic: Birds, turtles feeling the impact of red tide in SWFL this year While it looks like there are fewer spots of red tide dotting our coast, the effects of it can last much longer by taking a toll on wildlife. The CROW Clinic on Sanibel Island has admitted nearly 100 royal terns (Thalasseus maximus) as patients so far this year. Of those birds, 66 have signs of red […]
PUNTA GORDA After winter weather delays, more COVID-19 vaccines finally headed to SWFL Nearly 20,000 shots will arrive in Southwest Florida this week after extreme cold across the nation caused delays in distribution. The effects of last week’s winter weather up North is lingering this week in sunny Florida. Anne Lennon is from Punta Gorda and says her morning ritual is to fight for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. […]
FORT MYERS March to a Million Meals: Goal of a million meals surpassed, donations continue An incredible difference has been made in Southwest Florida. On Monday, WINK News reached its goal of raising $400,000 that will go toward a million meals distributed in the community for those who need it. The fundraising drive is for the month of February, but money continues to come in thanks to the community’s generosity. […]
IMMOKALEE Immokalee community wants Collier County Deputies held responsible for death of Nicolas Morales People in Immokalee are calling one everyone in Southwest Florida to hold the Collier County Sheriff’s deputies who were responsible for the death of Nicholas Morales. Gerardo Reyes Chaves is with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. “The police should serve and protect, not shoot us. Understand us, yes. Get closer to us, to our community,” […]
COLLIER COUNTY Miccosukee police officer killed in Collier County crash A 43-year-old Miccosukee police officer died in a crash on I-75 in Collier County early Sunday. The Miccosukee Tribe and the Miccosukee Police Department confirmed the death of Officer Horacio Sebastián Dominguez on Sunday, calling him a “dedicated military veteran, Marine and soldier, who served his country honorably and recently retired as a Staff Sergeant […]
NAPLES Driver arrested for hitting pedestrian during Naples parking lot feud Collier County deputies say a simple car meet-up led to a person getting hit and the driver leaving the scene. It happened Friday night at the Carillon Shopping Plaza near Pine Ridge and Airport-Pulling Road in Naples. Tim Eamrucksa says he and a group of people were just hanging out and talking about cars when […]
COLLIER COUNTY New park could be a safe place for Collier County families during pandemic Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park is planned for the area near the Collier County fairgrounds. Families are hoping it can be a safe place for children to stay active during the pandemic. Plans for the park include fields for recreational sports, an outdoor gym and an aquatics center. Another addition in the park is especially […]
NAPLES Naples police officer remembered as community champion who cared deeply for children A Naples police officer who died during an off-duty crash on Thursday is remembered as a champion of the community with a big heart for children. Sgt. Jeff Reidy was a 10-year veteran of the Naples Police Department, who most recently was assigned to the patrol division. During his career with Naples, he served in […]