Caught on Camera: Accused Dollar General thief arrestedLee County considers adding second fixed-base operator to RSW
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Accused Dollar General thief arrested A man accused of robbing a Dollar General store is behind bars.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate seeks vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette by just 77 votes or 1.58% of the vote.
FORT MYERS Lee County considers adding second fixed-base operator to RSW The Lee County Port Authority is officially moving forward with negotiations for a new fixed-base operator at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral roofing business owes $2M to IRS after guilty plea The owner of a Cape Coral roofing business owes the Internal Revenue Service over $2 million after pleading guilty to fraud charges.
FDA approves new shoulder implant From high school seniors to senior citizens, more than 100,000 people will need a shoulder replacement each year.
Private Sky sues future competitor at RSW Private Sky Aviation Services will be getting future competition from a company with trillions of dollars in assets.
Taberna Burntwood opens rebranded tavern at Mercato in North Naples The Mercato restaurant’s difference in decor is clearly striking. Taberna is less rustic and more modern.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
IONA Iona home catches fire, at least 2 vehicles also ruined A person lost their home and at least two vehicles after a fire engulfed their property.
FORT MYERS LeeTran scheduled to resume trolley system this month LeeTran brings back the popular seasonal River District trolleys and Fort Myers Beach tram later this month.
MBA Transportation no longer sole transporter at RSW After serving Southwest Florida locals and travelers for nearly 20 years, MBA Transportation is being forced to leave its booth at Southwest Florida International Airport.
WINK NEWS Veterans Day events across Southwest Florida Veterans Day is a time to honor and celebrate the sacrifices and bravery of those who have served in the military.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested this week after allegedly being caught in possession of child pornography.
FORT MYERS Free dental work for veterans event to be held in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Laser Dentistry will provide free dental work for veterans as part of its Day of Service Program.
the weather authority Tracking Category 2 Hurricane Rafael in the Gulf of Mexico The Weather Authority Meteorologists are tracking Hurricane Rafael as it tracks farther away from Southwest Florida.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Accused Dollar General thief arrested A man accused of robbing a Dollar General store is behind bars.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Ward 4 candidate seeks vote recount In the race for Fort Myers city council, Cindy Banyai lost the Ward 4 race to incumbent Liston Bochette by just 77 votes or 1.58% of the vote.
FORT MYERS Lee County considers adding second fixed-base operator to RSW The Lee County Port Authority is officially moving forward with negotiations for a new fixed-base operator at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral roofing business owes $2M to IRS after guilty plea The owner of a Cape Coral roofing business owes the Internal Revenue Service over $2 million after pleading guilty to fraud charges.
FDA approves new shoulder implant From high school seniors to senior citizens, more than 100,000 people will need a shoulder replacement each year.
Private Sky sues future competitor at RSW Private Sky Aviation Services will be getting future competition from a company with trillions of dollars in assets.
Taberna Burntwood opens rebranded tavern at Mercato in North Naples The Mercato restaurant’s difference in decor is clearly striking. Taberna is less rustic and more modern.
Law enforcement presence at Alfie Oakes’ North Naples home and Immokalee packing house Several federal and state law enforcement agencies were at Alfie Oakes’ home and packing house for an investigation that remains undisclosed.
IONA Iona home catches fire, at least 2 vehicles also ruined A person lost their home and at least two vehicles after a fire engulfed their property.
FORT MYERS LeeTran scheduled to resume trolley system this month LeeTran brings back the popular seasonal River District trolleys and Fort Myers Beach tram later this month.
MBA Transportation no longer sole transporter at RSW After serving Southwest Florida locals and travelers for nearly 20 years, MBA Transportation is being forced to leave its booth at Southwest Florida International Airport.
WINK NEWS Veterans Day events across Southwest Florida Veterans Day is a time to honor and celebrate the sacrifices and bravery of those who have served in the military.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man accused of possessing child pornography A Cape Coral man has been arrested this week after allegedly being caught in possession of child pornography.
FORT MYERS Free dental work for veterans event to be held in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Laser Dentistry will provide free dental work for veterans as part of its Day of Service Program.
the weather authority Tracking Category 2 Hurricane Rafael in the Gulf of Mexico The Weather Authority Meteorologists are tracking Hurricane Rafael as it tracks farther away from Southwest Florida.
COLLIER COUNTY Glue traps for pests could hurt SWFL wildlife A device used to battle rodents in Southwest Florida could be hurting the area’s wildlife. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s von Arx Wildlife Hospital has treated three birds stuck to glue traps over the past few weeks. “No matter if it’s a mammal, a bird or a reptile, they all struggle and so they can […]
WINK NEWS Food costs soar by $963K during pandemic for Harry Chapin to feed SWFL’s hungry The pandemic has had a dramatic effect on how the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida operates. Because of the pandemic, more people are in need of food, and that’s why WINK is teaming up with Harry Chapin this month for the “March to a Million Meals“. Before the pandemic, most of its food […]
WINK NEWS Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Feb. 3 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 […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island police, fire chiefs being suspended, failed to report compromise of vaccine registration system The City of Marco Island confirmed Wednesday both the city’s police chief and fire chief will be suspended after failing to report a known compromise to the city’s coronavirus vaccine reservation system prior to when it was meant to go live for the public Jan. 20. According to City Manager Mike McNees’ investigation releases, a […]
FORT MYERS Keys to success in getting a COVID-19 vaccine appointment Those managing the system or those who have managed to get those coveted vaccine appointments have a message for you: There is no special trick or secret to getting an appointment. So what is the key to success? What we do know is that the appointment system is technical, so the important thing is having […]
NAPLES City of Naples may have a solution to parking problems There’s a need to clear up parking issues in Naples. Luckily, the city recently revealed its plan and it could help businesses as well. But, not everyone is on board. Heidi Inman owns Georgie’s in the Naples Design District. “It’s a family business we’ve had it for almost 43 years,” Inman said. She grew up […]
WINK NEWS Billed for COVID-19 vaccine? Advocates say you should fight it Susan Leslie was elated to get the COVID vaccine weeks before she expected. She got her first dose in mid-January through a major hospital system in Central Texas. But that excitement turned to disappointment when she was asked to pay a $51 charge for the shot administration. “I really got angry, and I think that’s […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island server humbled by $500 tip A Southwest Florida food server has been struggling financially, as many have during the pandemic. But, what he thought was just a five-dollar tip turned out to be so much more. Joey Abramo is happy at work. “We are (here) to serve the people the way we serve the Lord. I’ve got that written on […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Golden Gate Estates man arrested for mutilating hamster in Collier faces similar charges in Lee County A Golden Gate Estates man accused of dismembering a hamster in Collier County is now facing animal cruelty charges in Lee County as well. Christian Lee Hunter, 21, is wanted in Lee County for a similar incident investigated by Lee detectives in July 2020. He has been in a Naples jail cell since Monday when […]
NAPLES Families say Naples Memorial Garden not being taken care of properly Families of those buried at Naples Memorial Garden say that crews are focusing on the newer side of the cemetery. This means, weeds have grown up and that’s not what they want to see when they visit their loved ones at the cemetery. Many feel their family members are being disrespected. Penny Nicol comes to […]