Players of the Week: Dunbar’s Ken’Dahrius Green and Jeremy WareCollier County golfer lands shot on the back of an alligator
Players of the Week: Dunbar’s Ken’Dahrius Green and Jeremy Ware Dunbar High School’s Special Teams unit has shown out these past two weeks, scoring a special teams touchdown in wins over South Fort Myers and Fort Myers.
NAPLES Collier County golfer lands shot on the back of an alligator “Play it safe.” That’s what Greg Irving thought he may be doing when he swung his puck Wednesday morning while golfing with his friend Joe Pack.
PUNTA GORDA Southwest Florida veterans honored during round trip honor flight Veterans from Southwest Florida made a round trip to Washington, DC, and back in honor of their service.
NAPLES Path to freedom: From Cuban prison to NCH operating room It’s rare that a serious heart condition is a blessing, but that was the case for a Naples man. The surgery he received at NCH saved his life in more ways than one.
SANIBEL Changing landscape after hurricanes Many of you know what saltwater surge does to your homes after surviving hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton. It’s highly corrosive and destructive. It also has a similar impact on plants and wildlife, but that’s not all bad news.
Former FGCU basketball player talks Karl Smesko joining WNBA Las Vegas Aces guard Kierstan Bell made a lot of memories playing at FGCU. From winning ASUN championships to playing for one of the winningest coaches in the sport Karl Smesko.
LEHIGH ACRES Suspicious fire sparks at Lehigh Acres church Daycare services at one church are canceled after a small fire at Victory church in Lehigh Acres.
State of Florida sues FEMA for ‘conspiracy to interfere with civil rights’ The State of Florida is suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for “conspiring to interfere with civil rights,” according to an official complaint filed by Florida Attorney General Ashely Moody.
WINK NEWS Game of the Week: Cape Coral Seahawks vs. Immokalee Indians The Seahawks are undefeated on the road and the Indians have never lost on home turf. Friday night only one will advance to round two.
Disaster assistance available for Charlotte County residents Charlotte County residents affected by hurricanes Ian, Helene or Milton can now apply for disaster assistance from local resources through Community Organizations Active in a Disaster (COAD).
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening with Rob Gronkowski Pack your trunks. We’re taking you to the grand opening of the Great Wolf Lodge resort in Collier County.
BOCA GRANDE Lee County issues red tide alert near Boca Grande Pass The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Boca Grande Pass.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres parent arrested after allegedly assaulting school bus driver A Lehigh Acres parent is facing charges accused of assaulting a school bus driver. Neighbors told WINK News it began with a screaming match Friday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Cape police believe retail burglaries are linked Detectives believe a man is linked to multiple burglaries in Southwest Florida.
ESTERO Driver charged with DUI after crashing SUV into restaurant in Gulf Coast Town Center The driver of an SUV that crashed into a restaurant at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero has been charged with DUI.
Players of the Week: Dunbar’s Ken’Dahrius Green and Jeremy Ware Dunbar High School’s Special Teams unit has shown out these past two weeks, scoring a special teams touchdown in wins over South Fort Myers and Fort Myers.
NAPLES Collier County golfer lands shot on the back of an alligator “Play it safe.” That’s what Greg Irving thought he may be doing when he swung his puck Wednesday morning while golfing with his friend Joe Pack.
PUNTA GORDA Southwest Florida veterans honored during round trip honor flight Veterans from Southwest Florida made a round trip to Washington, DC, and back in honor of their service.
NAPLES Path to freedom: From Cuban prison to NCH operating room It’s rare that a serious heart condition is a blessing, but that was the case for a Naples man. The surgery he received at NCH saved his life in more ways than one.
SANIBEL Changing landscape after hurricanes Many of you know what saltwater surge does to your homes after surviving hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton. It’s highly corrosive and destructive. It also has a similar impact on plants and wildlife, but that’s not all bad news.
Former FGCU basketball player talks Karl Smesko joining WNBA Las Vegas Aces guard Kierstan Bell made a lot of memories playing at FGCU. From winning ASUN championships to playing for one of the winningest coaches in the sport Karl Smesko.
LEHIGH ACRES Suspicious fire sparks at Lehigh Acres church Daycare services at one church are canceled after a small fire at Victory church in Lehigh Acres.
State of Florida sues FEMA for ‘conspiracy to interfere with civil rights’ The State of Florida is suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for “conspiring to interfere with civil rights,” according to an official complaint filed by Florida Attorney General Ashely Moody.
WINK NEWS Game of the Week: Cape Coral Seahawks vs. Immokalee Indians The Seahawks are undefeated on the road and the Indians have never lost on home turf. Friday night only one will advance to round two.
Disaster assistance available for Charlotte County residents Charlotte County residents affected by hurricanes Ian, Helene or Milton can now apply for disaster assistance from local resources through Community Organizations Active in a Disaster (COAD).
Great Wolf Lodge celebrates grand opening with Rob Gronkowski Pack your trunks. We’re taking you to the grand opening of the Great Wolf Lodge resort in Collier County.
BOCA GRANDE Lee County issues red tide alert near Boca Grande Pass The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Boca Grande Pass.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres parent arrested after allegedly assaulting school bus driver A Lehigh Acres parent is facing charges accused of assaulting a school bus driver. Neighbors told WINK News it began with a screaming match Friday afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Cape police believe retail burglaries are linked Detectives believe a man is linked to multiple burglaries in Southwest Florida.
ESTERO Driver charged with DUI after crashing SUV into restaurant in Gulf Coast Town Center The driver of an SUV that crashed into a restaurant at the Gulf Coast Town Center in Estero has been charged with DUI.
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Public Schools encourages families to follow guidelines heading into the holidays More kids are returning to the classroom as cases are rising within Collier County Public Schools, so schools are preparing for the possibility of another spike following the holidays, paired with the return of students in the second semester. Chad Oliver, the CCPS executive director of communications and community engagement, expects more students to return […]
NAPLES Naples hosts Christmas on 5th with safety measures in place The growing number of coronavirus cases didn’t stop people from celebrating the holidays. Health professionals handed out masks to visitors who decided to see the tree lighting in a downtown area in Southwest Florida. The holiday spirit was alive and well during the 47th Annual Christmas Walk and Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Naples Friday. […]
NAPLES The Big Cat Public Safety Act could be a win nationally but not for SWFL preserve owners The Big Cat Public Safety Act is back in the national spotlight, after Carole Baskin became one of the bill to put a local man out of business’s biggest supporters. Many believe that getting big cats out of private hands is a win but for Southwest Florida owners, it could take away their livelihood. John […]
COLLIER COUNTY Haitian woman comes to SWFL and wants to make sure everyone gets healthcare A woman’s journey to Southwest Florida began with her own struggles. Now, she’s trying to make sure that minority communities can receive affordable healthcare. You can see the pride on Lawrence Egger’s face when he talks about his wife, Geneve. “Geneve is a wonderful person, she works very very hard, yes you do,” said Lawrence. […]
Naples Star teacher: Naples teacher helps students transition to online learning Star fourth grade teacher Erin Bassham has excelled at teaching virtually. Amanda Turner, the mother of one of Bassham’s students, nominated her, saying her fourth-grade son Winston was so touched after his virtual class that he said, “Mom, this is what it feels like to be educated.” Turner said the smile didn’t leave his face […]
NAPLES Naples restaurateur warns of counterfeit money used at his locations Businesses want their customers back. They’ve been struggling since the pandemic began. A business owner in Southwest Florida is warning others about a crook who is targeting their comeback. Someone is passing off fake cash. The owner hopes this doesn’t happen to anyone else. Owner Todd Brooks of Brooks Burgers in Naples says a crook […]
Naples Naples City Council decides against mask mandate You won’t be required to wear a face mask in the city of Naples. The city council decided Thursday afternoon to forgo any plans requiring face coverings outside or in buildings. Opinions were mixed among those at the meeting and who spoke to WINK News. Jim Melican, president of the Gulf Shore Association of Condominiums, […]
Naples SWFL first responders second in line for vaccine Now that a COVID-19 vaccine seems close to release, first responders are fighting to be among the first to get injected. The current recommendation is that health care workers and long-term care facilities will get the first round of the vaccine. After that, it will go to other essential workers, like firefighters and other first […]
COLLIER COUNTY Woman paralyzed after diving accident in Collier County Life may never be the same for a woman who was injured after diving off a boat in Collier County. “She’s probably not going to be able to walk again but I know her and I doubt she’ll accept that,” said Katelyn Scott. Right now, 18-year-old Eden Schroder is in the hospital, paralyzed from the […]
NAPLES Dolphin hangs out with surfer off Naples coast This is something you don’t see every day: a dolphin hanging out with a surfer off the coast of Naples. Video of the encounter has gone viral since it was posted over the weekend. Matthew Smith wasn’t the only “getting some air” on Sunday in the Gulf. “I mean, who gets to do that? Not […]