Trucks hauling sand for berm project in Collier County

The trucks are rolling, and the sand is coming to Collier County beaches by the ton. Trucks began hauling sand on Thursday to build an emergency berm on Collier County beaches. The project in Collier County is needed to replace the dunes destroyed by Hurricane Ian in September. The dunes are the first line of […]

Collier County man faces two felonies for animal cruelty

One dog is dead, and another requires surgery to remove both of its eyes after getting neglected by its owner. The dogs were dropped off at the Humane Society in Naples by their owner Nickey Cothran and was arrested by Collier County deputies for animal cruelty. According to the booking report, he told deputies he […]

Naples man charged with sexually abusing three children

James Cleveland Woods, 33, is facing multiple charges after allegedly sexually abusing three children in Collier County. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Woods got arrested on Tuesday on warrants charging him with sexual battery on a child and lewd and lascivious molestation of a child. “By arresting this individual our hardworking detectives continue […]

Compass by Margaritaville coming to Naples

The company making big changes in Fort Myers Beach is about to make its presence known further south. Margaritaville has purchased a building and land in Naples. The company plans to open a Compass Hotel in 2023. It won’t be a huge resort project like the one on Fort Myers Beach, but it will give […]

Brush Fire

Fire breaks out in Big Cypress National Preserve Tuesday

A fire broke out in the Big Cypress National Preserve on Tuesday evening. The fire hasn’t impacted traffic for people driving on I-75. But the smoke is visible from quite a distance away. Despite the flames and smoke in Big Cypress, cars are moving along just fine on I-75. WINK News reached out to Big […]

Moms protesting school gun violence in Collier County on Tuesday

Moms gathered outside the Collier County courthouse on Tuesday, and they all wanted lawmakers to protect their children from gun violence. Chants from a street corner in Naples echoed throughout the state as one of many demonstrations organized by moms to demand action. The goal is to send a message to end gun violence. All […]

Oldest house in Naples reopening for the first time since Hurricane Ian

The oldest house in Naples has withstood the test of time and also Hurricane Ian now that it’s reopening. The Historic Palm Cottage in Naples took a powerful hit from Hurricane Ian. “We’ve been closed since Hurricane Ian came and caused significant damage to the house. But we are now open,” John Telishak, education manager […]