Market Circle on Enterprise Drive in Charlotte County to be closed for road workTim Aten Knows: Collier details road projects in Estates
PORT CHARLOTTE Market Circle on Enterprise Drive in Charlotte County to be closed for road work A portion of Enterprise Drive will be closed temporarily for road work along the mill and overlay on Market Circle in Charlotte County.
Tim Aten Knows: Collier details road projects in Estates Design of the Randall Boulevard widening and Randall-Immokalee Road intersection project in Golden Gate Estates began in mid-2022, but construction is not expected to start for another two years.
FGCU hosts emergency disaster drill training The FGCU is hosting an emergency disaster drill training to educate students on how first responders prepare for crises.
the weather authority Few showers along a front moving through this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures along with a few afternoon showers this Friday.
the weather authority Tracking Tropical Storm Sara; likely to dissipate over Central America The Weather Authority is monitoring Tropical Storm Sara, which is expected to strengthen slightly before dissipation over Central America.
NAPLES “Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak out Susan and Dustin Cheatwood credit the Justin’s Place recovery program for saving their lives and stopping them from becoming a statistic.
ENGLEWOOD EAST FEMA relocation notice shocks mobile home park residents The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued relocation notices to residents living in one of their temporary housing parks in Englewood East.
Six dogs rescued after being left in a box by SR-29 Six dogs, including four puppies and two adult dogs, were found stranded in an empty box on the corner of Experimental Road and State Road 29 in Immokalee.
FORT MYERS 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.
PORT CHARLOTTE Market Circle on Enterprise Drive in Charlotte County to be closed for road work A portion of Enterprise Drive will be closed temporarily for road work along the mill and overlay on Market Circle in Charlotte County.
Tim Aten Knows: Collier details road projects in Estates Design of the Randall Boulevard widening and Randall-Immokalee Road intersection project in Golden Gate Estates began in mid-2022, but construction is not expected to start for another two years.
FGCU hosts emergency disaster drill training The FGCU is hosting an emergency disaster drill training to educate students on how first responders prepare for crises.
the weather authority Few showers along a front moving through this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a cold front dropping temperatures along with a few afternoon showers this Friday.
the weather authority Tracking Tropical Storm Sara; likely to dissipate over Central America The Weather Authority is monitoring Tropical Storm Sara, which is expected to strengthen slightly before dissipation over Central America.
NAPLES “Don’t give up. You’re worth it. God sees you.” St. Matthew’s graduates speak out Susan and Dustin Cheatwood credit the Justin’s Place recovery program for saving their lives and stopping them from becoming a statistic.
ENGLEWOOD EAST FEMA relocation notice shocks mobile home park residents The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued relocation notices to residents living in one of their temporary housing parks in Englewood East.
Six dogs rescued after being left in a box by SR-29 Six dogs, including four puppies and two adult dogs, were found stranded in an empty box on the corner of Experimental Road and State Road 29 in Immokalee.
FORT MYERS 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.
NAPLES 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 […]
NAPLES 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 […]
COLLIER COUNTY 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 […]
NAPLES 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 […]
Most Wanted Wednesday: Some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects for April 5 This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida.
EAST NAPLES East Naples man accused of killing dog, blinding another through neglect An East Naples man was arrested on Tuesday after deputies say he neglected two dogs to the point that one died and the other was left blind.
COLLIER COUNTY 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 […]
COLLIER COUNTY 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 […]
NAPLES 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 […]