Brother’s death spurs SWFL woman to form foundation for mental health awareness

A woman in Collier County decided to turn her loss into awareness. Margot Moran lost her brother, former NFL player Greg Montgomery, to suicide in August, so Moran formed the The Gregory H. Jr. Montgomery Foundation to honor her loved one and help people in our community struggling with mental health issues. Montgomery could really […]

Southwest Florida makes necessary preparations for Eta

Lee County preparations Sanibel has seen flooding from numerous storms over the years. Those who have lived here for decades have seen it and now wonder what Eta has in store for them. Bob Tuttle has lived in his house on Sanibel for 48 years. In that time, he’s seen his fair share of storms […]

Naples mall closing popular carousel; ‘Miss Mary’ says goodbye

A family pastime has been shuttered at the Coastland Center Mall in Naples because of the pandemic. The carousel – and the woman who has been running it for 10 years – are saying goodbye. When Jennifer Lee goes to Coastland Center Mall, she goes to shop – and to see Mary Warder. “Mary always […]

Collier County crews prep for possible arrival of Tropical Depression Eta

Lowering lake levels ahead of Tropical Depression Eta is just one of the many steps being taken to prevent flooding in Collier County should the storm head our way. County crews were out Thursday clearing drains of debris while some residents say they did their supply shopping months ago and aren’t worried about the weather. […]

Naples cancels city Christmas parade and New Year’s Eve fireworks due to pandemic

The City of Naples announced Wednesday its Christmas parade and New Year’s Eve fireworks are canceled this year. Both events draw large crowds, and city officials say they can’t risk it during the pandemic. We spoke to people who are disappointed and others who say it’s the right call. “That’s so sad because so many […]

Raise in minimum wage can help with housing costs, will impact employers

Florida voters overwhelmingly voted to pass Amendment 2, raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2026. We looked at how the gradual shift to a $15 hourly minimum wage in the state could impact Collier County Wednesday. In Collier County, those bills are steep, especially when it comes to housing. Lisa Lefkow, the […]

What will happen to campaign signs if a storm heads this way?

Tropical Storm Eta poses a threat to Southwest Florida within a week of the election week. Campaign signs are dotting lawns and lining intersections, all begging for your vote. But all those signs could become airborne and projectiles if winds pick up during a storm. Who is responsible? How long can they stay up? Reporter […]

Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Nov. 4

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 […]

Byron Donalds wins District 19 race

Byron Donalds (R) has won the U.S. House District 19 race over Democratic opponent Cindi Banyai. Donalds won 58% of the vote. He will be taking over Francis Rooney’s old seat. On the morning of the primary in August, some voters received text messages that Dinalds had falsely dropped out of the race. At the […]

Brother speaks on suspect’s mental health issues after shooting spree

The family of a man accused of two drive-by shootings in separate jurisdictions in the same day says he has a history of mental illness. Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested suspect Jonathan Blank, 25, Sunday for a drive-by shooting in Collier County. He is also accused of a second drive-by shooting that happened  in Lee […]