Collier County

A Collier County staple is no more after over 55 years in business, but its name will live on. The beloved Del’s 24-Hour Food Store in Collier County officially closed its doors in August about a year after the owner Del Ackerman’s death. But the community landmark has a bright future with Collier County set […]

The actions of law enforcement are being questioned by people in Immokalee after Collier County deputies shot a man last week. The memorial is still erected for the 37-year-old man and father shot and killed by deputies last week. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office says the man was charging at them with a shovel. Now, […]

High school sports are back in Southwest Florida. But the restrictions due to COVID-19 are creating less and less revenue for schools and their athletic programs. In Lee and Collier counties, schools are allowing only limited fan capacity in the stands—25% in Lee, specifically. “Our struggle is that we really rely on the fall season, […]

Thursday night was the first time some high school football players took to field to play against other teams. Palmetto Ridge High School hosted Naples High School. Parents and teams were ready for some normalcy back in their lives. As part of health precautions, the stands were not as packed as usual because they are […]

Hurricane Sally proved storms can leave behind water that sits in neighborhoods for days in Southwest Florida. The City of Naples is working to fix that. “The neighborhood is beautiful,” neighbor Carol Mercogliano said. “That’s one thing. We love it here.” Neighborhood beauty can change pretty quickly when a storm like Sally passes over the […]

Collier County Sheriff’s office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that killed a man, who deputies say came at them with a shovel during early morning hours Thursday in Immokalee. It was also learned the suspect had a sharp-edged weapon as he charged toward deputies. CCSO confirmed Nicholas Morales-Bessannia, 37, of Immokalee was shot by deputies […]

According to the Florida Department of Health, Collier County is showing the third-highest rate of positivity among children in the state at 20.6%. Nicola Jordan says her entire family was taking precautions but they still got COVID. “It was very scary,” she said.  Jordan was doing all that she could but she and her two […]

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 […]

One woman learned just how kind people are as many of us struggle during the pandemic. Now, she’s making sure people know that even when things aren’t going right, there is still good in the world. Sandra Richards went to Publix, got her groceries, and was ready to pay — or so she thought. When […]

Plans to build 100,000 homes in part of eastern Collier County are being met with opposition. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is fighting to protect the area’s wetlands and wildlife habitat and want a say in new rules to manage the growth in this section of the county. “Some of what’s happening in Collier County […]