Barron Collier High School student arrested for bringing BB gun to school

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office says a Barron Collier High School student was arrested for bringing a BB gun to school on Thursday. Deputies say the 15-year-old had a loaded BB gun in his backpack that appeared real and say the teen showed the gun to multiple students. The sheriff’s office says the student told […]

The Naples Press ready to launch after overcoming setbacks

Business, real estate, arts, and entertainment, it’s all in a new newspaper going out to people on Friday. The Naples Press is making its debut for Collier County communities after overcoming setbacks from the hurricane. First, it was difficult to find paper. The team started looking for peach paper last summer because they wanted to […]

Capri Fish House’s beached boat removed, became a symbol of resilience

A big sailboat is hoisted away after Hurricane Ian brought it inches away from a restaurant. Surprisingly, the moment is bittersweet for the restaurant’s owners on the Isle of Capri. The boat became a symbol that attracted customers. It is an unlikely love story between a boat and the people of the Isles of Capri. […]

Army Corps of Engineers working on plan to stop storm surge in Collier County

Sea levels in Florida continue to rise and as they do, plans are being made to keep Collier County from that and heavy storm surges. On Tuesday, the Army Corps of Engineers presented its latest ideas to county commissioners, a multi-billion dollar project in the works for years. “This is an opportunity to go back […]

Most Wanted Wednesday: Featuring some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Jan. 25

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 […]

Man accused of stealing SUV, wallet from Mercato parking garage

A man was arrested Tuesday night after deputies say he stole an SUV from the parking garage of the Mercato shopping center in North Naples and used one of the credit cards inside. According to the Collier County County Sheriff’s, 39-year-old Ronald Antoine Grady, a convicted felon out of Georgia, faces charges of grand theft […]

Prescribed burn in Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Estero Fire Rescue says there will be a prescribed burn in Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary on Wednesday morning. According to EFD, Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Prescribed Fire Team will conduct a 250-acres prescribed fire in the backcountry. Ignition time will be between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Heavy smoke may be visible at times.

Possible ban on medical marijuana dispensaries in Collier County

Anyone in Collier County with a prescription for medical marijuana will need to either get it filled by mail or drive to Lee County for their medication. Commissioner Rick Locastro told WINK News, the board is not behind the medical dispensaries coming to the county. Rather than discuss changing land codes to allow them, they […]

Collier County approves plan to build emergency berms on its beaches

Rebuilding eroded beaches is what Collier County has to get this all done by the end of March to get reimbursed by FEMA. It is also important to have them rebuilt before the next hurricane season. The county plans to haul 400,000 cubic yards of sand to rebuild dunes and protect our infrastructure. Collier County […]