Collier County

Collier County Commissioners voted Tuesday to mandate that masks be worn in public businesses all throughout the county. While some feel safer with this new regulation in place, others feel their rights are being infringed upon. Seed To Table owner Alfie Oakes organized a protest Saturday for others who feel that masks are unconstitutional and […]

Miriam Frawley and her grandniece have been helping out at Cape Coral Animal Shelter for just over a month. “We also do the front desk, because we like the busy environment and also talking to people,” said Frawley, a volunteer. They’re new to volunteering at the shelter. But wearing a mask while there is also […]

Mask mandates are a hot button issue, but is a vaccine mandate the next thing to come? We looked into whether a government can mandate you to get a vaccine? The short answer is probably not, but that isn’t stopping Vice Mayor Terry Hutchinson of Naples from asking people who live and work in the […]

The island of Sanibel is known for its shells and beaches but soon, it may be known for its newest resident — an octopus. He really likes his toys. “We give him Mega Blocks, Lego sets, Mr. Potato Heads, lots of things,” said Carly Hulse, Senior Aquarist at Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum. Hulse says when […]

Collier County student-athletes learned they don’t have to make individual decisions getting back onto the field because the school district updated its plans. Collier County Public Schools says the falls sports season will be pushed back, and Aug. 24 is the earliest practices will start. The activities coordinator at Gulf Coast High School says, if […]

Parents of students within school districts in Lee and Collier counties have less than a week to make choices for going back. One factor that might play into the decision is what students themselves would want. We spoke to a three high school students Wednesday who shared different perspectives about the different schooling options this […]

Masks are now required in Collier County, but at least one business says it won’t follow the order. Some people say they are “disgusted” at the business’ reaction. Alfie Oakes, the owner of Oakes Farms in Collier County, has made it clear he is against many things surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, and he is against […]

We have seen fewer protests for the social justice movement in Southwest Florida lately. Meanwhile, other parts of the country have not seen a lull. Portland, Oregon has seen 52 consecutive days of protests. The issue is certainly becoming political. We asked a group of individuals with law enforcement experience what’s next. Watch the video […]

Wednesday is the first day you must wear a mask when you go inside buildings in Collier County. We know it’s a heated issue. More than 200 of you showed up to debate the order on Tuesday. Now that the rule is in place, how comfortable are businesses with enforcing the rule in their stores? […]

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 […]