Overturned box truck leads to backup on Alligator Alley

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on Alligator Alley in which a box truck overturned, leading to at least one injury and a severe traffic backup. The crash occurred near mile marker 63, next to Big Cypress National Preserve. Someone was seen being airlifted from the scene of the crash. This is a […]

Collier County children’s Tylenol shortage

Health experts predict that Covid, the flu, and RSV will make a strong comeback right after the new year. Consequently, the demand for children’s medicine is up and could continue to rise. And with increased demand, the medication on some Southwest Florida pharmacy shelves is either sparse or all gone. In Collier County, WINK News […]

360 families fed during St. Matthews House final food distribution of 2022

At St. Matthew’s House, families in need are lining up for hours for their final food distribution of the year. Tuesday morning’s food distribution at Naples Alliance Church was supposed to begin at 10:30 a.m. But since people started lining up at 7 a.m., St. Matthews also began early. They were handing out food, diapers, […]

Firefighters rescue 2 dogs from Golden Gate house fire

Fire crews rescued two dogs while responding to a Tuesday afternoon house fire on 48th Terrace Southwest in Golden Gate. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Greater Naples Fire Rescue District. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

New Year’s Eve events across SWFL

New Year’s Eve is around the corner, which means friends and loved ones will get together and celebrate through midnight to usher in 2023. Fireworks will light up the night sky, champagne will be toasted at midnight, and downtown Fort Myers will be filled with people ready to ring in the new year. Lisa Sbuttoni […]

Different approaches to unusually cold weather from SWFL locals, visitors

Many moved to Southwest Florida for the warm weather, but Christmas weekend brought an unusual chill to the area, and residents had to cope in different ways. Most people from the area don’t like the cold weather one bit. Going outside, one can often pick out who is and isn’t a Southwest Florida based on […]

Naples Botanical Garden handled Ian better than expected

Hurricanes Charlie, Dorian, Irma, and Ian all impacted the Naples Botanical Garden, but luckily they fared better than they expected after Ian. Thanks to their environmentally conscious planning, storm surge was not a big issue for them. Between blossoming flowers, pristine grounds, and cascading trees, you wouldn’t know the extent of the damage Naples Botanical […]

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Cold weather shelters opening across SWFL to help those in need

Multiple cold weather shelters are opening across Southwest Florida in anticipation of the upcoming frigid temperatures. In North Port, a cold weather shelter is opening at 100 Church. 100 Church is located at 14525 Tamiami Trail and will be available every night starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 26. In Charlotte […]

Two popular Naples beaches open in time for the holidays

People are flocking to the beach attempting to have a classic Florida Christmas, and since two more beach access points reopened Friday in Collier County, it may be perfect timing. Clam Pass Park and Vanderbilt Beach both have beach access and they’re two of Naples’ most popular beaches. While visitors aren’t afraid of what could […]