Amazon pays $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build new warehouse2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel
Amazon pays $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build new warehouse Even the scaled-back version of a planned Amazon warehouse and distribution facility, the first to be located within Fort Myers city limits, will be a record-setter.
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Amazon pays $66.5M for 143 acres in Fort Myers to build new warehouse Even the scaled-back version of a planned Amazon warehouse and distribution facility, the first to be located within Fort Myers city limits, will be a record-setter.
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
WINK NEWS WINK News Roundtable: What’s next for protests, nationwide movement? It seems implausible that something so big could come along and silence a pandemic. But the death of a black man during an arrest and the world’s reaction to it did just that. We put a panel of experts together for a WINK News Roundtable to see if we could start a conversation about what’s […]
WINK NEWS Coronavirus: Lee Health says SWFL is flattening the curve Lee Health CEO Larry Antonucci says we have flattened the curve of the coronavirus in Southwest Florida. Lee Health held a town hall meeting Thursday to discuss the latest on COVID-19 in the region. Nearly 300 people watched and asked questions of Lee Health’s leadership during the hour-long meeting. Antonucci’s main point: The hospitals are […]
WINK NEWS Black entrepreneurs in Southwest Florida see wave of support during movement Many community members in the United States are putting their time and money into helping black-owned businesses. This is in direct response to protests taking place across the nation, calling for racial equality and justice for George Floyd after his death in Minneapolis police custody. We spoke to entrepreneurs in Southwest Florida about how business […]
NAPLES Anonymous donor gives one Naples cafe $40K to stay open Bill’s Cafe in Naples probably wouldn’t be open right now if it weren’t for the generosity of an anonymous donor. One Naples resident, who wants to stay anonymous, gave the cafe about $40,000 throughout the coronavirus pandemic to help Bill’s keep the doors open. “We’re not the million-dollar restaurant on fifth or third but I’m […]
MARCO ISLAND 2 arrests made during otherwise peaceful protest on Marco Island About 100 protesters gathered Wednesday night at the Marco Island Police Department. They said they just want to be heard, and the police chief told them they’re listening. “We want to be the best police department we can for you, and that’s why we are here … that’s why we are listening,” said Chief Tracy […]
NAPLES Protesters of all ages in Collier County march for change, equality for all People of all ages and races taking part in protests have a powerful message. Protesters in Collier County want to see a change, including 10-year-old Zoey Beaird. “I would be with my grandma if I didn’t care about this, but I care about this. A lot. I’m even wearing a shirt that says it,” she […]
FORT MYERS Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; June 3 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 […]
GOLDEN GATE Goodwill’s Job-Link bus brings employment opportunities to Golden Gate People looking for work in Golden Gate were able to visit a “one-stop shop” Wednesday as the Goodwill Mobile Job-Link bus stopped by. Giancarlos Castano, Job-Link coordinator, knows the impact of COVID-19, as he has seen it first-hand. “A lot of people lost their job; a lot of people didn’t lose their job but they […]
FORT MYERS Lindsey’s lesson: National Geographic Kids Since it’s the last day of school locally Lindsey is ending her lessons but she wants to leave you with one that will let you continue learning and exploring with your children all summer. National geographic kids is perfect for some over the summer fun. They have games your kids can play, videos to watch, […]
FORT MYERS Lee and Collier schools still figuring out what schools will look like when classes resume It’s the last day of school for Lee and Collier County students and what next year looks like is anybody’s guess. In fact, Lee schools posted a survey asking you what you want to see in August. We asked you on our Facebook page and most of you want kids back in class. The principal […]