Rehabilitated manatee to be released into Port of the Islands Marina in NaplesWednesday morning showers slowly move out through the day
naples Rehabilitated manatee to be released into Port of the Islands Marina in Naples The Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Adventures is set to release a rehabilitated manatee back into the waters at the Port of the Island’s Marina.
the weather authority Wednesday morning showers slowly move out through the day The Weather Authority is tracking rain and showers expected throughout the day before an approaching cold front drops temperatures.
CAPE CORAL New Cape Coral City Council members to be sworn in The City of Cape Coral is experiencing a change in leadership, as two new councilmembers are set to be sworn in.
lehigh acres Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
naples Rehabilitated manatee to be released into Port of the Islands Marina in Naples The Manatee Sightseeing and Wildlife Adventures is set to release a rehabilitated manatee back into the waters at the Port of the Island’s Marina.
the weather authority Wednesday morning showers slowly move out through the day The Weather Authority is tracking rain and showers expected throughout the day before an approaching cold front drops temperatures.
CAPE CORAL New Cape Coral City Council members to be sworn in The City of Cape Coral is experiencing a change in leadership, as two new councilmembers are set to be sworn in.
lehigh acres Florida Highway Patrol investigating fatal hit-and-run involving motorcyclist The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist dead in Lee County.
FEMA agrees to outside investigation into avoiding homes with Trump signs FEMA’s administrator has agreed to an outside investigation to find out why her employee gave orders to deny trump supporters aid after Hurricane Milton.
Denise Carlin sworn in as Lee County Schools superintendent It’s a big night for families with kids attending Lee County Schools! Dr. Denise Carlin was just sworn in as superintendent.
PORT CHARLOTTE 8 illegal immigrants arrested in Charlotte County Eight people have been arrested in Port Charlotte for being in the country illegally.
SANIBEL Memorial statue unveiled for exotic birds at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel Island For over 40 years, Dick Muench displayed many of his exotic birds from Central and South America at Jerry’s Foods on Sanibel.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers veteran worried about FEMA code compliance letter One marine veteran is worried sick over having to raise his home.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy.
LEHIGH ACRES Parents want changes made to Lee County Schools JROTC The Lee County School District is making changes after 25 students were treated by emergency services for heat exhaustion at a local high school on Friday.
FORT MYERS BEACH La Ola speaks out a day after FEMA deadline A day after the FEMA deadline for temporary structures on Fort Myers Beach to be removed, the scenery remains largely unchanged.
FORT MYERS Neighbors react to plans for new Amazon warehouse in Fort Myers Amazon will soon have the largest building in Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Councilman Johnny Streets retires after nearly 20 years of service After nearly two decades of service, Fort Myers City Councilman Johnny Streets is retiring.
Local human trafficking survivor speaks out It’s a question many of us think we know the answer to: What is human trafficking? A Collier County woman told WINK her definition changed after she survived it.
NAPLES Naples motorcoach owners heading to DC for rally to get financial help Planes and trains have gotten their fair share of help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, motorcoach drivers say it’s their turn – and they’re taking their message to Washington D.C. Scott McGaughey, owner of MBI Tours, is hoping for some funds. “Buses move America,” said Tim Rose, president of Dolphin Transportation. But the wheels on […]
CAPE CORAL FGCU conducts more sampling to study blue-green algae impact More sample collection is coming to Southwest Florida to continue to gather data on blue-green algae and monitor its presence. FGCU Water School professor Dr. Mike Parsons conducted more air sampling, which could hold the answers to blue-green algae’s impact on our health. Dr. Parsons sits on the state’s blue-green algae task force and installed […]
WINK NEWS Humane Society sees numerous adoptions after reopening in SWFL Gulf Coast Humane Society officially opened up to the public Monday, and many people lined up to adopt a furry friend. We spoke to workers who say the adoptions are higher than before the coronavirus pandemic started. Tania Haney has waited a long time to take home a new furry friend. “We were in the […]
FORT MYERS SWFL resident who spent 18 days in ICU due to COVID-19 discusses what the recovery is like A Southwest Florida man spent nearly a month inside a hospital fighting the coronavirus but now he’s back home after he put up, what he calls a lonely fight. Miguel Toledo spent 26 days inside the Cape Coral hospital battling COVID-19. “I was in a coma for six days, I was in ICU for 18 […]
NAPLES Peaceful protesters against Naples beach closures While the beach was quiet Sunday after being shut down by the City of Naples for concerns over lack of social distancing, peaceful protesters made sure their voices were heard against that decision this weekend. The decision to close the city’s public beaches is not making some people happy. A peaceful protest formed on 5th […]
WINK NEWS Nonprofit makes special Mother’s Day deliveries in SWFL She may not look like your typical angel. But, on Mother’s Day, she is. For a Collier County family, a woman and her nonprofit brought more than smiles during the holiday weekend. They are helping them out when luck seems to be drying up during the coronavirus pandemic. We had the privilege of tagging along […]
NAPLES City of Naples closes beaches; emergency meeting Monday The city of Naples closed its public beaches at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. City leaders said the beaches were overrun with beachgoers to start the weekend, so the move is a continued effort to stop the possible spread of the coronavirus. According to the city press release, “In an effort to mitigate the spread of the […]
WINK NEW Church group helps feed food insecure communities in SWFL We’ve seen the long lines of people all across Southwest Florida waiting for meals while they experience food insecurity during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, a group is hitting the streets to help get groceries into the hands of those who can’t wait in those lines. Every weekend, they make sure people have food to sustain […]
NORTH NAPLES North Naples salon prepares for big reopening with safety measures Hair and nail salons and barbershops reopen Monday, and it’s a day many people have been waiting for – but there are some big changes. Employees will be required to wear a mask while they cut your hair and some places will even take your temperature. That’s on top of the extra cleaning businesses must […]
WINK NEWS FGCU experts discuss coronavirus impacts on hurricane season There’s only so much a person can take. But, like it or not, we’re getting close to hurricane season. Our FGCU expert panel discussed how the coronavirus pandemic could change how we prepare for the storm season Friday. Watch the video above for the full discussion hosted by WINK News Anchor Chris Cifatte, who learns […]