Florida Panther

How you can support the conservation of the Florida panther

WINK News is taking a closer look at our state animal, the Florida panther, which is one of the rarest animals in North America. There are fewer than 200 left in Southwest Florida. Investigative Reporter Celine McArthur looked into the impact of development on their survival. Now, she is sitting down with the son of […]

Youth Haven fundraiser on Wednesday helping children and teens

A 19-year-old girl is following her dreams in college after facing hardship for years at home. Youth Haven helped her get there, and they want to do the same for other teenagers. Jalise Emnanueloi, 19, doesn’t take a safe place to call home for granted. “I came from a pretty unstable, chaotic family,” Emnanueloi said. […]

Florida panther

Pathway for the Florida Panther? Environmentalist explains why ‘state animal’ may not survive development in Collier County

The population explosion and housing shortage in Florida are intensifying the demand for solutions. In Collier County, leaders say there’s room to develop enough housing to more than double its current population. But critics say plans in the pipeline don’t leave a pathway for the panther — Florida’s state mascot. WINK News investigative reporter Céline […]

MLK Day marches honoring his legacy in SWFL

The Collier County NAACP put together the MLK Day parade for the first time in three years in Naples. But, as people celebrated the great holiday, many also took time to reflect. Joyous and celebratory because it has been a long time since the community celebrated Doctor Martin Luther King altogether. But, among the dancing […]

Flooding

Marco Patriots heading to Alabama to help recover from deadly tornadoes

The Marco Patriots will help people in Alabama recover from a winter outbreak of tornadoes. At least seven people died after the storm in Alabama. The Marco Patriots will go to the area of Old Kingston, where the deaths were reported. A trailer full of supplies and equipment will be in some of the hardest […]

Waiter accused of attacking 2 customers at Lely Resort restaurant

A man faces battery charges after deputies say he attacked a pair of customers, punching one and body-slamming another, at the Lely Resort restaurant where he worked as a waiter in December. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Kevin Marte, 40, was arrested after deputies went to Off the Rock Tavern at 7723 Collier […]

Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center preparing for grand opening weekend

A place where people can come together to grow and serve their community is now open here in Southwest Florida. The Nina Iser Jewish Cultural Center is getting prepared to open on Sunday. The building is a dream come true for many people in the Jewish community. It was conceived in 2016. Construction began in […]

Woman moves into Par 4 FEMA trailer in Collier County

More than 100 days after Hurricane Ian, people are still waiting to move into their temporary homes, but for one woman, that wait ended on Wednesday. WINK News first told you about the FEMA trailers that were delivered to the Par 4 Mobile Home Community in Collier County last month. Last week they were still […]

Most Wanted Wednesday: Featuring some of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Jan. 11

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 […]