FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
Lee County Parks & Recreation to offer free parking this weekend for certain locations Lee County Parks & Recreation sites offering free swimming or free parking this weekend to include parks, beaches and boat ramps.
Tim Aten Knows: Construction expanding Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples Two outparcel buildings under construction simultaneously on the north and west side of the CVS pharmacy at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads will have new spaces for restaurants, stores and a variety of additional service concepts at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, said P.J. Hill, leasing manager for the sprawling retail center in North Naples.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Road Rules: School bus safety reminders for the 2024-25 school year As the school year comes closer, drivers need to be aware of these big yellow school buses or face a hefty fine.
ESTERO Type One Timer Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with Type 1 Diabetes The Type One Time Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with type one diabetes both on and off the ice.
CAPE CORAL Groundbreaking ceremony for Festival Park in Cape Coral The groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited Festival Park in the Northwest area of Cape Coral is finally taking place.
Boat marooned on land following car crash on US 41 The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash involving a boat on U.S. 41 near Tuckers Grade.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
NAPLES Naples youth flag football team to compete in Ohio tournament This weekend, the Naples Lunatics Green will compete in the Superhero Sports tournament in Canton, Ohio.
Lee County Parks & Recreation to offer free parking this weekend for certain locations Lee County Parks & Recreation sites offering free swimming or free parking this weekend to include parks, beaches and boat ramps.
Tim Aten Knows: Construction expanding Shoppes at Vanderbilt in North Naples Two outparcel buildings under construction simultaneously on the north and west side of the CVS pharmacy at Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads will have new spaces for restaurants, stores and a variety of additional service concepts at the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt, said P.J. Hill, leasing manager for the sprawling retail center in North Naples.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Road Rules: School bus safety reminders for the 2024-25 school year As the school year comes closer, drivers need to be aware of these big yellow school buses or face a hefty fine.
ESTERO Type One Timer Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with Type 1 Diabetes The Type One Time Youth Hockey Camp helps kids with type one diabetes both on and off the ice.
CAPE CORAL Groundbreaking ceremony for Festival Park in Cape Coral The groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited Festival Park in the Northwest area of Cape Coral is finally taking place.
Boat marooned on land following car crash on US 41 The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash involving a boat on U.S. 41 near Tuckers Grade.
FLORIDA Florida begins proposing rules for upcoming social media ban for children A Florida law aimed at banning children under a certain age from accessing social media will take effect on January 1, 2025; however, how will it be enforced?
WASHINGTON Sen. Rick Scott holds news conference ahead of Netanyahu’s address to Congress Florida Sen. Rick Scott joined several Republican senators to welcome Israel’s Prime Minister and the Biden-Harris administration.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA New law enforces regulations for homeowner associations Homeowner’s associations can bring a lot to a community, but a Florida law that took effect July 1 aims to crack down on HOAs and push for more transparency and accountability.
WINK NEWS NCH ranked among top 50 hospitals for cardiac care NCH announced on Monday that it has been ranked as the 50th best hospital in the nation for cardiac care by Money.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral traffic stop leads to arrest of couple with 9 warrants and drugs A couple with nine warrants has been arrested after allegedly being caught with drugs during a traffic stop in Cape Coral.
st. petersburg Gov. DeSantis cancels news conference in St. Petersburg Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in St. Petersburg.
WINK NEWS Deadline approaches to register to vote for primary election in SWFL Early voting for the primary election starts less than a month from now, which means deadlines are fast approaching.
FORT MYERS RSW ground stops multiple airlines due to Microsoft outage Southwest Florida International Airport has been experiencing technology issues due to a worldwide Microsoft outage, causing a ground stop for multiple airlines.
WINK NEWS Sawfish mortalities and fish kill reports faltering Sawfish mortalities and bizarre fish behavior have been reported in the Florida Keys and other parts of Florida as far back as Fall 2023. Scientists aren’t sure exactly what is causing the event but are beginning to piece together the difficult puzzle.
WINK NEWS 2 men wanted accused of stealing over $700K from more than 600 churches The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is asking for the public’s help finding two wanted men for stealing over $700K from churches.