Collier County Schools postpones possible school zoning changesMan arrested after road rage incident in Collier County
Collier County Schools postpones possible school zoning changes The Collier County School Board voted four to one against two different proposals that could redraw school boundaries.
Man arrested after road rage incident in Collier County A Naples man has been arrested after deputies say he struck another vehicle on the road and fled the scene.
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and in September President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates — the first on June 27 hosted by CNN and the second on Sept. 10 hosted by ABC — setting the stage for the first presidential face-off in just weeks.
FORT MYERS Dump truck knocks down power wires over Deleon Street, causing hours-long closure A dump truck knocked down power wires on Deleon Street, forcing a road closure and causing temporary outages in the surrounding area in Fort Myers.
GOLDEN GATE Woman arrested for stabbing boyfriend in the buttocks in Golden Gate Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a woman for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend several times in his behind.
clearwater Gov. DeSantis cancels news conference in Clearwater due to weather Due to severe weather in Northern Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis had to cancel a news conference in Clearwater.
COLLIER COUNTY FHP arrest Lehigh Acres driver accused of shooting at family in another car A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting into another car on Interstate 75 in Collier County and fleeing the scene.
Tableside American-Romanian restaurant launches in North Naples Tableside Restaurant opened in the 2,225-square-foot space that most recently was Alpine Restaurant for more than 10 years and, initially, was Bajio Mexican Grill in the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt on the corner of Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads.
WINK NEWS Man accused of causing bus crash that killed 8 held without bond; 6 victims identified The man accused of causing a bus crash that killed eight people and injured 40 others in Marion County is being held without bond.
Charlotte tourism revenue to help fund Waterfest To help launch the event in prior years, the county gave in-kind funding of $50,000, thinking that eventually it would be self-sustaining.
WINK NEWS Tractor-trailer overturned on I-75N, traffic moved off-shoulder A tractor-trailer has overturned on I-75 North near mile marker 135, closing all lanes of traffic in Lee County.
PRAGUE (AP) Slovakian prime minister in life-threatening condition after being shot, his Facebook profile says Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico is in life-threatening condition after being wounded in a shooting after a political event.
MARCO ISLAND Scheduled bridge work on Marco Island to reduce lanes An evaluation on a bridge will impact Marco Island’s traffic beginning Thursday, closing down one lane.
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) Punxsutawney Phil’s babies are named Shadow and Sunny. Just don’t call them the heirs apparent Punxsutawney Phil’s offspring now have names that just might help the famed weather-forecasting groundhog to predict when spring will begin.
Collier County Schools postpones possible school zoning changes The Collier County School Board voted four to one against two different proposals that could redraw school boundaries.
Man arrested after road rage incident in Collier County A Naples man has been arrested after deputies say he struck another vehicle on the road and fled the scene.
WASHINGTON (AP) Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and in September President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates — the first on June 27 hosted by CNN and the second on Sept. 10 hosted by ABC — setting the stage for the first presidential face-off in just weeks.
FORT MYERS Dump truck knocks down power wires over Deleon Street, causing hours-long closure A dump truck knocked down power wires on Deleon Street, forcing a road closure and causing temporary outages in the surrounding area in Fort Myers.
GOLDEN GATE Woman arrested for stabbing boyfriend in the buttocks in Golden Gate Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested a woman for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend several times in his behind.
clearwater Gov. DeSantis cancels news conference in Clearwater due to weather Due to severe weather in Northern Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis had to cancel a news conference in Clearwater.
COLLIER COUNTY FHP arrest Lehigh Acres driver accused of shooting at family in another car A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting into another car on Interstate 75 in Collier County and fleeing the scene.
Tableside American-Romanian restaurant launches in North Naples Tableside Restaurant opened in the 2,225-square-foot space that most recently was Alpine Restaurant for more than 10 years and, initially, was Bajio Mexican Grill in the Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt on the corner of Airport-Pulling and Vanderbilt Beach roads.
WINK NEWS Man accused of causing bus crash that killed 8 held without bond; 6 victims identified The man accused of causing a bus crash that killed eight people and injured 40 others in Marion County is being held without bond.
Charlotte tourism revenue to help fund Waterfest To help launch the event in prior years, the county gave in-kind funding of $50,000, thinking that eventually it would be self-sustaining.
WINK NEWS Tractor-trailer overturned on I-75N, traffic moved off-shoulder A tractor-trailer has overturned on I-75 North near mile marker 135, closing all lanes of traffic in Lee County.
PRAGUE (AP) Slovakian prime minister in life-threatening condition after being shot, his Facebook profile says Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico is in life-threatening condition after being wounded in a shooting after a political event.
MARCO ISLAND Scheduled bridge work on Marco Island to reduce lanes An evaluation on a bridge will impact Marco Island’s traffic beginning Thursday, closing down one lane.
PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) Punxsutawney Phil’s babies are named Shadow and Sunny. Just don’t call them the heirs apparent Punxsutawney Phil’s offspring now have names that just might help the famed weather-forecasting groundhog to predict when spring will begin.
Pet Pals: Violet On this week’s Pet Pals segment, WINK News anchor Taylor Petras meets a new adoptable dog, Violet. 11-year-old Violet is brand-new to the adoption floor at the Gulf Coast Humane Society. The 13-pound poodle mix came to GCHS from Lee County Domestic Animal Services. She may be 11, but she still has a lot of […]
Pet Pals: Meeko On this week’s Pet Pals segment, WINK News anchor Taylor Petras is introduced to another adoptable pet, Meeko. Meeko is a big furry ball of sweetness and is ready to impress some humans in his forever home with his new training! The 5-year-old mixed breed came to the Gulf Coast Humane Society from Dogs Playing […]
Pet Pals: Bucky In this weekly Pet Pals segment, WINK News anchor Taylor Petras is introduced to the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s newest adoptable pet, Bucky. Bucky is a handsome brindle terrier looking for his forever home. The 5-year-old dog is described as a “big snuggle-bug” who loves people. Bucky has a lot of love to give to […]
Pet Pals: Ranger On this weekly Pet Pal segment, WINK News anchor Taylor Petras meets another adoptable pet from the Gulf Coast Humane Society: Ranger. Ranger has been patiently waiting at GCHS for around 3 months. Ranger is an athletic 4-year-old who would love a home with active humans, but he is also known to just lounge around. […]
Pet Pals: Emeril On this week’s Pet Pals segment, WINK News anchor Taylor Petras is introduced to an adoptable dog named Emeril. Emeril is a 4-year-old lab/terrier mix who would be the perfect addition to any family. He is a friendly, well-behaved dog who has been at the Gulf Coast Humane Society for around a month. Emeril has […]
Pet Pals: Scout It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for WINK News’ weekly Pet Pal segment. This morning, Gary Willoughby from the Gulf Coast Humane Society joins WINK News anchor Taylor Wirtz with one pet waiting to be adopted: Scout, a 4.5-year-old coonhound mix. Watch the full video above.
Pet Pals: Sweetie In this Pet Pals segment, Brian Wierima from the Gulf Coast Humane Society joins WINK News anchor Lindsey Sablan with a pet waiting to be adopted. This week, it’s Sweetie, a 5.5-year-old terrier mix who has been at the shelter for 336 days and whose name is a perfect fit. Watch the full video above.
Pet Pals: Queen On this week’s Pet Pals segment, WINK News anchor Taylor Petras is introduced to adoptable dog Queen. Queen, a 2-year-old terrier mix, is a recent grad of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office Cell Dog Program, in which she spent weeks getting hundreds of hours of obedience training. All of her fellow grads have already been […]
FORT MYERS Pet Pals: Lady A On this week’s Pet Pals segment, WINK News anchor meets adoptable dog Lady A. After suffering from abuse at the hands of her previous owner, Lady A is looking for a home that can give her a lot of love. The 1-year-old pitbull mix came to the Gulf Coast Humane Society with a broken leg. […]
Pet Pals: Gunner On this week’s Pet Pals segment, Brian Wierima from the Gulf Coast Humane Society introduces adoptable dog Gunner to WINK News anchor Taylor Petras. He may have some scars, but Gunner has a lot of love to give to his future family. The 3-year-old lab-terrier mix loves people and loves to play. He’s the perfect […]