SWFL community raise $1600 for family of fallen Charlotte County Sgt.Collier commissioners increase opposition to possible move by Naples Airport
SWFL community raise $1600 for family of fallen Charlotte County Sgt. Southwest Floridians were asked to come out and support the family of fallen Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, and you showed up.
Collier commissioners increase opposition to possible move by Naples Airport Collier County commissioners increased their opposition to possibly relocating Naples Airport, supporting a resolution against two sites near Ave Maria and rejecting the airport authority’s request for assistance.
PORT CHARLOTTE Georgia man found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with minor in Port Charlotte A Georgia man has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a minor and possessing a firearm as a person with felony convictions.
New recreational marijuana amendment proposed for 2026 Florida ballot Smart & Safe Florida, the political action committee primarily funded by Trulieve – the state’s largest medical marijuana company and fourth largest in the U.S. – this week filed a new proposal to put an amendment on the ballot in Florida in 2026 that would legalize adult recreational use of marijuana.
NAPLES Naples Pride releases statement on city council’s vote Naples Pride has issued a statement on the Naples City Council’s decision to approve this year’s festival but with a caveat.
Punta Gorda scraps plan for new $16M City Hall building Prior to the hurricane in September 2022 causing City Hall’s closure, the previous City Council, including three incumbents who were unseated in the Nov. 5 election, planned to build a new City Hall on its current site at 326 W. Marion Ave.
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park Renovations — There’s no going back now Where there’s talk of Jaycee Park in Cape Coral Council meetings, there is turmoil.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
Backlash over new state law banning kids from social media From body image issues to bullying and, even worse, depression and suicide.
orlando Gov. DeSantis appoints Ashley Moody for Florida Senator Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Attorney General Ashley Moody the next Florida Senator, replacing Marco Rubio.
sanibel Volunteer Expo to be held at Sanibel Community House; nearly 50 organizations in attendance The City of Sanibel is set to hold its Volunteer Expo, an event with nearly 50 organizations aiming to give back to the community.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
SWFL community raise $1600 for family of fallen Charlotte County Sgt. Southwest Floridians were asked to come out and support the family of fallen Charlotte County Deputy Sgt. Elio Diaz, and you showed up.
Collier commissioners increase opposition to possible move by Naples Airport Collier County commissioners increased their opposition to possibly relocating Naples Airport, supporting a resolution against two sites near Ave Maria and rejecting the airport authority’s request for assistance.
PORT CHARLOTTE Georgia man found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with minor in Port Charlotte A Georgia man has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a minor and possessing a firearm as a person with felony convictions.
New recreational marijuana amendment proposed for 2026 Florida ballot Smart & Safe Florida, the political action committee primarily funded by Trulieve – the state’s largest medical marijuana company and fourth largest in the U.S. – this week filed a new proposal to put an amendment on the ballot in Florida in 2026 that would legalize adult recreational use of marijuana.
NAPLES Naples Pride releases statement on city council’s vote Naples Pride has issued a statement on the Naples City Council’s decision to approve this year’s festival but with a caveat.
Punta Gorda scraps plan for new $16M City Hall building Prior to the hurricane in September 2022 causing City Hall’s closure, the previous City Council, including three incumbents who were unseated in the Nov. 5 election, planned to build a new City Hall on its current site at 326 W. Marion Ave.
CAPE CORAL Jaycee Park Renovations — There’s no going back now Where there’s talk of Jaycee Park in Cape Coral Council meetings, there is turmoil.
CAPE CORAL NRG Wrestling slams its way into Cape Coral NRG wrestling is hosting its first live event of 2025 with NRG Fully Charged on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Scotty Bierwerks.
Backlash over new state law banning kids from social media From body image issues to bullying and, even worse, depression and suicide.
orlando Gov. DeSantis appoints Ashley Moody for Florida Senator Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Attorney General Ashley Moody the next Florida Senator, replacing Marco Rubio.
sanibel Volunteer Expo to be held at Sanibel Community House; nearly 50 organizations in attendance The City of Sanibel is set to hold its Volunteer Expo, an event with nearly 50 organizations aiming to give back to the community.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
the weather authority Cooler-than-average with a few showers possible this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking cooler-than-average temperatures with a possible afternoon shower this Thursday.
PORT CHARLOTTE Community grieves as investigation continues into fatal Port Charlotte fire The state fire marshal has yet to confirm whether 70-year-old Roseanne Cantasano was the victim of a devastating house fire on Monday night.
Local influencer reacts to potential TikTok ban TikTok is more than just a place to dance, learn something new or just scroll. For the Manella family, the app is a place where they can be themselves.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers family’s son gets first-of-its-kind treatment for fused skull Imagine watching hospital workers roll your 3-month-old baby in for surgery. A Fort Myers couple was understandably nervous but thankful that local surgeons could utilize a first-of-its-kind treatment.
LEE COUNTY Lee County health leaders discuss importance of childhood mental health Lee County health experts are keeping kids’ mental health at the top of their minds in Southwest Florida in the aftermath of the pandemic. Leaders from Lee Health and Golisano Children’s Hospital gave an update on the mental health crisis in our community on Monday. Talking to kids about mental health can be hard, but health […]
FORT MYERS Golisano Children’s Hospital Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic will be making stops around Southwest Florida next week to vaccinate children 12 years old and older for COVID-19. The Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic is walk-up only, and there is no cost for the COVID-19 vaccine, which will be Pfizer. The mobile clinic will be at the following […]
FORT MYERS Golisano Children’s Hospital announces Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic for week of Jan. 3 Golisano Children’s Hospital’s Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic will be making stops around Southwest Florida next week to vaccinate children 5 years old and older for COVID-19. The Mobile Pediatric Vaccination Clinic is walk-up only, and there is no cost for the COVID-19 vaccine, which will be Pfizer. The mobile clinic will be at the following […]
WINK NEWS Fetal echocardiograms give early detection of baby heart abnormalities A multi-million dollar research grant is making its way to 14 hospitals, including one in Florida, to study the outcomes of adults who were born with a heart defect. That population is rising due to early detection, and oftentimes these defects are discovered before the baby is born. At Golisano Children’s Hospital, they are caring […]
FORT MYERS Lee County deputy saves 3-month-old’s life A Lee County Sheriff’s deputy saved a 3-month-old old baby boy after he stopped breathing. According to the sheriff’s office, in response to a 911 call, Deputy Michelle Wilson arrived at a home to find Wylder, 3, turning blue, not breathing, and without a pulse. Wilson began chest compressions until the baby had a pulse […]
ESTERO Tossing teddies to help kids at Everblades game Saturday night will be the latest installment in the tradition of fans tossing teddy bears onto the ice when the Florida Everblades score against the Orlando Solar Bears. After the Everblades scored their first goal, fans threw hundreds of stuffed animals on the ice. The best part about the celebration was knowing kids at the […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Teen who possibly contracted brain-eating amoeba while in SWFL to be treated in Chicago A teen is continuing his treatment in Chicago after ending up in the hospital while visiting Port Charlotte. He has been fighting what doctors believe is a brain-eating amoeba for months. The Charlotte County health department says they have not officially diagnosed him but say that is their best-qualified guess. Caleb Ziegelbauer is unconscious and […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Twin miracle babies: Youngest twins to survive at Golisano’s born at 22 weeks Twin babies are home from the hospital and already breaking records. Avery and Emersyn are the youngest twins to survive at Golisano Children’s Hospital. They were released from the hospital on Monday, now weighing 7 pounds, after spending 137 days at the hospital. Taylor Davis went into labor at just 21 weeks and three days. […]
FORT MYERS 9-year-old girl gives up birthday presents to gather presents for kids at Golisano Children’s Hospital A nine-year-old girl helped Santa this year by delivering a heap of Christmas gifts to Golisano Children’s Hospital. On Raegan Banker’s ninth birthday, she didn’t ask for the gifts she wanted. “Reagan just decided that because her birthday was so close to Christmas that she didn’t need her presents and that there were other kids […]