Collier County Disaster Recovery Center to closeK-9 officer, who served Cape Coral Police Department for 15 years, passes away
NAPLES Collier County Disaster Recovery Center to close The disaster recovery center opened for those affected by Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Debby.
CAPE CORAL K-9 officer, who served Cape Coral Police Department for 15 years, passes away The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the passing of retired K-9 Officer Todd Salmon.
Bishop Verot cheerleaders march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Cheerleaders from Bishop Verot High School graced television screens across the nation as they marched through the streets of New York City in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
WINK NEWS Driving safely during Thanksgiving holiday in Southwest Florida Most people drive to their Thanksgiving destination on Thanksgiving Day, and nearly 72 million people are expected to get behind the wheel.
WINK NEWS What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day in Southwest Florida On Thanksgiving Day, millions across the country come together to celebrate the holiday with friends, family and food.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents show resilience this Thanksgiving amid recent hurricane damage Many people are expressing gratitude for what they have this Thanksgiving, but some residents of Punta Gorda will spend this holiday gathering what they have left.
the weather authority Beautiful weather for your Thanksgiving Day The Weather Authority is tracking beautiful conditions with sunny skies expected throughout this Thanksgiving Day.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO confirms fatal deputy-involved shooting in North Fort Myers A 21-year-old man has been killed after a deputy-involved shooting at a Sunoco gas station near Suncoast Drive in North Fort Myers.
Meteorologist’s dream of joining Thanksgiving parade comes true WINK News Weather Authority meteorologist Lauren Kreidler is usually doing her thing in front of the green screen, but behind the scenes, she’s got her eyes on more than just the 10-day forecast.
FORT MYERS Residents choosing to order pizza on the night before Thanksgiving The night before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest business days for pizza places like McGregor Pizza Company.
‘Everybody needs oversight’ State lawmaker backed calls for audit of Lee County Sheriff’s Office A state lawmaker is backing the high-ranking Lee County leader who went public on WINK News Tuesday with his warning about possible money trouble inside the sheriff’s office.
Celebrate the holidays on SWFL beaches The beaches are a big draw for anyone in southwest Florida and with the extended weekend due to the holiday, it could be a good time to hit the sand.
Excitement begins for Black Friday The deals for holiday shopping have been going on for days already, but there is still a large group of you who still love the thrill of getting to the store on Black Friday.
CAPE CORAL Social media influencer donates land for burrowing owls A social media influencer who used to live in southwest Florida has donated a plot of land she owned where burrowing owls live.
FORT MYERS Building a clear future for the Sanibel Outlets The question of what will happen to the Sanibel outlets has been top of mind for many years now.
NAPLES Collier County Disaster Recovery Center to close The disaster recovery center opened for those affected by Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Debby.
CAPE CORAL K-9 officer, who served Cape Coral Police Department for 15 years, passes away The Cape Coral Police Department has announced the passing of retired K-9 Officer Todd Salmon.
Bishop Verot cheerleaders march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Cheerleaders from Bishop Verot High School graced television screens across the nation as they marched through the streets of New York City in the 2024 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
WINK NEWS Driving safely during Thanksgiving holiday in Southwest Florida Most people drive to their Thanksgiving destination on Thanksgiving Day, and nearly 72 million people are expected to get behind the wheel.
WINK NEWS What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day in Southwest Florida On Thanksgiving Day, millions across the country come together to celebrate the holiday with friends, family and food.
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda residents show resilience this Thanksgiving amid recent hurricane damage Many people are expressing gratitude for what they have this Thanksgiving, but some residents of Punta Gorda will spend this holiday gathering what they have left.
the weather authority Beautiful weather for your Thanksgiving Day The Weather Authority is tracking beautiful conditions with sunny skies expected throughout this Thanksgiving Day.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO confirms fatal deputy-involved shooting in North Fort Myers A 21-year-old man has been killed after a deputy-involved shooting at a Sunoco gas station near Suncoast Drive in North Fort Myers.
Meteorologist’s dream of joining Thanksgiving parade comes true WINK News Weather Authority meteorologist Lauren Kreidler is usually doing her thing in front of the green screen, but behind the scenes, she’s got her eyes on more than just the 10-day forecast.
FORT MYERS Residents choosing to order pizza on the night before Thanksgiving The night before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest business days for pizza places like McGregor Pizza Company.
‘Everybody needs oversight’ State lawmaker backed calls for audit of Lee County Sheriff’s Office A state lawmaker is backing the high-ranking Lee County leader who went public on WINK News Tuesday with his warning about possible money trouble inside the sheriff’s office.
Celebrate the holidays on SWFL beaches The beaches are a big draw for anyone in southwest Florida and with the extended weekend due to the holiday, it could be a good time to hit the sand.
Excitement begins for Black Friday The deals for holiday shopping have been going on for days already, but there is still a large group of you who still love the thrill of getting to the store on Black Friday.
CAPE CORAL Social media influencer donates land for burrowing owls A social media influencer who used to live in southwest Florida has donated a plot of land she owned where burrowing owls live.
FORT MYERS Building a clear future for the Sanibel Outlets The question of what will happen to the Sanibel outlets has been top of mind for many years now.
Realtor stops thief trying to steal and sell land Imagine someone pretends to be you and sells your home or land right from underneath you. Deed or property fraud happens more often than you think.
AREA SHELTERS AND REFUGES OF LAST RESORT CHARLOTTE COUNTY Emergency Operations Center (941) 833-4000 charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/public-safety/emergency-management/ PLEASE NOTE: Do not depend on a particular shelter or refuge. Sites may, or may not, be opened depending on the size of the storm and the predicted landfall area. *All Charlotte County shelters are pet-friendly. PORT CHARLOTTE Harold Avenue Regional Park Recreation Center, 23400 Harold Ave. […]
FORT MYERS Goodwill providing vouchers to help people affected by Hurricane Ian Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is providing vouchers for people who have lost personal belongings due to Hurricane Ian. Free vouchers will replace some belongings, and help the community recover from the devastation of Hurricane Ian. Those affected, who have lost personal belongings, can pick up a $25 voucher (maximum of 4 per family) from […]
HENDRY COUNTY Horse attacked, killed by dogs in Hendry County Community members in Hendry County are keeping their fences locked after a neighbor’s two Pitbulls fatally attacked a horse. Hendry County homeowner Kristina showed WINK News the spot where she watched two Pitbulls attack her neighbor’s horse Saturday. Kristina said, “it was just unbelievable. Completely unbelievable. We basically just got the dogs off of the […]
WINK NEWS Dates and times for early voting in SWFL before March 19 election day Early voting has begun in Southwest Florida. Here are each county’s dates, times and locations to get ahead of the March 19 election day and beyond through the General Election.
5th endangered Florida panther struck by vehicle in November; deadliest month of 2023 For the 13th time in 2023, an endangered Florida panther was struck and killed by a vehicle.
HARLEM HEIGHTS 1st affordable Habitat for Humanity home completed in Harlem Heights On Monday morning, the first of six Harlem Heights families gets the keys to a brand-new home as part of a $1 million pledge to affordable housing in Southwest Florida, thanks to Habitat for Humanity and Finemark National Bank and Trust. If you buy a home today, your mortgage payment will be 66% more […]
HENDRY COUNTY Shots fired at Edward A. Upthegrove Elementary School in Hendry County The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office says that on Saturday it received a report that a shooting had taken place at Upthegrove Elementary School. The sheriff’s office says the shooting took place in the school’s gym and it is believed that the suspect fired a shot at another person. No injuries were reported in this shooting. […]
CLEWISTON Champion program at Clewiston High School helping students graduate Thirteen high schoolers now have brighter futures after educators and mentors worked together to help them graduate. These students overcame missed credits and absences to get their diplomas. These Clewiston High School champions didn’t start as champions. When Hendry County superintendent Mike Swindle noticed a high percentage of Black male students failed to graduate from […]
FORT MYERS Sand, sandbag locations in Southwest Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian Here is a list of some locations where you can acquire sandbags (sometimes bags and sand separately) for your storm preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian’s landfall: San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District Station 51- 8013 Sanibel Blvd. (sand and bags separately). Sand is located on the west side of the station, next […]