Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort MyersChilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
NAPLES Naples Therapeutic Riding Center benefits from Naples Winter Wine Festival The Naples Winter Wine Festival begins Friday. Hosted by Naples Children & Education Foundation, the event continues to be a prestigious gathering that raises millions of dollars every year for Collier County children’s charities. Naples Therapeutic Riding Center is a charity that benefits from the annual festival, and it helps the nonprofit organization provide experiences […]
NAPLES NCEF hosts ‘Meet the Kids Day’ at Naples Botanical Gardens Money raised this weekend by the Naples Children and Education Foundation will go to support dozens of children charities in Collier County. Teens and children who benefit from 39 charities spent the morning eagerly sharing their successes with more than 380 people gathered in their support. NCEF’s Naples Winter Wine Festival kicked off Friday morning […]
NAPLES Three celebrity chefs discuss the changing kitchen culture with WINK News The number of women-owned restaurants is on the rise. This past weekend, three celebrity chefs, who happened to be women, were in town preparing lavish dinners for the prestigious Naples Winter Wine Festival. Teri Evans sat down with Jennifer Jasinski, an executive chef and owner of Rioja; Cassidee Dabney, executive chef of Blackberry Farm; and, […]
Collier County Specialized dental care helps children keep their smile When it comes to children, oral health sometimes presents unique challenges. That’s why NCEF turns donated dollars into specialized dental treatment for kids.
Collier Cares offers resources for help at your fingertips They are people in our community who need a hand up. Finding that is easy with Collier Cares, a site created by the Naples Children and Education Foundation.
Collier County Children as young as preschool age are getting suspended and expelled Our youngest family members are getting kicked out of class at concerning rates. Now there’s one woman trying to help.
NORTH NAPLES Donors prepare to give big at Naples Winter Wine Festival Hundreds of guests will donate money to help children in need, all while enjoying the best culinary creations Naples has to offer. Wine and children don’t usually mix, but this weekend is a different story. A lot of the people who attend this weekend’s festival are big donors, and they’re ready to open their wallets […]
NAPLES Naples Winter Wine Festival raises over $15 million for charity Attendees of the 2018 Naples Winter Wine Festival raised $15.15 million for the Naples Children and Education Foundation over the weekend. The 61 auction lots included a 2018 Rolls Royce Phantom that went for $780,000, a McLaren 720S for $650,000 and $520,000 for an experience in South Africa with the Staglin’s of Staglin Family Vineyard. […]
Getting kids adequate vision care Eye care is one of the key areas identified by the Naples Children and Education Foundation for nonprofits to which they contribute. It’s crucially important underserved children receive adequate eye care, among other needs. Joining WINK News anchor Lindsey Sablan is Dr. Eduardo Alfonso, director of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Watch the full video […]
NCEF Pediatric Dental Center The Naples Children and Education Foundation is focused on providing children, among other things, all forms of health care. Joining WINK News anchor Lindsey Sablan is Dr. Aneesha Amarnath from the NCEF Pediatric Dental Center. Watch the full video above.