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Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Palm Bay

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Palm Bay.

  • March 25, 2025
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Free dental check-ups for kids in Collier County

Children in Collier County with a sweet tooth can receive a free dental screening this weekend at several locations.

  • March 25, 2025
CAPE CORAL

Nastar Roofing owner and office administrator sentenced for tax fraud

Nastar Roofing Enterprises Inc.’s owner and office administrator have both been sentenced to prison for federal tax fraud.

  • March 25, 2025
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Collier County Commissioners set to discuss bike, e-bike safety

Collier County commissioners are set to discuss a new safety ordinance for bicycles and e-bikes on Tuesday.

  • March 25, 2025
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Mostly cloudy with isolated inland storms Tuesday afternoon

The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly cloudy Tuesday, with isolated inland storms expected throughout the afternoon.

  • March 25, 2025

Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up Mar. 25

While construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen, in this web-exclusive feature, knows the best way to traverse the roadways.

  • March 25, 2025
FORT MYERS

Fort Myers public meeting addresses future growth and community needs

Fort Myers is asking residents to help shape its future by updating its comprehensive plan, which has not been revised since 2008.

  • March 24, 2025
Captiva residents worry resort expansion will worsen traffic issues
CAPTIVA

Captiva residents worry resort expansion will worsen traffic issues

The debate over the size of a popular resort on Captiva Island continues, with concerns now extending beyond just building heights.

  • March 24, 2025
FORT MYERS BEACH

Fort Myers Beach sees spring break surge, several hotels fully booked

Spring break in Southwest Florida is in full swing, with Fort Myers Beach buzzing with thousands of tourists.

  • March 24, 2025
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FORT MYERS

Fort Myers police crackdown on traffic violations on Colonial Blvd.

The roads on Colonial Boulevard are notorious for traffic congestion and crashes, but there might be hope on the horizon.

  • March 24, 2025
RSW Expansion (LCPA)
FORT MYERS

RSW terminal expansion project gets new completion date, budget

The Lee County Port Authority board met Monday to discuss the future of the RSW Terminal Expansion Project, which has encountered significant delays.

  • March 24, 2025
NAPLES

Naples church partners with deputies for active shooter training drill

An active shooter situation is a terrifying prospect, but preparation is key.

  • March 24, 2025
FORT MYERS BEACH

Fort Myers Beach road reopens, improving access for drivers

Estero Boulevard from Crescent Street to Matanzas Pass has officially been reopened for motorists in Fort Myers Beach.

  • March 24, 2025
FORT MYERS BEACH

New Fort Myers Beach roundabout aims to end traffic woes for locals

The long-awaited roundabout at the bottom of the Matanzas Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach is now open.

  • March 24, 2025
food banks

Potential loss of funding for food banks

Food banks play a crucial role in ensuring that hardworking individuals don’t go hungry. However, WINK News has learned that this task might become more challenging.

  • March 24, 2025

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DeSantis
palm bay

Streaming Now: Gov. DeSantis holds news conference in Palm Bay

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Palm Bay.

  • March 25, 2025
dental hygienist

Free dental check-ups for kids in Collier County

Children in Collier County with a sweet tooth can receive a free dental screening this weekend at several locations.

  • March 25, 2025
CAPE CORAL

Nastar Roofing owner and office administrator sentenced for tax fraud

Nastar Roofing Enterprises Inc.’s owner and office administrator have both been sentenced to prison for federal tax fraud.

  • March 25, 2025
Bike and e-bike

Collier County Commissioners set to discuss bike, e-bike safety

Collier County commissioners are set to discuss a new safety ordinance for bicycles and e-bikes on Tuesday.

  • March 25, 2025
weather
the weather authority

Mostly cloudy with isolated inland storms Tuesday afternoon

The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly cloudy Tuesday, with isolated inland storms expected throughout the afternoon.

  • March 25, 2025

Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up Mar. 25

While construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen, in this web-exclusive feature, knows the best way to traverse the roadways.

  • March 25, 2025
FORT MYERS

Fort Myers public meeting addresses future growth and community needs

Fort Myers is asking residents to help shape its future by updating its comprehensive plan, which has not been revised since 2008.

  • March 24, 2025
Captiva residents worry resort expansion will worsen traffic issues
CAPTIVA

Captiva residents worry resort expansion will worsen traffic issues

The debate over the size of a popular resort on Captiva Island continues, with concerns now extending beyond just building heights.

  • March 24, 2025
FORT MYERS BEACH

Fort Myers Beach sees spring break surge, several hotels fully booked

Spring break in Southwest Florida is in full swing, with Fort Myers Beach buzzing with thousands of tourists.

  • March 24, 2025
traffic
FORT MYERS

Fort Myers police crackdown on traffic violations on Colonial Blvd.

The roads on Colonial Boulevard are notorious for traffic congestion and crashes, but there might be hope on the horizon.

  • March 24, 2025
RSW Expansion (LCPA)
FORT MYERS

RSW terminal expansion project gets new completion date, budget

The Lee County Port Authority board met Monday to discuss the future of the RSW Terminal Expansion Project, which has encountered significant delays.

  • March 24, 2025
NAPLES

Naples church partners with deputies for active shooter training drill

An active shooter situation is a terrifying prospect, but preparation is key.

  • March 24, 2025
FORT MYERS BEACH

Fort Myers Beach road reopens, improving access for drivers

Estero Boulevard from Crescent Street to Matanzas Pass has officially been reopened for motorists in Fort Myers Beach.

  • March 24, 2025
FORT MYERS BEACH

New Fort Myers Beach roundabout aims to end traffic woes for locals

The long-awaited roundabout at the bottom of the Matanzas Pass Bridge on Fort Myers Beach is now open.

  • March 24, 2025
food banks

Potential loss of funding for food banks

Food banks play a crucial role in ensuring that hardworking individuals don’t go hungry. However, WINK News has learned that this task might become more challenging.

  • March 24, 2025
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

FWC officers arrest Lee County woman for illegal deer possession
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FWC officers arrest Lee County woman for illegal deer possession

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has arrested a woman after she allegedly mutilated a deer and kept it as a pet.

  • March 21, 2025
kittens

FWC locates litter of newborn critically endangered Florida panther kittens

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has announced the discovery of a trio of panther kittens from a recently born litter.

  • March 19, 2025
sea turtles

FWC provides tips ahead of sea turtle nesting season

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, sea turtle nesting season has officially begun.

  • March 18, 2025
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Rehabilitated endangered Florida Panther released back into wild; creates FWC history

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recounts a story of resilience as a rehabilitated critically endangered panther was released back into the wild.

  • March 17, 2025
Red Tide Alert

Red tide health alert lifted in certain Lee County areas

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has lifted the red tide health alerts issued in certain areas.

  • March 14, 2025
FORT MYERS

Fort Myers couple stunned as gator breaks into their dining room

A Fort Myers couple received the shock of their lives when an unexpected visitor slithered into their home.

  • March 11, 2025
NAPLES

Naples wildlife hospital on high alert as bird flu cases rise

Egg prices have been on the rise due to a shortage linked to bird flu, prompting the federal government to allocate $1 billion for farm safety measures and vaccine research.

  • March 5, 2025
CAPE CORAL

Body found in Caloosahatchee River near Cape Coral

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office are conducting a death investigation after a body was found in the Caloosahatchee River.

  • February 26, 2025
black bear in the forest

FWC to host virtual public meeting about black bear hunting in Florida

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to hear from the public on potential options for regulated black bear hunting.

  • February 26, 2025
Florida panther
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10-year-old endangered Florida Panther killed by vehicle, 2nd death of 2025

A vehicle in Hendry County has taken the life of a Florida Panther, marking the second death of the critically endangered Florida predator recorded in 2025.

  • February 26, 2025

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