FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herselfSurrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
Immokalee ‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color One of Southwest Florida best portrait artist, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now she’s on the forefront of the city of Immokalee, to make her community filled with color.
GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcyclists ride in SWFL to help veterans battle suicide A group of veterans from the American Legion are grabbing their helmets and boots for a motorcycle ride to bring awareness to the staggering rates of suicide among veterans.
SARASOTA Alleged sexual abuse victims of Port Charlotte priest comes forward Father Riley worked at three churches in Charlotte County and another in Naples. On Friday, new allegations emerged from a news conference in Sarasota.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in court A priest accused of sexually abusing four altar boys in Iowa nearly 40 years ago returned to Charlotte County court.
FORT MYERS FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herself One season in FGCU, freshman pitcher Allison Sparkman is already ruffling feathers in the circle.
Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns An large amount of pets are being surrendered by their owners. About half of the dogs at the Gulf Coast Humane Society are surrender dogs.
Students benefitting from millions in sales tax dollars So far, the voter-approved half-cent sales tax has brought in $507 million for the Lee County School District.
PORT CHARLOTTE ‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation It takes some people decades to pay off their student loans. One woman’s last payment was in sight until she took a gamble she said she was told to take.
FORT MYERS Homeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods Law enforcement has swept multiple encampments, cleaning the trails of mess and muck left behind, and some of these encampments are right in our backyards.
BIG CYPRESS PRESERVE What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area? America’s first nationally designated preserve is in Southwest Florida’s backyard, and it is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues Trying to get treatments for the brain when fighting neurological diseases like epilepsy and ALS is a challenge.
FORT MYERS NTSB report reveals new details in helicopter crash after Hurricane Ian The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on a helicopter crash that occurred in Iona, Florida, shortly after Hurricane Ian.
NAPLES Memorial celebrates the life of John Passidomo Hundreds of friends and family gathered for a memorial at Baker Park in Naples.
‘Latinos in Action’ empowers all students to succeed WINK News talked with teachers who are a part of the program, helping kids reach their full potential.
Immokalee ‘The eyes always draw me in’; Immokalee portrait artist turns dark times into color One of Southwest Florida best portrait artist, Martha Maria Cantu, almost gave up art. Now she’s on the forefront of the city of Immokalee, to make her community filled with color.
GOLDEN GATE Collier commissioners approve agreement for golf complex in Golden Gate Collier commissioners unanimously approved a long term lease and operating agreement to reopen the Golden Gate golf course Tuesday.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcyclists ride in SWFL to help veterans battle suicide A group of veterans from the American Legion are grabbing their helmets and boots for a motorcycle ride to bring awareness to the staggering rates of suicide among veterans.
SARASOTA Alleged sexual abuse victims of Port Charlotte priest comes forward Father Riley worked at three churches in Charlotte County and another in Naples. On Friday, new allegations emerged from a news conference in Sarasota.
PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in court A priest accused of sexually abusing four altar boys in Iowa nearly 40 years ago returned to Charlotte County court.
Publix on 2481 Del Prado Blvd North in Cape Coral. Photo via Amanda Vance Parlee Home Depot on Pine Ridge Road in Naples. WINK News/ Olivia Mancino Residents gathering sand bags at the South Trail Fire and Rescue Department in Fort Myers. FILE: Residents gathering sand bags at the South Trail Fire and Rescue Department in Fort Myers. Costco inside the Gulf Coast Town Center Costco inside the Gulf Coast Town Center Costco at Cypress Lake Drive and U.S. 41 in south Fort Myers. (Photo via Rich Garcia / WINK) Costco at Cypress Lake Drive and U.S. 41 in south Fort Myers. (Photo via Rich Garcia / WINK) Costco at Cypress Lake Drive and U.S. 41 in south Fort Myers. (Photo via Rich Garcia / WINK) FILE: Numerous Lee County agencies are making preparations ahead of Hurricane Irma. Photo via the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Numerous Lee County agencies are making preparations ahead of Hurricane Irma. Photo via the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Numerous Lee County agencies are making preparations ahead of Hurricane Irma. Photo via the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Line at the 7-Eleven gas station on Burnt Store and Tropicana 7-Eleven gas station on Burnt Store and Tropicana Walmart on Kings Highway in Port Charlotte Florida. P photo via Brennan Catfish Norus. 7-Eleven on Davis and Santa Barbara in east Naples out of gas as of 3 p.m. Tuesday. Publix on Radio Road and Santa Barbara Boulevard in east Naples. WINK News/ Elias Yacob Publix on Radio Road and Santa Barbara Boulevard in east Naples. WINK News/ Elias Yacob Home Depot on Skyline Boulevard in Cape Coral. Photo via Melanie Oleksa. Empty shelves at the Publix at U.S. 41 and Sanibel Boulevard. (Photo via Greg Bray) Empty shelves at the Publix at U.S. 41 and Sanibel Boulevard. (Photo via Greg Bray) Publix on Pine Island and Santa Barbara. WINK/ Brooke Shaffer Cars waiting to get gas. (Photo via Dianelys Blanco Licourt) A line to get water at the Winn Dixie at 1145 Homestead Road N. in Lehigh Acres (Photo via viewer Elaine Schiess) The line for generators at Northern Tool + Equipment at 18011 S Tamiami Trail in San Carlos Park. (Photo via viewer Mark Moravec) The line of a Home Depot at The Forum at 3402 Forum Blvd. in Fort Myers. (Photo via Kendra Sutton / WINK) The line of a Home Depot at The Forum at 3402 Forum Blvd. in Fort Myers. (Photo via Kendra Sutton / WINK) The line of a Home Depot at The Forum at 3402 Forum Blvd. in Fort Myers. (Photo via viewer Amy Trabal) A Wawa displayed this sign announcing it’s closure due to the hurricane effective 10 a.m. Thursday morning at the store on Colonial Boulevard and Fowler Street. (Sam Jones / WINK) A sunrise while waiting in line for water at Sam’s Club in Fort Myers. (Photo via viewer Mandy Rider) A boarded up home in Golden Gate Estates. (Photo via viewer Allison Goodman) WINK News / John Trierweiler WINK News / John Trierweiler Publix on Homestead Road in Lehigh Acres. Photo via: Alex Karicher Photo via Victoria Gonzalez Rosado. Photo via Jennifer Lander Oltman Photo via Giinger Teach Photo via Justina Hill Photo via Ali Guzman Photo via Gosia Gosia