Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the legExclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
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.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
PUNTA GORDA Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
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.
MGN The following events will take place Monday across Southwest Florida to celebrate the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Fort Myers A parade to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will begin at 11 a.m. at the Dunbar Jupiter Hammon Public Library located at 3095 Blount St., according to the Fort Myers Police Department. Formation for the parade will start at 9 a.m. The marchers will continue heading west to High Street, then turning south onto Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard., according to police.The parade will then turn west onto Monroe Street and then turning north onto Edwards Drive. The parade will conclude in Centennial Park on 2000 W First St. Various celebrations are expected to conclude at 6 p.m., according to police. The following items will not be allowed in the park: Coolers Pets Grills Food Cape Coral There will be a “Unity Celebration” to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the gymnasium of Oasis High School on 3519 Oasis Blvd., according to a spokesperson for the city manager. Punta Gorda The parade will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center on 75 Taylor St. Naples The annual parade will take place at 11 a.m. on the route beginning at Broad Avenue South and Third Street South until Fifth Street South. Following the parade, there will be a celebration from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Cambier Park on Eighth Street South. ACROSS THE NATION Atlanta The birthplace of King will be hosting several events in honor of his holiday. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, a frequent Trump critic, is scheduled to speak, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King preached, along with King’s youngest child, Bernice King, and several other speakers. CBS Atlanta affiliate WGCL reports there will be several other events around the city, including free admission and special screenings at the Atlanta History Center, and a special performance at the Center for Civil and Human Rights. Charlotte, NC. The Charlotte area is hosting several public events and speeches, as well as offering free admission to various museums and centers that celebrate the King legacy, CBS Charlotte affiliate WBTV reports. The city also boast a large parade in honor of the holiday. Dallas The Dallas-Forth Worth area boasts one of the nation’s largest MLK Day parades, reports CBS Dallas. After three decades, the event at Fair Park continues to grow. This year’s theme is ‘Breaking the Chains of Injustice.’ Some of King’s famous words are written on the parade floats that will be rolling through the streets. Denver The city will also be hosting a large parade through downtown, followed by an event commemorating the holiday. CBS Denver reports the city has already hosted interfaith celebration of King’s legacy, and claims the Denver parade is also among the nation’s largest. New York There will be dozens of events, concerts, and speeches throughout the city to celebrate the holiday, reports CBS New York. Additionally, the city has put out its annual call to volunteer in honor of King’s legacy.