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.
NAPLES, Fla.– The SWFL Adrenaline Soccer Club open their third season in the Premier Development League (PDL) on Saturday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. against first year FC Miami City Champions at Palmetto Ridge High School. After playing their initial two seasons at Barron Collier High School, this year the Adrenaline will play their seven home games at Palmetto Ridge High School off of Oil Well Road. Admission to Adrenaline games is free with donations accepted at the gate to help toward construction of a multi-use complex in Southwest Florida. Each halftime a drawing will be held for those donating with gift cards to CVS, Target and Starbucks and discounts to many businesses in Southwest Florida. Before, during and after the game, concessions will be provided by Stevie Tomato’s Sports Page. Located in Naples, Fort Myers and Cape Coral, Stevie Tomato’s Traveling Tomato will offer its signature brisket tacos with their Chicago Hot Dogs and Pizza, as well as Italian Beef Sandwich and Chicken Baskets. The SW Florida Soccer Foundation continues with their program that awards a $1000.00 college scholarship at each home game. A fan 21 years or younger is guaranteed to win the $1,000 college scholarship that is awarded at the end of each home game. After two years 17-$1,000 scholarships have been won by young men and women with the youngest 12 years old. This year’s team is led by Jorge Chedravi, a 20 year old striker from Ecuador. In two seasons Chedravi scored 53 goals for club Sport Emelec in the first division in Ecuador and played on the U-18 Ecuador international team. Another key addition is Mamadou Traore, a midfielder joining the Adrenaline after playing for Premier Club Lyon in France and is a U-20 Mali International and is looking to play in the U-23 World Cup. The Adrenaline schedule continues on Wednesday, May 13th when they head to Hialeah, Florida for first round action in the 102nd Lamar Hunt Cup against the Miami United FC. In each succeeding round 47 professional teams from the MLS, NASL and USL-PRO will join in the competition to find the best soccer team in the United States. As one of 44 amateur teams in the United States chosen for the 2015 Cup, the Adrenaline qualified with a second place finish in the Premier Development League (PDL) Southeast Division, Southern Conference in 2014. For all further information on the SWFL Adrenaline and their 2015 season and programs go to www.swfladrenaline.com or if you have any questions please call head Coach John Robinson at 239-849-1892 or email at: jrobinson@swfloridasoccer.com.