League Club of Naples awards record $683K in grants to Collier, Lee nonprofitsFriday’s Furry Friends: Holly, Slim
League Club of Naples awards record $683K in grants to Collier, Lee nonprofits At a mid-April breakfast event, the 35 area nonprofit agencies—chosen from a record number of applicants—were awarded grants from the women’s volunteer organization in areas ranging from arts education, to fighting hunger and homelessness, to providing bikes and wheelchairs to children in need
Tim Aten Knows: Chick-fil-A drive-thru proposal faces criticism in Naples Chick-fil-A is proposing a drive-thru restaurant at the site of the former Red Lobster restaurant on U.S. 41 in Naples, but the project is facing early criticism.
NAPLES Friday’s Furry Friends: Holly, Slim For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Collier County Domestic Animal Services to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Dust Devil spotted spiraling in Fort Myers A dust devil was spotted and recorded by a WINK News viewer on Hanson Street in Fort Myers.
Warm, dry and breezy afternoon after a comfortable morning The Weather Authority is tracking a comfortable Friday morning start with dry and breezy afternoon conditions expected.
NAPLES Event held in Naples for National Crime Victims Week The City of Naples and Project HELP held an event in Baker Park for National Crime Victims Week.
NAPLES 25-acre brush fire off I-75 in Collier County lowers air quality The Greater Naples Fire Rescue responded to a 25-acre brush fire at Mile Marker 96 on I-75 in the Picayune Strand State Forest.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral softball coach arrested for alleged inappropriate conduct with student released on bond A former Cape Coral volunteer softball coach arrested for alleged sexual contact with a student was released from jail on bond.
FORT MYERS A prom like no other at Golisano Children’s Hospital Logan Stryker may be a little young for high school prom, but he’s the prom king of Golisano Children’s Hospital.
FORT MYERS Group protests death of Christopher Jordan Their messages were aimed at the Fort Myers police department, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and State Attorney Amira Fox.
FORT MYERS A least 3 cars involved in crash near Top Golf Way and Challenger Blvd. It happened near Top Golf Way and Challenger Boulevard in Fort Myers.
Hendry County Fired deputy charged with crimes had troubled past in law enforcement A local police officer resigned in lieu of termination after dozens of disciplinary actions against him, so how was he hired at another SWFL law enforcement agency?
New resolution could help fend off FEMA’s threat to pull flood insurance discount Some United States representatives are taking matters into their own hands to help those threatened by more expensive flood insurance.
NAPLES Local group rallies in solidarity with Israel Passover week is an important time for the Jewish community, but hostages are still being held.
From Verot to The Show: Blaze Alexander is living his MLB dream Former Bishop Verot star Blaze Alexander is now living his MLB dream as he got called up to join the Arizona Diamondbacks.
League Club of Naples awards record $683K in grants to Collier, Lee nonprofits At a mid-April breakfast event, the 35 area nonprofit agencies—chosen from a record number of applicants—were awarded grants from the women’s volunteer organization in areas ranging from arts education, to fighting hunger and homelessness, to providing bikes and wheelchairs to children in need
Tim Aten Knows: Chick-fil-A drive-thru proposal faces criticism in Naples Chick-fil-A is proposing a drive-thru restaurant at the site of the former Red Lobster restaurant on U.S. 41 in Naples, but the project is facing early criticism.
NAPLES Friday’s Furry Friends: Holly, Slim For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Collier County Domestic Animal Services to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Dust Devil spotted spiraling in Fort Myers A dust devil was spotted and recorded by a WINK News viewer on Hanson Street in Fort Myers.
Warm, dry and breezy afternoon after a comfortable morning The Weather Authority is tracking a comfortable Friday morning start with dry and breezy afternoon conditions expected.
NAPLES Event held in Naples for National Crime Victims Week The City of Naples and Project HELP held an event in Baker Park for National Crime Victims Week.
NAPLES 25-acre brush fire off I-75 in Collier County lowers air quality The Greater Naples Fire Rescue responded to a 25-acre brush fire at Mile Marker 96 on I-75 in the Picayune Strand State Forest.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral softball coach arrested for alleged inappropriate conduct with student released on bond A former Cape Coral volunteer softball coach arrested for alleged sexual contact with a student was released from jail on bond.
FORT MYERS A prom like no other at Golisano Children’s Hospital Logan Stryker may be a little young for high school prom, but he’s the prom king of Golisano Children’s Hospital.
FORT MYERS Group protests death of Christopher Jordan Their messages were aimed at the Fort Myers police department, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and State Attorney Amira Fox.
FORT MYERS A least 3 cars involved in crash near Top Golf Way and Challenger Blvd. It happened near Top Golf Way and Challenger Boulevard in Fort Myers.
Hendry County Fired deputy charged with crimes had troubled past in law enforcement A local police officer resigned in lieu of termination after dozens of disciplinary actions against him, so how was he hired at another SWFL law enforcement agency?
New resolution could help fend off FEMA’s threat to pull flood insurance discount Some United States representatives are taking matters into their own hands to help those threatened by more expensive flood insurance.
NAPLES Local group rallies in solidarity with Israel Passover week is an important time for the Jewish community, but hostages are still being held.
From Verot to The Show: Blaze Alexander is living his MLB dream Former Bishop Verot star Blaze Alexander is now living his MLB dream as he got called up to join the Arizona Diamondbacks.
If you haven’t finished your holiday shopping, you’re not alone. People said they are still trying to figure out what to buy their friends and loved ones. It’s estimated 24 percent of people plan to finish their holiday shopping just two days before Christmas. Shoppers at Coconut Point in Estero and other malls in Lee County kept stores busy all day Sunday when stores would normally be closed by late evening. Places like the Apple store have had lines out the door, and has sold out of popular items like AirPods. The Coconut Point extended its hours until 8 p.m. tonight. The Edison Mall in Fort Myers is open until 10 p.m., tonight, Sunday. Monday, Edison Mall, Coconut Point, Gulf Coast Town Center and Bell Tower Shops are all open until 6 p.m. Christmas Eve store hours Hours may vary by location. Confirm your store hours by checking retailer websites or calling your closest location. Some stores may follow mall hours. Apple: Most stores close at 5 or 6 p.m.; special store hours are listed at www.apple.com/retail. Barnes and Noble: Open until 6 p.m. Bass Pro Shops: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bealls : 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Bealls Outlet: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bed Bath & Beyond: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Best Buy: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Big Lots: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Costco: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CVS: Most stores open regular hours Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; pharmacy hours vary. Dick’s Sporting Goods: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dillard’s: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dollar General: All stores will close 10 p.m. Dollar Tree: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. DSW: 9 to 6 p.m. Five Below: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. GameStop: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Guitar Center: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Home Depot: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Home Goods: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ikea: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. J.C. Penney: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kohl’s: Open through 6 p.m. (Stores have been open 24 hours a day since Friday) Lord & Taylor: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lowe’s: Stores close at 6 p.m. Macy’s: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Marshalls: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Michaels: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Microsoft: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Neiman Marcus: Hours vary, but locations will close between 4 to 6 p.m. Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack: Hours vary and posted at www.nordstrom.com. Office Depot: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Old Navy: Hours vary; check location hours at www.oldnavy.com. Petco: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PetSmart: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Publix: Open until 7 p.m. Ross: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saks Fifth Avenue: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sam’s Club: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sears: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Staples: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Target: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. TJ Maxx: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ulta: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Walgreens: Most stores open until midnight and open regular hours Christmas Day; pharmacy hours vary. Walmart: Stores close at 6 p.m. and all locations will be closed Christmas Day. Whole Foods: Open until 6 p.m. World Market: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.