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.
NAPLES 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.
NAPLES 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.
FILE- Governor Ron DeSantis speaks in Naples. (Credit: Governor Press Office) Set before a serene backdrop in Naples, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced three board members to the South Florida Water Management District. DeSantis also made the announcement of a fourth newly appointed board member in Stuart. DeSantis announced new members Charlette Roman, Charlie Martinez, Cheryl Anne Meads and Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch Thursday. “First of all, I’m going to take on a program of study and research, and I’m going to meet with folks and hear the issues,” said Roman, a Marco Island councilwoman. “I’m going to hear the background and going to work with my fellow board members to see how we’re going to chart the way ahead.” DeSantis said he plans to announce the remainder of the SFWMD board before the end of next week. In January, DeSantis asked for the immediate resignations of all SFWMD members, as he wanted “a fresh start.” The SFWMD manages and protects water resources in the region. They focus on flood control, water supply planning, water quality improvement and ecosystem restoration. The nine-member governing board sets the policy for the agency. The members are unpaid volunteers, typically serving four-year terms, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate. Watch below: ____ Background of the newly appointed members of the SFWMD Charlette Roman Since 2002, Charlette has been a full-time resident of Marco Island. She settled there after serving 26 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a full Colonel. Colonel Roman’s experience has given her extensive leadership and management experience in supervising and training personnel. After retirement, Charlette moved to Marco Island and began serving her new community. Notably, in 2013, the Collier County Commissioners unanimously appointed Charlette to serve as the first At-Large Environmental Commissioner on the Collier County Planning Commission. Carlos “Charlie” E. Martinez Carlos “Charlie” E. Martinez is President of CEM Investments LLC where he has served since 2010. He also serves as Partner of Grove Bay Group and has vast experience in residential development. He has been a member of the Everglades Foundation for the last eight years and holds a B.S. in Building Construction from the University of Florida. Cheryl Anne Meads Cheryl Meads is CEO of Trumpet Calls LLC, Real Estate and a member of the Islamorada Village Council. In her career, Cheryl has worked as a contractor to the United States Environmental Protection Agency performing research and development creating test methods found in the Code of Federal Regulation Title 40-Protection of Environment. Her leadership experience gives her a unique perspective for the challenges facing Florida’s environment. Cheryl holds a chemistry degree from Western Carolina University and has experience in Biology and Microbiology. Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch grew up in Stuart and Sewall’s Point in Martin County and is the former Mayor of Seawall Point, Florida which is surrounded by the St. Lucie River and the Indian River Lagoon. Since 2008, Jacqui has dedicated herself to learning and writing about the Northern Everglades system. Jacqui also served on Florida’s Constitution Revision Commission where she chaired the General Provisions Committee, Article II, Section 7, known as the “environmental section” of the Constitution.