Surrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidation
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.
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.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato The newest movie theater in Southwest Florida opens April 29, and it does so with an array of entertainment offerings that go beyond the usual options across the region.
Let’s Waffle opens in Cape Coral Let’s Waffle is one of two businesses the Feix family launched locally, with the FMS Florida Boat Tours and Limousine Service owned and operated by Feix’s husband, Alexander.
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.
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.
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato The newest movie theater in Southwest Florida opens April 29, and it does so with an array of entertainment offerings that go beyond the usual options across the region.
Let’s Waffle opens in Cape Coral Let’s Waffle is one of two businesses the Feix family launched locally, with the FMS Florida Boat Tours and Limousine Service owned and operated by Feix’s husband, Alexander.
FORT MYERS When can you get that next haircut? Many of you want to know when you can get that next haircut. Salons are sitting empty and hairdressers and barbershops are losing money. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said he’s working on safety requirements so they can get back to work. What will those first appointments look like? Studio RK Salon in Fort Myers […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health sees slight bump in admissions as reopening begins A warning from Lee Health on Tuesday: doctors said they’re seeing a slight bump in admissions and will likely see a bigger one later on as more people begin leaving their homes. They emphasized the bump is small from the past few days, but those are the same days we’ve seen more people heading out […]
WINK NEWS Car insurance companies give out credits, but some haven’t seen any Car insurance bills are smaller, as less people hit the roads. Insurance companies are helping many drivers make ends meet by giving credits, as many people choose to stay home. But some haven’t seen this money back yet. We looked at why some people are not receiving payments from car insurance companies Monday. You may […]
WINK NEWS Governor directs inspector general investigate Florida unemployment system Gov. Ron DeSantis is directing the Florida inspector general to investigate the CONNECT system. This comes just hours after the agriculture commissioner asked for an investigation into Florida’s unemployment system. Many community members have called us about problems they’ve encountered since losing their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. The governor says he wants to […]
WINK NEWS SWFL gyms expect changes when they are able to reopen For fitness centers that are mostly class-based, the future is uncertain. But gym owners say they know there will be changes. Seth Hayes says his gym, Iron DNA Fitness in south Fort Myers, can’t open in phase one, but they are already planning for when the governor says they can. When you are able to […]
FORT MYERS Real estate agent says now is a good time to rent in SWFL Apartments across Southwest Florida are trying to help new renters make ends meet even before they move in. They are offering incentives, which is something real estate agents say is a sign of the times. Portofino Cove apartments in Fort Myers is among many local complexes in the region waiving application fees for first responders […]
FORT MYERS To open or not to open? Fort Myers restaurant prepares to get back to work To open or not to open? That’s the decision many businesses are weighing tonight. The governor declared phase one of reopening the state to start Monday. But that decision isn’t an easy one. Do businesses such as restaurants start operating again, while potentially putting their employees at risk? When customers sit outside at the Oasis […]
LEE COUNTY Some SWFL businesses can reopen while others have to remain shuttered For more than a month, Southwest Florida restaurants have been relying on delivery and takeout orders – if they could afford to stay open at all. There is finally some hope on the horizon after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that restaurants will be allowed to reopen, albeit at a smaller capacity. Part of the […]
LEE COUNTY Hospitals finally seeing uptick in non-COVID patients More non-coronavirus patients aren’t letting fear get in the way of their health. After it was reported some people were foregoing visits to their doctors and to the ER for emergencies due to fears of contracting COVID-19, more people are starting to show up. Lee Health said they’re hopeful the uptick is a response to […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral reopens parks in a limited capacity Cape Coral City Council voted to reopen city parks beginning Tuesday in a limited capacity. Council detailed how parks will start to open to the public and called it a cautious, medical approach. These decisions are considered part of phase one of the city’s plan. Eleven parks in the city will be opening up with […]