‘Shady’: One woman feels misled after federal student loan consolidationHomeless encampments inch closer to neighborhoods
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.
Planned Punta Gorda hotel, pub, brewery faces construction delay Kevin Doyle, owner of Celtic Ray Public House Irish pub in downtown Punta Gorda, and his partner, S4 Global Investments, were found in violation of the city’s exposed soils code.
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.
Planned Punta Gorda hotel, pub, brewery faces construction delay Kevin Doyle, owner of Celtic Ray Public House Irish pub in downtown Punta Gorda, and his partner, S4 Global Investments, were found in violation of the city’s exposed soils code.
NORTH PORT FBI: Suspected human remains found at Myakkahatchee Park, medical examiner called to reserve An FBI special agent has announced they found what appears to be human remains in an area that was filled with water at the Carlton Reserve where authorities have been searching for Brian Laundrie. FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael McPherson said items, including a backpack and a notebook, were also found. The area known […]
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County boy battling cancer pays it forward with toy drive, goal of 10,000 gifts A young boy with a big heart is collecting toys for kids in the hospital for the second year in a row, and he needs your help. Alex Meyer, 10, comes home to boxes and boxes of deliveries at his doorstep, but the toys are not for him. They’re for kids who need a reason […]
SARASOTA COUNTY Forensic K9 brought in to search for human remains at Carlton Reserve A K9-unit dog from Pasco County Sheriff’s Office was brought in by investigators recently to help search for human remains in Carlton Reserve in Sarasota County, where it continued searching Thursday. That is where crews have been searching for homicide victim Gabby Petito’s fiancé, Brian Laundrie, who has been missing for weeks. However, it was […]
WINK NEWS Expert explains how Gabby Petito may have been a victim of domestic violence October is domestic violence awareness month, and though we do not know yet who killed Gabby Petito, her case has brought the subject to the forefront. WINK News spoke with an expert who says there could be a link between Gabby’s death by strangulation and a violent domestic situation. We know Gabby Petito and her […]
WINK NEWS Gabby Petito died of strangulation 3-4 weeks before her body was found Cross-country traveler Gabby Petito was strangled to death, a Wyoming coroner announced Tuesday. Petito, 22, died three to four weeks before her body was found Sept. 19 near an undeveloped camping area along the border of Grand Teton National Park in remote northern Wyoming, Teton County Coroner Dr. Brent Blue said in a news conference. […]
NORTH PORT Final day of makeshift memorial for Gabby Petito KUTV, the CBS-Affiliate in Salt Lake City, Utah told WINK News that the Teton County Coroner, Dr. Brent Blue, will be holding a press conference on Tuesday. This is to update the media on the ruling of Gabby Petitio’s autopsy. The press conference is set to begin at 2:30 p.m. EDT. A makeshift memorial set […]
SARASOTA COUNTY What a scaled-back search for Brian Laundrie could mean for the future For now, there aren’t any protesters with megaphones outside of the Laundrie family home in North Port. But, there also isn’t an active search for Brian Laundrie in Carlton Reserve at the moment. For those living on Wabasso Avenue in North Port, this silence is welcomed. After weeks of protests, raids and pushing and shoving […]
NORTH PORT Brian Laundrie’s father joins search in Carlton Reserve The search for Brian Laundrie continued on Thursday as investigators returned to the Carlton Reserve area, this time assisted by Brian’s father Christopher Laundrie. The Laundrie family attorney said that Christopher Laundrie has been brought into the search to, “point out any favorite trails or spots that Brian may have used in the preserve.” Thursday’s […]
SARASOTA COUNTY Attorney: Brian Laundrie’s father asked to assist with search in Carlton Reserve Brian Laundrie’s family attorney said in a statement Wednesday his father was asked to help investigators search for Brian at Carlton Reserve in Sarasota County. “Chris Laundrie was asked to assist law enforcement in their search for Brian at the preserve today,” Attorney Steve Bertolino sent in a statement to WINK News. “Since the preserve […]
NORTH PORT FBI returns to Brian Laundrie’s home to collect personal items, search continues The FBI returned to Brian Laundrie’s home in North Port. FBI Task Force agents were seen entering the home and then entering a camper on Thursday afternoon. They were in and out in under a minute. Steven Bertolino, the attorney representing the Laundrie family, said the agents were there to collect “some personal items belonging […]