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-75S 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-75S 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.
Search is on for cobra that slithered out of Ocala home OCALA, Fla. (AP) – Police and wildlife officials are searching for a tan and yellow monocle cobra that apparently escaped from a home. A man was shadowing the snake’s owner so he could get a license to handle poisonous or venomous reptiles and snakes, the Ocala Star-Banner reports. He was at the home late Monday […]
Competition to bring BBQ to Fort Myers Beach FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla. Barbecue lovers can enjoy brisket, pulled pork ribs, and wings at the Sixth Annual Smokin’ in the Mangroves competition. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in Santini Marina Plaza on 7225 Estero Boulevard. Admission is free. For more information, visit the event’s website.
Missing Englewood 1-month-old found ENGLEWOOD, Fla. A missing Englewood 1-month-old was found safe and in good health Tuesday, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said. Ashlynn Vanorman was found in St. James City and put in the care of the Department of Children and Families, according to the sheriff’s office. She was found in the company of Andrew Hall and Stephanie […]
Fort Myers man convicted in counterfeit DVD ring FORT MYERS, Fla. A Fort Myers man was convicted of selling at least $600,000 in counterfeit DVDs, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Jason Sanon, 30, bought movies and TV box sets from a source in China and resold them for a profit, according to testimony. The same Chinese source funneled more than $2.4 million in […]
Crash closes State Road 72 near Arcadia ARCADIA, Fla. A crash blocked State Road 72 in both directions at County Road 769, a DeSoto County official said. The wreck took place shortly before noon Tuesday. It’s unclear if anyone was hurt. No further information was immediately available.
Collier brush fire 90 percent contained GOLDEN GATE ESTATES, Fla. The fire that burned approximately 7,230 acres in the Picayune Strand State Forest and destroyed four homes is 90 percent contained, the Florida Forest Service said. Firefighters will work to advance the containment rate and remove any dead trees that could serve as kindling for future hotspots, according to a state […]
Investigation underway for 2 Collier brush fires NAPLES, Fla. Two brush fires that burned more than 4 acres in Collier County were contained Monday, the Florida Forest Service said. Children sparked a fire near the intersection of Golden Gate Boulevard and Fourth Street Southeast, a state forest service official said. It’s not entirely clear whether any of the children were harmed. The […]
House catches fire in Charlotte County PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. A home caught fire Tuesday morning near Cochran Boulevard, a Charlotte County Fire and Emergency Medical Services official said. The blaze began just at around 8:40 a.m. and was extinguished just after 9:30 a.m., according to officials. Smoke and flames could be seen billowing from the residence on 2070 Backton St. Firefighters didn’t […]