Fort Myers residents march to honor Martin Luther King Jr.

FORT MYERS, Fla. –  People across the nation will honor the man credited as the leader of the civil right movement, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. A multicultural celebration was held in downtown Fort Myers at Centennial Park. Everyone who made it out, were there to honor King’s life and legacy. Each person at the event […]

Naples Winter Wine Festival expected to raise millions

NAPLES, Fla. –  This week, Southwest Florida is gearing up for one of the world’s most successful winter wine festivals. The big event brings several of the world’s finest vintners and chefs together with wine collectors and philanthropists for an unforgettable experience. A Lamborghini and Mercedes are up for auction.  The two combined are expected to […]

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Charlotte County teen missing

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla.- Police are asking for your help locating a missing teen. Olivia Rieman, 15, was last seen around 9 p.m. on Friday. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says she left with a friend in an unknown, small, blue vehicle. Rieman is about 5-foot-3, and a little more than 100 pounds. She was last […]

MLK Jr. Day events in Southwest Florida

FORT MYERS, Fla.- Today is all about unity and service, to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Dunbar Festival Committee organizes the events in Fort Myers every year, and this year’s theme is “dream forward.” The day starts with a Unity Breakfast at the Dr. Carrie Robinson Center at […]

Patriots beat Colts 45-7, will play Seattle in Super Bowl

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – Tom Brady threw for three touchdowns and LeGarrette Blount ran in three more on Sunday to lead the New England Patriots into the Super Bowl with a 45-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The Patriots won their eighth AFC championship – their sixth under Brady and coach Bill Belichick. They will […]

Seahawks rally stuns Packers 28-22 in OT for NFC title

SEATTLE (AP) – Never doubt the resilience of the Seattle Seahawks. Plagued by turnovers and outplayed much of Sunday by Green Bay, the Seahawks staged an improbable comeback and beat the Packers 28-22 in overtime. Russell Wilson, who struggled until the final minutes, hit Jermaine Kearse for a 35-yard touchdown 3:19 into the extra period […]

Local NASCAR star talks 2015 season goals

FORT MYERS, Fla.- WINK sports first featured 22-year-old Ross Chastain in November. He is a NASCAR driver from Alva, and competed in a number of Nationwide races last season, including the season finale at Homestead in Miami. Chastain, who started racing professionally in the truck series in 2011, made his Nationwide debut just this past […]

Runners race for scholarships in naples

NAPLES, Fla. – Thousands of runners pounded the pavement Sunday  to raise money for youth scholarships. Gulf Coast runners sponsored the Naples Half Marathon. The group is a non-profit organization that promotes living a healthy lifestyle. The money raised during Sunday’s race will provide scholarships to high school seniors in the area. “They enjoy not […]

Pets parade down 3rd street

NAPLES, Fla. – Dogs took over Naples Sunday during the Pets on Third event. This was the sixth year for the event, and the money raised funds the Naples dog park. Vendors offered various collars, clothes and even artwork all focused around four-legged friends. Organizers said the event is a huge asset to the community. […]