FGCU softball pitcher making a name for herselfSurrendering-pets trend at Gulf Coast Humane Society concerns
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.
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.
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.
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.
COLLIER COUNTY How schools, parents are handling at-home learning for special needs students Homeschooling can be hard, especially for parents who have never done it before. But what about parents of special needs children? They’re used to their children getting special one-on-one instruction. Now, they have a Chromebook instead. ”Sophie would be one of the ones that would be considered at risk; she has a lot of other […]
NAPLES NCH stops drive-thru testing as patients left waiting for results NCH Healthcare System is stopping all drive-thru testing for the coronavirus because it’s running out of supplies. The announcement that they’ll only test inside the hospital comes as one woman said she’s still waiting for her test results after more than a week. “I need to know if I exposed a large number of extremely […]
NAPLES Naples fire chief asks governor to act now and issue ‘shelter in place’ order The Naples fire chief wrote an email to the governor Monday morning voicing his concerns for public safety, saying it keeps him up at night and that the rules need to get stricter in order to save lives. Chief Pete DiMaria says first responders have worked hard to enforce the tighter restrictions for social distancing, […]
NORTH NAPLES Volunteers help feed migrant worker families in North Naples We’re all in this together, as we fight a global health crisis. That’s why some volunteers and organizations are putting their stress aside to give back to the working, migrant community. Educators and volunteers at St. John’s Evangelist Church in North Naples spent their day teaching students a very difficult life lesson about the coronavirus […]
MATLACHA Matlacha fishermen still open for business amid coronavirus crisis Store shelves may be empty, but local fishermen want you to know there’s still plenty of fish in the water. Matlacha charter boat captains are getting in on it and you can too! WINK News’ Gina Tomlinson shows you how the Pine Island Seafood Market in Matlacha is trying to survive the coronavirus crisis with […]
NAPLES Naples Senior Center volunteers helping seniors during coronavirus isolation People helping people during the coronavirus crisis. The Naples Senior Center is closing Wednesday, but officials there say they won’t let their seniors down. Lots of them depend on the center to socialize and even to eat. One volunteer is helping them find hope in moments of darkness. ”These volunteers are going way above their […]
NAPLES Naples Senior Center quiet as it closes its doors due to coronavirus concerns It’s normally a place buzzing with excitement for older folks, but now, the Naples Senior Center is a ghost town. Just another fallout of the coronavirus, the center, designed to keep seniors from feeling alone, is shutting its doors. Some people even rely on the center to eat. “Granted, I don’t want to get the […]
NORTH NAPLES Witness to deadly boat crash near Vanderbilt Beach speaks We spoke to the witness of a swimmer-involved boat crash in Collier County. We told you about the deadly boat crash that killed swimmer Onofrio Sozio, 57, in the water near Vanderbilt Beach recently. A video was taken moments after investigators say the boat’s driver threw the swimmer a life jacket and took off. “The […]
NORTH NAPLES Collier deputies, firefighters team up to keep you safe at the beach Spring break is here and the beaches in Collier County are packed. Deputies say it makes it tougher to respond to emergencies, so they’re teaming up with firefighters for your safety on the sand and in the water. Recently a swimmer was struck by a boat. To get to that swimmer quickly, first responders used […]
COLLIER COUNTY NCH awaits patient’s coronavirus test results after other tests negative NCH Healthcare System in Collier County confirms one patient tested negative for coronavirus (COVID-19), and NCH also confirms another patient is awaiting test results back for the virus Tuesday. It’s welcome news for residents of Collier County and all in the Southwest Florida region, but people we spoke to in Collier County remain alert. “It’s […]