Port Charlotte priest accused of sexual abuse appears in courtAlamo Drafthouse Cinema prepares for opening at Mercato
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.
Three Sisters Spring Toast the manatee released by FWC, SeaWorld and Casey DeSantis near Crystal River A manatee named Toast was released back into the Florida waters after a final medical evaluation from wildlife officials.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Man arrested and charged with over 90 counts of fraud The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man for allegedly stealing items from a business and then pawning them.
Man accused of pulling gun on someone ordering at Collier County Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on someone ordering at a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru in Collier County.
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.
Man convicted for murder of 17-year-old girl will be in court for resentencing A convicted man will be in court for resentencing for a murder that he committed as a teenager almost 20 years ago.
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 Friday afternoon 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-75 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.
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.
Three Sisters Spring Toast the manatee released by FWC, SeaWorld and Casey DeSantis near Crystal River A manatee named Toast was released back into the Florida waters after a final medical evaluation from wildlife officials.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Man arrested and charged with over 90 counts of fraud The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man for allegedly stealing items from a business and then pawning them.
Man accused of pulling gun on someone ordering at Collier County Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on someone ordering at a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru in Collier County.
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.
Man convicted for murder of 17-year-old girl will be in court for resentencing A convicted man will be in court for resentencing for a murder that he committed as a teenager almost 20 years ago.
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 Friday afternoon 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-75 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.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers crane operating recruiting high school students to the tune of $100K salary Learning how to use these cranes may be the key to some students’ futures. Sims Crane & Equipment Co. went to South Fort Myers High School today to show students how they can get a job after they graduate. Sims crane safety director and head instructor, Bob Berry, wants to teach students what it takes […]
FORT MYERS Victim shot in the stomach, FMPD says A victim in a shooting at the Forum neighborhood in Fort Myers has been taken to the hospital, police say. A person who called 911 Wednesday afternoon said someone was shot in the stomach and he or she is bringing the victim to the hospital, Fort Myers Police Dept. said. FMPD told WINK News there […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS NASCAR driver Ross Chastain drops in at South Fort Myers High School Alva hometown NASCAR racing hero and Florida Gulf Coast University alumni, Ross Chastain, is learning some valuable lessons. He stopped by South Fort Myers High School on Tuesday to learn about its automotive, electrical and welding programs. South Fort Myers High School prides itself on the variety of opportunities it offers students, including a shop […]
SANIBEL ISLAND Ding Darling National Wildlife in Sanibel commemorates its 75th year You can celebrate our environment and one of the most beautiful places in Southwest Florida on Sunday as the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is marking its 75th year. Reporter Nicole Gabe is there with the first look at all the big plans for Sunday. Watch in the video above.
LEE COUNTY Pick it up!: Lee County dog owners caught on camera leaving poo could face big fines It’s a responsibility if you are a dog owner: cleaning up after your pet. But some people around Lee County don’t seem to be doing it, and it can cost you! It’s a sight no one wants to see or, certainly, step in. A dog owner is supposed to clean up after their dog’s mess, […]
FORT MYERS ‘On the Table’ event gets SWFL residents talking about what’s important to them On Thursday at all different hours, people got together at 150 different locations in Southwest Florida to put their issues “on the table.” Coffee shops, offices, even a neighborhood—people of all kinds brought together to talk about what matters to them and what they think we should do to make our hometowns better places to […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Roar Offshore brings in huge revenue for FMB, extends contract for next 20 years The Roar Offshore boat races this past weekend were such a big hit, organizers have agreed to keep them coming back for decades. Over 60,000 people flooded Fort Myers Beach over the weekend for the high powered speed boat races. If you missed out on the event, don’t worry because the races were so successful, […]
NAPLES 5K fundraiser at North Collier park raises awareness for domestic violence Nearly 100 runners helped raise money and participated in the Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence 5K Sunday at North Collier Regional Park in Collier County. The run was organized in effort to bring attention to National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which takes place throughout October, promoting services such as legal services for victims. WINK […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Roar Offshore National Championship powerboat races a boon to business Businesses on Fort Myers Beach are revving their engines full throttle. They’re ready for thousands of people to pack the beach for the Roar Offshore National Championship powerboat races this weekend. The big event is expected to bring tens of thousands of people to Fort Myers Beach, spending millions of dollars through the purchase of […]
LEE COUNTY Sensory path helps kids blow off some steam, but also serves a medical purpose A unique obstacle course where there’s no right or wrong. “Kids get to spin, balance, jump, hop and all kinds of physical movements that get to help them,” said Dolores Loftus. Help them blow off some steam, that is. It’s a new kind of course that is fun, but with a medical purpose. It’s called […]