Nicole Gabe

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is participating in an international coastal cleanup. All in an effort to rid Florida’s coastlines of litter, pollution and debris by volunteers. And for many locals – keeping our beaches clean is a priority “We definitely don’t want any animals to ingest any of this debris,” said Cathleen with Old Naples […]

In less than two weeks, school and construction zones become hands-free areas, making drivers responsible for fines if they are caught using a cell phone in these areas. We looked at what else can be expected once this law goes into effect. As part of the Florida Ban on Texting While Driving Law that took […]

In the past two weeks, there have been local reports of strangers trying to lure children walking home from school. So we looked at a compact, self-defense alarm that can help scare child predators away and save children from potential threats. This key-chain device could alert others to a potentially dangerous situation, and we spoke […]

A couple who tried to lure a boy into their SUV near a school bus stop is still out there. Last week when the incident happened, the boy, 9 years old, dashed straight home. He gave the Fort Myers Police Dept. a vivid description of the man and woman that tried to offer him candy […]

An environmental nonprofit’s mission took the brunt of American tariffs placed on Chinese exports last month. The organization’s goal to plant as many trees as possible also involves a tote bag initiative with bags that are produced in China. But the nonprofit didn’t let increased prices uproot its mission, as it broke ground on a […]

The nonprofit organization, One Tree, is making sure there is green space for everyone. But it had to overcome some hurdles along the way. WINK News told you about the One Tree organization. It was walloped from the tariffs that the United States placed on some goods from China. It has One Tree totes that […]

Honoring the sacrifice of a fallen firefighter other first responders, community members took part in the Stephen Stiller Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K at Lakes Park in south Fort Myers Saturday. Firefighter Stephen Siller gave his life while saving others in New York City on 9/11, running with 60 pounds of gear through Brooklyn Battery […]

A corporal and a deputy took the stand in a second trial for a man accused of hitting and killing a 13-year-old on his bike in 2017. A jury couldn’t decide during the first trial if Pedro Silva-Diaz was guilty of leaving the scene of the crash that killed Shayden Colvin. WATCH the video above […]

It is a traveling memorial that is making sure our heroes are never forgotten. On Sunday, you can honor the people who gave their lives during the Vietnam War. As part of the 100th-anniversary celebration of American Legion Post 38, a Vietnam traveling memorial wall went on display this weekend at JetBlue Park at Fenway […]

Fresh food is being packed in Southwest Florida and will be taken to the Bahamas and given to those in need after the destruction Hurricane Dorian caused on northern islands. Nonprofits Meals of Hope and Collier Harvest Foundation brought together 500 volunteers in Collier County, who helped pack more than 100,000 meals for people affected […]