Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the legExclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
NAPLES Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
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.
BONITA SPRINGS Police: 15-year-old injured after accidentally shot in the leg Lee County deputies say the teen was accidentally shot in the leg.
NAPLES Exclusive: Brother and best friend of accused pedophile priest speak out Riley’s brother reached out to WINK on Friday, saying people aren’t getting the full story.
IMMOKALEE Caught on video: Huge gator crosses Immokalee neighborhood Fridays in Florida are for gators
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.
WINK NEWS DeSantis wants legislature to use federal CARES money for civics lessons in schools barring ‘critical race theory’ Teachers could face new mandates after Gov. Ron DeSantis said he is proposing legislation that could use millions of federal CARES Act dollars for civics lessons in Florida classrooms. DeSantis made the announcement on Wednesday from North Collier Regional Park in Naples. He outlined what he thought were acceptable topics to be taught in civics […]
WINK NEWS Controversial changes to Bright Futures being put through legislative process Students are worried and frustrated because Florida lawmakers are approving the first steps to change the Bright Futures scholarships. Proposed changes to Bright Futures would affect students who might not have a clear path to their future. Florida Senate Republicans want to update Bright Futures by granting scholarship money to students who get college credit […]
A bill to cut scholarships for ‘Bright Futures’ students is back on the table A controversial bill that could change your child’s future is back on the table. The bill that would cut scholarship money for “Bright Futures” students will be discussed on Tuesday. This means that students who don’t enroll in college majors that “lead directly to employment” would not receive scholarship money. But some students and parents […]
WINK NEWS Chief Meteorologist Jim Farrell retires, cements legacy in SWFL It’s hard to pinpoint one honor that encompasses more than 30 years serving Southwest Florida. WINK News and Southwest Florida say goodbye to Jim Farrell as chief meteorologist Friday, but we know his name will live on in other ways throughout his retirement. We hit the street to ask members of the public about what […]
FORT MYERS FGCU students, 1st graders learn together about kindness Students at Florida Gulf Coast University are teaching a younger generation about kindness, compassion and empathy. You probably wouldn’t think there’s any subject college students and first graders could learn together, but it turns out, there is, and WINK News got to witness it. “We’re spreading kindness and compassion and empathy,” said Julianna Griffin, who […]
CAPE CORAL Working mom says she lost her job due to need to care for her sick children A working mother is fighting back after she says she was fired for taking care of her kids. Lauren Martinez of Cape Coral filed a lawsuit against her former employer. She claims her company laid her off because she needed to miss work to care for her sick kids at the height of the pandemic. […]
LEHIGH ACRES More CVS stores to carry vaccine, DeSantis announces during news conference in Lehigh Acres The governor announced the expansion of vaccine availability at CVS pharmacies across the state, including here in Southwest Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Tuesday afternoon at a CVS in Lehigh Acres. 76 more CVS pharmacies will begin vaccinating Floridians. Signups will begin on Thursday for appointments starting Friday. Visit cvs.com to register […]
FORT MYERS New ‘grandparents’ bill could create uptick in out-of-state students at Florida’s colleges and universities Your college tuition bill could be slashed to a third of the price for attending college in your home state. That same discount could be extended to out-of-state students but, there is a catch. That student must have grandparents that live in Florida full time. Plus, they’ll have to have top-notch test scores. The grandparents […]
FORT MYERS ‘He loved his community’: Friends mourn Sam Galloway Jr. Many know Sam Galloway Jr. because of his mega-car dealership in Southwest Florida, but he was much more than a businessman. Galloway died this week at the age of 76. He leaves behind a legacy of helping people. His passion? Feeding the hungry. “Our generation was blessed to have Sam Galloway,” said Lee County Commissioner […]
WINK NEWS DeSantis says Florida pharmacies will administer vaccines to teachers of all ages Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday morning in Crystal River on the vaccine rollout. DeSantis announced the vaccine rollout will move along past seniors at pharmacies, giving thousands of others a chance at their shot. Doses have been expanded across pharmacy locations, with more people eligible than ever before in our state. The […]