What changes if Big Cypress National Preserve becomes a Wilderness Area?Method to treat IBD being used for other health issues
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
TICE Fort Myers man dies in Tice crash Tuesday A 73-year-old Fort Myers man was killed in a crash in Tice Tuesday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was driving an SUV north on New York Drive with a 66-year-old woman as a passenger around 8:45 p.m. He lost control of the vehicle, traveling onto the grass shoulder and colliding with […]
LEE COUNTY Door Dash driver says he was followed, attacked by 2 unknown suspects Saturday, two unknown suspects are accused of attacking a Door Dash delivery driver. The driver says two crooks followed him for miles from Fort Myers to Lehigh Acres before one of them punched him. But he says they didn’t get away with anything. Investigators says the attack happened over the weekend just after 7 p.m. […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral shooting turns deadly, investigation continues A man was killed during a shooting in Cape Coral on Tuesday night. The Cape Coral Police Department spent about 12 hours investigating the shooting scene at a home in the 900 block of SE 16 Place on Tuesday night. On Wednesday afternoon, police announced 28-year-old Melson Leyva died after being transported to a hospital. […]
CAPE CORAL Police respond to shooting near Viscaya Pkwy, Del Prado in Cape Coral Police are investigating a shooting that reportedly took place at a Cape Coral home Tuesday night. Cape Coral Police Department established a heavy presence around a house in the 900 block of Southeast 16th Place, around 10 p.m. where at least one person was shot. Investigators were seen entering the home, searching the driveway, and […]
LEE COUNTY Inmate convicted of son’s death argues charges that sent him to prison Inmate Ryan Christian Costello, 42, was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being accused of beating his son to death in 2010. He was convicted in 2013, and Monday we learned he is fighting to get back into a courtroom. Costello’s attorney argues he was convicted of something he was never charged with. He […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Mother shares message after drug dealer arrested for daughter’s overdose The state attorney’s office is charging a woman with murder in a drug-overdose death for the first time in Charlotte County. The sheriff’s office arrested Lacey Jayne Shaver, 32, after investigators say she sold drugs to Erin Clevenger before she lost consciousness and died. We spoke to Erin’s mother about what this means for her […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral mourns death of retired firefighter, department’s first female lieutenant Cape Coral Fire Department is mourning the death of a retired Cape Coral firefighter Monday, who served 25 years in the city and also served her country. According to the CCFD Facebook post, retired Lt. Michelle Clore died of an aggressive form of cancer over the weekend. “Lt. Clore’s passing is deeply felt by her […]
COLLIER COUNTY SWFL Capitol riot suspect represented by Kyle Rittenhouse’s former attorney A Collier County man arrested for his involvement in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol will plead not guilty. Christopher Worrell, 49, has a new attorney. Worrell will be represented by John Pierce. Pierce, a Los Angeles attorney, was part of the defense for Kyle Rittenhouse for a short period of time. Rittenhouse is […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral crash sends 3 to hospital A head-on crash involving three vehicles on Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral sent three people to the hospital Monday morning. All lanes of the parkway have reopened between Santa Barbara and Skyline boulevards after being shut down for about three hours. “I was sitting on my lanai and I heard this bang,” said Joanne Keith. […]
WINK NEWS Confusion lingers for Floridians under 65 who might now be eligible for vaccine K-12 school employees, sworn law enforcement officers and firefighters 50 years and older can start getting the coronavirus vaccine in Florida. But confusion lingers Tuesday among those under 65 who doctors say are extremely vulnerable. The governor announced people at high risk, for example people with cancer or diabetes, can also get the vaccine starting […]