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Endangered Clouded Leopard kittens have been given names
NAPLES The two-week-old endangered clouded leopard kittens have opened their eyes and they now have names. The adorable kittens are curious about the world around them and they have beautiful blue...
View ArticleLawmakers OK smokable medical marijuana
NAPLES The first bill to remove a ban on smoking medical marijuana has headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. “It’s disappointing that it took this long, but it’s definitely a win for Florida patients,”...
View ArticleSheriff’s office uses mobile command post at Collier County Fair
COLLIER COUNTY Like every major event with a lot of people, there are security concerns. WINK News spoke to authorities, as it prepared to keep everyone safe at the Collier County Fair. Collier County...
View ArticlePharmacies: Submit personal info, get prescriptions faster
WINK NEWS A delay in prescriptions has seasonal visitors worried. They say so many people are asking for pharmacies to fill their medications. It’s taking a long time to get life-saving drugs. A...
View ArticleNaples overlooks Anthony Park shortfalls, visitors say
NAPLES Lots of pomp and circumstance in Naples Thursday, as the city celebrated the opening of Baker Park. When a person looks at the gardens and amenities, the park looks like a five-star resort....
View ArticleConvicted felon arrested for burglary in Naples
NAPLES A convicted felon was arrested for a burglary committed in Collier County on Feb 4. On Wednesday, Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26-year-old Wesley Rudolph Wells, a convicted felon,...
View ArticleEngineers working to fix Verizon connectivity issue in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY You may have trouble with your phone if you’re on a Verizon Wireless plan. Verizon said there is a connectivity issue in Collier County Friday. Engineers are working with CenturyLink to...
View ArticleConfusion Over Cannabidoil: Is CBD legal? It depends who you ask
WINK NEWS The cannabis chemical CBD is for sale all over Southwest Florida in a variety of products. Driving down U.S. 41 in Fort Myers, you can’t miss all the stores selling the popular hemp product....
View ArticleAlgae Invasion: Naples council considers ban of phosphorus in fertilizers
NAPLES A city council in Collier County will decide whether to ban a chemical in fertilizers to combat algae invasions in nearby canals. Naples City Council will review a proposed ordinance to ban...
View ArticleNaples man arrested, had child send nude images on social media
NAPLES A Naples man was arrested after he developed a relationship with a juvenile and had them send personal pictures to him through social media that were sexual in nature. On Friday, Collier County...
View ArticleAuthorities arrest two people for stealing a car in Collier County
Authorities arrested two suspects in a stolen car from Collier County Saturday evening. Charles Henry, 42, faces charges of Resisting Arrest, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Active Arrest Warrant for...
View Article2 teenagers stabbed in Golden Gate
GOLDEN GATE Collier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing in Golden Gate Monday. CCSO told WINK News, two teenagers are victims of the stabbing that happened around 2 p.m. on 17th Avenue...
View ArticleSheriff says drug overdoses are down in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY The Collier County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday, deadly overdoses are down so far this year despite the raging opioid crisis. “We do not tolerate drugs in Collier County,” Collier...
View ArticleFormer CIA director led panel on cyber threats at NaplesNEXT
NAPLES Enhancing understanding and building a better future are just two of the many concepts behind the NaplesNEXT Ideas Festival. An event that has gathered experts and innovators from all different...
View ArticleExperts at NaplesNEXT say we can solve SWFL water quality crisis
NAPLES Two sights that became all too common in Southwest Florida were vibrant blue-green algae clogging up freshwater canals and dead fish washing up on our shores from red tide. Experts visiting...
View ArticleMan in custody after father dies on fishing boat 70 miles off Marco Island
MARCO ISLAND A man is in custody after after a man died on a boat 70 miles off the Marco Island Coast Monday. Police confirm that Casey Hickok, 32, is the person in custody and family has confirmed the...
View ArticleFestival of ideas brings innovators together for a better future
NAPLES The former first lady Laura Bush was the keynote speaker at the NaplesNEXT Ideas Festival in Naples Tuesday. Bush spoke about the importance of education and human rights. “Your support makes...
View ArticleProbable cause found in case against man accused of killing his father 70...
Law enforcement sent out a release claiming they had probable cause to charge Casey Hickok for the alleged murder of his father Robert Hickok, that happened on Monday, March 18. According to the press...
View ArticleSurvey: How has the cost of child care impacted you?
We all know kids aren’t cheap. The cost of infant care in Florida is more than the annual cost of college tuition at a four-year college, according to the non-profit Child Care Aware of America. We...
View ArticleOversupply of Naples luxury homes brings investment opportunities
NAPLES Luxury homes for sale and hundreds of them, as you can see in Zillow. All in the great Naples area, available today. “It’s always a great time to buy Naples,” said Lori Fowler, a realtor at...
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