WWII Veteran looks back on his D-Day experience 75 years ago
FORT MYERS Keith Woodby is a World War II veteran, and 75 years after taking part in the battle of Normandy, The U.S. Navy veteran says he can still hear the sounds of shells and bombs dropping around...
View ArticleConsulate General of France honors D-Day veterans at Naples museum
NAPLES Local elected officials, delegates, veterans and their families all gathered to remember the fight for freedom and celebrate the ever-present alliance between France and the United States. The...
View ArticleDelectable dishes at Island Gypsy Cafe
NAPLES Time to Sizzle Southwest Florida as restaurant week heats up. Melinda Lee, WINK News reporter, shows the dishes that will make your mouth water at Island Gypsy Cafe.
View ArticleHealthy and refreshing snacks and drinks for the summer
FORT MYERS With temps hitting into the 90s this week, you can cool off with some of these refreshing recipes that taste good,are healthy, and relatively inexpensive. Registered dietitian Betsy Opyt...
View ArticleStar Teacher of the week: Sandra Barcarlo
Sandra Barcarlo is an English teacher to immigrant students at palmetto Ridge High School. Barcarlo is one of 5 teachers nationwide to receive the “180 Educator Award” for turning around the academic...
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Man who extorted teens on Snapchat is facing 100 additional charges
COLLIER COUNTY A man who was arrested in April for extorting teens with lewd photos now faces 100 additional charges. Sheriff Kevin Rambosk of Collier County said today that more than 100 new charges...
View ArticleCollier County proposes $10 mil in tourist taxes for beach preservation
COLLIER COUNTY Southwest Florida is known for our beautiful beaches. Clear water and white sand drive tourists to our area. And now a proposed multi-million-dollar project would make sure that beauty...
View ArticleConcerned citizens fight for rights of Caloosahatchee River
SWFL The Caloosahatchee River is essential to Southwest Florida, helping bring water across our area. A group wants to give the water body rights, so it can be better defended and protected. A group of...
View ArticleVeranda E in Naples offers fun fare during restaurant week
WINK NEWS If you’ve been wanting to try foods like lamb or octopus, but fine dining didn’t fit your budget, a local restaurant may have what you’re looking for. Sizzle Southwest Florida Restaurant Week...
View ArticleFour-vehicle crash on Livingston and Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a four-vehicle crash at the intersection of Livingston Road and Vanderbilt Beach Road in Collier County Saturday. CCSO advises drivers to...
View ArticleRoadway open in North Naples multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 41
NORTH NAPLES Florida Highway Patrol responded to a multi-vehicle crash with injuries on U.S. 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road in North Naples Saturday. According to FHP, the roadway is open.
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Thousands of floating dead fish in Lely Resort
LELY RESORT A massive fish kill was discovered by locals at Eagle Lakes Community Park in Lely Resort Saturday. Witnesses told us they were walking in the park near the lake and noticed a large silver...
View ArticleFlorida man disrupts restaurant, tells officers ‘go to Dunkin’ Donuts’
NAPLES A Florida man was disrupting a Naples restaurant, standing on chairs while sticking out his middle finger and shouting at customers before his arrest, deputies say. The suspect, John Toddy, 55,...
View ArticleWoman ends up behind bars while visiting Naples Jail
COLLIER COUNTY A woman accused of retail theft, along with several other crimes, is behind bars after she was found visiting an inmate in jail On Sunday, June 2, Collier County Sheriff’s Office...
View ArticleBonita Springs couple killed in plane crash owned local salons
WINK NEWS WINK News learned two of the victims in a fatal small plane crash in Nash County, North Carolina own Felix Andrew Salons in Southwest Florida Sunday. Felix and Roberta Laquidara own four...
View ArticleFlorida man exposes himself to young girls on Naples Pier
NAPLES A Florida man has been arrested for exposing himself to several children at Naples Pier, and many parents are disgusted. The suspect, Walter Jimenez, 34 years old, faces charges of five counts...
View ArticleHeat, lack of oxygen caused fish kill at Lely Resort park
SOUTH NAPLES Dozens of fish are now food for bigger prey. People are still searching for the answer of what caused a massive fish kill at a park in Collier County. It turns out the cause for the pileup...
View ArticleSuspect wanted for attempted sexual assault at Barefoot Beach
NORTH NAPLES Collier County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in an attempted sexual battery at Barefoot Beach Preserve in North Naples Monday. A female victim reported a man attempted to...
View ArticleRoad clear after crash on southbound I-75 west of SR-29
COLLIER COUNTY Florida Highway Patrol responded to a rollover crash on the Alligator Alley portion of southbound I-75 mile marker 86 in Collier County Monday. FHP confirmed a car hauler was driving in...
View ArticleMediterrano brings unique flavors to Sizzle Southwest Florida
NAPLES There is still time to take advantage of fine dining made affordable for families. Sizzle Southwest Florida restaurants offer three-course meals for $26 or $32. Melinda Lee, a WINK News...
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