Residents not happy about new Celebration Park parking lot
NAPLES When Bob Messmer first heard about the plans for a food truck park near his home off of Becca Avenue in east Naples, he figured there would be good and bad. “More businesses, more traffic; and...
View ArticleCollier County dogs may share devastating disorder seen with panthers
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES When Rick Virdinlia saw a video of panthers struggling to walk on their hind legs on WINK News, he thought it looked familiar. “It brought to our attention that our Harley, our dog,...
View ArticleWINK EXCLUSIVE: Inside a Threat Assessment Team
Southwest Florida is in the second week of school and the teams in charge of keeping your children safe have already made a difference on campus. Following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas,...
View ArticleFBI makes massive cyber fraud bust
The Federal Bureau of Investigation took down dozens of people whom they said conspired to steal millions of dollars. The schemes range from targeting government employees to taking advantage of the...
View ArticleDog owners fearful pet will get mysterious illness harming panthers
COLLIER COUNTY Pet owners want to know what is harming panthers and potentially their dogs. Heartbreaking video WINK News showed you on Wednesday afternoon of a dog limping, similar to sick panthers,...
View ArticleCollier health center says more people seeking mental health help
COLLIER COUNTY A mom and daughter say one Florida law changed their lives. The daughter was committed to a psychiatric facility out of need, and she’s not alone. The number of people also seeking the...
View ArticleSecurity policies for attending high school sporting events in SWFL
FORT MYERS Friday night is the kickoff to the 2019 football season for high school sports in Southwest Florida. If you plan on attending one of the high school sports events this fall you will want to...
View ArticleTropical disturbance near Florida, slow development possible
FORT MYERS A weak area of low pressure located between southeastern Florida and the northwestern Bahamas continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Development of this system is...
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Most patients at a Naples wildlife hospital are there from human causes
NAPLES What if we could have prevented all of these animals from getting hurt? Von Arx Wildlife Hospital in Naples says most of its patients are hurt by human causes. Brandon Felix says he has been...
View ArticleHurricane Irma haunts North Naples mobile home neighbors facing eviction
NORTH NAPLES At least 40 neighbors in a senior community are on edge because they only have days to comply with a notice or be evicted. They say the eviction notice is a residual nightmare of Hurricane...
View ArticleTrump approves more disaster assistance for Hurricane Irma expenses
WINK NEWS Four days after Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Lee County to announce his request of the federal government for reimbursement funds to use for Hurricane Irma expenses, the president has answered....
View ArticleSWFL law enforcement increases patrols for ‘Saturation Saturday’
WINK NEWS A nationwide effort will go into full effect this weekend to ensure our roadways are free of drivers under the influence of alcohol and other substances. And this effort is going to be in...
View ArticleShy Wolf Sanctuary gives back to Southwest Florida veterans
NAPLES The Shy Wolf Sanctuary and Home Base SWFL are joining forces to help veterans and their families. On Sunday, veterans will have the opportunity to participate in the Sanctuary’s therapeutic...
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Lightning causes fires at Collier Taco Bell, nearby homes, gas line
COLLIER COUNTY Greater Naples Fire Rescue District responded to fires at a fast food restaurant, nearby homes and a gas line in Collier County Sunday morning after lighting struck them. According to...
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Weather Authority: All of SWFL under Dorian’s projected cone
FORT MYERS Tropical Storm Dorian may reach hurricane strength over the Caribbean Sea by Wednesday. After that, the strength and intensity are still uncertain, although models on Monday have shifted...
View ArticleOn Women’s Equality Day, Southwest Florida women look back
NAPLES Amelia Earhart flew solo. Rosa Parks refused to get up and Sally Ride went way, way up. Those women are pioneers of their time. They are some of the famous women in history, but not the only...
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Island communities usually ordered to evacuate first ahead of storms
SWFL When a storm threatens Southwest Florida, and you’re ordered to evacuate, you want to do it safely and quickly. But evacuation is not always as simple for those who live on an island, especially...
View ArticlePreparation remains key for any potential storm during hurricane season
COLLIER COUNTY Grocery stores in Southwest Florida said a lack of urgency for Tropical Storm Dorian is apparent. Parking lots are empty. We spoke to people to see if they plan on gearing up. And a...
View ArticleSouthwest Florida Enterprise Center is working to get teens off the streets...
FORT MYERS The Southwest Florida Enterprise Center is making a new push for safer streets for a high crime area in Fort Myers by getting teens into the job market. Leaders at the community...
View ArticleThe time to review your insurance is before disaster strikes
FORT MYERS Insurance policy details are critical. As hurricane season is in full swing, it is important to review your policy. Remember: If Florida is under a hurricane watch or warning, it is likely...
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