First responders save toddler who stopped breathing on Marco Island
MARCO ISLAND A little girl’s family members are counting their blessings. She stopped breathing over the weekend, and the quick actions of her family and a police officer saved her life. The family of...
View ArticleNew tool detects red tide concentrations in the air
SANIBEL ISLAND On Tuesday, the most recent red tide results will be released and SWFL is hoping the red dots in the previous one that showed high levels are no longer there. Now, there is also a new...
View ArticleBusiness files building permit for Marco medical marijuana dispensary
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island is one step closer to getting its first medical marijuana dispensary. But allowing one even to be considered on the island did not come without much pushback. Ann Ward, a...
View ArticleBoy hit by vehicle while biking in Naples flown to the hospital
A child has been flown to the hospital after a car hit him in Naples on Tuesday afternoon. A vehicle hit the child while he was biking along Golden Gate Pkwy. and 50th St. SW in Naples around 6 p.m....
View ArticleBeware of CBD laced candy when out trick or treating
FORT MYERS Police and doctors are warning parents to be aware of candy infused with CBD that looks very similar to normal candies passed out on Halloween. CBD is a derivative of marijuana and comes...
View ArticleTackling mental health head-on in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County is tackling the mental health crisis head-on. On Wednesday, after a year of research and planning, leading experts from local treatment centers, law enforcement, the...
View ArticleFormer Marco Island tennis coach sentenced to life for molesting two young girls
COLLIER COUNTY A former Marco Island tennis instructor has been sentenced to life in prison after he sexually molested two young girls, according to State Attorney Amira D. Fox. Christopher Pearson,...
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Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Oct. 30
FORT MYERS This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the...
View ArticleNew push to build hurricane shelter in Collier County
COLLIER COUNTY We all remember scenes of people waiting in long lines to get into shelters before Hurricane Irma hit. But finding one will soon become easier in Collier County. Nicole Acevedo felt like...
View ArticleProtecting your pet this Halloween
FORT MYERS Keeping your kids safe is a top priority this Halloween, but what about you furry family members? We know chocolate is a major threat, but Florida’s SPCA warns against treats with sugar and...
View ArticlePutting phone tracking apps that you may use this Halloween to the test
FORT MYERS More and more people are using tracking apps to keep tabs on each other, but are those apps good to use on Halloween night? There are plenty of tracking apps to choose from, and WINK News...
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The best costumes around SWFL
FORT MYERS Halloween festivities are finally here, and WINK News is asking you to send in some of your costumes this year. Below is a slideshow of all of your submissions: #td_uid_1_5dbab07db6263...
View ArticleHow many sweets can you eat before it becomes harmful to your body
FORT MYERS Halloween night, all rules about eating sweets are thrown out the window, but Thursday morning WINK News gives you a little gut check on how much sugar is really in that candy. Most parents...
View ArticleEast Naples man facing felony charges after sexually abusing a child under 12
COLLIER COUNTY An East Naples man is facing felony charges after sexually abusing a child under the age of 12, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Manuel DeJesus Serrano, 46, is charged...
View ArticleNCH sues nonprofit over reported D rating for patient safety
COLLIER COUNTY Most people have already formed their own opinions about NCH Healthcare System, some good, and some bad. But few seem to be phased by a letter grade that a watchdog company is giving the...
View ArticleThousands show up to North Naples neighborhood on Halloween
NORTH NAPLES Organizers say thousands showed up for one of the largest trick-or-treats in the area. We looked into how deputies keep everyone safe on Halloween for an event this large. Watch the video...
View ArticleSNIP Collier aims to open low-cost animal clinic in Immokalee
IMMOKALEE A litter of kittens and their mom were dumped in the streets of Immokalee. “It’s hard, it’s hard,” said Tricia Titus, SNIP Collier Volunteer. Volunteers with SNIP Collier, a spay and neuter...
View ArticleAudubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary faces somber future as water dries up
NAPLES You could soon see fewer plants, birds, and other wildlife at one Collier County attraction. Researchers say it’s because there is less water, especially during dry season. It’s all happening at...
View ArticleRep. Francis Rooney faces heat from the Lee County’s Republican committee
FORT MYERS Lee County’s Republican committee is not happy with Representative Francis Rooney. They say he agrees with “The witch hunt” involving the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. It comes...
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Fishermen hook large shark near Marco Island
MARCO ISLAND Video shared with us shows the moments when a group of fishermen caught a large shark in the Gulf near Marco Island. The four fishermen who snagged the big fish told us they go every...
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