Mayzie Olson

A retired Southwest Florida man thought he was getting a fresh start with a brand new SUV. Instead, he found himself in the middle of an unexpected battle with mice.

As mosquito control crews work to contain one of the biggest salt marsh mosquito explosions in Collier County in nine years, many people are stocking up on bug spray to protect themselves during these rainy months.

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) — Florida's school sales tax holiday is starting on July 20 this year, offering shoppers a month of tax-free savings on school supplies, technology, clothes and more.

The cost of taking a trip this summer is higher in many areas than last year, but smart planning can help save money and still allow for that yearly summer getaway.

School supply shopping can quickly add up at the checkout line, and WINK News put the costs to the test by taking a real school supply list to three different stores.

Modern day back-to-school shopping now includes new and better technology, on top of basic necessities, but the financial burden is hitting families harder than ever.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — There are a number of electronic device use policies that parents and students need to be aware of for the upcoming

Packing school lunches or constantly adding money to lunch accounts can strain family budgets and cause parents a lot of stress, especially as several schools eliminate free lunch programs this year.

A new report by the Travel Bulletin is rankling local airports across the country for baggage complaints, and the Southwest Florida International Airport is on the list.

There are a number of electronic device use policies that parents and students need to be aware of for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, as many vary from school to school as well as district to district.