Asha Patel

Tampa

News Reporter at WINK-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

Journalist👩🏽‍💻 CBS affiliate news reporter @winknews. TV host of Metro Arts Detroit season 8. Thank you god

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Lee County mother continuing fight to get children a bus stop

Dec 13, 2024 | winknews.com | Asha Patel

A Lee County mother is fighting to get her children a bus to school. RELATED: School District denies bus service to student despite mother’s measurementsThe school district already told her she lives too close to the school to qualify for a bus route, but she has not given up. Now, a state lawmaker has gotten involved, too. The district called her back today, and they said their decision is final.
City of Marco Island discusses lead awareness during city council meeting

Dec 12, 2024 | winknews.com | Asha Patel

The city of Marco Island sent 4900 letters to residents warning them that their pipes could contain plastic or lead. The city then held a meeting on Thursday to reassure people that they could trust their water. RELATED: City of Fort Myers to survey property owners to identify lead pipes in water systemThe meeting was all about reassuring the residents of Marco Island.
Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation

Dec 10, 2024 | winknews.com | Asha Patel

Fort Myers City Council held a workshop to discuss what will replace Lee Memorial Hospital once it closes in 2027. With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Naples parking problems frustrating residents

Dec 9, 2024 | winknews.com | Asha Patel

Naples has a parking problem, but city leaders are stuck between a rock and a hard place trying to find a solution. The city’s rapid growth makes it harder every day to find a place for everyone to park. On Monday, the city council spent an hour debating potential solutions, from treating parking like a commodity to adding more spots.
Dentists argue over fluoride in water at Naples City Council meeting

Dec 5, 2024 | winknews.com | Asha Patel

Several dentists at the Naples City Council meeting gave their reasons why fluoride should be in the water on Wednesday. RELATED: Naples votes to remove fluoride from tap waterHowever, a dentist in Naples said he supports removing fluoride from drinking water by Jan. 2025. His reason is the risk of overexposure. When you go to your dental office, you often times hear about its importance. In some cities, it’s added to the drinking water. Starting Jan.
16-year-old accused of stealing car and leading troopers on chase

Nov 27, 2024 | winknews.com | Asha Patel

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Super 8 in Naples to become apartments for local workers

Nov 25, 2024 | winknews.com | Asha Patel

A Super 8 Motel in Naples will soon look slightly different; it will become an apartment building with fully furnished units. The apartments are mostly reserved for employees of the Moorings Park Senior Living Community. It will also include a few dozen units strictly for low-income families. WINK News reporter Asha Patel went to the hotel, where they knew more affordable housing was needed for seniors in Collier County.
Utility scams awareness day: what you need to know

Nov 20, 2024 | winknews.com | Asha Patel

Wednesday is utility scams awareness day. These types of scams target customers by going door-to-door, sending phone calls or texts and using false information online. Often times they threaten to disconnect a utility unless they receive payment. Florida Power and Light (FPL) has some do’s and don’ts to help keep customers from getting duped. After speaking with FPL on Wednesday, they said thousands of Floridians fall for these scams every year. Go to theirÂ websiteÂ to learn how to protect yourself.
Residents oppose U-Haul storage unit development in Collier County

Nov 19, 2024 | winknews.com | Asha Patel

A lush line of trees in Collier County may turn into storage units, and neighbors are unhappy. Why? Because there are more storage units right next door. This is happening on Myrtle Lane in Collier County. WINK News reporter Asha Patel was there to hear from residents. They have written emails to the county and commissioners and will attend the meeting on Nov. 21 to voice their concerns about why a large U-Haul facility should not be built in this area.
Six dogs rescued after being left in a box by SR-29

Nov 14, 2024 | winknews.com | Asha Patel

Six dogs, including four puppies and two adult dogs, were found stranded in an empty box on the corner of Experimental Road and State Road 29 in Immokalee. A good Samaritan rescued the dogs just as they were about to cross the busy highway. âIt was getting dark. I’m sure something would have happened bad,â said Tom Kepp, founder of the Spay and Neuter Initiative Program (SNIP) Collier. According to Kepp, the person who found the dogs reached out to him for help. “It was in the evening, dusk.