Bianca Smith

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On June 6, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken issueda long-awaited final approval of a $2.8 billion settlement in theblockbuster House v. NCAA1 antitrust case thatpaves the way for direct sharing of revenue between NCAA collegesand universities and thousands of student-athletes. JudgeWilken's ruling goes into effect on July 1.

1 week ago | winknews.com | Bianca Smith

Naples City Council recently discussed the future of the hurricane-damaged Naples Pier, focusing on three design options. The council reached a consensus on the design without a concession area. The three options presented for the pier's redesign included Option One, featuring concessions, storage and open-air dining. Option One-A offered a similar design but without storage or concessions. Option Two, which the council favored, included a bathroom for Naples police and less open-air space.

1 month ago | winknews.com | Bianca Smith

GatorBites Tail & Ale in Fort Myers is serving up a unique dining experience by incorporating alligator meat into nearly every dish on the menu. The restaurant prides itself on using locally sourced gators, a practice that owner Nick Moors believes sets them apart. "It's the freshest gator you can get, and there's no chemicals or no treatment done to it other than the brine that it's put in," said Moors.

1 month ago | winknews.com | Bianca Smith

Memorial Day weekend is a time for grilling out with friends and family, but this year, rising prices and tariffs are making it an expensive affair. WINK News reporter Bianca Smith visited Farmer Joe’s in Cape Coral to get a sense of the increased costs shoppers are facing. Beef, ribs, chicken wings, and hot dogs are essentials for Debbie Guida's Memorial Day BBQ with 50 guests. "I've got a couple of beauties here to throw on the grill--sausage.

1 month ago | winknews.com | Bianca Smith

The Lee County Black Historical Society is set to receive a major upgrade with the help of the city of Fort Myers. The city has entered a memorandum of understanding with the society to build an African American Cultural Center. The proposed center, planned for a location at Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Henderson Avenue, is expected to span more than 10,000 square feet. "I think it's going to be all right," said a Dunbar resident. "It's very important.