Matias Abril

Fort Myers

Digital Content Producer at WINK-TV (Fort Myers, FL)

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Articles

Fringe Festival to take place at Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers

1 month ago | winknews.com | Matias Abril

The next rendition of the Fringe Festival is coming up, and promises an uncensored, inclusive event celebrating the fringe theater movement. The Fort Myers Fringe Festival will take place May 29-June 1 at the Alliance for the Arts in Fort Myers. The Fringe Festival dates back to 1947 in Edinburgh, Scotland, as an alternative festival to the Edinburgh International Festival. The festival was and has continuously been held outside the mainstream eye to give smaller artists a spotlight.
Charlotte firefighters save cat stuck in PVC pipe

1 month ago | winknews.com | Matias Abril

Some Charlotte County fire rescuers sprang into action to save a cat that found itself in a tight spot. A woman stopped by the Charlotte County Fire/EMS Station Station 8 on Monday needing help getting her feline friend out of a PVC pipe. With the hep of Lt. Mike Brucci and Firefighter-EMT Kyle Phillips’s "claw-some" teamwork, the feline was safely freed and back on its paws in no time. CREDIT: Per Charlotte County Public Safety:
Cape Coral man gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park

1 month ago | winknews.com | Matias Abril

A Cape Coral man is recovering after a Bison gored him in the Lake Village area of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. On Sunday, at approximately 3:15 p.m., the Cape man was gored by the bison after he approached it too closely, the park said. The man sustained minor injuries and was treated by emergency medical personnel. The incident is currently under investigation, and no further details are available at this time.
Local record label holding multi-genre music festival in North Naples

2 months ago | winknews.com | Matias Abril

A local record label, Scam Records, is holding a music festival that will feature five bands crossing several subgenres of rock. Rock Fest will take place on Saturday at 9 p.m. at Nectar Lab North Naples, a kava bar. Scam Records is a startup company that has the goal of being a fully functioning label. They spotlight all genres, with a focus in rap and hip-hop. This show is an example of the company’s intention to give artists a platform and help them expand their brand.
Zoning change could bring Fort Myers Costco to new location

2 months ago | winknews.com | Matias Abril

The Fort Myers City Council is planning to review a proposal to move the Costco on Cypress Lake Drive to a new location. Gulfshore Business reported that the current store has outgrown its location at the corner of Cypress Lake Drive and U.S. 41. The proposed new location is near the corner of Metro Parkway and Colonial Boulevard, which is currently a vacant lot. The city council meeting is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m.
Local organization, Nightmare Productions, throwing Fort Myers show with diverse artist lineup

2 months ago | winknews.com | Matias Abril

Local production company, Nightmare Productions, is throwing a show that will feature live performances, vendors and more. This event, Nightmare Productions' first, will take place on Saturday at Trackout Studios in Fort Myers and aims to highlight local artists from multiple mediums. The Alice in Wonderland-themed show will feature a diverse musical lineup, ranging from thrash punk to hyperpop. Performing are Mozaynic, Movie Props, Except You, 101010101, Grymm, Dethkitty and Jstarwalker.
Naples Pride files lawsuit with city following censorship of drag performances

2 months ago | winknews.com | Matias Abril

Naples Pride has filed a lawsuit against the city following its denial of hosting drag performances in Cambier Park as part of its annual Pridefest celebration. With this lawsuit, Naples Pride intends to seek a preliminary injunction to allow them to host their drag performance on June 7 on the mainstage of Cambier Park in downtown Naples.
Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

2 months ago | winknews.com | Matias Abril

Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%. It was seemingly an attempt to narrow what had been an unprecedented trade war between the U.S. and most of the world to a showdown between the U.S. and China.
Record Store Day in SWFL: What is happening and where to go

2 months ago | winknews.com | Matias Abril

It’s that time of the year again: Record Store Day 2025 is around the corner, and here in Southwest Florida, it’s looking to be a busy day. Record Store Day is an annual event where local record stores bring in exclusive titles and offer great deals on their inventory. This is the 17th rendition of this music holiday, which brings attention to local, independent record stores. This year, it will be held on Saturday, April 12, with local stores adjusting their hours.
Missing Jet Skier in Lazy Springs confirmed dead

2 months ago | winknews.com | Matias Abril

The search for a missing jet skier at Lazy Springs Recreation Park in Hendry County has ended in tragedy. Authorities found the body of 31-year-old Michael Ardilla after he went missing while jet skiing on Sunday. On Sunday, at approximately 1:50 p.m., Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers were notified of a missing boater at the Lazy Springs Recreation Park in Hendry County.