Hotter and drier day ahead with isolated storms staying inlandGov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Cape Canaveral
the weather authority Hotter and drier day ahead with isolated storms staying inland The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Tuesday morning with inland isolated storms expected in the afternoon.
Cape Canaveral Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Cape Canaveral Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Cape Canaveral.
WINK News Lee County School Board to hold a transportation workshop With one month left for the academic year, parents’ concerns have turned to frustration as buses struggle to get kids to and from school.
Readying for hurricane season with Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Hurricane season is rapidly approaching as Floridians prep for potential storms with the upcoming Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
NAPLES Increasing amount of homeless seniors in SWFL Saint Matthew House told Wink News that 20% of the people they shelter are over 60 years old.
NAPLES Man suspected of threatening pickelballers with machete A man has been arrested after authorities say he chased a group of pickleball players off a Naples court. “I don’t know. It just seemed like he snapped,” said William Nehrkorn, father of one of the pickleball players. 53-year-old Pelican Marsh maintenance worker Joseph Devalle ran toward Nehrkorn’s son and friends, not with a paddle […]
NAPLES Turtle Club in Naples reopens Following a 19-month closure because of Hurricane Ian, the Turtle Club has reopened.
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane season preparations at Lee County construction sites Many already know the drill when hurricane season is around the corner.
SANIBEL Bones found on Sanibel concern beachgoers A husband and wife found what appeared to be bones. What type and where they came from is being investigated.
FGCU FGCU president reflects on first year with graduating class Alico Arena was packed this weekend as Florida Gulf Coast University graduated 1,900 students in four ceremonies.
Reverse shoulder replacement offers new approach to pain management Shoulder replacement is the third most common replacement in the US, following hip and knee replacement.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Lee County teachers bargain for new raises Kevin Daly is the voice of the Lee County Teachers Union, and he says he knows firsthand the struggle teachers experience across the state.
FORT MYERS New Starbucks off Colonial expected to add to traffic headaches It’s a venti-sized traffic nightmare. That’s how Gina O’Donnell envisions the future of this plaza.
NAPLES Feeding families through Meals of Hope They’re a Naples-based non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger both locally and throughout the country.
Family dealing with two losses in quick succession A teenager will not get to celebrate turning 21 years old with friends, can’t put a smile on his family member’s faces and will never get to see his mother again.
the weather authority Hotter and drier day ahead with isolated storms staying inland The Weather Authority is tracking a hot and dry Tuesday morning with inland isolated storms expected in the afternoon.
Cape Canaveral Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference in Cape Canaveral Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Cape Canaveral.
WINK News Lee County School Board to hold a transportation workshop With one month left for the academic year, parents’ concerns have turned to frustration as buses struggle to get kids to and from school.
Readying for hurricane season with Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday Hurricane season is rapidly approaching as Floridians prep for potential storms with the upcoming Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.
NAPLES Increasing amount of homeless seniors in SWFL Saint Matthew House told Wink News that 20% of the people they shelter are over 60 years old.
NAPLES Man suspected of threatening pickelballers with machete A man has been arrested after authorities say he chased a group of pickleball players off a Naples court. “I don’t know. It just seemed like he snapped,” said William Nehrkorn, father of one of the pickleball players. 53-year-old Pelican Marsh maintenance worker Joseph Devalle ran toward Nehrkorn’s son and friends, not with a paddle […]
NAPLES Turtle Club in Naples reopens Following a 19-month closure because of Hurricane Ian, the Turtle Club has reopened.
FORT MYERS BEACH Hurricane season preparations at Lee County construction sites Many already know the drill when hurricane season is around the corner.
SANIBEL Bones found on Sanibel concern beachgoers A husband and wife found what appeared to be bones. What type and where they came from is being investigated.
FGCU FGCU president reflects on first year with graduating class Alico Arena was packed this weekend as Florida Gulf Coast University graduated 1,900 students in four ceremonies.
Reverse shoulder replacement offers new approach to pain management Shoulder replacement is the third most common replacement in the US, following hip and knee replacement.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Lee County teachers bargain for new raises Kevin Daly is the voice of the Lee County Teachers Union, and he says he knows firsthand the struggle teachers experience across the state.
FORT MYERS New Starbucks off Colonial expected to add to traffic headaches It’s a venti-sized traffic nightmare. That’s how Gina O’Donnell envisions the future of this plaza.
NAPLES Feeding families through Meals of Hope They’re a Naples-based non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate hunger both locally and throughout the country.
Family dealing with two losses in quick succession A teenager will not get to celebrate turning 21 years old with friends, can’t put a smile on his family member’s faces and will never get to see his mother again.
Mental health a worry as Katrina 10th anniversary nears NEW ORLEANS (AP) – New Orleans officials are touting efforts to raise awareness of available mental health resources in advance of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Officials said Wednesday that the commemorative activities associated with the anniversary could make for tense times for some in New Orleans who experienced the storm’s effects. Mayor Mitch […]
Boy, 14, accused of fatally shooting teen inside Miami home MIAMI (AP) – Police in South Florida have charged a 14-year-old boy with manslaughter in connection with the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy. The Miami-Dade Police Department announced the arrest late Wednesday night after Jakyri Fleurimar was shot in the chest at a Miami home just before noon Wednesday. Officers had responded to the […]
Healthy Kids: Depression and heart disease FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) – Lead Exposure, Depression and heart disease, along with Reading were in the news this week in regard to children. Here to discuss these studies and more is Dr. Annette St. Pierre-Mackoul. Old Electronics: Source of Lead Exposure in Kids? Work with old or recycled electronics was studied. ‘Take-home’ victims of […]
1 teen dead, 5 injured in Florida boat crash FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – Authorities in South Florida say one teenager is dead and five others were taken to a hospital after their boat crashed into a bridge on Fort Lauderdale’s Middle River. The crash happened early Thursday. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission spokeswoman Amanda Phillips told the Sun Sentinel the teens set […]
“The Lion King” is revived with a new television show FORT MYERS, Fla. – Disney revives “The Lion King” franchise with a new movie and television show “The Lion Guard: The Return of the Roar” is set to debut during prime time in November on the Disney Channel. The movie follows Kion, the second born cub of Simba and Nala. The movie will be a […]
More than 170 Elvis artifacts to be auctioned at Graceland MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Want an Elvis Presley “Starburst” jumpsuit he wore during concerts in Las Vegas in 1973? Or how about a diamond and gold pendant the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll gave Sammy Davis Jr.? They’re among 174 authenticated artifacts up for auction Thursday evening at Graceland, Presley’s longtime Memphis, Tennessee, home. The […]
Firefighters gain some ground as California fire grows LOWER LAKE, Calif. (AP) – Firefighters battling a wind-stoked blaze that has forced evacuations gained ground even as the blaze burned through bone-dry rugged hills in two Northern California counties. About 2,000 firefighters took a stand against the flames Wednesday, some of them lighting backfires along a road as plumes of black and white smoke […]
Focus on Japan premier Abe’s words in World War II statement TOKYO (AP) – What’s in a word? As Japan’s leader prepares to issue a statement Friday to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, attention is focused on the words he will use – and the ones he won’t. The phrases “aggression,” ”colonial rule,” ”deep remorse” and “heartfelt apology” were all […]
Greek government defends bailout deal ahead of vote ATHENS, Greece (AP) – The Greek government defended its new bailout program as tough but essential to avoid the nation’s financial collapse, as it faced a rebellion in parliament ahead of a vote on the deal later in the day. The draft bill for the three-year rescue package worth about 85 billion euros ($93 billion) […]
US culture already widespread in Cuba as ties resume HAVANA (AP) – Even Cubans who don’t speak a word of English eat “un cake” on their birthdays. They wear “los tennis” and “bloomers.” Their kids go crazy for Taylor Swift and “The Big Bang Theory.” U.S. science fiction master Ray Bradbury has pride of place on their bookshelves beside revolutionary poet Jose Marti. Far […]