‘There is no good base tan’; Local dermatologist warns against sunningNew details after 2 die in crash on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres
‘There is no good base tan’; Local dermatologist warns against sunning There’s a lot of sun’n and fun’n going on this holiday weekend. But when it comes to your skin, there can be too much of a good thing.
WINK NEWS Post Hurricane Health & Safety concerns In the aftermath of a hurricane, there are a number of health and safety concerns to look out for. To ensure your safety after a storm, remember these important points. Health Care Hospitals and medical facilities may operate only a limited basis if they’ve sustained structural damage or loss of power. Mobile health units may […]
Review your insurance The damage left in the wake of Hurricane Ian permanently changed landscapes, livelihoods, and lives. But Ian and other recent storms have also done major, if less immediately visible, damage to the insurance industry in Florida. And those effects are still reverberating for insurance companies and homeowners. “I’ve been a Florida insurance agent for 28 […]
WINK News Storm names for the 2024 hurricane season The following names have been selected for storms in the Atlantic Basin during the 2023 hurricane season.
Here are hurricane terms to know ahead of the 2024 season Center: The vertical axis of a tropical cyclone, usually defined by the location of minimum wind or minimum pressure. El Niño: The abnormal weather pattern caused by warmer-than-normal water in the central and eastern Pacific along the equator. When the tropical Pacific is warmer than normal, winds at upper levels (about 30,000 feet) of the […]
Preparing your family MAKE A FAMILY COMMUNICATION PLAN Even the best plans can go astray when disaster strikes. If your family members are not all in the same place when a hurricane hits, have you considered how you’ll get in touch with each other? Do you have a designated meeting spot? What if your neighborhood is evacuated? It’s […]
Florida hurricane season 2024: know your risks As Hurricane Ian tragically reminded us, hurricanes can be highly destructive and potentially deadly. That’s why, regardless of its rating, you should treat every hurricane—and the dangers associated with it—very seriously.
How to prepare your home for a hurricane ahead of the 2024 season While it’s good advice to make sure your home is prepared for a hurricane, there is no one-size-fits-all plan for every homeowner.
Prepare your boat For boat owners, Southwest Florida is a wonderland thanks to the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, inland waterways, and pristine beaches. But, in the event of a tropical storm or hurricane, those same attributes make boats especially vulnerable to damage. The type of boat, the local boating environment, and locally available storage […]
LEHIGH ACRES New details after 2 die in crash on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol released new information about a two-vehicle crash along State Road 82 and Sunshine Boulevard in Lehigh Acres.
MATLACHA Man accused of killing 80-year-old woman at That BBQ to appear in court for arraignment The man who allegedly killed an older woman at That BBQ while driving under the influence in Matlacha is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.
FORT MYERS BEACH Medical scene at Fort Myers Beach; man taken to hospital A man was taken to Health Park Hospital this morning after witnesses said they pulled him from the water off Fort Myers Beach when he suddenly stopped swimming and started floating.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY What to look out for in June as hurricane season approaches Hurricane season begins on Saturday, and many Floridians will be on edge due to the potential severity of the upcoming season.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police search for driver involved in hit-and-run The Cape Coral Police Department seeks information from the public that will lead them to a vehicle and its driver involved in a hit-and-run crash.
WINK NEWS Exercising gun safety for children Following the events involving a 4-year-old shooting a 2-year-old in the hand in Charlotte County, the emphasis on teaching gun safety to kids is paramount.
‘There is no good base tan’; Local dermatologist warns against sunning There’s a lot of sun’n and fun’n going on this holiday weekend. But when it comes to your skin, there can be too much of a good thing.
WINK NEWS Post Hurricane Health & Safety concerns In the aftermath of a hurricane, there are a number of health and safety concerns to look out for. To ensure your safety after a storm, remember these important points. Health Care Hospitals and medical facilities may operate only a limited basis if they’ve sustained structural damage or loss of power. Mobile health units may […]
Review your insurance The damage left in the wake of Hurricane Ian permanently changed landscapes, livelihoods, and lives. But Ian and other recent storms have also done major, if less immediately visible, damage to the insurance industry in Florida. And those effects are still reverberating for insurance companies and homeowners. “I’ve been a Florida insurance agent for 28 […]
WINK News Storm names for the 2024 hurricane season The following names have been selected for storms in the Atlantic Basin during the 2023 hurricane season.
Here are hurricane terms to know ahead of the 2024 season Center: The vertical axis of a tropical cyclone, usually defined by the location of minimum wind or minimum pressure. El Niño: The abnormal weather pattern caused by warmer-than-normal water in the central and eastern Pacific along the equator. When the tropical Pacific is warmer than normal, winds at upper levels (about 30,000 feet) of the […]
Preparing your family MAKE A FAMILY COMMUNICATION PLAN Even the best plans can go astray when disaster strikes. If your family members are not all in the same place when a hurricane hits, have you considered how you’ll get in touch with each other? Do you have a designated meeting spot? What if your neighborhood is evacuated? It’s […]
Florida hurricane season 2024: know your risks As Hurricane Ian tragically reminded us, hurricanes can be highly destructive and potentially deadly. That’s why, regardless of its rating, you should treat every hurricane—and the dangers associated with it—very seriously.
How to prepare your home for a hurricane ahead of the 2024 season While it’s good advice to make sure your home is prepared for a hurricane, there is no one-size-fits-all plan for every homeowner.
Prepare your boat For boat owners, Southwest Florida is a wonderland thanks to the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, inland waterways, and pristine beaches. But, in the event of a tropical storm or hurricane, those same attributes make boats especially vulnerable to damage. The type of boat, the local boating environment, and locally available storage […]
LEHIGH ACRES New details after 2 die in crash on SR-82 in Lehigh Acres The Florida Highway Patrol released new information about a two-vehicle crash along State Road 82 and Sunshine Boulevard in Lehigh Acres.
MATLACHA Man accused of killing 80-year-old woman at That BBQ to appear in court for arraignment The man who allegedly killed an older woman at That BBQ while driving under the influence in Matlacha is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.
FORT MYERS BEACH Medical scene at Fort Myers Beach; man taken to hospital A man was taken to Health Park Hospital this morning after witnesses said they pulled him from the water off Fort Myers Beach when he suddenly stopped swimming and started floating.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY What to look out for in June as hurricane season approaches Hurricane season begins on Saturday, and many Floridians will be on edge due to the potential severity of the upcoming season.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police search for driver involved in hit-and-run The Cape Coral Police Department seeks information from the public that will lead them to a vehicle and its driver involved in a hit-and-run crash.
WINK NEWS Exercising gun safety for children Following the events involving a 4-year-old shooting a 2-year-old in the hand in Charlotte County, the emphasis on teaching gun safety to kids is paramount.
Teen dead following fight at juvenile detention facility MIAMI (AP) – Police are investigating following the death of a teenager who was being held at the state’s juvenile detention facility in Miami. The Miami-Dade Police Department reported Tuesday that its homicide detectives are investigating the death of 17-year-old Elord Revolte. Revolte was staying at the Juvenile Detention Center – run by the Florida […]
Sheriff Scott talks Sievers case with Nancy Grace FORT MYERS, Fla.- The murder of a beloved Bonita Springs doctor is gaining national attention. Tuesday night, Sheriff Mike Scott was on the phone with Nancy Grace on HLN. He talked about the case, and the ongoing investigation. As he has said before, Sheriff Scott said more arrests are possible and the investigation is still […]
Court hearing for 6 officers charged in death of Freddie Gray BALTIMORE (AP) – A Baltimore judge on Wednesday refused to dismiss charges against six police officers accused in the death in April of a man who was in their custody. During a pretrial hearing, Circuit Court Judge Barry Williams denied a defense motion for the charges to be dropped against the officers in the death […]
Nearly $400 million state contract protested by AT&T TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – The telecommunications company now responsible for providing phone and Internet service to the state of Florida is raising questions about a major new contract awarded to a rival vendor. AT&T now has the current contract which expires in 2016. But the company contends the administration of Gov. Rick Scott changed the […]
Obama seals Iran deal win as Senate Democrats find 34 votes WASHINGTON (AP) – Overcoming ferocious opposition, President Barack Obama secured a legacy-defining foreign policy victory Wednesday as Senate Democrats clinched the necessary votes to ensure the Iran nuclear agreement survives in Congress. The decisive 34th commitment came from Maryland Democrat Barbara Mikulski, who is retiring next year after three decades in the Senate. In a […]