What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride alongThe Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest Florida
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
The Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest Florida A rainy Saturday evening across much of southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee Health Touch-A-Truck event educates families on Trauma Awareness On Saturday morning, sirens were ringing to celebrate Lee Health Trauma Center’s 30 years of service and to provide the public with trauma education and prevention methods.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (CBS) CDC says bird flu viruses “pose pandemic potential,” cites major knowledge gaps Bird flu continues to appear to pose a “low risk to the general public” for now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. But the agency’s scientists ran into roadblocks investigating a human case of this “pandemic potential” virus this year, they said in a new report.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard set to open in late May A new place to hang out in Downtown Fort Myers is opening this spring.
Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of discriminating against LGBTQ+ customers in need of fertility treatment.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Robbery, Pawn Shops, and Child Porn This week’s segment of Wink Neighborhood Watch features an armed robber, fraud at a pawn shop, and possession of child pornography.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Sun, clouds, humidity, rain – it’s all in your weekend forecast Saturday afternoon will be hot and humid, with a mix of sun and clouds.
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
The Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest Florida A rainy Saturday evening across much of southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee Health Touch-A-Truck event educates families on Trauma Awareness On Saturday morning, sirens were ringing to celebrate Lee Health Trauma Center’s 30 years of service and to provide the public with trauma education and prevention methods.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (CBS) CDC says bird flu viruses “pose pandemic potential,” cites major knowledge gaps Bird flu continues to appear to pose a “low risk to the general public” for now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. But the agency’s scientists ran into roadblocks investigating a human case of this “pandemic potential” virus this year, they said in a new report.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard set to open in late May A new place to hang out in Downtown Fort Myers is opening this spring.
Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of discriminating against LGBTQ+ customers in need of fertility treatment.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Robbery, Pawn Shops, and Child Porn This week’s segment of Wink Neighborhood Watch features an armed robber, fraud at a pawn shop, and possession of child pornography.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Sun, clouds, humidity, rain – it’s all in your weekend forecast Saturday afternoon will be hot and humid, with a mix of sun and clouds.
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
Families of 3 SWFL men on board missing ship struggle to remain positive FORT MYERS, Fla.- The Coast Guard continues to search for the more than 30 crew members, including three men from Southwest Florida, on board a U.S. cargo ship that sank during a hurricane off the coast of the Bahamas. Family and friends of 51-year-old Steven Shultz of Cape Coral, Keith Griffin of Fort Myers, and 46-year-old Jeremy Riehm from Bokeelia are […]
Punta Gorda PD offering free vacation home checks PUNTA GORDA, Fla.- The Punta Gorda Police Department is working to protect residents from being targeted by thieves through a free service called “Away from Home.” Southwest Florida is home to thousands of snowbirds, and many people worry about their homes while they’re away for months at a time. “We have volunteers on patrol and what […]
Whalen, Augustus need to get going for Lynx in WNBA Finals MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The Minnesota Lynx missed eight free throws, turned the ball over 15 times and were outscored by the Indiana Fever 22-12 on second-chance points to drop Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Had they gotten production even close to what they’re used to getting from stars Lindsay Whalen and Seimone Augustus, they […]
No. 11 Florida seeking to be more than ‘1-hit wonder’ GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Florida coach Jim McElwain went deep into his playlist, not his playbook, for this one. McElwain mentioned The Cyrkle during his weekly news conference Monday, recalling the short-lived rock band’s 1966 hit single “Red Rubber Ball.” “I’m kind of interested to see if our team is a one-hit wonder,” McElwain said. […]
Jaguars place starting guard Linder on injured reserve JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – The Jacksonville Jaguars will place right guard Brandon Linder on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. The team says Linder will have surgery later this week to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. The second-year starter injured his shoulder in practice two weeks ago and aggravated it in a […]
Richardson clears suspension as more legal troubles unfold ST. LOUIS (AP) – A day after New York Jets defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson’s four-game drug suspension ended, a judge on Monday postponed the Pro Bowler’s hearing on charges stemming from his arrest in Missouri this summer following a police chase. The St. Charles County judge delayed the hearing until Nov. 9 at the request […]
Shark bites man’s foot off Fort Pierce beach FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) – Officials say a shark bit a man on the foot off a central Florida beach. Citing authorities, Treasure Coast Newspapers (http://goo.gl/Np1xcZ) reports that the 22-year-old man was swimming at Pepper Park Beachside shortly after noon Monday when he felt the shark bite. He was able to swim to shore. The […]
4 children, 1 adult killed in interstate crash GRAND RIDGE, Fla. (AP) – Four children and one adult from Georgia were killed in an Interstate 10 crash in the Florida Panhandle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Sabrina Turk, 32, was driving east in a Honda Civic on Sunday afternoon when the vehicle crossed the center line for an unknown reason and skidded […]
A look at the Gladesman FORT MYERS, Fla.–News-Press reporter Chad Gillis joined WINK News in the studio to talk about Gladesman–the lives of Seminole and Miccosukee in the historic Everglades.
California governor signs hard-won right-to-die legislation SACRAMENTO, California (AP) – California will become the fifth state in the U.S. to allow terminally ill patients to legally end their lives using doctor-prescribed drugs. Gov. Jerry Brown, a former Jesuit seminarian, announced Monday he has signed a bill approved by state lawmakers after an emotional and deeply personal debate. The legislation passed Sept. […]