Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to registerThe Weather Authority: Stay alert – chance of showers and storms on Sunday
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk Hurricane season starts on June 1st, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day, Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler will be highlighting ways to stay prepared ahead of this year’s hurricane season.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Stay alert – chance of showers and storms on Sunday Hot, humid, and more rain for parts of Southwest Florida on Sunday.
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.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk Hurricane season starts on June 1st, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day, Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler will be highlighting ways to stay prepared ahead of this year’s hurricane season.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Stay alert – chance of showers and storms on Sunday Hot, humid, and more rain for parts of Southwest Florida on Sunday.
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.
How money is changing the landscape of conferences in college football. (CREDIT: MGN) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Georgia might be making a quarterback change before its biggest game of the season. At the very least, the Bulldogs seem ready to play more than one against longtime rival No. 11 Florida on Saturday in Jacksonville. With first place in the Southeastern Conference’s Eastern Division at stake, Georgia coach Mark Richt said Greyson Lambert, Brice Ramsey and Faton Bauta each got repetitions with the first-team offense in practice this week. “All I can tell you is we’ve been repping just like last week,” Richt said Wednesday, referring to the team’s bye week. “We’ve repped more than one guy with the 1s. We’re going to continue to do that.” Lambert has been inconsistent all season. The Virginia transfer set a NCAA record by completing 24 of 25 passes for 330 yards and three touchdowns against South Carolina. But he also failed to throw a touchdown pass against Vanderbilt, Alabama and Missouri. Georgia tight end Jeb Blazevich hinted that changes could be afoot. “I don’t know how much I’m allowed to say,” Blazevich said. “They’re definitely kind of focusing on putting the pressure on guys and everything like that. I’ll just kind of keep that open ended. I don’t want to get in trouble.” The loser of the game will be in trouble in the division. Both teams control their destiny in the East, and the winner will move considerably closer to locking up a spot in the league championship game. If Florida (6-1, 4-1 SEC) wins its second straight in the rivalry, the Gators would just need to beat Vanderbilt or South Carolina to get to Atlanta for the first time since 2009. If Georgia (5-2, 3-2) pulls the upset, the Bulldogs could clinch the East by knocking off Kentucky and Auburn the following two weeks. “I don’t think there’s a need to give all these what-ifs and all that kind of stuff only because if you don’t do what you’re supposed to do, then you’re not going to be talking about it anyway,” Gators coach Jim McElwain said. “This is why you get into it, to play in games like this. If you’re not prepared and you’re scared, then this probably isn’t the place for you because this is the expectation of the University of Florida.” ___ Here are some other things to know about the neutral-site game, which has been played annually in Jacksonville since 1933: HARRIS AGAIN: Florida quarterback Treon Harris will make his second consecutive start in place of Will Grier, who is suspended for violating NCAA rules regarding performance-enhancing drugs. Harris completed 17 of 32 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns in a loss at LSU two weeks ago. “Everyone is doubting us again, talking about losing to LSU, we don’t have a quarterback,” Florida receiver Brandon Powell said. “We all know in that locker room what we’ve got.” KICKING SITUATION: The Gators could have a new kicker for the game. With Austin Hardin dealing with a leg injury and Jorge Powell out for the season, McElwain held an open tryout last week. More than 200 students applied and 77 ended up trying out. McElwain invited three back to work with the team this week, but it’s unclear which one will make the trip and how involved he will be. KEY INJURIES: Georgia defensive end Jordan Jenkins, who leads the team with three sacks, might miss a second straight game because of a groin injury. “I wouldn’t say it’s a slam dunk right now, but he is going to be practicing and progressing,” Richt said. Florida, meanwhile, might be without receiver Antonio Callaway, who injured a foot in practice. Callaway has provided several of the team’s biggest plays in the passing game. REVENGE GAME: Florida ran for 418 yards and five touchdowns against Georgia in a 38-20 victory last season, and much of the talk this week has been about the Bulldogs seeking some revenge. “I’m sure they’re going to have a really big chip on their shoulder,” Gators running back Kelvin Taylor said. “They’re going to be very hyped. … We can’t wait.” HOME & HOME: Both teams will wear home jerseys for the second consecutive season in Jacksonville. Georgia, technically the visitors this year, will be in red tops. Florida, considered the home team, will don blue jerseys.