NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crimeJingled Elves trolley tour underway
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Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
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ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
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Vicky Bakery opens 26th location, first in Fort Myers A Fort Myers location just opened at 4429 Cleveland Ave., at El Dorado Plaza, just east of the Ginza sushi restaurant.
WINK News’ Matt Devitt, officials address resident flooding concerns In a slide presentation, WINK News Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt showed surrounding coastal counties have the sensors that are installed and monitored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
CAPE CORAL NAACP honors Cape Coral Police Chief after acknowledging hate crime NAACP President, James Muwakkil, was so impressed with Cape Coral Police Chief Anthony Sizemore that he wanted the entire city to know.
NAPLES Jingled Elves trolley tour underway Breaking out your best dance moves and spreading Christmas cheer. These ‘jingled elves’ are breaking it down with a purpose.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs Elementary School’s demolition plans There’s a new lesson plan at Bonita Springs Elementary School: Demolition 101. The school is set to be knocked down, and there’s good reason.
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island Councilmember’s dogs allegedly attack 13-year-old girl Councilor Tamara Goehler is coming under fire after her dogs allegedly attacked a 13-year-old girl and the girl’s five-month-old puppy.
PUNTA GORDA Gilchrist Park’s future brightens as boat cleanup commences The boats blocking Gilchrist Park are ready to be moved two years after Hurricane Ian.
Lee County Department of Health issues red tide alert for Bowman’s Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Bowman’s Beach.
CAPE CORAL City of Cape Coral working on project to address canal safety An older Cape Coral couple drove into a canal last year. Neighbors are now saying something needs to be done about canal safety.
NAPLES Collier County mental health center receives $4 million donation A giant donation is dedicated to providing people with better mental health care in southwest Florida.
LABELLE City of LaBelle under precautionary boil water notice A water main break has the City of Labelle under a precautionary boil water notice.
ESTERO FGCU student wins ice dancing national championship FGCU sophomore Lucas Appel wins his second US Senior Solo Dance National Championship in three years.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office: Parent brings weapon to Lehigh Acres school According to a Lee County Sheriff’s Office report, there is probable cause to believe a woman unintentionally brought a firearm to school.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for December 11, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Second leading cause of chest pain The leading cause of cardiac chest pain is coronary artery disease, which affects over 18 million adults in the United States.
Vicky Bakery opens 26th location, first in Fort Myers A Fort Myers location just opened at 4429 Cleveland Ave., at El Dorado Plaza, just east of the Ginza sushi restaurant.
WINK News’ Matt Devitt, officials address resident flooding concerns In a slide presentation, WINK News Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt showed surrounding coastal counties have the sensors that are installed and monitored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
FORT MYERS, Fla. — It’s the first day of school in Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and DeSoto counties, and WINK News wants to help parents and children share their special moments. We’re collecting back-to-school photos here. You can send them to us by messaging us on Facebook, commenting on this Facebook post, or sending an email to winkdigitalteam@fmbcmail.com. If possible, please give us the child’s name, school and grade. Best of luck to all the students returning to class! Chris Pecora heads off to his senior year of high school at North Fort Myers. (Photo via Kathy Kennedy) Makayla is heading off to the fourth grade today. (Photo via Rachael Bell-Winters) Jayden gets on the bus for her first day of the second grade. (Photo via Julia Ojeda) This little guy is off to the first grade. (Photo via Faith Ashley) Carter becomes a first-grader today. (Photo via Cynthia Colbert) Mark is a first-grader as of today. (Photo via Ashley Magnuson) These two are headed off to kindergarten and fifth grade. (Photo via Maggie Alvarez) It’s Jacob’s first day of kindergarten at Tanglewood Elementary. (Photo via Heather Hameetman) Samantha is celebrating both the first day of the eighth grade and the seventh anniversary of her adoption. (Photo via Kat) Skylar Legault is off to kindergarten at Littleton Elementary. (Photo via Tiffany Honig) Isabelle and Anaya pose in front of a mural before they start the third and fourth grade, respectively, at Littleton Elementary. (Photo via Tania Hall) Alex stands at the ready as he enters his junior year at Island Coast High. (Photo via Tania Hall) Jayden is all smiles as he enters kindergarten at Skyline Elementary. (Photo via Yami Garcia) The Arizmendi family has arrived at Mirror Lakes Elementary. JaeLeana is off to the third grade, Angelina is going into the second grade, Joseph is entering kindergarten and Juan is a newly minted fifth-grader. (Photo via Amy Arizmendi) Naomi is all ready to go to Playmates Pre-School. (Photo via Mari Martinez) McKenna Borsky is ready for the first grade and Gavin Borsky is off to grade three. Both are headed to Pinewoods Elementary. (Photo via Julie McKenna Borsky) Ian McClure is ready for his first day of 7th grade at Mariner Middle in Cape Coral (Photo: Trae McClure) Noah and Evan were both excited for school at Orangewood Elementary (Photo: Georgia Brooks) Madison is a new second-grader at Trafalgar Elementary. (Photo via Megan Begle) Alexandra Matos is headed to kindergarten at Veterans Park Elementary. (Photo via John M. Matos) Meadow is all set for fifth grade at Littleton Elementary. (Photo via Kristi Edwards) Kiara Chaves is off to the second grade at Littleton Elementary. Dylan Lopez, who’s headed to voluntary prekindergarten at J. Colin English Elementary, is there to cheer her on. (Photo via Connie Chacon Garita) Victor is all ready for seventh grade at Trafalgar Middle. (Photo via Yami Garcia) Twins Matthew and Marley are headed into the second grade, but baby brother David still has a few more years left before school days begin for him. (Photo via Erica Larson Tague) Michael and Taylyn have fun as they get set for third grade and kindergarten, respectively, at Pelican Elementary. (Photo via Lyn Stengel) Country Oaks Elementary welcomes Danielle for prekindergarten, Meya for fifth grade, Jamal for kindergarten and Jeremiah for third grade. (Photo via Crystal L Allen) Jojo is a new seventh-grader at Caloosa Elementary (Photo via Tania Hall) Looks may deceive you. Devin on the left is actually going to kindergarten, while Gianna is the new second-grader. Both are off to Three Oaks Elementary (Photo via Christina Travisano Daubmann) Triplets Samantha, Bianca and Analiah are headed for eighth grade at Caloosa Middle. (Photo via Beatriz Falcon) Kiersten is a new second-grader at G. Weaver Hipps Elementary. (Photo via Vicky Hilton Cunningham) Kendall shows off her new uniform for fourth grade at Deep Creek Elementary. (Photo via Angela D’Amato Martin) Hannah is off to prekindergarten but not quite ready to part with her puppy blanket. (Photo via Michelle Fildes) Randy Sosa is all ready for the sixth grade at Fort Myers Middle. (Photo via Patty Fierros) Caden, 10, is going to 5th grade. His little 7-year-old sister, Ryah is off to 1st grade. (Photo via Jolene Lambing) Rosemarie and her lovely pink hair accessory are going to 1st grade. (Photo via Crystal Rose Smith) Dejay is going to 2nd grade (Photo via Crystal Rose Smith) Shane is going to 7th grade (Photo via Crystal Rose Smith) Zachariah went to 6th grade looking fresh (Photo via Crystal Rose Smith) Miah and Evan Hernandez ready to start this school year (Photo via Danielle Leigh Lanham) Jayden had his first day at Oasis Charter School. He started VPK2 (Photo via Danielle Marie) Nefretari Chan is going to Villas Elementary for fourth grade. (Photos via Heidi Teck) Mirta Chan is ready for 7th grade at Cypress Lake Middle School (Photos via Heidi Teck) Anthony’s shirt says “First Last Day.” Today was his first day as a senior at Clewiston High School (Photo via Yolanda Calderon)