The Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest FloridaLee Health Touch-A-Truck event educates families on Trauma Awareness
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)