All lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collisionBody found in Collier County retention pond
IMMOKALEE All lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collision According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle collision occurred on Immokalee Road Sunday night.
NAPLES Body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 suspects in custody after allegedly stealing $1500 worth of vapes According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, two suspects are in custody after stealing $1500 worth of vapes early Sunday morning.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
IMMOKALEE All lanes on Immokalee Road closed due to vehicle collision According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle collision occurred on Immokalee Road Sunday night.
NAPLES Body found in Collier County retention pond According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a body was found in a retention pond on Sunday. The body was found on Lindsey Lane.
NAPLES Naples police rescue injured owl outside station Naples police officers took on an unusual task when they rescued an injured owl outside the police department.
PORT CHARLOTTE 2 suspects in custody after allegedly stealing $1500 worth of vapes According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, two suspects are in custody after stealing $1500 worth of vapes early Sunday morning.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: knife attack, robbery at gunpoint and hit-and-run This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a knife attack, a robbery at gunpoint and a hit-and-run on a bicyclist.
FORT MYERS Former Uber driver convicted of rape to be sentenced Monday Felix Torres, a former Uber driver, was found guilty in December of raping one of his passengers and will be sentenced Monday.
the weather authority Sunnier, less humid day in store with highs in the low 70s The Weather Authority says a pleasant day is in store for Southwest Florida, with much more sunshine than we saw on Saturday.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads-Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox-Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Police department hosts annual Cops and Joggers 5K FMPD hosted the Cops and Joggers 5K event on Saturday. This unique experience takes attendees through the heart of Downtown Fort Myers.
Purple Heart Army veteran receives new home thanks to charity A Purple Heart Army veteran and his family entered their new accessible home on Saturday, thanks to the charity “Homes for Our Troops.”
CAPE CORAL Rain doesn’t stop crowds at 40th Annual Cape Coral Arts Festival For 40 years, the Cape Coral Arts Festival has drawn crowds from across Southwest Florida, showcasing a blend of small businesses from the region.
CAPE CORAL Sports trading card collecting going through “a generational reboot” The hobby of sports trading card collecting has been on the rise since 2020, especially in Southwest Florida with more card shows.
PUNTA GORDA 11th annual short film festival coming to Punta Gorda The Punta Gorda Englewood Beach Visitor Convention Bureau will host its 11th annual short film festival.
the weather authority Mild, breezy day on tap with more clouds than sun The Weather Authority says a brief line of showers, associated with a cold front, is moving through Southwest Florida Saturday morning.
ESTERO 1 injured after shooting at Coconut Point Mall According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, one person has been injured after a shooting at the Coconut Point Mall on Friday.
Mother properly secures child in car seat. Photo via CBS. You pay big bucks for car seats. Therefore, you expect they will keep precious cargo safe. “Car seats depending on the type can decrease fatality or severe injury by anywhere from 70 to 90 percent,” said Sally Kreuscher, SafeKids coordinator at Golisano Children’s Hospital. But it will only work if you use the car seat correctly. The car seat wasn’t correctly used in the devastating crash last week that claimed the life of a 9-month-old baby. However, parents can take steps to avoid that nightmare. Golisano Children’s Hospital is among the 12 places in Southwest Florida that will inspect your car seat for free. With the help of Kreuscher, I had my kids’ car seats checked. “Harnessing probably is the biggest misuse that we see,” Kreuscher said. “Families don’t know where the chest clip goes, where the harness strap goes.” The harness strap goes at or below the baby’s shoulder when rear facing. They go at or above the child’s shoulders when forward facing. The chest clip goes at the armpit level. Also, have your child face backward until he or she maxes out the weight limit for rear-facing. Then, turn them forward. And, you can only use these until the child and car seat together weigh 65 pounds. Then, secure the car seat with a seat-belt. Either way, know this. “When families install the seat they don’t get it as nice and tight,” Kreuscher said. “Manufacturers allow up to one inch of movement.” The next time you travel in your vehicle with precious cargo, remember these tips. Vehicle crashes are the leading killer for children between ages 1 to 13-years-old. ___ The following are the 12 places in Southwest Florida that will inspect your car seat for free: Safe Kids Southwest Florida North Fort Myers Fire Department 2900 Trail Dairy Circle North Fort Myers, FL 33917 Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM To 4:00 PM Appointment Required: Yes Contact: Christi Kulwicki C.Kulwicki@northfortmyersfire.com 239-997-8654 Department of Health-Charlotte County 1100 Loveland Boulevard Port Charlotte, FL 33980 Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM To 5:00 PM Appointment Required: Yes Contact: Heather Boyd Heather.Boyd@flhealth.gov 941- 624-7273 Twinkle Twinkle Little Store 4172 Tamiami Trail N. Naples, FL 34103 Schedule: Monday – Sunday 9:00 AM To 6:30 PM Appointment Required: No Department of Health-Collier 3339 Tamiami Trail East, Bldg. H Naples, FL 34112 Schedule: 2nd Monday of the month 9:00 AM To 12:00 PM Appointment Required: Yes Contact: Brenda Hernandez Brenda.Herndez@LeeHealth.org 239-565-8371 Department of Health 83 Pondella Road North Fort Myers, FL 33903 Schedule: 2nd Friday of the month 9:00 AM To 12:00 PM Appointment Required: No Healthcare Network of SW Florida 1441 Heritage Boulevard Immokalee, FL 34142 Schedule: 1st Tuesday of the month 9:00 AM To 4:00 PM Appointment Required: Yes Contact: Brenda Hernandez Brenda.herndez@leememorial.org 239-565-8371 Cape Coral Hospital 636 Del Prado Blvd S. Cape Coral, FL 33990 Schedule: Tuesday,Thursday 9:00 AM To 5:00 PM Appointment Required: Yes Contact: Lorena Rodriguez Lore.Rodriguez@LeeHealth.org 239-343-5803 Golisano Nicklaus Children’s Health Center 3361 Pine Ridge Road, Ste. 106 Naples, FL 34109 Schedule: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM To 4:00 PM Appointment Required: Yes Contact: Brenda Hernandez Brenda.Herndez@LeeHealth.org 239-565-8371 Florida Highway Patrol 10031 Daniels Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33913 Schedule: 1st Friday of the month 9:00 AM To 12:00 PM Appointment Required: Yes Contact: Greg Bueno gregbueno@flhsmv.gov 239-229-9605 Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District 5700 Pine Island Rd. Bokeelia, FL 33922 Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM To 4:00 PM Appointment Required: No The Golisano Children’s Hospital of SouthWest Florida 9981 S HealthPark Drive Fort Myers, FL 33908 Schedule: Monday – Saturday 8:30 AM To 5:00 PM Appointment Required: Yes Contact: Sally Kreuscher sally.kreuscher@leememorial.org 239-343-6199 Collier County Sheriff’s Office 3301 Tamiami Trail E. Building J. Naples, FL 34112 Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM To 5:00 AM To Appointment Required: Yes Contact: Marianna Herrera marian.herrera@colliersheriff.org 239-252-0367 The car seat inspection will take less than 30 minutes.