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.
FILE photo of child eating. Credit: EdMontez (pixabay.com) It’s back to school, time is precious, and so is money. WINK News put together a list of restaurants where your kids can eat for free, or close to it. If your favorite restaurant is missing, send us a note and we’ll update our list! Everyday: Cici’s Pizza– Kids 3 and under eat free with purchase of an adult meal. Drink not included. Pinchers Crab Shack– Kids 12 and under eat free for every $13.99 spent. Rib City– Kids 4 and under eat free with purchase of an adult meal. Shrimp Shack– August Only– Kids eat free for each paying adult, meal must exceed $9.99. Sunday: Applebee’s– Kids 12 and under eat for $1.99 for each paying adult. Blu Sushi– Half off a kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult meal. D’Amico & Sons– Kids eat free for free for each paying adult. Iguana Mia– Kids 11 and under will receive half off their meal with the purchase of an adult meal. Keg & Cow Cape Coral—Kids eat free for each paying adult. Moe’s Southwest Grill– Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult combo meal. Child must be present. Redfish Point Garden Bar & Grill Cape Coral– Kids eat free after 5PM with the purchase of an adult meal. Steak ‘n Shake– Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of $9 or more. Dine-in only. Monday: Bubba’s Roadhouse and Saloon: Cape Coral– Kids 10 and under eat free all day for each paying adult. Stevie Tomato’s- Naples-One free kids entree for every adult entree purchased. Tuesday: Bob Evans– Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree after 4PM. Miller’s Ale House– Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of a regularly priced adult entree. Dine-in only. Nick & Stella’s Family Sports Bar– Kids 12 and under eat free from the kids’ menu with the purchase of an adult meal. Limit one child per adult. Overtime Pizzeria and Sports Pub Cape Coral- Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree $9.95 and up. Perkins: One free kids meal for each paying adult: N. Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers- 4-10 p.m. Six Mile Cypress, South Fort Myers- All day Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral- 4-10 p.m. Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral- All day Ruby Tuesday– Kids eat free every from 5 p.m. to close with the purchase of an adult entree. The Speckled Egg Cafe– Kids 9 and younger eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Texas Roadhouse– Kids 12 and under get any item on the kids menus for $1.99 with the purchase of an adult meal. Wednesday: Duffy’s Sports Grill – Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Dine In only. Hurricane Grill & Wings: Coconut Point– Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Stevie Tomato’s: Cape Coral- One free kids entree for every adult entree. Fort Myers–Two kids’ meals per adult entree. Saturday: Steak ‘n Shake – Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of $9 or more. Dine-in only. *Please call the restaurant in advance as specials are subject to change.