Man accused of owning illegal gambling businesses in EnglewoodPunta Gorda Waterfront Hotel demolition set for July 8
ENGLEWOOD Man accused of owning illegal gambling businesses in Englewood A man has been arrested after allegedly running two illegal gambling businesses in Englewood.
Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel demolition set for July 8 After numerous delays, the demolition of Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel will begin next month. Interior demolition will start July 8, attorney Derek Rooney, who represents property owner Amer Asmar, told the Punta Gorda Code Enforcement Board on June 26.
NAPLES 4 suspected Ulta Beauty thieves arrested after fleeing from Collier deputies Four Tampa residents have been arrested after allegedly stealing from a Naples Ulta Beauty store and then leading deputies on a chase.
WINK NEWS Genetic testing can offer major insight into your health background Genetic testing helps researchers determine whether you have a genetic condition and can help figure out the chances of developing or passing on deadly diseases.
FORT MYERS 3 injured at DS&S Construction in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department is responding to a scene at the DS&S Construction, where three people have reportedly been injured.
WINK NEWS Sheriff: deputies investigating a homicide in Three Oaks Park, shooter at large Deputies are searching for a shooter who killed a man in the Three Oaks Parks community.
The Weather Authority Tracking Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic; 80% chance of development The Weather Authority is tracking a tropical wave designated as Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Office unveils LCSO Academy The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has officially announced an academy that aims to set the tone for future training for deputies.
WINK NEWS Recommendations approved for regional superintendents in Lee County The Lee County School District is looking into creating regional associate superintendents, which may impact the future leadership over your child’s schools.
FORT MYERS Man accused of killing boyfriend makes first appearance in Lee County court Christopher Davis, who stands accused of killing his boyfriend Barry Schmalbach, is now in the Lee County Jail.
the weather authority Coastal showers move inland this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking some light coastal rain showers that will further develop inland this Thursday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Arbitrator to review Lee County Teachers Union case against school district A special fund that pays teachers for extra work and covering classrooms has been gone for over a year, forcing the Lee County Teachers Union to file a complaint.
ESTERO Camp Vester returns to Florida Gulf Coast University Hurricane Ian essentially closed Camp Vester after it almost destroyed the Florida Gulf Coast University facility.
VILLAS Memorial service held for 12-year-old killed in crash Andrew’s family told WINK News that he was a good friend, a dedicated student and a talented musician.
NORTH FORT MYERS Hooping from Australia to the Sunshine State The exhibition between two Australian teams and two Lee County teams gives kids the experience of what it is like playing in another country.
ENGLEWOOD Man accused of owning illegal gambling businesses in Englewood A man has been arrested after allegedly running two illegal gambling businesses in Englewood.
Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel demolition set for July 8 After numerous delays, the demolition of Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel will begin next month. Interior demolition will start July 8, attorney Derek Rooney, who represents property owner Amer Asmar, told the Punta Gorda Code Enforcement Board on June 26.
NAPLES 4 suspected Ulta Beauty thieves arrested after fleeing from Collier deputies Four Tampa residents have been arrested after allegedly stealing from a Naples Ulta Beauty store and then leading deputies on a chase.
WINK NEWS Genetic testing can offer major insight into your health background Genetic testing helps researchers determine whether you have a genetic condition and can help figure out the chances of developing or passing on deadly diseases.
FORT MYERS 3 injured at DS&S Construction in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department is responding to a scene at the DS&S Construction, where three people have reportedly been injured.
WINK NEWS Sheriff: deputies investigating a homicide in Three Oaks Park, shooter at large Deputies are searching for a shooter who killed a man in the Three Oaks Parks community.
The Weather Authority Tracking Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic; 80% chance of development The Weather Authority is tracking a tropical wave designated as Invest 95L in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean.
NORTH FORT MYERS Lee County Sheriff’s Office unveils LCSO Academy The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has officially announced an academy that aims to set the tone for future training for deputies.
WINK NEWS Recommendations approved for regional superintendents in Lee County The Lee County School District is looking into creating regional associate superintendents, which may impact the future leadership over your child’s schools.
FORT MYERS Man accused of killing boyfriend makes first appearance in Lee County court Christopher Davis, who stands accused of killing his boyfriend Barry Schmalbach, is now in the Lee County Jail.
the weather authority Coastal showers move inland this Thursday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking some light coastal rain showers that will further develop inland this Thursday afternoon.
WINK NEWS Arbitrator to review Lee County Teachers Union case against school district A special fund that pays teachers for extra work and covering classrooms has been gone for over a year, forcing the Lee County Teachers Union to file a complaint.
ESTERO Camp Vester returns to Florida Gulf Coast University Hurricane Ian essentially closed Camp Vester after it almost destroyed the Florida Gulf Coast University facility.
VILLAS Memorial service held for 12-year-old killed in crash Andrew’s family told WINK News that he was a good friend, a dedicated student and a talented musician.
NORTH FORT MYERS Hooping from Australia to the Sunshine State The exhibition between two Australian teams and two Lee County teams gives kids the experience of what it is like playing in another country.
Gov. DeSantis holds news conference concerning COVID-19. (WINK News) Governor DeSantis held a news conference at the state emergency operations center concerning COVID-19 Saturday afternoon. He directed the EOC to move their operations to level one and also instructed the Florida Department of Health to hire additional epidemiologists and public health staff. All existing nursing home licenses will be extended by 30 days as well as visitation restrictions at all places catering to the elderly. Exceptions will be made for compassionate visitation. In addition, driver’s license renewals, as well as professional licensing renewals, will be suspended for 30 days. The state is working to bring home 61 Florida residents who were on the Grand Princess cruise ship docked off the coast of San Fransisco. FDOH is working to test them and they will have to self-isolate but will be brought home safely. Yesterday I sent a letter to @HHSGov Assistant Secretary Robert Kadlec requesting the release of 61 Florida residents from Georgia, many of whom are elderly, who were previously aboard the Grand Princess voyage outside of California. It is time to bring these Floridians home. pic.twitter.com/KUe5iVatVu — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) March 14, 2020 At this time, DeSantis said we are starting to see cases of COVID-19 brought in from other U.S. states, particularly New York. He says we will likely see that number grow, but the stat is still working to contain those with the virus to help stop the spread. DeSantis says the travel ban placed for the UK and Ireland will be beneficial to Florida, as we have had several cases brought in from people traveling to the state from those countries. As of Saturday, Broward County has seen the most cases in Florida with a vast majority of them linked to international travel. However, there are three cases that are not due to travel and are still being investigated. They show evidence of community spread. Florida Surgeon General Scott A. Rivkees, M.D. said all hands are on deck with a large, coordinated response. He reenforced the symptoms of the virus to be fever, dry cough and feeling tired and recommends avoiding crowds. If you have traveled to Florida from an international destination or from any hot spots in the U.S., you are asked to please watch for symptoms and avoid public places as well as the elderly for 14 days. The EOC has plenty of supplies including a mobile hospital that can hold up to 250 patients if necessary. They are working to order more supplies and say there is not an issue in getting them. As for the primary elections, they are still underway. Early voting and voting by mail are still available. For any questions, you can call the Department of State’s voting hotline at 1-866-308-6739 which will remain open until the end of voting.