Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefrontFort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Fort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition Saniya Freeman, a junior at Mariner High School, faced a rare brain condition that threatened her athletic career.
Charlotte County grapples with 2 fatal deputy-involved shootings The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new week with at least four deputies on administrative leave after back-to-back deadly shootings.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda mutually terminate lease for city meetings Punta Gorda City Council and the city’s various committees and boards will no longer use the Military Heritage Museum as a meeting venue.
St. Matthew’s House keeps shelters open due to cold weather Due to the cold weather, St. Matthew’s House will continue to keep its emergency shelters open to the public.
Arthrex, Lee County Port Authority agree to 40-year lease for new Skyplex logistics facility Lee Board County Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a lease-build agreement for Arthrex to construct a 1 million-square-foot logistics facility at Skyplex, just across Paul J. Doherty Parkway from where Gartner and Alta Resources.
IMMOKALEE Premier Mobile Health Services scheduled to visit Collier County A nonprofit health clinic called Premier Mobile Health Services, which brings essential medical care to those in need across Lee County, is scheduled to visit Collier this weekend.
WASHINGTON Stream Live: complete coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration by CBS While WINK is not carrying the entirety of Donald Trump’s inauguration on television, CBS is offering its whole televised experience online.
Donald Trump becomes 47th U.S. president after inauguration Thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C., to observe President Donald Trump’s swearing-in to his first day in office.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of clouds and cold temperatures with rain showers possible throughout this Monday.
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.
dunbar Commemorative march, more to be held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In celebration of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., several events are to be held across Southwest Florida to honor his legacy.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers hosted an ecumenical service on Sunday afternoon in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
PUNTA GORDA Recent deputy-involved shootings bring mental health to the forefront In the last three months, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has had four deputy-involved shootings. One of them even led to loss of one of their own, Sgt. Elio Diaz.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Fort Myers teen athlete defies odds after brain condition Saniya Freeman, a junior at Mariner High School, faced a rare brain condition that threatened her athletic career.
Charlotte County grapples with 2 fatal deputy-involved shootings The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is starting a new week with at least four deputies on administrative leave after back-to-back deadly shootings.
71-year-old dead after being struck by vehicle in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving a 71-year-old male pedestrian in Collier County.
Military Heritage Museum, Punta Gorda mutually terminate lease for city meetings Punta Gorda City Council and the city’s various committees and boards will no longer use the Military Heritage Museum as a meeting venue.
St. Matthew’s House keeps shelters open due to cold weather Due to the cold weather, St. Matthew’s House will continue to keep its emergency shelters open to the public.
Arthrex, Lee County Port Authority agree to 40-year lease for new Skyplex logistics facility Lee Board County Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a lease-build agreement for Arthrex to construct a 1 million-square-foot logistics facility at Skyplex, just across Paul J. Doherty Parkway from where Gartner and Alta Resources.
IMMOKALEE Premier Mobile Health Services scheduled to visit Collier County A nonprofit health clinic called Premier Mobile Health Services, which brings essential medical care to those in need across Lee County, is scheduled to visit Collier this weekend.
WASHINGTON Stream Live: complete coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration by CBS While WINK is not carrying the entirety of Donald Trump’s inauguration on television, CBS is offering its whole televised experience online.
Donald Trump becomes 47th U.S. president after inauguration Thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C., to observe President Donald Trump’s swearing-in to his first day in office.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cloudy and cool with a few showers this Martin Luther King Day The Weather Authority is tracking a mix of clouds and cold temperatures with rain showers possible throughout this Monday.
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.
dunbar Commemorative march, more to be held in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In celebration of civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., several events are to be held across Southwest Florida to honor his legacy.
FORT MYERS Saint John Baptist Church holds service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saint John First Missionary Baptist Church in Fort Myers hosted an ecumenical service on Sunday afternoon in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
WINK News Photos of the Week: Jan. 11 – Jan. 18 This week features some high-flying wrestling, photos from the Downtown Fort Myers Art Walk, and much more.
Southwest Florida animal shelters are hoping you’ll open up your home and adopt or foster a pet, as Thursday is the last day to do so until at least April 30. The clock is ticking because of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order, which takes effect Friday at 12:01 a.m. Animal shelters are an essential service, and while not being forced to close, many have decided to close to the public. Therefore, adoptions and fostering will be put on hold and any animals left will have to keep waiting for a new home. “Today is our last big shot to get people in and the animals out,” said Diana Mitchell, animal care specialist at Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County. Shelter workers are considered essential employees, so they will continue to take care of any animals housed in their facilities. Volunteers will not be allowed to work, which means shelter pets won’t get the individual attention they usually receive. “We’re just not going to be able to have the time to spend individually with these animals,” Mitchell said. And most shelters will be working with skeleton crews. “That’s essentially why we really want to get them out, so that they are not stuck here in a cage and just giving them food and water, because that’s not a great way for an animal to live,” said Dr. Kerstin Martin del Campo, director of medical services at Suncoast Humane Society. Our furry friends deserve a little TLC – and now is an especially great time to have that companionship. “Get your mind off of all of this stuff and just love on an animal and give them the care they need,” Mitchell said. If you’d like to foster or adopt, here’s a list of shelters with animals available: Gulf Coast Humane Society COVID-19 info: https://www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/covid-19.html Adoption center hours today, by appointment only: until 5:30 p.m. Adoptable animals: https://www.gulfcoasthumanesociety.org/adopt.html Phone: 239-332-0364 Cape Coral Animal Shelter COVID-19 info: https://www.capecoralanimalshelter.com/update-on-our-response-to-covid-19-pandemic/ Adoption center hours today, by appointment only. Adoptable animals: https://www.capecoralanimalshelter.com/adopt/ Phone: 239-573-2002 Suncoast Humane Society COVID-19 info: https://www.humane.org/blog/2020/03/17/covid-19-updates-for-suncoast-humane-society/ Adoption center hours: by appointment only, open until 8 p.m. tonight Adoptable animals: https://www.humane.org/adoptions/ Phone: 941-474-7884 The Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County Adoption center hours today: by appointment only, open until 7 p.m. Adoptable animals: https://www.awlshelter.org/adoptable-dogs/ Phone: 941-625-6720 Collier County Domestic Animal Services Adoption center hours today: by appointment only. Adoptable animals: https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/your-government/divisions-a-e/adopt-a-pet Phone: 239-252-PETS Humane Society Naples: Closed to the public and adoptions are closed until further notice.