Quan Martin representing SWFL on NFL Championship Sunday8-story Naples hotel passes first hurdle in approval process
LEHIGH ACRES Quan Martin representing SWFL on NFL Championship Sunday Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin, who went to Lehigh Senior High, is representing Southwest Florida on NFL Championship Sunday.
8-story Naples hotel passes first hurdle in approval process An eight-story, dual-brand luxury hotel received unanimous preliminary approval from the Naples Design Review Board, the first hurdle in a yearlong planning process.
Jacksonville Gov. Ron DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville DeSantis will be joined by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Dave Kerner and Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters.
Man accused of stealing ATV from DeSoto County campground A man has been arrested after allegedly driving an ATV that was reported stolen last year in DeSoto County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers hospital offers free autism screening for young children Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is offering free monthly autism spectrum disorder screenings for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years.
FWC rescues 30 sea turtles from cold waters amid freezing temperatures Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers recently braved icy waters to rescue around 30 sea turtles.
Clarifying our style referencing the president’s name in stories WINK News has received multiple emails from viewers concerned about our approach to referring to President Donald Trump, both on-air and online, only by his last name on second reference.
Southwest Florida International Airport JetBlue begins nonstop travel from RSW to Manchester, NH The Southwest Florida International Airport has announced JetBlue will begin nonstop service to Manchester, New Hampshire.
Winkler & Gladiolus farmland sells for $19.97M, to become apartments One of the few pieces of farmland left on Gladiolus Drive in south Fort Myers has sold and will join its neighboring properties as being developed to become part of the surrounding suburbia.
Village Council seeks to put Estero sports park on fast track Village of Estero’s sports park took another step forward Jan. 22 when village leaders unanimously approved the master plan.
Lee County and partners activate Cold Weather Outreach Plan Lee County Government is coordinating with several of its partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week.
Fort Myers man arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from FHP The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a Fort Myers man accused of reckless driving and possession of illegal substances.
Man arrested for DUI manslaughter following fatal El Jobean Bridge crash The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of DUI manslaughter following a fatal crash on the El Jobean Bridge in Charlotte County.
the weather authority Light showers with clouds and chilly temperatures this Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking light showers along with chillier and cloudier conditions expected throughout this Thursday.
Sanibel Prescribed burns to be considered in Sanibel; aims to protect against wildfires Residents of Sanibel may soon notice smoke rising from the island, but there is no cause for alarm.
LEHIGH ACRES Quan Martin representing SWFL on NFL Championship Sunday Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin, who went to Lehigh Senior High, is representing Southwest Florida on NFL Championship Sunday.
8-story Naples hotel passes first hurdle in approval process An eight-story, dual-brand luxury hotel received unanimous preliminary approval from the Naples Design Review Board, the first hurdle in a yearlong planning process.
Jacksonville Gov. Ron DeSantis to hold news conference in Jacksonville DeSantis will be joined by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Dave Kerner and Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters.
Man accused of stealing ATV from DeSoto County campground A man has been arrested after allegedly driving an ATV that was reported stolen last year in DeSoto County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers hospital offers free autism screening for young children Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is offering free monthly autism spectrum disorder screenings for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years.
FWC rescues 30 sea turtles from cold waters amid freezing temperatures Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers recently braved icy waters to rescue around 30 sea turtles.
Clarifying our style referencing the president’s name in stories WINK News has received multiple emails from viewers concerned about our approach to referring to President Donald Trump, both on-air and online, only by his last name on second reference.
Southwest Florida International Airport JetBlue begins nonstop travel from RSW to Manchester, NH The Southwest Florida International Airport has announced JetBlue will begin nonstop service to Manchester, New Hampshire.
Winkler & Gladiolus farmland sells for $19.97M, to become apartments One of the few pieces of farmland left on Gladiolus Drive in south Fort Myers has sold and will join its neighboring properties as being developed to become part of the surrounding suburbia.
Village Council seeks to put Estero sports park on fast track Village of Estero’s sports park took another step forward Jan. 22 when village leaders unanimously approved the master plan.
Lee County and partners activate Cold Weather Outreach Plan Lee County Government is coordinating with several of its partner agencies for cold-weather outreach this week.
Fort Myers man arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from FHP The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a Fort Myers man accused of reckless driving and possession of illegal substances.
Man arrested for DUI manslaughter following fatal El Jobean Bridge crash The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man accused of DUI manslaughter following a fatal crash on the El Jobean Bridge in Charlotte County.
the weather authority Light showers with clouds and chilly temperatures this Thursday The Weather Authority is tracking light showers along with chillier and cloudier conditions expected throughout this Thursday.
Sanibel Prescribed burns to be considered in Sanibel; aims to protect against wildfires Residents of Sanibel may soon notice smoke rising from the island, but there is no cause for alarm.
As of 6 p.m. Sunday, there have been 26,314 positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. The case count includes 25,598 Florida residents and 716 non-Florida residents. There are 764 deaths reported and 3,813 hospitalizations, according to the Florida Department of Health. There have been 262,495 tests administered in Florida. A total of 26,314 tests have come back positive, and 234,410 tests have come back negative. The remainder are still pending, according to the FDOH website. Two Lee County deaths due to the coronavirus were reported Sunday, a 68-year-old man with unknown travel and contact and a 94-year-old man with no travel and unknown contact. The state has also released a list of long-term care facilities where cases have been reported. *Numbers are released by the DOH twice daily at approximately 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. STATEWIDE NUMBERS Total number of cases: 26,314 (up from 25,996) Deaths: 774 (up from 764) 822 total new cases reported Sunday 26 total new deaths reported Sunday SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NUMBERS Total in SWFL: 1,440 (up from 1,420) Deaths: 49 (47) 39 total new cases reported Sunday 2 total new deaths reported Sunday Lee County: 769 (up from 753) – 27 deaths (2 new deaths) Collier County: 463 (up from 460) – 8 deaths Charlotte County: 138 (unchanged) – 9 deaths DeSoto County: 24 (23) – 4 deaths Glades County: 5 (unchanged) – 1 death Hendry County: 41 (up from 39) – 0 deaths Click HERE for a SWFL case-by-case breakdown – updated daily. RESOURCES NOW HIRING: SWFL companies adding jobs as business picks up amid coronavirus crisis LATEST CLOSURES: Southwest Florida business updates and store closings #GulfshoreStrong: Covering people making a difference in SWFL FOOD PANTRIES: Harry Chapin mobile food pantry schedule, week of April 20 SUNDAY COVID-19 HEADLINES Florida K-12 students won’t head back to school this school year Lee County commissioner says new COVID-19 projection a sign of hope Walmart employees will be required to wear face masks UPCOMING BRIEFINGS: 5 p.m. White House Coronavirus Task Force daily briefing TBA Gov. DeSantis briefing <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> National Guard to begin testing at Charlotte County nursing homes Florida National Guard units will begin COVID-19 testing at long-term care facilities in Charlotte County beginning Monday. Charlotte County currently has the most coronavirus cases at long-term care facilities in Southwest Florida — 50 cases and 4 deaths. For information about the coronavirus, visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov. State releases list of nursing homes with cases Florida released the names of 303 nursing homes where staff or patients have been tested positive for the coronavirus. The seven-page list released Saturday evening names nursing homes and long-term care facilities in 45 of the state’s 67 counties. Gov. Ron DeSantis said while patient names won’t be released, he thought it was important for families to know which facilities have had positive cases. In Southwest Florida, Charlotte and Collier counties each have five facilities on the list, DeSoto and Hendry counties each have two, and Lee County has 14. See the full list here. Lee County Publix employee tests positive Publix Supermarkets confirmed Saturday that an employee at a location in south Fort Myers has tested positive for the coronavirus. According to Publix, an employee at store No. 0683, 5997 South Pointe Blvd., in south Fort Myers, has contracted COVID-19. This store location is off College Parkway near the intersection with McGregor Boulevard. The employee will go into quarantine and be on paid leave for 14 days. There is no further information about this individual’s case. IF YOU FEEL SICK: The Florida Department of Health has opened a 24-hour COVID-19 Call Center at 1-866-779-6121. Questions may also be emailed to covid-19@flhealth.gov. Email responses will be sent during call center hours. LINK: Florida Department of Health COVID-19 updates <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> *The map is best viewed on a desktop computer. If you don’t see the map above tap HERE for a fullscreen version.