The Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest FloridaLee Health Touch-A-Truck event educates families on Trauma Awareness
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Credit: WINK News Southwest Florida municipalities are starting to reopen beaches and parks after a shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, counties are putting together plans to continue to reopen other public areas. Below is a break down of what has recently reopened. Charlotte County County has reopened: All beaches and beach parking lots. Must maintain social distancing and no groups larger than 10. Restrooms are open at Englewood Beach and Port Charlotte Beach. Other amenities remain closed. Sports fields and courts – football, softball, baseball, soccer, tennis and pickleball – but without organized activities. Playgrounds, basketball courts and rec centers remain closed. Fishing piers and disc golf courses will open for regularly scheduled hours. Restrooms at county parks are now open, except restrooms at the following facilities, which are under construction: Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park football field Harbor Heights Park Maracaibo Kidspace Park Centennial Park baseball field Centennial Park soccer field Rotonda Community Park South County Regional Park baseball field South County Regional Park softball field What’s closed Recreation centers, libraries, pools, splash pads, playgrounds, picnic tables and pavilions remain closed. Punta Gorda Ponce “Beach”, Gilchrist Park tennis and pickleball courts, benches and pavilions, and Hounds on Henry will reopen to the public on May 8. Lee County County has reopened: Some recreation sites and preserves with trails have opened with limited amenities. Click HERE for a list of parks and trails. Boat ramps remain open. Beaches, beach parking, and dog parks. Click HERE for a list of parks and restrictions. People can go to the sandy beach areas at Bowditch Point, Lynn Hall Park and Crescent Beach, as well as many other county-owned beach access points on Estero Island, some of which are within the Town of Fort Myers Beach and some within the City of Bonita Springs. Look for a county logo on the access signs or park signs and then you will know you are good to go. Cape Coral The City of Cape Coral reopened city parks, Yacht Club Beach, Rotary Park dog park and some sports courts. Click HERE for which parks are open and the guidelines. Bonita Springs The following City of Bonita Springs parks are open: Riverside Park – including one bandshell restroom. Liles Hotel Plaza Depot Park (except for the playground and restrooms to remain closed) Bonita Springs Dog Park will re-open the large and small dog runs only. Medium dog run and playground will remain closed. No personal chairs will be permitted. Island Park Bay Park North Beach Park North Carpenter Lane Park Oak Creek Preserve Leitner Neighborhood Park Kentucky St. Park Windsor Preserve Bonita Springs Community Park will reopen the following amenities: Disc Golf Course Tennis Courts Baseball/Softball fields – no dugouts or bleachers, no organized nor league play, no more than 10 people per field Community Park Baseball complex restrooms City of Bonita Springs Parks reopened previously include Cullum’s Trail, River Park, Bonita Nature Place (except for the Learning Center and Bee House), kayak launches. Closures to remain in effect until further notice: All Playgrounds Bonita Springs Recreation Center Community Pool Marni Soccer Fields Bonita Springs Soccer Complex Community Park Basketball/Futsal Pavilion Restroom facilities attached to any closed facility Liles Hotel building Sanibel/Captiva Restaurants and retailers can reopen with proper social distancing in place. Vacation rentals on the island will remain closed for now. Officials also decided not to reopen beach parking except for those who live on the island. Collier County County has reopened: Beaches from sunrise to sunset. There are no restrictions other than Gov. Desantis’ guidance of social distancing and groups no more than 10. Beach parking access and parking lots are open. Some concessions are open. Playing fields and hard courts reopened April 30. Naples Beaches reopened April 30. The restrooms, showers, water fountains, and parking will be open. Lowdermilk Park restrooms, showers, water fountains, and parking will be open. City parks will open pathways for walking. Restrooms will be open only at Baker Park. The Naples Dog Park will open. Use at own risk. The Naples Landings boat launch will be open for public use. The City Dock will open for fuel sales and operations by tenant charter boats. Tennis and pickleball courts and athletic fields (not for competitive play) will be opened. Visitors at all locations must maintain social distancing and not gather in groups of 10 or more. What’s closed: Naples Pier remains closed. Lowdermilk Park concessions and playgrounds remain closed. The restrooms at these facilities will remain closed until further notice: Seagate Park Fleischmann Park Cambier Park Naples Landings Anthony Park River Park Playgrounds will remain closed. Community Centers and River Park fitness center will remain closed. Outdoor fitness stations will remain closed. All basketball courts remain closed. The River Park Aquatics Center will remain closed. The City Dock will remain closed to casual strolling and public gatherings. Marco Island Public beaches reopened April 30. The beach and fishing areas at the base of the Jolley Bridge have reopened. The courts and fields at Mackle Park and the Racquet Center opened May 1. What’s closed: The buildings at Mackle Park and the Racquet Center remain closed. The playground, spray park, and restrooms at Mackle Park remain closed. *Southwest Florida counties not listed here have not made significant closures to public spaces.