Final day for private hurricane debris removal in Charlotte County1 dead, 1 in custody following shooting at Casa Blanca in Lee County
Final day for private hurricane debris removal in Charlotte County The final day for private hurricane debris removal in Charlotte County has arrived as government contractors make their last run-through for the season.
FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 in custody following shooting at Casa Blanca in Lee County According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a homicide investigation is underway at the Casa Blanca restaurant in southern Lee County.
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.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cooler and less humid Thursday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures with less humidity on this Thursday afternoon.
Southwest Florida Sports: Top storylines to watch in 2025 The sports scene in Southwest Florida blew up in 2024, and in 2025 we expect it to keep growing.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fog stole the Fort Myers Beach New Year’s Eve fireworks show The fog on Tuesday night put a damper on some of our New Year’s Eve celebrations, including the Fort Myers Beach fireworks.
NAPLES Keeping high school athletes in shape High school athletes push their limits to win games, but staying in top shape is crucial.
FORT MYERS 2 SWFL locals confirmed injured in New Orleans attack Two 19-year-old women from Fort Myers were among those injured when a man intentionally drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans, killing 15 others.
Most Wanted Wednesday: SWFL Crime Stoppers highlight success in 2024 Each Wednesday, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers partners with WINK News to spotlight some of the region’s most wanted individuals.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Empowering students with support needs at De Lasalle Academy in South Fort Myers At De Lasalle Academy in South Fort Myers, kids with support needs are empowered to reach their full potential with tailored support and innovative teaching.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood looks towards recovery going into 2025 after getting hit with back-to-back storms Looking to build back strong and better in the new year. Two powerful storms hit the Englewood community back to back in 2024.
NAPLES Plane carrying 4 crashes at Naples Airport Officials are investigating why a plane containing four people crashed at the Naples Airport.
IMMOKALEE 5th annual Rockabillaque Florida to take place at Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee Get ready for the fifth annual Rockabillaque Florida at the Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee, a mid-century celebration with a modern-day twist.
FORT MYERS South Seas job fair to take place at Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon Are you looking for work? Well, next week, South Seas on Captiva Island is holding a two-day interactive job fair.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents urged to conserve water amid shortage The Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer, one of Cape Coral’s primary water sources, is critically low, resulting in a water shortage in the northern parts of the city.
Final day for private hurricane debris removal in Charlotte County The final day for private hurricane debris removal in Charlotte County has arrived as government contractors make their last run-through for the season.
FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 in custody following shooting at Casa Blanca in Lee County According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, a homicide investigation is underway at the Casa Blanca restaurant in southern Lee County.
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.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Cooler and less humid Thursday with highs in the 70s The Weather Authority is tracking cooler temperatures with less humidity on this Thursday afternoon.
Southwest Florida Sports: Top storylines to watch in 2025 The sports scene in Southwest Florida blew up in 2024, and in 2025 we expect it to keep growing.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fog stole the Fort Myers Beach New Year’s Eve fireworks show The fog on Tuesday night put a damper on some of our New Year’s Eve celebrations, including the Fort Myers Beach fireworks.
NAPLES Keeping high school athletes in shape High school athletes push their limits to win games, but staying in top shape is crucial.
FORT MYERS 2 SWFL locals confirmed injured in New Orleans attack Two 19-year-old women from Fort Myers were among those injured when a man intentionally drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans, killing 15 others.
Most Wanted Wednesday: SWFL Crime Stoppers highlight success in 2024 Each Wednesday, Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers partners with WINK News to spotlight some of the region’s most wanted individuals.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Empowering students with support needs at De Lasalle Academy in South Fort Myers At De Lasalle Academy in South Fort Myers, kids with support needs are empowered to reach their full potential with tailored support and innovative teaching.
ENGLEWOOD Englewood looks towards recovery going into 2025 after getting hit with back-to-back storms Looking to build back strong and better in the new year. Two powerful storms hit the Englewood community back to back in 2024.
NAPLES Plane carrying 4 crashes at Naples Airport Officials are investigating why a plane containing four people crashed at the Naples Airport.
IMMOKALEE 5th annual Rockabillaque Florida to take place at Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee Get ready for the fifth annual Rockabillaque Florida at the Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee, a mid-century celebration with a modern-day twist.
FORT MYERS South Seas job fair to take place at Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon Are you looking for work? Well, next week, South Seas on Captiva Island is holding a two-day interactive job fair.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents urged to conserve water amid shortage The Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer, one of Cape Coral’s primary water sources, is critically low, resulting in a water shortage in the northern parts of the city.
Families, the moment you’ve been waiting weeks for is just hours away as Lee county playgrounds reopen Friday and it comes just as the CDC says touching surfaces is a lot safer than previously thought. The new guidance from the CDC is a big deal because prior research showed the virus can live on metal and plastic for days. Now the country’s top scientists say the virus does not spread easily from touching surfaces or objects. And researchers at MIT and Harvard are studying how heat and humidity reduce transmission. Anything hotter than 77-degrees helps eliminates the virus. “So that certainly will lend itself to being outside. But, again we know it’s spread by air droplets so if there’s children or parents around that are sneezing or coughing those are the folks that really want to maintain distance from. And quite honestly they probably shouldn’t be there,” said Program Director of Physician Assistant Program at FGCU, Robert Hawkes. But now is no time to drop your guard—Hawkes, provided a list of essentials that parents should pack as they’re heading out to these areas. Masks for kids over two, sanitizer, and even wipes to clean off that equipment if it’s getting a lot of use. And if there are bathrooms nearby, hand washing frequently is still your best option. We know county staff will be monitoring these areas to make sure people are social distancing. They will also be frequently cleaning equipment as well.