Remembering the 9/11 victims 23 years later in Cape CoralDrier for the coast with more storms inland this Wednesday
Remembering the 9/11 victims 23 years later in Cape Coral Twenty-three years have passed since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that killed over 3,000 people.
the weather authority Drier for the coast with more storms inland this Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated storms that could occur throughout the afternoon in our inland communities.
BONITA SPRINGS Massive fire severely damages Bonita Springs home Multiple fire crews responded to a massive fire that damaged a home located near Thornbury Lane in Bonita Springs.
WINK NEWS 9/11 remembrance events across Southwest Florida Commemorating 9/11 honors those who died, celebrates the unity that followed, and reminds us of the lasting effects on global security.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off at the presidential debate Former president Trump and vice president Harris just wrapped up their first and likely only debate before Americans go to the polls.
CAPE CORAL Voters react to presidential debate The voters WINK News spoke to said they had their minds made up before the first question could drop, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t still excited to watch.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Video: man ignites North Fort Myers house on fire We spoke with the mother of the family that lives in the home. She said both her husband and her 6-year-old son were in bed when she saw an orange glow coming from the front window; then, she saw flames.
Siblings left homeless after fire in Collier County A family is recovering from the flames after a lawnmower fire in Collier County left three siblings homeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral says they’ll help neighbors forced to vacate but community still has questions We’ve reported on the plans by Cape Coral to acquire 19 acres east of Bimini Basin, and how it will force the families currently living in those properties out.
Collier County commissioners oppose Amendment 3 This comes less than 24 hours after former President Donald Trump told the world he would vote for Amendment 3.
PHILADELPHIA Florida political analyst weighs in ahead of presidential debate Tonight may be the only chance viewers will get to see Kamala Harris and Donald Trump together on the debate stage.
LEHIGH ACRES Renewed call for guardrails following fatal Lehigh Acres canal crash A car flying into a canal, killing a 47-year-old man, has many raising the question of how it can be stopped from happening again.
Charlotte County Schools reflects on Guardian program 1 year later Charlotte County is getting a better idea of how armed people in its schools are doing. Last school year was the first entire year Charlotte County Schools had the guardian program in place.
PUNTA GORDA Public notice of pollution submitted for the Peace River There are reports of chemicals, oils and contaminants polluting the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers neighbors work to stop parking lot A city sees a warehouse just south of Palm Beach Boulevard as a spot they can use for a brand new parking lot, but the people who live in the neighborhood are telling the city to think twice.
Remembering the 9/11 victims 23 years later in Cape Coral Twenty-three years have passed since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that killed over 3,000 people.
the weather authority Drier for the coast with more storms inland this Wednesday The Weather Authority is tracking isolated storms that could occur throughout the afternoon in our inland communities.
BONITA SPRINGS Massive fire severely damages Bonita Springs home Multiple fire crews responded to a massive fire that damaged a home located near Thornbury Lane in Bonita Springs.
WINK NEWS 9/11 remembrance events across Southwest Florida Commemorating 9/11 honors those who died, celebrates the unity that followed, and reminds us of the lasting effects on global security.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump face off at the presidential debate Former president Trump and vice president Harris just wrapped up their first and likely only debate before Americans go to the polls.
CAPE CORAL Voters react to presidential debate The voters WINK News spoke to said they had their minds made up before the first question could drop, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t still excited to watch.
NORTH FORT MYERS Caught on Video: man ignites North Fort Myers house on fire We spoke with the mother of the family that lives in the home. She said both her husband and her 6-year-old son were in bed when she saw an orange glow coming from the front window; then, she saw flames.
Siblings left homeless after fire in Collier County A family is recovering from the flames after a lawnmower fire in Collier County left three siblings homeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral says they’ll help neighbors forced to vacate but community still has questions We’ve reported on the plans by Cape Coral to acquire 19 acres east of Bimini Basin, and how it will force the families currently living in those properties out.
Collier County commissioners oppose Amendment 3 This comes less than 24 hours after former President Donald Trump told the world he would vote for Amendment 3.
PHILADELPHIA Florida political analyst weighs in ahead of presidential debate Tonight may be the only chance viewers will get to see Kamala Harris and Donald Trump together on the debate stage.
LEHIGH ACRES Renewed call for guardrails following fatal Lehigh Acres canal crash A car flying into a canal, killing a 47-year-old man, has many raising the question of how it can be stopped from happening again.
Charlotte County Schools reflects on Guardian program 1 year later Charlotte County is getting a better idea of how armed people in its schools are doing. Last school year was the first entire year Charlotte County Schools had the guardian program in place.
PUNTA GORDA Public notice of pollution submitted for the Peace River There are reports of chemicals, oils and contaminants polluting the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Garden.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers neighbors work to stop parking lot A city sees a warehouse just south of Palm Beach Boulevard as a spot they can use for a brand new parking lot, but the people who live in the neighborhood are telling the city to think twice.
Credit: WINK News. Kids itching to get back on the playground are out enjoying the sunshine. Lee County reopened playgrounds, pools, splash pads and pavilions at parks Friday. The kids are happy to play, and everyone’s hoping they can do it safely. We visited Lakes Regional Park in south Fort Myers Friday, where parents we spoke to were excited to be at the park with their kids. Kids have been stuck inside for the last couple months during the coronavirus pandemic— no school, no after-school activities and no time to meet with friends. But Lee County gave families a chance to get outside to start Memorial Day weekend. “We’re just happy to be out and swinging on the playground,” parent Phil Merola said. Merola was glad to get his three daughters out of the house and grateful Lee County lifted the restrictions and opened up the playgrounds. His girls raced to the slides when they arrived at the park. “You got to get them out of the house; otherwise, they’re going to go crazy,” Merola said. Merola told us he doesn’t worry his kids are at risk of getting sick. “You have to lift these things eventually anyways, and I think it’s about time,” Merola said. At Lakes Park, we saw no signs of oversight. Parents and kids visited and had to uphold safety behaviors based on the honor system. “Obviously, we take precautions and wash your hands afterwards,” Merola said. “Even my 6-year-old knows about the 6-foot rule, you know. So it’s in everybody’s mind already.” Mike Kirsch, who is visiting from Chicago, brought his kids to the park on the last day of their vacation. “We’ve been kind of cooped up,” Kirsch said. So Kirsch and his kids took advantage of their one chance to get on the playground before heading home. “It feels good. It’s the first day the parks are open,” Kirsch said. “Figured we have one day before we go back to Chicago where the parks are closed again up there.” Kirsch is another dad who is not worried his kids will get sick at the park. “We’re willing to kind of accept it at this point and be careful and keep our distance,” Kirsch said. “Sanitizer for after we’re done and for in between different activities.” Like everything else, if we pack playgrounds and parks and fail to practice social distancing, city or county leaders could close them back up again.