The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropicsWoodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Hot temperatures, rain, and we’re watching the tropics Get ready for a typical Southwest Florida weekend. It’s going to feel like the triple digits before rain rolls in and we’re watching the tropics.
ALVA Woodpeckers build home in Alva woman’s house You may have heard of squatters, but this woman is dealing with squawkers. Who needs a rooster to wake up when you have woodpeckers?
FORT MYERS Man claims he was trapped in a high-rise for 5 days A 77-year-old man wants justice after he claims he spent days trapped on the 24th floor of a high-rise apartment building.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte Correctional prisoner arrested for death of another inmate State Attorney Amira Fox convened a grand jury, which decided to move forward with a case against a Charlotte Correctional inmate.
SANIBEL Construction near Dairy Queen eagle nest on Sanibel raises concerns While many eagle nests may be a bit difficult to see, one nest has always been a favorite for Sanibel residents and tourists.
The environmental effects of artificial sweeteners Experts are studying how the foods we eat affect the environment, especially after we flush our waste down the toilet.
Victim reacts to man exposing himself to her Ring camera You get a notification on your phone from your ring camera app that someone is at the door, only to find out it is someone exposing themselves. It’s the last thing victim Maria Kivi wanted or expected to see last week.
LEE COUNTY The art of capturing your eye and drawing you in How do you capture young, hip, trendy, fun, movers and shakers, all in a pose? We take you behind the scenes of a Gulfshore Life cover shoot.
FORT MYERS The lives of two SJC Boxers changed in the ring Two SJC Boxers, Mario Nunez and Arbon Kurtishi, help each other in the ring as each of them had their lives changed because of boxing.
FORT MYERS Chlamydia cases rising sharply in Lee County If you think about a crowded space- something with more than 250 people- if it’s in Lee county, statistically one person has chlamydia.
SANIBEL Sanibel resort day passes hope to get more business on the island A pass will allow vacationers to hang out at a Sanibel beach club for a day in hopes of drumming up some business.
Voting equipment tested ahead of Lee County elections Voting equipment is being tested in Lee County. This is to ensure all ballots are printed and counted correctly for the upcoming election.
Collier County teen assaulted after leaving party The teen has been charged and the sheriff’s office said they’re aware that many believe felony charges are in order, but under Florida law, there are very specific criteria that must be met for felony charges to be filed.
WINK weather team watching tropical wave over Atlantic Ocean The Weather Authority is watching a tropical disturbance over the Central Atlantic Ocean.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral drug bust leads investigators to fake fentanyl, cash and guns Cape Coral man arrest on drug charges. Investigators said they found, guns, drugs, and more than $32,000 in Richard Riley’s home.
A new Gallup poll asks voters a simple question: “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” A majority of registered voters, 56% say yes. Many who said they’re better off say it’s because of President Trump. Others say taxes or healthcare are the reasons they’re doing better. But, those who are worse off also cite healthcare in addition to racial unrest. For one simple question, there was no shortage of answers. When Ronald Reagan posed that question to voters in 1979, their answers pushed him to the presidency. Voters, to this day, still ask the same question. “Do you feel like you’re better off today than you were four years ago?” asked WINK News Reporter Dannielle Garcia. “Absolutely…when I became a disabled vet I struggle to get my rights and finally when the president came in and changed you know the way the VA did their operations I just things were much smoother for me,” said Rocco Demas. “If the business is doing good and our stock prices go up then I’m a lot better off,” said William Campbell, a Cape Coral voter. Many feel like Thursday’s debate helped solidify their choice for president. “I think most everybody has made up their decision already and I think it solidified a lot of decisions I don’t think it changed a lot of minds,” said Paul Quick. There don’t seem to be many undecided voters out there. “I don’t like Trump’s rhetoric I don’t like his tweeting but I like his policies,” said William Campbell. But not everyone answered that question “better off” with a yes. So, they’re voting for change. “I feel like the vote mattered then but even more so now,” said Myri Del Leon, another Cape Coral voter. Myri Del Leon took off work to bring her daughter, Yinette, here to vote for the first time. It’s her 18th birthday. “When I was hearing both sides I could definitely hear the difference between both personalities,” said Yinette. “And if I could do something to change and make a difference then I will do it “When I think about the state of America four years ago and the state of America today our culture was more united,” Del Leon said. “I believe that the health care was better four years ago and a lot of this is in jeopardy now.” “I had already made my mind up before the debate but I think the debate brought out a little bit more about the corruption of career politicians,” said one cape Coral voter. This is his first vote as an American Citizen. He says his vote for President Trump is about keeping America free. So Del Leon says there’s only one thing that can make the next four years better for her. “If you don’t like what you see and you want to make a difference in the world you can use your vote to do that,” she said. Debbie Gray said she’s actually switched parties. “I have actually switched parties. But I did not vote for Trump last time,” Gray said. She says she’s prepared to vote for Joe Biden over Donald Trump. “He’s not a president that I can support at all,” he said. Another thing about the Gallup poll, a record 77% of voters say this election matters more than any other election. This number includes Democrats and Republicans.