Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCUFGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCU San Carlos Park Fire District responded to a dumpster fire Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS FGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony Graduation is a right of passage from school to the real world, but for these students, reality hit them in 2020.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Charlotte County.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk Hurricane season starts on June 1st, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day, Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler will be highlighting ways to stay prepared ahead of this year’s hurricane season.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Stay alert – chance of showers and storms on Sunday Hot, humid, and more rain for parts of Southwest Florida on Sunday.
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.
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.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCU San Carlos Park Fire District responded to a dumpster fire Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS FGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony Graduation is a right of passage from school to the real world, but for these students, reality hit them in 2020.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Charlotte County.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk Hurricane season starts on June 1st, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day, Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler will be highlighting ways to stay prepared ahead of this year’s hurricane season.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Stay alert – chance of showers and storms on Sunday Hot, humid, and more rain for parts of Southwest Florida on Sunday.
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.
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.
Credit: MGN Here’s a list of events in Southwest Florida honoring veterans. *Due to Hurricane Eta, events may be impacted or canceled. If you have an event to add, email the information to tips@winknews.com. CAPE CORAL What: Veterans Day Celebration When: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11 Where: Brotherhood of Heroes Military Museum, 4522 Del Prado Blvd. S. There will be free hot dogs, hamburgers, and beverages. NAPLES What: Veterans Day Celebration When: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11 Where: Cambier Park, 755 8th Ave. S. Click here to see the event’s lineup. CHARLOTTE COUNTY What: Veterans Day ceremony When: 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11 Where: Military Heritage Museum, 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda Keynote speaker Rep. Greg Steube. There will be testimonials, patriotic music, color guard and a veteran tribute video. What: Veterans Day Celebration When: 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11 Where: Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St., Port Charlotte The Cultural Center of Charlotte County is hosting an outdoor reception with treats and beverages, as well as door prizes and music. Tables and chairs will be set up on the outdoor patio with social distancing. What: “Welcome Home Vietnam Vets 2020” Parade When: 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21 Where: Route begins at Beach Park, heads north on Harbor Blvd., west on Edgewater Drive, and on to the William R. Gaines, Jr., Veterans Memorial Park. The parade will have over 600 participants with over 50 units. Floats, three marching bands from local high schools, special guests, dignitaries, marchers, Vietnam Era military vehicles, Huey Helicopters in the air, and Vietnam veterans will participate. The parade will feature Grand Marshal and Vietnam Medal of Honor Recipient SFC (ret.) Melvin Morris, Gen. Dick Carr, a member of the first graduating Air Force Academy Class, and Lt. (ret.) Wayne Smith, a jet pilot downed in North Vietnam and POW for five years. After the parade, a “Welcome Home Vietnam Vets 2020” Celebration will be held at the Charlotte Sports Park, 2300 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte, with special headliner Lee Greenwood. What: “Welcome Home Thunder” Motorcycle Ride When: 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21 Where: Staging at Old Elks building, 20225 Kennilworth Blvd., Port Charlotte; leaves for Charlotte County Fairgrounds at 11 a.m. for a “Welcome Home Vietnam Vets 2020” Celebration. More information, registration and tickets available at welcomehomevietnamvets2020.org.