Community reacts to SWFL teens hit by truck in New Orleans terrorist attackNew AI-driven emergency alert system launches in Florida
SOUTH FORT MYERS Community reacts to SWFL teens hit by truck in New Orleans terrorist attack Two graduates of The Canterbury School in South Fort Myers were struck by a truck during a terrorist attack in New Orleans.
TALLAHASSEE New AI-driven emergency alert system launches in Florida The Florida Division of Emergency Management partnered with the University of Florida to launch a program that uses artificial intelligence to send real-time messaging before, during and after a disaster like a hurricane.
NAPLES Intercept Task Force fights online sextortion involving children Online predators are finding ways to lure children into sharing nude images.
Man arrested in Collier for allegedly impersonating CIA officer The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man for impersonating a federal officer after conducting a traffic stop in Collier County on a suspicious vehicle.
Local law enforcement’s plan for protection in large crowds The scene of chaos and confusion in New Orleans has filled many with worry and fear of being out in large crowds in busy areas.
PUNTA GORDA The importance of ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda WINK News is hearing from people who say that the community is losing something it cannot live without.
Improving your sleep as the new year starts Ever felt like a zombie after a bad night’s sleep? You’re not alone. Poor sleep can mess with your health in surprising ways, like causing weight gain and memory problems.
Collier deputy hurt after crash at Santa Barbara Blvd. and Golden Gate Pkwy., intersection closed A Collier County deputy has been transported to the hospital after he was involved in a crash with another vehicle.
NAPLES Investigators move plane that crashed at Naples Airport to Jacksonville Investigators are working to move a plane that crashed at the Naples Airport on New Year’s Day.
(CBS News) Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas investigated as possible act of terrorism The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump Towers is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, says to law enforcement.
FORT MYERS Firefighters extinguish box truck fire in front of Fort Myers Wawa The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a box truck fire, where the vehicle was engulfed in flames in front of a Wawa convenience store.
Southwest Florida International Airport RSW anticipates high travel activity through the weekend Thursday morning, millions of Americans are making their way back home after celebrating the holidays with loved ones.
The Forum shopping center properties in Fort Myers sell for $41.37M The transaction did not include the Home Depot or Super Target spaces.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park set to reopen in early 2025 Caxambas Park in Marco Island will soon be open for the public to enjoy once again after several storms damaged the park in 2024.
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.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Community reacts to SWFL teens hit by truck in New Orleans terrorist attack Two graduates of The Canterbury School in South Fort Myers were struck by a truck during a terrorist attack in New Orleans.
TALLAHASSEE New AI-driven emergency alert system launches in Florida The Florida Division of Emergency Management partnered with the University of Florida to launch a program that uses artificial intelligence to send real-time messaging before, during and after a disaster like a hurricane.
NAPLES Intercept Task Force fights online sextortion involving children Online predators are finding ways to lure children into sharing nude images.
Man arrested in Collier for allegedly impersonating CIA officer The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested a man for impersonating a federal officer after conducting a traffic stop in Collier County on a suspicious vehicle.
Local law enforcement’s plan for protection in large crowds The scene of chaos and confusion in New Orleans has filled many with worry and fear of being out in large crowds in busy areas.
PUNTA GORDA The importance of ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda WINK News is hearing from people who say that the community is losing something it cannot live without.
Improving your sleep as the new year starts Ever felt like a zombie after a bad night’s sleep? You’re not alone. Poor sleep can mess with your health in surprising ways, like causing weight gain and memory problems.
Collier deputy hurt after crash at Santa Barbara Blvd. and Golden Gate Pkwy., intersection closed A Collier County deputy has been transported to the hospital after he was involved in a crash with another vehicle.
NAPLES Investigators move plane that crashed at Naples Airport to Jacksonville Investigators are working to move a plane that crashed at the Naples Airport on New Year’s Day.
(CBS News) Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas investigated as possible act of terrorism The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump Towers is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, says to law enforcement.
FORT MYERS Firefighters extinguish box truck fire in front of Fort Myers Wawa The Fort Myers Fire Department responded to a box truck fire, where the vehicle was engulfed in flames in front of a Wawa convenience store.
Southwest Florida International Airport RSW anticipates high travel activity through the weekend Thursday morning, millions of Americans are making their way back home after celebrating the holidays with loved ones.
The Forum shopping center properties in Fort Myers sell for $41.37M The transaction did not include the Home Depot or Super Target spaces.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park set to reopen in early 2025 Caxambas Park in Marco Island will soon be open for the public to enjoy once again after several storms damaged the park in 2024.
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.
One player taking part in the Fort Myers Tip-Off has tested positive for COVID-19. Gonzaga says that after yesterday’s victory, the player received the bad news. A station in Washington State posted a video of players celebrating in the locker room after the win without masks and not social distancing. There were two empty seats on Gonzaga’s bench today after two players went through COVID-19 protocol. This is because one of those players has already tested positive. Mark Few is the head coach of Gonzaga’s men’s basketball team. “We’ve had people out to quarantine due to contact tracing and we’ve had you know a positive test from an administration staff member and a test from a player,” said Few. This happened after the Bulldogs beat the Kansas Jawkhawks on Thanksgiving. A video was posted and has since been deleted, of the team celebrating Coach Few’s 600th win. Friday, neither Julian Strawther nor Dominick Harris was on the Gonzaga bench. Harris’s dad said on Twitter that his son was in quarantine after being in close contact with a player who tested positive. Here’s what we know: -Dominick Harris is out after close contact with a player who tested positive, according to Dom’s dad -Julian Strawther is not on the bench. I’ve accounted for everyone else. -If Strawther is the player who is positive, he is front and center in this video https://t.co/gmtsy72VAr — Brenna Greene (@BrennaGreene_) November 27, 2020 “You wait to get the news on the testing then you have to react and you have to stay agile and we followed the protocols of the tournament,” said Few. Gonzaga put out a statement saying the Florida DOH independently conducted contact tracing measures and the medical staffs decided that the game on Friday could be played. Although his team loss, Auburn’s head coach, Bruce Pearl liked the decision to play. “Whatever testing protocols we had that Gonzaga tested their players and the guys that were on the floor did not have COVID. We tested also so you do the best you can,” said Bruce Pearl. WINK News spoke to the organizer of the Fort Myers Tip-Off tournament about the decision to play. He said everything has been cleared by the medical professionals and protocols in place by the tournament were followed.