Sword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov CocktailTampa Bay Rays announces spring training season in Port Charlotte
CAPE CORAL Sword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man who allegedly threatened another person with a sword and Molotov Cocktail.
PORT CHARLOTTE Tampa Bay Rays announces spring training season in Port Charlotte The Tampa Bay Rays have announced spring training ticket information for the 2025 spring season in Port Charlotte.
Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
CAPE CORAL Sword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail The Cape Coral Police Department arrested a man who allegedly threatened another person with a sword and Molotov Cocktail.
PORT CHARLOTTE Tampa Bay Rays announces spring training season in Port Charlotte The Tampa Bay Rays have announced spring training ticket information for the 2025 spring season in Port Charlotte.
Fort Myers Job Fair set to begin; on-site interviews and offers possible The Fort Myes Job Fair is set to begin, with over 100 openings available from various employers.
the weather authority Tracking rain and storms for your Wednesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a strong cold front along with rain and storms throughout your Wednesday afternoon.
Man arrested following intense vehicle pursuit; accused of shooting into pregnant girlfriend’s home The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man accused of shooting into his pregnant girlfriend’s home and leading law enforcement through a multi-county pursuit.
Vehicle pursuit in Charlotte County ends in crash A pursuit between the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and a vehicle on Interstate 75 ended in a crash.
Red tide looms off Southwest Florida coastline Beware of the beach! Red tide is making its way towards Southwest Florida once again.
FORT MYERS BEACH $1.2 million approved for repairs for FMB and Sanibel schools This hurricane season left an expensive mess at Fort Myers Beach Elementary and the Sanibel school, but who’s paying the $1.2 million price tag?
FORT MYERS Teen carjacks woman after escaping mental health facility A teenager accused of carjacking a woman in a church parking lot on Friday had just escaped from a facility where he was being held under the Baker Act, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
Teachers union raises issues with Lee County School District after arbitration Being a teacher is just like any other profession. Teachers need to take days off, get sick, and sometimes cover for co-workers.
LABELLE LaBelle Animal Shelter hoping to raise money to avoid property being sold The owner of Animal Rescue Inc. in LaBelle is doing everything she can to prevent the shelter from disappearing in a matter of months.
County settlement allows Links of Naples golf course to redevelop into homes Collier County residents are vocalizing their concerns over the commissioner’s decision to develop housing on the Naples Golf Course.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor weighs in on possible city hall relocation With Lee Memorial Hospital scheduled to close in 2027, discussions over what will replace the building are in full swing and whether Fort Myers City Hall is the right choice.
Toys for Tots: A 77-Year tradition of service and holiday cheer Toys for Tots aims to bring gifts to children and their families who may not be able to afford them for the holidays.
Inside the mind of accused CEO gunman WINK News is learning more about the man accused of shooting and killing a health insurance CEO on a New York City sidewalk last week, and breaking down what he may think of himself based on the writings he left behind.
Lee County now has a reservation system in place for COVID-19 vaccinations. A hotline to register for the vaccine opened at Noon on Jan 4., and all appointments for the week were quickly reserved. The appointments were available for frontline health care workers and people 65 and older. Florida Department of Health Lee County, Commissioner Brian Hamman, and the vendor for the reservation system held a joint press conference to explain the reservation system. More than one hundred people called into the WINK newsroom to report they were having issues getting through on the appointment line, saying they were getting a busy signal, being sent to a random phone line, or that a message would state the number wasn’t working. WINK News verified with the county that the number is correct, but the system was simply overwhelmed by the call volume. Commissioner Brian Hamman reiterated that there are more than 200,000 people who live in Lee County, who are over 65, and who want the vaccine. However, only 5,000 spots were available. Hamman added that they will continue to return calls and process appointments until 8 p.m. tonight. He reiterated you must answer the phone if you receive the callback. If you miss the call you may lose your spot. FDOH-Lee and the vendor responsible for the registration system gave an update at 1:30 p.m. Monday. You can watch a replay above or by clicking here. The number to call was 833-618-2001 to reserve a slot to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the new site, the old Southwest Florida International Airport terminal site on Paul J. Doherty Parkway, which is off Daniels Parkway. There will be traffic signs in operation to direct people to the site. There will be a tram from the parking area to the vaccination site. The vaccination dates and times are Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. FDOH-Lee says information for the week of Jan. 11 will be announced later this week. All vaccination appointments for this week have been filled. Additional reservations will open as vaccines are received by @flhealthlee and the call center will reopen at that time. Please be patient and stay tuned to our social channels for additional updates. pic.twitter.com/iPkQK49X37 — Lee County Government (@LeeCountyFLBOCC) January 4, 2021 Officials said those with appointments need to show up 45 minutes prior to their appointment, with a photo ID and necessary paperwork. The FDOH-Lee plans to vaccinate 1,000 people on Tuesday, 2,000 on Wednesday, and 2,000 on Thursday. Nancy LeClair camped out last week for a vaccine. “We were very disappointed on how it was first rolled out because getting up at 4 o’clock in the morning and waiting or even camping out overnight, it’s just not good for older people. Older people can’t do that.” https://twitter.com/cityftmyers/status/1345836476001562627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Many in Lee County are thrilled that there is now an appointment system, including the Aeschlimans in Fort Myers, who say standing in the line just wasn’t feasible for them and others. “I think the sooner you get the vaccine and if everyone follows than the sooner this whole epidemic will end,” said Alan Aeschliman. If you have an appointment, the Department of Health in Lee County also asks that you don’t arrive for your appointment until, at most, 45 minutes before. “We are delighted to hear they’re going to be doing appointments and we are going to be on the phone at 12 noon,” LeClair said. DOH-Lee says not to show up if you do not have an appointment because you will be turned away. More reservations will be accepted once the county receives more vaccines, according to Commission Chairman Kevin Ruane. More information can be found at leegov.com/vaccine. Click here to download a PDF of the above map. Those with reservations can expedite the process by coming prepared: visit www.leegov.com/vaccine to read the Moderna vaccination information and to print and complete the consent form. Social distancing and masks are encouraged; take into account weather conditions. Portable toilets, handwashing stations, drinking water and some chairs will be available. For safety and security, county government and Lee County Sheriff’s Office staff will be on site. The following will not be permitted: Recreational Vehicles, campers or trailers. Only service animals will be permitted in the vaccination area. This is not a drive-thru site. The site is ADA compliant. More than 6,140 shots were administered to medical workers and people 65 and older at various sites last week. (Vaccination sites officially opened Monday, Dec. 28, in Lee County.) This total does not include medical workers vaccinated at separate sites by the Florida Department of Health-Lee. The United Way 211 line for vaccine questions is staffed 24/7. Dial 211 or 239-433-3900. The Lee County Government website now has a section of frequently asked questions that you can access by visiting this webpage. You can watch a replay of the press conference below or by clicking here.