Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveawayLCSO: Shooting Investigation underway in North Fort Myers
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: Shooting Investigation underway in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers community comes together for Thanksgiving turkey giveaway This time of year is especially stressful for people who are struggling financially. Adding all the holiday expenses on top of rent, food and basic necessities can leave people feeling anxious and off balance.
NORTH FORT MYERS LCSO: Shooting Investigation underway in North Fort Myers The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
FORT MYERS Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort Myers The Fort Myers Police Department has arrested a man accused of causing a multi-car crash in Fort Myers.
Chilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine The Weather Authority says the weekend is starting off nice and chilly, with temperatures in the 40s and 50s across Southwest Florida.
WINK NEWS SWFL Scoreboard: High School Football Regional Semifinals It’s the regional semifinal round of high school football in Southwest Florida. Check out the scores and highlights.
FORT MYERS BEACH New information on why FEMA put Fort Myers Beach on probation FEMA was sure to lay it out in a letter. Out of the five points listed, three areas need work on Fort Myers Beach to re-apply for the flood insurance discount.
CAPE CORAL Exclusive: Cape Coral Police Chief speaks out on hate crime incident New exclusive surveillance video shows the moment a Cape Coral home is vandalized. The suspects painted racial slurs on the wall in red paint. WINK News broke this story on Wednesday.
CAPE CORAL New police precincts coming to Cape Coral The Cape Coral Police Department is adding new precincts around the city. The reason? Growth.
Vietnam veteran’s unique service animal companion When we think of service animals, dogs usually come to mind, but it’s not just dogs that help people navigate through their challenges.
NAPLES Gulfshore Life’s Men and Women of the Year award honoree: John Cooney It’s one thing to be philanthropic and help our community. It’s another to provide so much help and want absolutely nothing in return, not even your name mentioned.
FORT MYERS Dunbar High principal named Lee County Principal of the Year Carl Burnside was the last to find out Friday morning that he was selected as Lee County Schools Principal of the Year for 2025.
FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach businesses excited for increased season traffic Those on Fort Myers Beach are excited for the town to return to normal. Businesses are ready to accept snowbirds and residents again.
CAPE CORAL Mom faces DUI charge after crash during pick-up at Oasis High School A crash in the pick-up line at Oasis High School led Cape Coral police to a DUI investigation.
Rethinking daily Asprin intake Many of us have heard the saying, “An aspirin a day keeps the doctor away,” but new research shows that taking aspirin every day might not be as good for you as we once thought.
NAPLES Embezzlement investigation in Naples WINK News is looking into claims of embezzlement in the Naples government.
Credit: WINK News. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that all Publix Pharmacy locations in Lee County and seven locations in Charlotte County will offer the COVID-19 vaccination by appointment only beginning Thursday. By 7:03 a.m. Wednesday, all Charlotte, Collier and Lee County Publix appointments for Jan. 21 and 22 were filled. Publix store locations without pharmacies are not included. SEE CORONAVIRUS VACCINE INFORMATION AT PUBLIX PHARMACY DeSantis made the announcement at the Publix at Midpoint Center on Santa Barbara Boulevard in Cape Coral, and some who overheard the governor’s announcement cheered once he made it. “I’m thrilled to death, I’m thrilled to death,” said Julia Kreppin-Wissell. “Great news!” said Sandra McDonald. DeSantis thinks that right now, Publix is the path forward. “Some of these counties have issues with websites,” he said. “The problem with the phone is you have to have a fleet of people.” The governor said he thinks Publix has the infrastructure to handle the crush of people wanting appointments, and the ability to quickly expand. Those at the Publix where DeSantis stood on Tuesday heard that loud and clear. “One time I got a human being on the phone. Once. In my six days. One of my tries,” Kreppin-Wissell said. “We called on the very first day, that day they had 86,000 calls,” McDonald said. “I had 92 dials. Got it on the 92nd dial…it is disgusting because with older people, we really need it,” said John Hayworth. Since each Publix Pharmacy only has 100 to 125 doses to administer, the chances are low that an appointment will be snagged, but Janice Martin is hopeful she’ll get lucky because like so many others, she needs that vaccine. “Well, I have kidney disease, fourth stage,” she said. Others like Connie Hayworth, who lost her mom to the virus, say getting the vaccine would mean something to them. “It would mean a lot; I’d be thinking of my mother and all the others. It’s not just my mother, it’s all the others… it’s just terrible,” said Connie Hayworth. MORE: Vaccine resources and schedules The vaccines are only available for adults 65 years and older and are administered by appointment only. Appointments can be made online starting Wednesday, Jan. 20, for Thursday, Jan. 21, and Friday, Jan. 22, and again on Friday, Jan. 22, for slots open between Jan. 23 and Jan. 27. Appointments are not accepted by phone or in person. SEE CORONAVIRUS VACCINE INFORMATION AT PUBLIX PHARMACY According to the Publix website, starting Wednesday, Jan. 20 after 6 a.m., eligible customers can access COVID-19 vaccine appointment availability starting Thursday, Jan. 21. This includes the addition of Brevard, Charlotte, Lee, Martin, Monroe and Palm Beach counties. Publix said that more than one appointment can be made at one time, meaning that one person can register two people. Sixteen Publix pharmacies in Collier County began offering the vaccine on Jan. 14. Appointments for those locations can also be made online only. You can watch DeSantis’ press conference below or by clicking here.