Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse materialSword-wielding Cape Coral man accused of threatening person with Molotov Cocktail
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse material A St. James City man has been sentenced to five years for possessing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
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.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City man sentenced to 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse material A St. James City man has been sentenced to five years for possessing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
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.
Credit: WINK News. UPDATE: Phone lines opened at 9 a.m. and all available slots are now reserved. Lee County tweeted: “The COVID-19 vaccination site reservation call center has reached capacity. Visit leegov.com/vaccine for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccines in Lee County. The state vendor now has a help line 888-499-0851. The line is not able to schedule reservations.” The COVID-19 vaccination site reservation call center has reached capacity. Visit https://t.co/oLbNbKHXPp for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccines in Lee County. The state vendor now has a help line 888-499-0851. The line is not able to schedule reservations. pic.twitter.com/NtxFqsvuOQ — Lee County Government (@LeeCountyFLBOCC) January 20, 2021 Lee County is set to open up the phone lines for more coronavirus vaccine reservations Wednesday. Florida Department of Health issued a warning Tuesday directed at anyone traveling for the vaccine. It says, if you’re not going to your home county, you’re taking a vaccine from someone else. We spoke to people who aren’t giving up and are hoping for their golden ticket. People told us they have already tried two to three times to get their vaccine appointments, but they say they are staying patient anyway and crossing their fingers they will be lucky this week. Wednesday morning will not be the first time Regina Crooks and her husband in Bonita Springs have tried to get a vaccine appointment. “At 9 a.m., I had the number all ready,” Crooks said. “I hit send at exactly 9 o’clock. When it went to 9 o’clock, I was on hold for 40 minutes, and then the recording said, “We don’t have any vaccine left.’” Crooks hopes this next wave will be different. With one call, she and her husband, who has diabetes, hope to finally secure their shots. “I’m going to do it again. I’ll be on the phone at 9 o’clock sharp,” Crooks said. “It’s almost like going for the lottery.” It’s a lottery thousands of people have already won. Lee County is third in the state for the highest number of people vaccinated, with more than 19,000 shots already in people’s arms. The Newmans hope they get lucky too. They’ve been quarantining since the pandemic started. Michael Newman is the only one eligible right now, but they’re trying every option out there. “Publix, we’re going to try that, and then we’ll try at 9 a.m. through the phone system if we’re not successful at 6 a.m.,” Brenda Newman said. “I’ve been calling this a whack-a-mole. We just keep working and trying to see if we hit something.” They refuse to quit and refuse to lose hope. “We will keep plugging away and keep trying,” Michael said. There are 5,800 openings available Wednesday and double the number of agents answering calls from last time. The number to call is 866-200-3468 starting at 9 a.m. for appointments on Thursday, Jan. 21, and Friday, Jan. 22. Lee County is working on an online reservation system to add to the phone reservation system. It will expand statewide once it’s up and running. RESOURCE: WINK News is working by the minute on a daily basis to bring our coverage areas in Southwest Florida the latest COVID-19 vaccine information from the counties you live in. Visit our Latest COVID-19 vaccine schedules and resources story for rolling vaccine updates.