The Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest FloridaLee Health Touch-A-Truck event educates families on Trauma Awareness
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.
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.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
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.
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.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, the chair for Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission, speaks during a review of allegations against Lee County Schools about lack of reporting of safety incidents during a conference in Sunrise Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. Credit: WINK News. The School District of Lee County defended itself in front of the state during a meeting in Sunrise Monday. The District shared its investigative findings to the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Commission, claiming no wrongdoing following allegations from a former assistant principal of a lack of reporting on safety incidents. Since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, new policies have been instated regarding suspicious behavior and school safety. The commission reviewed the investigation, but it didn’t go much further. Several members told us safety reporting is an issue that’s been on their radar in the face of Lee County’s investigation. The commission also discussed continuing to build and improve upon the system. “A third party looked into the investigation and showed there was no wrongdoing on the part of schools of Lee County,” said David Newlan, the executive director of safety and security at Lee County Schools. That was a summary by Newlan after sharing the newly released investigation into concerns about safety reporting and treatment of former assistant principal Peggy Slichter. Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri, the commission chair, seemed satisfied with the report. “The investigation appears to be comprehensive, well-reasoned, and it was objectively conducted by an outside law firm the district retained,” Gualtieri said. “Based on my review of the investigative packet, there’s nothing this commission needs to act on.” Eric Hall, the Florida Department of Education senior chancellor, says the District has been a willing partner and hopes the safety reporting system and its partnerships will continue to evolve and improve. “We’re going to continue to engage with the District,” Hall said. “The superintendent and their team have been cooperative throughout this process.” “Collectively we’re continuing to work towards elevating school safety,” Hall said. The education department is still looking into the allegations against Lee County Schools, and Slichter still has a pending lawsuit against the District. The District says Slichter refused to be interviewed for its investigation. Her attorney told us they’re waiting for their day in court. The District does not have to respond to Slichter’s lawsuit until October. At least one member wants to hear her side of the story before closing the book entirely. “Obviously, we haven’t heard her side of the story yet,” said Max Schachter, a commission member. “So we want to find out if these allegations are true and correct.” Schachter noted there are still potential improvements for SESIR, the School Environmental Safety Incident Reporting system. “We want to make sure that there are checks and balances in place,” Schachter said. “I think one of the ways that we can do that is by making sure that teachers and administrators feel free to come forward.” The commission is meeting again Tuesday. It will discuss the SESIR system further.