Driver arrested after fleeing police, causing multi-car crash in Fort MyersChilly morning and a cool Saturday afternoon with lots of sunshine
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.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
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.
NORTH FORT MYERS Where did the Shell Factory animals go? With the closure of The Shell Factory in September, people have been wondering where the animals went.
Tim Aten Knows: Publix to demolish, rebuild Naples store Two days after Thanksgiving, the 38-year-old Publix supermarket in Neapolitan Way Plaza will close to begin a Naples redevelopment project that has been planned for years.
Lee County Logo. El condado Lee declaró estado de emergencia local y anunció la apertura de refugios y evacuaciones obligatorias debido al pronóstico actual del huracán Ian. El condado informó que la declaración de emergencia ayudará a los municipios y condados a prepararse y responder a situaciones como huracanes. Parte del condado Lee ahora está bajo advertencia de huracán. Según el condado Lee, el personal del condado continúa evaluando los modelos de inundaciones y marejadas ciclónicas. Tuvieron un Facebook informativo en vivo el lunes a las 3 p.m. Puede verlo haciendo clic aquí o en el reproductor de abajo. Todo el sistema público del condado de Lee estará cerrado este martes y miércoles mientras los comisionados y los administradores de emergencias monitorean el huracán para determinar si se debe emitir una orden de evacuación. En la conferencia de prensa, la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Lee declaró que una vez que los vientos sostenidos superen las 45 mph, el Departamento de Policía de Fort Myers enviará a todos los oficiales de la carretera. LSCO tampoco podrá responder a las llamadas de servicio hasta que los vientos estén por debajo de las 45 mph y se haya realizado una evaluación de los daños. Esta es una práctica normal. Luego, las llamadas se clasificarán y despacharán. “Los miembros de mi familia, los hombres y mujeres de la oficina del alguacil, tenemos todos los activos, toda la tecnología, todo está listo al alcance de la mano, estamos listos para comenzar y estamos listos para cualquier cosa que se nos presente”, dijo Lee. Alguacil del condado Carmine Marceno. “Queremos cruzar los dedos para no tener que utilizarlo, pero estar listos, ser proactivos para garantizar que los excelentes residentes de este condado estén seguros. Y estamos preparados para eso”. Las operaciones de autobús de ruta fija de LeeTran finalizarán a las 4 p.m. el martes y no se cobrarán las tarifas de autobús. Los servicios de ADA Passport se priorizarán en función de los viajes médicos y de soporte vital junto con el refugio para necesidades especiales. El condado de Lee espera decidir este martes si emite una orden de evacuación y cuándo abrir los refugios. Las operaciones de emergencia darán una actualización a las 7 a.m. El condado de Lee anunció evacuaciones obligatorias para la Zona A y la Zona B. Se pide, especialmente a las personas en casas móviles o prefabricadas a evacuar o buscar refugio. 10 refugios de emergencia están abiertos desde las 9 a.m. de este martes: Escuela Secundaria Dunbar, 3800 Edison Ave. Escuela secundaria del este del condado de Lee, 715 Thomas Sherwin Ave. Centro Recreativo Estero, 9200 Corkscrew Palms Blvd. Gateway High, 13820 Griffin Drive Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway Escuela secundaria Island Coast, 2125 DeNavarra Parkway Oak Hammock Middle, 5321 Tice St. Preparatoria South Fort Myers, 14020 Plantation Road Varsity Lakes Middle, 801 Gunnery Road N. Centro recreativo del parque de veteranos, 49 Homestead Road S. Todos los refugios admiten mascotas. Las personas deberán llevar elementos esenciales, incluidos medicamentos, cosas para dormir (no hay catres) y mantas. Tenga en cuenta el hacinamiento y evite llevar artículos innecesarios. Si trae mascotas, lleve comida, correas y cajones o jaulas. Los equipos de Vivienda, Alcance y Tratamiento del condado de Lee y el personal de alcance se están coordinando con las personas sin hogar para organizar el transporte de LeeTran, antes de que el servicio de autobús se suspenda operaciones a las 4 p. m., a los refugios del área cuando se acerque el huracán Ian. Se ha pedido a las personas que se encuentran sin hogar que se trasladen a los siguientes lugares de alcance el martes para el transporte: Lion’s Park, 2550 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers Biblioteca Regional de Fort Myers, 2450 First St., Fort Myers Centro de Transporte Rosa Parks, 2250 Widman Way, Fort Myers Estación de transferencia de Edison, 4125 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers Centro de transferencia de Cape Coral, 820 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral Plaza comercial en el lado este de la U.S. 41 y Hancock Bridge en North Fort Myers. Parque y paseo en Fort Myers Beach, 11101 Summerlin Square Dr, Fort Myers Beach Salón Schandler, 419 Royal Palm Park Road, Fort Myers Las personas en la Zona A y B no deben sacar su basura. Llame al 211 después de las 9 a. m. para comunicarse con la línea directa de información de emergencia del condado de Lee.