Early lung cancer detection According to a critical care pulmonologist with Lee Health, every day, two people in Lee County hear the news that they have lung cancer.
Bishop Verot seniors cheering in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Viking seniors get a once in a lifetime experience cheering with Spirit of America in the iconic holiday parade.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Judge denies man accused of driving into That BBQ Place new attorney The man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, killing a patron, has been denied his request for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temps Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonable highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving You may recognize Tre Boston for his skills as a Carolina Panthers safety. In his hometown of Fort Myers, he is known for his holiday helping hands.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sand, sweat, and precision: Final day of sculpting on Fort Myers Beach Sunday was the final day of the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Illegal gun possession, Kate Spade theft and deadly crash This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a gun possessed by a person with felony convictions, a Kate Spade thief and a man arrested for causing a crash that killed a man on Alligator Alley.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 critically injured in North Fort Myers shooting The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
Early lung cancer detection According to a critical care pulmonologist with Lee Health, every day, two people in Lee County hear the news that they have lung cancer.
Bishop Verot seniors cheering in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade The Viking seniors get a once in a lifetime experience cheering with Spirit of America in the iconic holiday parade.
FORT MYERS Shell Factory & Nature Park announces online auction liquidation of remaining inventory Fans of the now-closed Shell Factory & Nature Park will have a final chance to own a piece of nostalgia with two virtual auctions.
Lee County officials share progress on post-Milton debris cleanup Lee County has announced it has collected 200,000 cubic yards of storm debris in unincorporated areas post-Hurricane Milton.
Man accused of fleeing from Charlotte deputies through drainage pipe The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who tried to flee from deputies during a traffic stop through a drainage pipe.
FORT MYERS Man wanted for stealing money from tip jar at Fort Myers establishment Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for stealing from a tip jar at a Fort Myers establishment.
Matlacha Judge denies man accused of driving into That BBQ Place new attorney The man accused of driving drunk and crashing his car into That BBQ Place on Matlacha, killing a patron, has been denied his request for a new attorney.
Mostly sunny and seasonably high temps Monday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mostly sunny Monday with temperatures matching seasonable highs this afternoon.
north fort myers Deputy presence reported in front of North Fort Myers laundromat The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a scene located on Pine Island Road in North Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hurricane debris drop-off sites closed Two hurricane debris drop-off sites have closed in Cape Coral.
FORT MYERS Former NFL star Tre Boston gives back to hometown of Fort Myers for Thanksgiving You may recognize Tre Boston for his skills as a Carolina Panthers safety. In his hometown of Fort Myers, he is known for his holiday helping hands.
WINK NEWS Holiday Cheer: Send letters to Santa at Sunshine Ace Hardware Sunshine Ace Hardware will be serving as a drop-off location for any children looking to mail their holiday wish lists to the North Pole.
FORT MYERS BEACH Sand, sweat, and precision: Final day of sculpting on Fort Myers Beach Sunday was the final day of the 34th annual American Sand Sculpting Championship, hosted on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: Illegal gun possession, Kate Spade theft and deadly crash This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a gun possessed by a person with felony convictions, a Kate Spade thief and a man arrested for causing a crash that killed a man on Alligator Alley.
NORTH FORT MYERS 1 dead, 1 critically injured in North Fort Myers shooting The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported shooting in North Fort Myers on Saturday.
Myles’ Message event. (Credit: Shared with WINK News) A Lee County woman was inspired by her son to create a nonprofit connecting and supporting other parents whose children have Down syndrome. Maddie Levy’s son Myles is just 3 1/2 years old. The Levy’s and their son Myles. (Credit: Shared with WINK News) “When I was pregnant, I found out at 12 weeks that Myles would probably have Down syndrome, and I was told by many medical professionals to terminate my pregnancy just because of that,” Levy said. “It was very isolating and lonely. And I do not want another mom to have to feel that way.” Levy had the idea to create the nonprofit Myles’ Message. It’s brought together Levy and her son with people like Holly Cowser and her son Kai. Dozens of other families got together for a day of fun at the park last weekend. On Tuesday, the celebration goes global for World Down Syndrome Day. Levy hopes people will see it as a day to embrace all of our friends with Down syndrome and the ways we’re alike rather than different. “People with Down syndrome are still people,” Levy said. People with Down syndrome can get an education and a job. They can have relationships and sometimes live independently. “I hope Myles reaches his fullest potential,” Levy said. “We don’t know what that’ll be. We’re on this… I’m on this journey with him. And whatever he wants to do, I’ll be right there cheering him on.” Levy had a simple way for others to help. “Say hello to them out in public; don’t, you know, be scared to say hello and ask their name… they’re just like everybody else,” Levy said. Myles’ Message has several ongoing projects. One is to congratulate moms with special gifts, Levy says, because of how often she heard “I’m sorry” instead of “congratulations” before she had Myles. Visit the nonprofit’s website to learn more about the work done by Myles’ Message.