Cape Coral Puppy Bowl highlights shelter’s need for loving homesCaught on Camera: Car crashes into Lehigh duplex
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Puppy Bowl highlights shelter’s need for loving homes The Cape Coral Animal Shelter hosted its third annual Puppy Bowl late Sunday morning. The event aimed to highlight puppies in need of homes.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Car crashes into Lehigh duplex A car crashed into a duplex early Sunday morning in Lehigh Acres causing confusion for the building’s residents.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 2 – Feb. 8 This Week’s edition features live music, some familiar faces wearing red and a fabulous charity event
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Puppy Bowl highlights shelter’s need for loving homes The Cape Coral Animal Shelter hosted its third annual Puppy Bowl late Sunday morning. The event aimed to highlight puppies in need of homes.
LEHIGH ACRES Caught on Camera: Car crashes into Lehigh duplex A car crashed into a duplex early Sunday morning in Lehigh Acres causing confusion for the building’s residents.
WINK News Photos of the Week Feb. 2 – Feb. 8 This Week’s edition features live music, some familiar faces wearing red and a fabulous charity event
FORT MYERS Colonial Boulevard continuous flow intersection opens Sunday in Fort Myers Drivers along Interstate 75 near Colonial Boulevard can expect changes soon.
the weather authority Sun and clouds with a stray shower possible The Weather Authority says sun and clouds overhead will lead to another day with above-average temperatures.
FORT MYERS LCSO offering youth boxing program The Lee County Sheriff’s Office youth boxing program is your kid’s golden ticket to mastering the art of self-defense.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man speaks on helping apprehend armed 13-year-old The man who helped apprehend an armed 13-year-old spoke on the incident.
NAPLES Naples Cars on Fifth event fuels $2M for local charity efforts For over two decades, car enthusiasts in Southwest Florida have gathered on Fifth Avenue in Naples.
MARCO ISLAND Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island set to reopen Collier County announced the reopening of the Caxambas Park boat ramp on Marco Island.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Animal Shelter to host Puppy Bowl 3 ahead of big game Ahead of the big game on Sunday, Cape Coral Animal Shelter will be featuring its very own Puppy Bowl III.
FORT MYERS From the ballpark to the beach: the Minnesota Twins are back for Spring Training 1700 miles later the Twins truck is here and the team from Minnesota is ready to spend the next six weeks here in Fort Myers.
the weather authority Warm stretch continues throughout this weekend The Weather Authority says if you are a fan of the warmer weather, you are going to love this weekend.
SANIBEL Sanibel’s red tide raises health alerts and wildlife concerns With great weather in the forecast, it’s shaping up to be a perfect beach weekend. However, visitors to the barrier islands should exercise caution.
NAPLES Naples Automotive Experience raises funds for St. Matthew’s House The Naples Automotive Experience brought excitement and philanthropy to the community, raising money for St. Matthew’s House.
A car gets totaled in a DUI accident. (CREDIT: WINK News) Monday marked the start of what AAA calls the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers. This year alone, there have been several deadly crashes involving teenagers in Southwest Florida. A Babcock Ranch crash killed a 16-year-old boy, and a high school graduate recently lost his life on a motorcycle. Summertime is when young drivers hit the road, and whether it’s for work or play, teenagers drive a lot after school lets out. Matt Jenkins, the AAA spokesman, agreed that teens drive more in the summertime. “This is a time of year when inexperienced teen drivers are spending a lot more time behind the wheel than they would during the school year,” Jenkins said. “Some of the biggest risk factors for teen drivers are distractions, speeding and not wearing your seatbelt.” Statistics show that teens drive more recklessly than experienced drivers. The statistics say that traffic crashes nationwide are the leading cause of death for teenagers 16 to 19. Between now and Labor Day, there’s a 30% spike in deaths involving teenagers. That’s why AAA wants to get the word out now to parents to teach their kids to ignore distractions when they go to their destinations. Avery Edenhofer, a driver, sees those distractions all too often. “When I first got my permit, I didn’t care,” Edenhofer said. “I would be doing everything dumb you could be; it’d be drinking a soda in this hand, texting in this hand. Now, when I look at it, I freak out.” He freaks out because he knows the damage it could cause. He wants his younger family members, like Luciana, 9, to do better when he finally gets behind the wheel. “I am going to watch out for a car, so I won’t get in a car crash with my family,” she said. “There is a lot of people getting in car crashes around.” And what will she do with her phone? “I’m going to set it down. I gotta focus on the road,” Luciana said. Alex Hemerson, 19 years old, is a self-proclaimed good driver. “The Florida State of Motor Vehicles, they release a handbook,” Hemerson said. “You can look at it on the DMV’s or the office, the.gov website.” Newer drivers, like teenagers, have a lot to learn while being in the midst of lots of distractions, like friends, phones and music. It can be hard to ignore every distraction, but future driver Noelle is prepared for when she does drive. “I’m gonna drive safely,” Noelle said. “I’m gonna put my phone down. And when someone texts me, I’m not gonna answer it.” It all comes at once, but that’s why Hemerson said he drives the way he drives. “Allowing the safe distance, following distance, using your blinker, not speeding,” Hemerson said. AAA says the most important thing for teenagers to see is a good driving role model, and teaching them those defensive driving skills if they don’t read the handbook like Alex.