East of Chicago Pizza ‘blankets’ Cape Coral The Lima, Ohio-based franchise with about 100 locations added the first three in Florida over the past two years. All of them are in Cape Coral and co-owned by Horstman and Barry Goettemoeller.
2 new subdivisions planned for Punta Gorda Punta Gorda Planning Commission approved final plat plans for two subdivisions near Jones Loop Road that will bring 368 new homes to the area.
NAPLES Sun-N-Fun closed for Summer of 2024 The Sun-N-Fun Lagoon Water Park in Collier County will not be open for the summer.
WINK NEWS Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office retired K-9 dies The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office announced yesterday the passing of their beloved retired K-9 named Wiley.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from deadly intersection crash on SR31 and Bermont Road A 21-year-old woman from Sarasota died after a deadly crash involving two cars occurred on State Route 31 and Bermont Road.
downtown fort myers Bay Street Yard grand opening moved up to Memorial Day weekend Bay Street Yard, an entertainment venue in downtown Fort Myers, announced on Facebook its grand opening for Saturday.
A Message from Matt Devitt Welcome to the 2023 WINK News Hurricane Guide. Hurricane season is now here, and for the next six months, the WINK Weather Team will constantly monitor for tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes that could be potential threats.
What to know about evacuating to a shelter during a hurricane If an evacuation order has been issued, officials strongly encourage you to make every effort to leave the area. Evacuation options that may be better than going to a public shelter include:
Dangers of Electricity Following a hurricane, electrical equipment, downed power lines and household wiring can all pose potential hazards if not dealt with properly. Here’s how to safely contend with such problems.
FORT MYERS Police: woman recovered dead after running into storm drain naked at Fort Myers County Club A woman who witnesses said ran into a storm drain naked at the Fort Myers Country Club has died, according to police.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for possession of child pornography A man from Cape Coral was arrested yesterday morning for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material.
downtown fort myers Downtown Fort Myers post office fully reopens The downtown Fort Myers post office has fully reopened, having begun retail operations on Wednesday.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hot Wednesday with isolated storms closer to the coast The Weather Authority is tracking a hotter Wednesday with isolated storms closer to the coast in the late afternoon and into the evening.
Mosquito control boundaries expanding in Collier County New boundaries have been established for the Collier Mosquito Control District, the first expansion in over 20 years.
FORT MYERS BEACH Caught on video: Man arrested at Margaritaville, accused of throwing beer bottles off balcony A man went from wasting away at Margaritaville to being pinned down by deputies.
East of Chicago Pizza ‘blankets’ Cape Coral The Lima, Ohio-based franchise with about 100 locations added the first three in Florida over the past two years. All of them are in Cape Coral and co-owned by Horstman and Barry Goettemoeller.
2 new subdivisions planned for Punta Gorda Punta Gorda Planning Commission approved final plat plans for two subdivisions near Jones Loop Road that will bring 368 new homes to the area.
NAPLES Sun-N-Fun closed for Summer of 2024 The Sun-N-Fun Lagoon Water Park in Collier County will not be open for the summer.
WINK NEWS Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office retired K-9 dies The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office announced yesterday the passing of their beloved retired K-9 named Wiley.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from deadly intersection crash on SR31 and Bermont Road A 21-year-old woman from Sarasota died after a deadly crash involving two cars occurred on State Route 31 and Bermont Road.
downtown fort myers Bay Street Yard grand opening moved up to Memorial Day weekend Bay Street Yard, an entertainment venue in downtown Fort Myers, announced on Facebook its grand opening for Saturday.
A Message from Matt Devitt Welcome to the 2023 WINK News Hurricane Guide. Hurricane season is now here, and for the next six months, the WINK Weather Team will constantly monitor for tropical depressions, tropical storms and hurricanes that could be potential threats.
What to know about evacuating to a shelter during a hurricane If an evacuation order has been issued, officials strongly encourage you to make every effort to leave the area. Evacuation options that may be better than going to a public shelter include:
Dangers of Electricity Following a hurricane, electrical equipment, downed power lines and household wiring can all pose potential hazards if not dealt with properly. Here’s how to safely contend with such problems.
FORT MYERS Police: woman recovered dead after running into storm drain naked at Fort Myers County Club A woman who witnesses said ran into a storm drain naked at the Fort Myers Country Club has died, according to police.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for possession of child pornography A man from Cape Coral was arrested yesterday morning for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material.
downtown fort myers Downtown Fort Myers post office fully reopens The downtown Fort Myers post office has fully reopened, having begun retail operations on Wednesday.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hot Wednesday with isolated storms closer to the coast The Weather Authority is tracking a hotter Wednesday with isolated storms closer to the coast in the late afternoon and into the evening.
Mosquito control boundaries expanding in Collier County New boundaries have been established for the Collier Mosquito Control District, the first expansion in over 20 years.
FORT MYERS BEACH Caught on video: Man arrested at Margaritaville, accused of throwing beer bottles off balcony A man went from wasting away at Margaritaville to being pinned down by deputies.
Credit: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Love or hate them, Florida’s bat population is set to grow as the approaching maternity season nears. From April 16 to Aug. 14, bats give birth to and raise their offspring, typically in trees, caves or other natural spaces. Records have shown that bats are attracted to human-made structures, often settling inside buildings undergoing construction. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, blocking bats from their roosts during mating season is illegal. Doing so will prevent the flightless young from being trapped inside structures. If a bat is discovered in a house or building, the FWC advises using exclusion devices. These devices allow bats to safely exit a structure but block them from returning to their roosts. The caveat with this method is that exclusion devices are permitted outside of the maternity season, from Aug.15 until April 15. If you encounter a roosting mammal within a building and want to remove it safely, click here. Credit: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Nearly 13 species of the winged nocturnal mamals can be spotted throughout Florida, eight of which call the southwest region home. According to the Florida Bat Conservatory, the following species can be found in the Southwest Florida area: Brazilian free-tailed Eastern pipistrelle Big brown Seminole Evening bat Southeastern myotis Eastern red Northern yellow According to the conservatory, seven of the 13 recorded species are called “accidental species,” meaning that while records have been found in Florida, they are not typically native to the area. Credit: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Contrary to popular belief, bats are relatively harmless to people, and very few are affected by the rabies virus. The FWC records roughly only one among every few hundred bats across all of the bat populations in Florida being diagnosed with the virus. The flying mammals are insectivores, meaning that the species consumes insects, including beetles, mosquitoes, moths and other agriculture and garden pests as part of their diet. Nearly 100 insects are consumed nightly per bat, according to the FWC. Under Florida Administrative Code rule 68A-4.001, harming or killing bats is illegal, as the species is partially vulnerable to harm while roosting in buildings. Want to help the conservation of the species? The FWC suggests several methods to help out our winged friends: Preserve natural roost sites, including trees with cavities or peeling bark. Leave dead fronds on palm trees to provide roosting spots. Report unusual behavior and sick or dead animals here Credit: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission