City leaders looking to improve Fort Myers infrastructure with AISaint James City neighbors create art from hurricane destruction
FORT MYERS City leaders looking to improve Fort Myers infrastructure with AI When people think of artificial intelligence (AI), they typically think of online apps like Chat GPT but the City of Fort Myers wants to use it to make a real-world difference.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City neighbors create art from hurricane destruction Many who pass through Saint James City see this as just leftovers from a hundred-year storm but not Floyd Cornett.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Children starting the year cancer free Several youngsters are celebrating starting 2025 cancer-free.
FORT MYERS Flood insurance discount up to 20% in Fort Myers Anyone who lives in the City of Fort Myers will be getting a bigger flood insurance discount.
Message from LCEC raises red flag for customers A push from one of Southwest Florida’s power providers to not use your heater as the temperatures drop has raised a red flag for some customers.
FORT MYERS Cutting down on truck traffic on McGregor Boulevard Giant trucks are rumbling on roads meant to connect neighborhoods, and now city leaders want to eliminate trucks from the roads completely.
Exercise: an instant health boost Did you know that just 30 minutes of exercise can start helping your body right away?
State attorney removes herself from Lee County Sheriff’s Office case A source sent WINK News anchor Claire Galt an executive order saying the state is investigating Ken Romano, a consultant who was on the sheriff’s office payroll.
Collier County woman arrested twice for operating illicit massage parlor The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of operating an illicit massage parlor, her second time arrested on this charge.
Mother accused of killing 4-month-old baby pleads not guilty A woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child and aggravated child abuse.
NAPLES Family of bears caught on camera in the Winding Cypress community You never know what you’ll see when you open the door in Florida, and for one WINK News viewer, it was a family of bears.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Former Uber driver who raped passenger sentenced to life in prison Justice has been served after a former Uber driver was sentenced to life in prison for raping his passenger.
CAPE CORAL Single boat crashes into Cape Coral home dock injuring 3 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a boat crash in Cape Coral that injured three people.
NAPLES NCH becomes first in Florida to offer Van Gogh Biopsy Tool NCH has become the first healthcare provider in the state to offer the groundbreaking Van Gogh Biopsy tool from Aquyre Biosciences.
First full moon of 2025 peaks Monday evening If you take a look at the sky this evening, you will see the first full moon of 2025, otherwise known as the Wolf Moon.
FORT MYERS City leaders looking to improve Fort Myers infrastructure with AI When people think of artificial intelligence (AI), they typically think of online apps like Chat GPT but the City of Fort Myers wants to use it to make a real-world difference.
SAINT JAMES CITY Saint James City neighbors create art from hurricane destruction Many who pass through Saint James City see this as just leftovers from a hundred-year storm but not Floyd Cornett.
FORT MYERS Miracle Moment: Children starting the year cancer free Several youngsters are celebrating starting 2025 cancer-free.
FORT MYERS Flood insurance discount up to 20% in Fort Myers Anyone who lives in the City of Fort Myers will be getting a bigger flood insurance discount.
Message from LCEC raises red flag for customers A push from one of Southwest Florida’s power providers to not use your heater as the temperatures drop has raised a red flag for some customers.
FORT MYERS Cutting down on truck traffic on McGregor Boulevard Giant trucks are rumbling on roads meant to connect neighborhoods, and now city leaders want to eliminate trucks from the roads completely.
Exercise: an instant health boost Did you know that just 30 minutes of exercise can start helping your body right away?
State attorney removes herself from Lee County Sheriff’s Office case A source sent WINK News anchor Claire Galt an executive order saying the state is investigating Ken Romano, a consultant who was on the sheriff’s office payroll.
Collier County woman arrested twice for operating illicit massage parlor The Collier County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman accused of operating an illicit massage parlor, her second time arrested on this charge.
Mother accused of killing 4-month-old baby pleads not guilty A woman accused of killing her 4-month-old baby has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child and aggravated child abuse.
NAPLES Family of bears caught on camera in the Winding Cypress community You never know what you’ll see when you open the door in Florida, and for one WINK News viewer, it was a family of bears.
SOUTH FORT MYERS Former Uber driver who raped passenger sentenced to life in prison Justice has been served after a former Uber driver was sentenced to life in prison for raping his passenger.
CAPE CORAL Single boat crashes into Cape Coral home dock injuring 3 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating a boat crash in Cape Coral that injured three people.
NAPLES NCH becomes first in Florida to offer Van Gogh Biopsy Tool NCH has become the first healthcare provider in the state to offer the groundbreaking Van Gogh Biopsy tool from Aquyre Biosciences.
First full moon of 2025 peaks Monday evening If you take a look at the sky this evening, you will see the first full moon of 2025, otherwise known as the Wolf Moon.
Credit: WINK News The warmer temperatures, trips to the pool, and snow cones have marked the start of summer for some Floridians in Southwest Florida. With school officially out, local law enforcement agencies like the Collier County Sheriff’s Office have started its annual Hot Summer Nights event. The event is part of the sheriff’s office SummerFest program, which offers games, snacks, patrol cars, bounce houses, and much more for families to enjoy. The first night of Hot Summer Nights was held at Big Corkscrew Island Regional Park, where nearly a hundred people came to have a little fun in the sun. Lauren Osborne was one of the many attendees who attends Hot Summer Nights yearly with her children. “The kids love Hot Summer Nights,” said Osborne. They get to interact with the deputies, and they get hands-on activities. They have motorcycles out here. They get to talk to the deputies, learn about their job a little bit, and know that the deputies are here to help and keep the community safe.” With summer set to start June 20, activities in the sun can be enjoyable but pose a risk if safety precautions are not considered. Dr. Benjamin Abo, with EMS physician and the medical director for Naples Fire Rescue, said he’s recently worked a dozen calls in regards to heat-related illness. Dr. Abo shares with WINK News ways to beat the heat. “You have to think about both what you’re doing in the heat as well as and you also have to think about what you’re wearing,” said Abo. If you’re wearing certain material that is not allowing you to sweat, then you’re going to be in a lot more trouble because your body can’t compensate.” Light-colored fabrics are preferred over dark-colored fabrics, which are known to absorb more heat from the sun. The heat can also harm pets if they are not well cared for. Brian Wierima, community relations coordinator for the Gulf Coast Humane Society, advises pet owners to limit extended walks. “Your biggest main concern is keeping them in the house,” said Wierima. Bring them out for a short walk for potty breaks. Take them on walks during the evening when it does cool down.” Whether you’re out in the heat for a short time or an extended period, experts highly advise H2O. “You have to stay properly hydrated ahead of time, said Dr. Abo. You can’t play catch up during or after your exposure to heat. It’s best to drink water beforehand to protect ourselves.”