Fort Myers police warn against celebratory gunfire during 4th of JulyHot Dogs for Heroes benefits vets through odd American tradition
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police warn against celebratory gunfire during 4th of July The Fort Myers Police Department is reminding the public to enjoy this Fourth of July without firing off guns in celebration of the holiday.
FORT MYERS Hot Dogs for Heroes benefits vets through odd American tradition Some things just go hand in hand, like a hot dog and the Fourth of July — so much so that hot dog-eating contests have become the norm on this American holiday.
SANIBEL Sanibel Police Chief: crews now in recovery mode for missing teen swimmer The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel has resumed on Thursday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Heat exhaustion versus heat stroke; spotting the difference People aren’t the only ones who have problems dealing with excessive heat. The Weather Authority has advice for protecting your pets too.
WINK NEWS Fourth of July events across Southwest Florida The Fourth of July is celebrated Across Southwest Florida and nationwide with fireworks, barbecues, patriotic events and more.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral runners compete in Freedom 5K Race A 4th of July tradition continues in Southwest Florida as residents of Cape Coral competed during the annual Freedom 5K Race.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hurricane Beryl downgraded to Cat 2 storm; impacts Cayman Islands as Cat 3 The Weather Authority is continuing to cover Hurricane Beryl as it moves through the Cayman Islands.
the weather authority Heat advisory in effect for your 4th of July plans The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Thursday afternoon as Southwest Florida will be under a heat advisory for the 4th of July.
SANIBEL Sanibel kicks off July 4th celebration with annual parade July 4th festivities are set to begin as the City of Sanibel prepares for its 31st annual Independence Day parade.
Florida battles rising dengue fever infections Dengue fever is frequently passed by mosquitos, the kind that are found near homes.
FORT MYERS Becoming an American citizen on the eve of Independence Day On the eve of our nation’s 248th birthday, 29 men and women of all ages and from 17 different countries just became America’s newest citizens.
JAMAICA Locals brave Hurricane Beryl while on vacation in Jamaica When Hurricane Ian hit almost two years ago, Astrid Shover and her family rode out the storm in their Cape Coral home. Now, her family is on vacation in Jamaica, along with reminders of storm season.
SANIBEL Expert weighs in on swimmer missing in Sanibel waters Crews have been searching the water, the air and the ground for the teenager at Sanibel’s Blind Pass Beach.
Charlotte County contractor arrested for allegedly taking money for job not done Allie Marcus hired Brian White to do some work on her lanai. She paid a $4,600 deposit and was given a timeline of 12 to 14 weeks. Now, more than a year later, the project has hardly been started, and White still has her money.
FORT MYERS Neighbors alerted after bear is spotted near apartment complex It was a typical commute in Fort Myers for a man who said it was not the first time he had seen a bear here.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police warn against celebratory gunfire during 4th of July The Fort Myers Police Department is reminding the public to enjoy this Fourth of July without firing off guns in celebration of the holiday.
FORT MYERS Hot Dogs for Heroes benefits vets through odd American tradition Some things just go hand in hand, like a hot dog and the Fourth of July — so much so that hot dog-eating contests have become the norm on this American holiday.
SANIBEL Sanibel Police Chief: crews now in recovery mode for missing teen swimmer The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel has resumed on Thursday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Heat exhaustion versus heat stroke; spotting the difference People aren’t the only ones who have problems dealing with excessive heat. The Weather Authority has advice for protecting your pets too.
WINK NEWS Fourth of July events across Southwest Florida The Fourth of July is celebrated Across Southwest Florida and nationwide with fireworks, barbecues, patriotic events and more.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral runners compete in Freedom 5K Race A 4th of July tradition continues in Southwest Florida as residents of Cape Coral competed during the annual Freedom 5K Race.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hurricane Beryl downgraded to Cat 2 storm; impacts Cayman Islands as Cat 3 The Weather Authority is continuing to cover Hurricane Beryl as it moves through the Cayman Islands.
the weather authority Heat advisory in effect for your 4th of July plans The Weather Authority is tracking a hot Thursday afternoon as Southwest Florida will be under a heat advisory for the 4th of July.
SANIBEL Sanibel kicks off July 4th celebration with annual parade July 4th festivities are set to begin as the City of Sanibel prepares for its 31st annual Independence Day parade.
Florida battles rising dengue fever infections Dengue fever is frequently passed by mosquitos, the kind that are found near homes.
FORT MYERS Becoming an American citizen on the eve of Independence Day On the eve of our nation’s 248th birthday, 29 men and women of all ages and from 17 different countries just became America’s newest citizens.
JAMAICA Locals brave Hurricane Beryl while on vacation in Jamaica When Hurricane Ian hit almost two years ago, Astrid Shover and her family rode out the storm in their Cape Coral home. Now, her family is on vacation in Jamaica, along with reminders of storm season.
SANIBEL Expert weighs in on swimmer missing in Sanibel waters Crews have been searching the water, the air and the ground for the teenager at Sanibel’s Blind Pass Beach.
Charlotte County contractor arrested for allegedly taking money for job not done Allie Marcus hired Brian White to do some work on her lanai. She paid a $4,600 deposit and was given a timeline of 12 to 14 weeks. Now, more than a year later, the project has hardly been started, and White still has her money.
FORT MYERS Neighbors alerted after bear is spotted near apartment complex It was a typical commute in Fort Myers for a man who said it was not the first time he had seen a bear here.
The Fort Myers Police Department responded to a crash involving a church van that rammed into the children’s bedroom of a home. The crash was reported to police at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday at a home located on Braman Avenue, just off of Royal Palm Ave. The inside of the house after the crash. CREDIT: WINK News Witnesses say the driver was speeding and severing off of the road, and then shortly after heard a “boom.” That’s when the van, belonging to the First Haitian Baptist Church of Fort Myers, hit the home. The church declined a comment. The family was home at the time of the crash; fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Four children, aged one, five, eight and ten were seen being assessed inside an ambulance while first responders were on the scene. They have been since released from the hospital. WINK News Reporter Olivia Jean spoke with two of the kids, who said they are doing OK after what they called the “scariest moment of their life.” WINK News spoke with the driver, who said he was shaken and limping but stable. He was also taken to the hospital after EMS determined he had low blood sugar. His condition at this time is unknown. “We arrived on scene we found a crew van that had driven into the side of a house. It was about three-quarters into the building,” Rick Reynolds, the Fort Myers Fire Marshal, said. The children were right near the car. Three of them had to be rescued through a window. One was a trauma alert as she was thrown across her bedroom. “Believe it or not, we see this quite often. A lot of times, people get confused between the gas pedal and the brake, and they panic. And instead of hitting the brake, they hit the gas. People panic, and don’t really know what to do and next thing or another. They are in a building,” Reynolds said. Those on scene said the driver, aged 78, was the only one in the car. He was checked on by medics and then eventually taken to the hospital. Around ten church members, including the pastor, showed up to check on their fellow church members, who they identified as Emmanuel. Taking the car out of the house was tricky. “You hook it up so you don’t pull the pull the walls down, you don’t want the roof collapsing or the foundation cracking, old structure. Dropping it all, try to take all the precautions,” Chris Decanio, the tow operator, said. The entire process took around 30 minutes. “You just pray that nobody got hurt or killed. That’s the only thing I cared about,” Decanio said. Police, fire, EMS, and the Red Cross were on the scene. The cause of the crash remains under investigation but the Fort Myers Police Department said it’s potentially medically related.