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 gear up for Freedom 5K Race The 4th of July celebration continues throughout Southwest Florida as residents of Cape Coral gear up for the annual Freedom 5K Race.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hurricane Beryl downgrades to Cat 3 storm; will impact the Cayman Islands 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.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Firework safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations One of the biggest nights to light up fireworks is on the Fourth of July. It is also one of the busiest nights for fire departments and EMS as they receive numerous calls on firework-related injuries.
SOUTHWEST FLORID Operation Dry Water: boating safely this Fourth of July The Fourth of July: It’s a holiday, many say they’re spending out in the water, but it’s important to stay safe and stay dry.
FORT MYERS Attorney of family whose home was hit by church van speaks out Four children are back with their family just a day after a van slammed into their home on Braman Ave in Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral defends decision to take down veterans memorial Several trees throughout Jaycee Park were adorned with yellow ribbons designed to honor veterans on Saturday, but by Monday, all had been removed.
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 gear up for Freedom 5K Race The 4th of July celebration continues throughout Southwest Florida as residents of Cape Coral gear up for the annual Freedom 5K Race.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Hurricane Beryl downgrades to Cat 3 storm; will impact the Cayman Islands 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.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Firework safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations One of the biggest nights to light up fireworks is on the Fourth of July. It is also one of the busiest nights for fire departments and EMS as they receive numerous calls on firework-related injuries.
SOUTHWEST FLORID Operation Dry Water: boating safely this Fourth of July The Fourth of July: It’s a holiday, many say they’re spending out in the water, but it’s important to stay safe and stay dry.
FORT MYERS Attorney of family whose home was hit by church van speaks out Four children are back with their family just a day after a van slammed into their home on Braman Ave in Fort Myers.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral defends decision to take down veterans memorial Several trees throughout Jaycee Park were adorned with yellow ribbons designed to honor veterans on Saturday, but by Monday, all had been removed.
Trevor Scott Willis’ mugshot. Credit: The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has arrested one of its own detention deputies for allegedly owning child pornography that involved animals. Deputies arrested Trevor Scott Willis, 33, after receiving information that child pornography was being accessed and shared virtually. According to PCSO, Willis allegedly had videos of children ages 5 to 15, some of which depicted children engaging in sexual activities with a dog. Deputies said that Willis would view the videos on his personal cell phone while logged into the PCSO agency Wi-Fi while on duty. During an interrogation by detectives, PCSO reported, Willis admitted to obtaining and viewing the sexual material. Willis was then arrested and charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography, 10 counts of transmission of child pornography and two counts of sexual activity involving animals. Tuesday morning he was still being held at the Pinellas County Jail. According to PCSO, Willis resigned his deputy status on Monday.