1 injured after Tesla crashes into oil tankerTropical storm Beryl continuing toward the Texas coast; expected to strengthen
FORT MYERS 1 injured after Tesla crashes into oil tanker One person is injured after a Tesla crashed into an oil tanker Saturday night.
THE TROPICS Tropical storm Beryl continuing toward the Texas coast; expected to strengthen Tropical Storm Beryl has reached Texas and is moving West North-West at 10 mph. Tropical Storm Beryl is centered around Matagorda, Texas, as of the 11:00 a.m. update on Sunday.
FORT MYERS Part of McGregor Blvd. closing Monday as part of paving project On Monday, Llewellyn Drive to Larchmont Avenue on McGregor Blvd. will close as part of a City of Fort Myers Public Works Department paving project.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Heat advisory in place for Southwest Florida This Sunday all of SWFL is under a Heat Advisory, with some experiencing feels like temps up to 111 degrees.
“Trust me, without medications, I do not feel well at all” – Locals feel the pinch of diabetes drug shortage Like millions of Americans monitoring their blood sugar, Lee Quick is diabetic. For almost two decades, the Cape Coral man has relied on medications to manage his type 2 disease.
Collier County Drone show lights up Collier County sky as hundreds celebrate 4th of July Drones took flight in Collier County lighting up the sky and marking our country’s independence.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers getting a new farmers market during July For the month of July, a farmers market will be held every Friday at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS FDOT to address safety issues on State Road 82 The Florida Department of Transportation is preparing to act on safety concerns for State Road 82.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: joyride, attempted murder, and battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a reckless driver, an attempted murder, and inappropriate conduct at a Dairy Queen.
IMMOKALEE Pedestrian dead after being struck by two vehicles in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left one pedestrian dead after being struck by two vehicles.
SANIBEL Missing teen’s remains found in Sanibel waters 17-year-old Isaac Breese, from Cape Coral, originally went missing on Tuesday, July 2.
The Tropics Beryl beating a path towards the Texas coast The center of Beryl is expected to approach the Texas coast by late Sunday into Monday morning.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Parts of Southwest Florida remain under a heat advisory It’s going to be a scorcher.
EVERGLADES Hunters prevent 76 Burmese pythons and their 17-foot mother from devastating Everglades ecosystem These hunters are thinking about Burmese python nests; catching a nearly 18-foot snake is nice, but getting the eggs is even better.
NAPLES Naples Animal Shelter offering free cat and dog adoptions Cat and dog adoptions are temporarily free at the Naples Animal Shelter.
FORT MYERS 1 injured after Tesla crashes into oil tanker One person is injured after a Tesla crashed into an oil tanker Saturday night.
THE TROPICS Tropical storm Beryl continuing toward the Texas coast; expected to strengthen Tropical Storm Beryl has reached Texas and is moving West North-West at 10 mph. Tropical Storm Beryl is centered around Matagorda, Texas, as of the 11:00 a.m. update on Sunday.
FORT MYERS Part of McGregor Blvd. closing Monday as part of paving project On Monday, Llewellyn Drive to Larchmont Avenue on McGregor Blvd. will close as part of a City of Fort Myers Public Works Department paving project.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Heat advisory in place for Southwest Florida This Sunday all of SWFL is under a Heat Advisory, with some experiencing feels like temps up to 111 degrees.
“Trust me, without medications, I do not feel well at all” – Locals feel the pinch of diabetes drug shortage Like millions of Americans monitoring their blood sugar, Lee Quick is diabetic. For almost two decades, the Cape Coral man has relied on medications to manage his type 2 disease.
Collier County Drone show lights up Collier County sky as hundreds celebrate 4th of July Drones took flight in Collier County lighting up the sky and marking our country’s independence.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers getting a new farmers market during July For the month of July, a farmers market will be held every Friday at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS FDOT to address safety issues on State Road 82 The Florida Department of Transportation is preparing to act on safety concerns for State Road 82.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: joyride, attempted murder, and battery This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a reckless driver, an attempted murder, and inappropriate conduct at a Dairy Queen.
IMMOKALEE Pedestrian dead after being struck by two vehicles in Collier County The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left one pedestrian dead after being struck by two vehicles.
SANIBEL Missing teen’s remains found in Sanibel waters 17-year-old Isaac Breese, from Cape Coral, originally went missing on Tuesday, July 2.
The Tropics Beryl beating a path towards the Texas coast The center of Beryl is expected to approach the Texas coast by late Sunday into Monday morning.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Parts of Southwest Florida remain under a heat advisory It’s going to be a scorcher.
EVERGLADES Hunters prevent 76 Burmese pythons and their 17-foot mother from devastating Everglades ecosystem These hunters are thinking about Burmese python nests; catching a nearly 18-foot snake is nice, but getting the eggs is even better.
NAPLES Naples Animal Shelter offering free cat and dog adoptions Cat and dog adoptions are temporarily free at the Naples Animal Shelter.
Hundreds jumped into the Charlotte Harbor for the county’s annual freedom swim to beat the heat. Brave souls swam the 1.5-mile stretch to celebrate America’s birthday. WINK News got an up close and personal view thanks to the Punta Gorda Fire Department’s boat. “We provide the marine resources in case [they] cannot make the distance, and they need help getting out of the water before they get to their actual endpoint. Really, just for first aid purposes,” Lieutenant Alex Davenport said. “Typically, when we get a call, it is the worst weather, the worst circumstance. To be able to cruise out here and enjoy it with everyone else is great,” sec Firefighter John Hall said. The 1.5-mile swim isn’t easy. “Every once in a while, you stop, and I’ll flip onto my back to try to get some sun on the front,” Olivia Humbel, a swimmer, said. “You kinda blank out for most of the swim and hope you don’t see any fish that are bigger than you,” Tyler Hall, another swimmer, said. One young man, Liam, just 13 years old, placed 2nd. “Near the end, my arms started to give out; the water is very warm, but it felt good,” Liam said. His mom, Suzanne Murtha, rode along with him in a kayak the whole way. “It was awesome. I am so glad I am able to do that. I’m so glad I’m able to kayak and support; the ability to do that is awesome,” Murtha said. The annual tradition started when an attorney and his friends decided this was how they wanted to celebrate the fourth. It then became known as a celebratory and inclusive swim that promoted freedom. WINK News saw all different ages show up to the event. Everyone was in good spirits including Liam when he was finished. “Hard to explain. I felt relief all over my body knowing that I didn’t have to support it anymore,” Liam said. “He has been swimming since before he could walk. It is [an] incredible amount of work on his part. I am super proud of him,” Liam’s mother said. Everyone WINK News spoke to said they are absolutely coming back to participate next 4th.