PUNTA GORDA Priceless decorations returned after Hurricane Milton A plastic bin washed ashore in Punta Gorda during Hurricane Milton like a message in a bottle.
Elections: how it effects mental health Every time a presidential comes around, it seems to take more of a toll on mental health, causing voter stress and anxiety.
PORT CHARLOTTE WINK News Player of the Week: Port Charlotte DL Myron Charles Port Charlotte defensive lineman and Texas commit Myron Charles is our WINK News Player of the Week after the Pirates win over Naples.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral statue to be refurbished after hurricane damage Big John came to Cape Coral back in 1969. He started off as a grocery store’s mascot, and now he’s just a lovable guy in The Cape.
What happens after you drop off your mail-in ballot? Every day, millions of people opt to vote by mail instead of going to their polling place, but what happens after you drop off your ballot?
FORT MYERS White stain on front-side of Richards Building can stay The white stain on the front-facing side of the historic Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers will not be required to be removed, following Wednesday’s city council meeting.
FORT MYERS Largest haunted attraction in SWFL at Lee Civic Center The largest haunted attraction in Southwest Florida is being held at the Lee Civic Center starting Thursday.
NAPLES Housing development geared toward older people opens in Naples A housing development in Collier County recently opened, and it is geared toward older people looking for affordable housing.
FORT MYERS “If it was remotely possible, that means it was possible”; Lee County man learns he has breast cancer Although it is very uncommon, men get breast cancer, too. The disease affects about one percent of men compared to one in eight women who are diagnosed.
NEAR PUNTA GORDA Upcoming lane closure on Bermont Road east of Punta Gorda Drivers should prepare to choose different routes in anticipation of a lane closure on Bermont Road in Charlotte County.
CAPE CORAL Bees in search of food after back-to-back storms Back-to-back hurricanes have left one of the insects that keep Southwest Florida beautiful starving.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for October 30, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for October 30, 2024.
BOCA GRANDE Household chemical waste event in Boca Grande to help with Milton cleanup Lee County is inviting Boca Grande residents to dispose of household chemical waste products at a local community collection event.
Charlotte County Public Schools to offer manufacturing program Students interested in advanced manufacturing careers will be able to enroll in manufacturing programs at Port Charlotte High School and Charlotte Technical College.
Over 50 arrests made by LCSO after significant operation Over 50 people have been arrested after the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted an operation they dubbed Trick or Tweak.
PUNTA GORDA Priceless decorations returned after Hurricane Milton A plastic bin washed ashore in Punta Gorda during Hurricane Milton like a message in a bottle.
Elections: how it effects mental health Every time a presidential comes around, it seems to take more of a toll on mental health, causing voter stress and anxiety.
PORT CHARLOTTE WINK News Player of the Week: Port Charlotte DL Myron Charles Port Charlotte defensive lineman and Texas commit Myron Charles is our WINK News Player of the Week after the Pirates win over Naples.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral statue to be refurbished after hurricane damage Big John came to Cape Coral back in 1969. He started off as a grocery store’s mascot, and now he’s just a lovable guy in The Cape.
What happens after you drop off your mail-in ballot? Every day, millions of people opt to vote by mail instead of going to their polling place, but what happens after you drop off your ballot?
FORT MYERS White stain on front-side of Richards Building can stay The white stain on the front-facing side of the historic Richards Building in downtown Fort Myers will not be required to be removed, following Wednesday’s city council meeting.
FORT MYERS Largest haunted attraction in SWFL at Lee Civic Center The largest haunted attraction in Southwest Florida is being held at the Lee Civic Center starting Thursday.
NAPLES Housing development geared toward older people opens in Naples A housing development in Collier County recently opened, and it is geared toward older people looking for affordable housing.
FORT MYERS “If it was remotely possible, that means it was possible”; Lee County man learns he has breast cancer Although it is very uncommon, men get breast cancer, too. The disease affects about one percent of men compared to one in eight women who are diagnosed.
NEAR PUNTA GORDA Upcoming lane closure on Bermont Road east of Punta Gorda Drivers should prepare to choose different routes in anticipation of a lane closure on Bermont Road in Charlotte County.
CAPE CORAL Bees in search of food after back-to-back storms Back-to-back hurricanes have left one of the insects that keep Southwest Florida beautiful starving.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Most Wanted Wednesday: Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for October 30, 2024 Here are some of Southwest Florida’s most wanted suspects for October 30, 2024.
BOCA GRANDE Household chemical waste event in Boca Grande to help with Milton cleanup Lee County is inviting Boca Grande residents to dispose of household chemical waste products at a local community collection event.
Charlotte County Public Schools to offer manufacturing program Students interested in advanced manufacturing careers will be able to enroll in manufacturing programs at Port Charlotte High School and Charlotte Technical College.
Over 50 arrests made by LCSO after significant operation Over 50 people have been arrested after the Lee County Sheriff’s Office conducted an operation they dubbed Trick or Tweak.
A new Collier County Sheriff’s Office police report has been released shedding insight into what happened on the day a fifth grader choked at lunch. According to the police report, on Oct. 17, the nurse’s aide at Laurel Oak Elementary School said Benjamin Cronin choked at lunch, and the Life Vac tool wasn’t working. The tool is meant to suction out whatever is in the airway. A Collier County deputy arrived to assist the choking child; however, Cronin was found lying motionless on a bench at the table. The report said the deputy attempted to do the Heimlich on Cronin, CPR and used the AED machine before EMS arrived and took him to NCH North Hospital, where he later died two days later from complications. WINK News contacted the sheriff’s office for more information about why the Life VAC was not working. WINK News has also reached out to the school district and asked if the lifevac worked properly and if Cronin was being supervised at the time, but they declined to comment. Our reporters are awaiting a response. Stay tuned to WINKNews.com, WINK News App, streaming, and on-air for any new developments on this story.