Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square locationGov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day
Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square location Not only will the new Founders Square location of Lake Park Diner serve the growing population in North Naples and Golden Gate Estates, the second helping of the local dining spot will serve as the prototype for future iterations of the casual restaurant concept.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all entry fees in Florida state parks during Memorial Day weekend.
FORT MYERS Annual SWFL Wellness Fair in Fort Myers to promote well-being The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is partnering with the SWFL Wellness Fair to offer a day of fun and inspiration in Fort Myers.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Tampa Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tampa.
NEW YORK (AP) Protesters take over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Dry Tuesday morning before isolated storms develop this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral red tag hearings soon to begin Residents of Cape Coral have experienced confusion, frustration, and possibly fines due to red tags popping up on buildings under construction.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
Lake Park Diner expands with Founders Square location Not only will the new Founders Square location of Lake Park Diner serve the growing population in North Naples and Golden Gate Estates, the second helping of the local dining spot will serve as the prototype for future iterations of the casual restaurant concept.
NAPLES Gov. DeSantis waives entrance fees for Florida State Parks for Memorial Day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of all entry fees in Florida state parks during Memorial Day weekend.
FORT MYERS Annual SWFL Wellness Fair in Fort Myers to promote well-being The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium is partnering with the SWFL Wellness Fair to offer a day of fun and inspiration in Fort Myers.
Tampa Gov. DeSantis to hold a news conference in Tampa Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference in Tampa.
NEW YORK (AP) Protesters take over Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall in escalation of anti-war demonstrations Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York early Tuesday, barricading the entrances and unfurling a Palestinian flag out of a window in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Dry Tuesday morning before isolated storms develop this afternoon and evening The Weather Authority is tracking a dry Tuesday morning with the possibility of isolated rainstorms throughout the afternoon and into the evening
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral red tag hearings soon to begin Residents of Cape Coral have experienced confusion, frustration, and possibly fines due to red tags popping up on buildings under construction.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita Springs residents alarmed after car break-ins A Bonita Springs homeowner is sleeping with one eye open after her social security card was stolen from her car, an incident caught on video.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
FORT MYERS Exclusive: Florida Warriors president talks misunderstanding with city On Friday, the president of Florida Warriors Hockey got a letter saying that starting July 1, his program’s rink access at the Fort Myers Skatium would be cut from 48 hours a month to only eight hours a month.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) 3 law officers killed, 5 others wounded trying to serve warrant in North Carolina, authorities say Three law enforcement officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and five other officers were wounded Monday in a shootout at a Charlotte, North Carolina, home, police said.
CAPE CORAL Massive fire leaves Cape Coral businesses in shambles Several fire rescue trucks are responding to a structure fire at a commercial building in Cape Coral.
NORTH FORT MYERS North Fort Myers residents concerned over abandoned boat A day out in the water turned into an alarming discovery for one North Fort Myers family.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers first responders stress safety after rollover crash Fort Myers fire department officials are pointing to safety and awareness following a recent rollover crash on Palm Beach Blvd. and Oasis Way.
NAPLES FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe’s determined heart is on the mound Former Barron Collier ace, now FSU pitcher Jacob Marlowe is recovering from two open heart surgeries in five days.
FORT MYERS Dunbar Easter Parade returns after absence last year due to pandemic’s onset Easter is the first holiday people can gather since the onset of the pandemic. One of the big events this weekend in Southwest Florida is the annual Dunbar Easter Parade in Fort Myers. Info on parade and road closures We looked at whether there should be concerns for an uptick in cases because of an […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County’s vaccine site at RSW sees busy lines; some in need of medical attention due to outdoor heat Many people will remember the lines that were seen of people camping out to get a vaccine for the coronavirus when they were first started to be distributed in December 2020. A familiar sight developed in Southwest Florida for people finally getting their chance to receive the shot. Hundreds of people waited in line more […]
WINK NEWS Federal law requiring certain boaters to wear cutoff switches takes effect as prevention measure for injury or death For people with boats 26 feet and smaller, a new federal law will go into effect Thursday that will require recreational boaters to wear their engine cutoff switch link while operating on a plane or above displacement speed. Along with the size of the boat, the law will also depend on the year the boat […]
WINK NEWS Businesses are now struggling to bring back employees Business owners are finally seeing customers come back, but they don’t have enough employees to serve them. We’ve heard from multiple businesses, even though Florida’s been fully open during the pandemic, customers haven’t been the problem; it’s been getting and keeping employees. But CareerSource Southwest Florida thinks that’s going to change now that vaccines are […]
FORT MYERS Lee County, contractor partner to widen stretch of Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers A multi-million-dollar plan is being set into motion to ease traffic along a busy stretch of road in Fort Myers. It’s Lee County that is spearheading the project with the help of a third party. A contractor is working with Lee County to improve driving conditions and traffic flow along a 1.7-mile stretch of Ortiz […]
WINK NEWS Florida: 16, 17-year-old teens eligible for Pfizer vaccine April 5 Florida Division of Emergency management announced Friday teenagers ages 16 and 17 will be eligible to sign up for the coronavirus vaccine April 5, but there are some limitations for them: Only the Pfizer vaccine will be approved for that age group come April. Parents we spoke to were not concerned about this clause. They […]
WINK NEWS A look at the legalities of requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for events Some events could soon require you to have been vaccinated for the coronavirus to let you in. We were asked by a viewer if this is even legal, so WINK News took that question to experts. We were told it depends on who or what is making the requirement and when, and people we spoke […]
LEE COUNTY Loved ones, colleagues honor 21-year-old Lee County EMT after unexpected death An EMT who had his whole life ahead of him died suddenly, but in death, he gave others a chance at life. Lee County EMT Royland “Roy” Vidal, 21, is still giving back to his community after death thanks to organ donation. March 12, Vidal suffered a medical emergency at home and died two days […]
WINK NEWS RSW sees rise in air travel, considerable bounce back from same time last year The amount of people flying to Southwest Florida is steadily increasing. That means businesses here can make ends meet. This time last year, there was a lot of uncertainty about the region’s economy. Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) was busy Tuesday afternoon, full of people heading home after spending the last week soaking up some […]
SANIBEL ISLAND 2 on Jet Skis say man on boat pulled gun on them for being too close Sunday, Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed confrontation on the water off Sanibel Island. Lee County deputies say it all started when the two people on Jet Skis couldn’t hear what someone on a boat was yelling at them, so they got closer and ended up with a gun pulled on them. “I […]