Voters meet with Collier County candidatesTexas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash
NAPLES Voters meet with Collier County candidates It was a packed house at Seed to Table on Tuesday night as Collier County voters met with the candidates running to represent them.
FORT MYERS Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash It has been one year since the tragic crash that took the lives of five teenagers on Top Golf Way in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Locals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation Wade Wilson, the man found guilty of killing two innocent women, has his life in the hands of a jury and judge. In less than two hours on Tuesday – the jury came to their decision.
FORT MYERS Austan Cristiaan talks joining Bishop Verot and first D-1 offers Quarterback Austan Cristiaan talks about joining Bishop Verot for his freshman season and securing his first two D-1 offers.
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
NAPLES Voters meet with Collier County candidates It was a packed house at Seed to Table on Tuesday night as Collier County voters met with the candidates running to represent them.
FORT MYERS Texas Roadhouse honors memory of five teenagers lost in tragic crash It has been one year since the tragic crash that took the lives of five teenagers on Top Golf Way in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL Locals react to Wade Wilson jury recommendation Wade Wilson, the man found guilty of killing two innocent women, has his life in the hands of a jury and judge. In less than two hours on Tuesday – the jury came to their decision.
FORT MYERS Austan Cristiaan talks joining Bishop Verot and first D-1 offers Quarterback Austan Cristiaan talks about joining Bishop Verot for his freshman season and securing his first two D-1 offers.
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
LEE COUNTY RSW airport experiencing slow travel week for Thanksgiving We noticed many people are choosing to stay put for Thanksgiving week during the pandemic. Southwest Florida International Airport is not as busy as past holidays. Travelers we did speak to at RSW Tuesday said they couldn’t wait to see their families. Many had been tested for the coronavirus before taking their flights. Still, RSW […]
WINK NEWS Wife to spend Thanksgiving with kids while husband in hospital Many people are considering traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday week, but some are choosing to spend the holiday alone. Mothers such as Erica Guerrero are forced to do it. Her husband is on a ventilator fighting for his life against the coronavirus, and it’s their four-month-old daughter’s first Thanksgiving. Erica is taking her family’s situation […]
ESTERO Estero to offer free COVID-19 testing before Thanksgiving The Village of Estero is offering free COVID-19 tests to its residents and visitors this week. Village council wanted to make sure the site was open so people could get tested before having, serving or attending a Thanksgiving dinner. They turned the empty parking lot of Hertz Arena into a pop-up coronavirus testing site. “I […]
FORT MYERS Those impacted by COVID-19 encourage the donation of convalescent plasma Local hospitals are in need of convalescent plasma if you’ve recovered from COVID-19. They want to help families that are desperately trying to save their loved ones. Erica Guerrero’s husband is in the hospital right now fighting for his life. He’s away from her and their 4-month-old daughter. “I just look at my baby. She […]
WINK NEWS Married couple of 71 years reunites after being separated during pandemic Seventy-one years of love was torn apart by the pandemic until Wednesday. Jack and Joan had not been able to see each other for six months because of the pandemic, as they lived in separate assisted living facilities during that time period. Watch the video above for the full story by WINK News Reporter Andryanna […]
WINK NEWS Florida sees lack of doctors to meet demand in state amid pandemic Florida is short about 1,700 primary care physicians. The struggle to find physicians could pose a real problem for people’s health during a pandemic. Doctors told us getting an appointment during the busy season is always hard. There is increased worry with the addition of the pandemic, and not enough students are able to get […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers mayor says he’ll form homelessness task force to create solutions There is a continued push to respond to the homeless population of Fort Myers and help people put roofs over their heads. The newly-elected mayor says he has a plan to start the process. Still, some advocates in the city are skeptical of leadership decisions, since Fort Myers City Council voted to sell four lots […]
LEE COUNTY SWFL comes together to honor beloved musician AJ Mullins was a beloved musician in Southwest Florida who died earlier this year from COVID-19. So on Sunday, Southwest Florida came together to hold a benefit concert in Mullins’ honor. His dream was to build a house for himself and his sons. But he died before that could happen. The benefit concert was organized […]
CAPE CORAL Veterans honored in rededication ceremony in Cape Coral Veterans are a big part of the Cape Coral community, so the rededication ceremony for the newly renovated Veterans Memorial Arch on Saturday was meant as a thank you to all of those who have served. Gratitude, respect, and honor are what they want to give to veterans in Cape Coral. “It’s been in disrepair […]
LEE COUNTY Suspect in Lee County 2017 sex crime connected through DNA match A DNA match has brought the victim of a sex crime closer to justice. Monday, Lee County Sheriff’s Office booked suspect Isaiah Pettiford, 24, for sexual involvement with teenager three years ago. The survivor was 15 years old at the time and Pettiford was 20. She’s 18 now and wants law enforcement to pursue an […]