Rare tropical system could form off Florida’s Atlantic coastConstruction on Little Pine Island Bridge continues
Rare tropical system could form off Florida’s Atlantic coast It’s unusual for a June storm to develop in the Atlantic and make landfall from the east.
MATLACHA Construction on Little Pine Island Bridge continues If you’re taking a trip to Matlacha this week, you might begin to see some traffic back ups.
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO deputies investigating attempted carjacking The Lee County Sheriffs office is investigating a scene they say was an attempted carjacking.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Road rage and drug trafficking This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features road rage, drones, and drugs.
NORTH FORT MYERS Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp kicks kids off to good start School’s out for summer, but on Saturday morning, more than 300 kids learned what it takes to be a football player at the annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp.
NORTH NAPLES Water contaminating some Southwest Florida gas tanks With the record amount of rain we received, some people in Southwest Florida have struggled with an issue that isn’t visible to the eye, like street flooding.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A bit drier today; not a bad day to head out on the boat A great day to celebrate dad. Drier weather with temps topping out in the low 90s under mostly cloudy skies.
NAPLES FC Naples debuts club name, crest and colors FC Naples, the USL League One soccer club, debuted its name, crest and colors Saturday morning.
NAPLES Fire rescue exhibit gives children firefighter experience Children learned how to put out fires from real-life firefighters and got tips on how to stay under the flames with the help of Tank the K9.
PORT CHARLOTTE New video: Search continues for Metro Diner tip jar thief Someone stole a tip jar meant to help a mom with her baby in the NICU. Now, the restaurant is asking for help finding the guy who did it.
FORT MYERS Right lane cleared on Edison Bridge after hit-and-run crash The Fort Myers police department has confirmed this is a hit-and-run crash, and there are no reported injuries at this time.
CAPE CORAL The Weather Authority’s Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt speaks at Cape Coral Hurricane Expo Meet Matt Devitt, pick up a WINK Hurricane Guide and rain gauge at the Cape Coral Hurricane Expo.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms, mostly cloudy skies, below averages temperatures Signs of improvement in your weekend weather forecast, but some lingering tropical moisture means scattered storms.
FORT MYERS Businesses struggling to stay open in downtown Fort Myers Snowbird season is over, traffic is a mess from the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure and the new parking system isn’t exactly perfect in downtown Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH New numbers show open hotel rooms in parts of Lee County are low Lee County released new data this week on how different areas in the county are bouncing back after Ian by looking at how many hotels have reopened since the storm.
Rare tropical system could form off Florida’s Atlantic coast It’s unusual for a June storm to develop in the Atlantic and make landfall from the east.
MATLACHA Construction on Little Pine Island Bridge continues If you’re taking a trip to Matlacha this week, you might begin to see some traffic back ups.
LEHIGH ACRES LCSO deputies investigating attempted carjacking The Lee County Sheriffs office is investigating a scene they say was an attempted carjacking.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Road rage and drug trafficking This weeks segment of WINK neighborhood watch features road rage, drones, and drugs.
NORTH FORT MYERS Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp kicks kids off to good start School’s out for summer, but on Saturday morning, more than 300 kids learned what it takes to be a football player at the annual Tommy Bohanon Foundation Youth Football Camp.
NORTH NAPLES Water contaminating some Southwest Florida gas tanks With the record amount of rain we received, some people in Southwest Florida have struggled with an issue that isn’t visible to the eye, like street flooding.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: A bit drier today; not a bad day to head out on the boat A great day to celebrate dad. Drier weather with temps topping out in the low 90s under mostly cloudy skies.
NAPLES FC Naples debuts club name, crest and colors FC Naples, the USL League One soccer club, debuted its name, crest and colors Saturday morning.
NAPLES Fire rescue exhibit gives children firefighter experience Children learned how to put out fires from real-life firefighters and got tips on how to stay under the flames with the help of Tank the K9.
PORT CHARLOTTE New video: Search continues for Metro Diner tip jar thief Someone stole a tip jar meant to help a mom with her baby in the NICU. Now, the restaurant is asking for help finding the guy who did it.
FORT MYERS Right lane cleared on Edison Bridge after hit-and-run crash The Fort Myers police department has confirmed this is a hit-and-run crash, and there are no reported injuries at this time.
CAPE CORAL The Weather Authority’s Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt speaks at Cape Coral Hurricane Expo Meet Matt Devitt, pick up a WINK Hurricane Guide and rain gauge at the Cape Coral Hurricane Expo.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA The Weather Authority: Scattered storms, mostly cloudy skies, below averages temperatures Signs of improvement in your weekend weather forecast, but some lingering tropical moisture means scattered storms.
FORT MYERS Businesses struggling to stay open in downtown Fort Myers Snowbird season is over, traffic is a mess from the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure and the new parking system isn’t exactly perfect in downtown Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH New numbers show open hotel rooms in parts of Lee County are low Lee County released new data this week on how different areas in the county are bouncing back after Ian by looking at how many hotels have reopened since the storm.
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 […]
FORT MYERS What will happen to campaign signs if a storm heads this way? Tropical Storm Eta poses a threat to Southwest Florida within a week of the election week. Campaign signs are dotting lawns and lining intersections, all begging for your vote. But all those signs could become airborne and projectiles if winds pick up during a storm. Who is responsible? How long can they stay up? Reporter […]
WINK NEWS Poll shows 2020 election source of significant stress for Americans An expert we spoke to said says this election year has come between families and friends, which can add to stress people experience. With uncertainty looming, anxiety can get worse. But the voters we spoke to Monday say, now that their ballots are turned in, all they can do is sit back and hope their […]