CDC says bird flu viruses “pose pandemic potential,” cites major knowledge gapsBay Street Yard set to open in late May
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (CBS) CDC says bird flu viruses “pose pandemic potential,” cites major knowledge gaps Bird flu continues to appear to pose a “low risk to the general public” for now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. But the agency’s scientists ran into roadblocks investigating a human case of this “pandemic potential” virus this year, they said in a new report.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard set to open in late May A new place to hang out in Downtown Fort Myers is opening this spring.
Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of discriminating against LGBTQ+ customers in need of fertility treatment.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Robbery, Pawn Shops, and Child Porn This week’s segment of Wink Neighborhood Watch features an armed robber, fraud at a pawn shop, and possession of child pornography.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Sun, clouds, humidity, rain – it’s all in your weekend forecast Saturday afternoon will be hot and humid, with a mix of sun and clouds.
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (CBS) CDC says bird flu viruses “pose pandemic potential,” cites major knowledge gaps Bird flu continues to appear to pose a “low risk to the general public” for now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. But the agency’s scientists ran into roadblocks investigating a human case of this “pandemic potential” virus this year, they said in a new report.
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Bay Street Yard set to open in late May A new place to hang out in Downtown Fort Myers is opening this spring.
Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the health insurer of discriminating against LGBTQ+ customers in need of fertility treatment.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WINK Neighborhood Watch: Robbery, Pawn Shops, and Child Porn This week’s segment of Wink Neighborhood Watch features an armed robber, fraud at a pawn shop, and possession of child pornography.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Sun, clouds, humidity, rain – it’s all in your weekend forecast Saturday afternoon will be hot and humid, with a mix of sun and clouds.
LEHIGH ACRES Chaotic lake getting fence and security Now, with all the negative attention it has gotten, some think putting up a fence is a great way to keep that bad activity out.
CAPE CORAL What we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along On Friday, WINK News got to ride along to see just what people are doing that could be wasting water.
FORT MYERS Students affected by COVID-19 able to graduate for the first time For many young people, COVID stripped away one of their greatest rites of passage: graduation.
Deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County Authorities are at the scene of a deadly crash on State Road 29 in Hendry County on Friday afternoon.
Celebrating Free Comic Book Day in SWFL JP Sports store manager Jonathan Powell said this is a generational event that brings families together to reminisce on comics and other hobby-related knickknacks.
FORT MYERS Group rescues dogs before getting put down in Lee County Our animal shelters are packed with amazing puppies who have the sole desire to be loved.
FORT MYERS FGCU student beats all odds and is able to graduate Nearly four years ago, Marisa Manning had her heart set on going to Florida Gulf Coast University but never thought she’d find her passion for studying parasites.
FORT MYERS Victim in MLK Blvd. shooting identified as social media influencer The victim of the Martin Luther King Boulevard shooting has been identified as a local social media influencer.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
CAPE CORAL SWFL man, family heal from coronavirus, looks to help others We spoke to a man who feels much better after contracting coronavirus, all while living with two pre-existing conditions. Buddy Smith, his wife and his 91-year-old mother-in-law all tested positive for COVID-19 and are now on the mend. Smith now wants to give back and give other people a chance to survive by donating plasma […]
Could a business be held liable if a customer gets sick with coronavirus? Once businesses reopen, what happens if a customer gets the coronavirus and contact tracers trace the patient back to a business? Could it be held liable? Attorney Robert Goodman said we will likely see those lawsuits, but it will all boil down to proof of who and where someone may have gotten the virus from. […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County to reopen beaches, some parks Charlotte County said Tuesday it will reopen beaches and some parks. Englewood Beach and Port Charlotte beaches will reopen Monday. No restrooms will be open and parking will be free. The beaches may even be able to open before Monday. The county said they want to stay on the same page as neighboring Sarasota County, […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral opens golf course, air strip, tables reopening city parks Cape Coral City Council decided it will wait until next Monday to make a decision about reopening city parks. Mayor Joe Coviello and council members are waiting to find out what Lee County commissioners decide about reopening county parks during their Tuesday meeting. From inside their cape coral homes, in online comments, people ensured their […]
WASHINGTON (AP) Trump gives governors 3-phase plan to reopen economy President Donald Trump gave governors a road map Thursday for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, laying out “a phased and deliberate approach” to restoring normal activity in places that have strong testing and are seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases. “We’re starting our life again,” Trump said during his daily press […]
Doctors warn you should not skip your appointments To go or not to go? That’s the question many people with chronic diseases are toying with when it comes to regular doctor’s appointments. Postponing health care needs for chronic conditions could land you in the emergency room, so doctors are begging you not to be afraid to get treatment if you need it. Nicole […]
FORT MYERS DeSantis announces task force to look at reopening state There is no answer yet to the question of when Florida will reopen, but Gov. Ron DeSantis said this week they’ll look at what reopening means. The long-awaited return to pre-coronavirus life may not be so long away for some states, according to President Donald Trump. “It’s going to be very, very close, maybe even […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY SWFL woman confident mom in good care; state expands testing at long-term care facilities The governor announced the state will expand testing at long-term care facilities to make sure residents are safe and healthy there. And this includes nurses at these facilities. In Charlotte County we have reported deaths of residents at assisted living facilities due to the coronavirus. And 45 people in Charlotte County long-term care facilities alone […]
WINK NEWS SWFL Publix workers positive for coronavirus a reminder to remain vigilant Friday, Publix announced the first reported coronavirus cases of employees at locations in Southwest Florida. Four locations were confirmed to have more than four workers positive for COVID-19. We looked into the continued need for safety and how this serves as an exemplary reminder during the coronavirus pandemic. MORE: Click here to see confirmed SWFL Publix […]
LEE COUNTY 3 FMPD officers won’t be charged for Cape Coral bar fight Fort Myers Police Department says the state attorney’s office will not charge three of its police officers who were involved in a fight that took place at a Cape Coral bar in February. On Feb. 20, an incident occurred at Dixie Roadhouse in downtown Cape Coral between three off-duty FMPD officers and a civilian. According […]