The Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest FloridaLee Health Touch-A-Truck event educates families on Trauma Awareness
The Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest Florida A rainy Saturday evening across much of southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee Health Touch-A-Truck event educates families on Trauma Awareness On Saturday morning, sirens were ringing to celebrate Lee Health Trauma Center’s 30 years of service and to provide the public with trauma education and prevention methods.
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.
The Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest Florida A rainy Saturday evening across much of southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Lee Health Touch-A-Truck event educates families on Trauma Awareness On Saturday morning, sirens were ringing to celebrate Lee Health Trauma Center’s 30 years of service and to provide the public with trauma education and prevention methods.
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.
BONITA SPRINGS Bonita dental nurse lost license after using drugs while patient was sedated A nurse in Southwest Florida is being stripped of her license after being accused of using drugs while her patient was sedated. Florida Department of Health says a security guard found nurse Kimberlee Sue Nottingham locked in a bathroom with a needle in her arm at Bonita Dental Care last year. This past incident was […]
CAPE CORAL Family of Cape Coral teens murdered heartbroken killer’s life sentence overturned Tears filled the eyes of the family of two teenagers after learning one of the people involved in their murders could get out of prison. Ashley Toye was just 17 years old when she took part in the 2006 murders of 18-year-old Jeffrey Sosa and 14-year-old Alexis “Alex” Sosa in Cape Coral. Toye’s age is […]
FORT MYERS Cold weather shelters open up in SWFL ahead of plunging temps Cold temperatures are moving into Southwest Florida from Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning. To address the frigid temperatures that may be the lowest in the last two years, cold weather shelters will be opening up for people in need. Trudy Wahl has lived in Southwest Florida for the last 45 years and is currently homeless. […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Witnesses report gunfight at south Fort Myers apartments A gunfight broke out at an apartment complex over the weekend. We spoke to a woman who lives there, and she said she’s moving. Neighbors are worried a shooter is still on the loose after a fray of bullets swarmed near their homes. Sunday, Lee County deputies say what was likely a targeted shooting took […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Man in North Fort Myers saves 40,000 bees at Moody River Estates A man was concerned a hive of bees in Southwest Florida would be exterminated. He took action and succeeded in helping them get moved to safety. The homeowner’s association at Moody River Estates in North Fort Myers moved 40,000 bees and the hive to a bee farm Friday after resident Al Young encouraged them to […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County deputies use drones to fight crime, gather intelligence Lee County Sheriff’s Office is using drones to fight crime and keep law enforcement officers safe. We spoke to Lee County deputies Thursday to learn what goes into running the flying intelligence gatherers. LCSO said, at all times, a drone pilot is ready to operate its equipment in every corner of Lee County. “Let’s say […]
LEE COUNTY LCSO donates money from the hands of criminals to the WINK Feeds Families Hunger Walk Crime may not pay, but it is helping to feed hungry people all across Southwest Florida. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is donating money it took out of the hands of criminals to the WINK Feeds Families Hunger Walk. Since it started donating money taken during drug and gun busts six years ago, it has […]
FORT MYERS Bullets flew at the Park Villa Apartments leaving tenants terrified A woman at a Fort Myers apartment complex has no idea why someone shot several rounds at her home on Tuesday evening. Luckily, she was not there, but the incident was enough to convince her to find a new apartment for herself and three children. The bullets hitting her apartment were piercing glass right above […]
LEHIGH ACRES Rep. Sprowls wants to ban life insurers in Florida from getting your DNA Rep. Chris Sprowl, the incoming Florida House speaker, wants the state to ban life-insurance and long term care companies from using the results of your DNA test kits. Jenny Gannon is hooked on the history of her and her husband. Gannon said his parents met at Page Field during the second world war. His dad […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral to reduce the speed limit in the entertainment district Your safety is the reason the City of Cape Coral wants to bring down the speed limit on a major roadway on Monday. The city will approve or deny a speed limit change on SE 47th Terr. from Coronado to Del Prado. It is the core of Cape Coral’s entertainment district. It is also an […]