LCSO robo dog lights up fireworks The Lee County Sheriff’s Office took part in some Fourth of July festivities of their own, lighting off fireworks with a little help.
There’s a new Fort Myers hot dog eating champion How many chili dogs could you eat in 15 minutes? You might think 12 is too ambitious, but you’d be wrong.
Hundreds participate in 33rd annual Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim Hundreds jumped into the Charlotte Harbor for the county’s annual freedom swim to beat the heat. Brave souls swam the 1.5-mile stretch to celebrate America’s birthday.
FORT MYERS Boil water notice improving, yet frustrating Fort Myers neighborhood on Fourth of July Neighbors living along Treeline Avenue in Fort Myers were making some last-second adjustments to their Independence Day plans because of the ongoing boil water notice.
CAPE CORAL Propane leak under control at Red White & Boom event in Cape Coral This afternoon, the Red White & Boom Fourth of July event in Cape Coral is all clear after one of the vending trucks leaked propane.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County celebrating Fourth of July despite heat advisory The heat advisory in Charlotte County is not stopping folks from celebrating the Fourth of July, but they are making sure to hear light colors like red, white and blue and, most importantly, carrying water.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers holds Freedom Fest for 4th of July Free live music, food vendors and more activities will be found throughout the downtown Fort Myers River District on the evening of July 4.
FORT MYERS BEACH Independence Day on Fort Myers Beach Despite the damage caused by Ian, many people chose to celebrate their Fourth of July on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK NEWS Excessive salt intake linked to serious health issues There is a link between high sodium intake and serious health issues, as 90% of Americans consume too much salt.
NAPLES 4th of July festivities in downtown Naples There’s a fireworks show being launched from a barge just north of the Naples Pier, but the celebration started with a parade through downtown Naples this morning.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police warn against celebratory gunfire during 4th of July The Fort Myers Police Department is reminding the public to enjoy this Fourth of July without firing off guns in celebration of the holiday.
FORT MYERS Hot Dogs for Heroes benefits vets through odd American tradition Some things just go hand in hand, like a hot dog and the Fourth of July — so much so that hot dog-eating contests have become the norm on this American holiday.
SANIBEL Sanibel Police Chief: crews now in recovery mode for missing teen swimmer The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel has resumed on Thursday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Heat exhaustion versus heat stroke; spotting the difference People aren’t the only ones who have problems dealing with excessive heat. The Weather Authority has advice for protecting your pets too.
WINK NEWS Fourth of July events across Southwest Florida The Fourth of July is celebrated Across Southwest Florida and nationwide with fireworks, barbecues, patriotic events and more.
LCSO robo dog lights up fireworks The Lee County Sheriff’s Office took part in some Fourth of July festivities of their own, lighting off fireworks with a little help.
There’s a new Fort Myers hot dog eating champion How many chili dogs could you eat in 15 minutes? You might think 12 is too ambitious, but you’d be wrong.
Hundreds participate in 33rd annual Charlotte Harbor Freedom Swim Hundreds jumped into the Charlotte Harbor for the county’s annual freedom swim to beat the heat. Brave souls swam the 1.5-mile stretch to celebrate America’s birthday.
FORT MYERS Boil water notice improving, yet frustrating Fort Myers neighborhood on Fourth of July Neighbors living along Treeline Avenue in Fort Myers were making some last-second adjustments to their Independence Day plans because of the ongoing boil water notice.
CAPE CORAL Propane leak under control at Red White & Boom event in Cape Coral This afternoon, the Red White & Boom Fourth of July event in Cape Coral is all clear after one of the vending trucks leaked propane.
PUNTA GORDA Charlotte County celebrating Fourth of July despite heat advisory The heat advisory in Charlotte County is not stopping folks from celebrating the Fourth of July, but they are making sure to hear light colors like red, white and blue and, most importantly, carrying water.
FORT MYERS Downtown Fort Myers holds Freedom Fest for 4th of July Free live music, food vendors and more activities will be found throughout the downtown Fort Myers River District on the evening of July 4.
FORT MYERS BEACH Independence Day on Fort Myers Beach Despite the damage caused by Ian, many people chose to celebrate their Fourth of July on Fort Myers Beach.
WINK NEWS Excessive salt intake linked to serious health issues There is a link between high sodium intake and serious health issues, as 90% of Americans consume too much salt.
NAPLES 4th of July festivities in downtown Naples There’s a fireworks show being launched from a barge just north of the Naples Pier, but the celebration started with a parade through downtown Naples this morning.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police warn against celebratory gunfire during 4th of July The Fort Myers Police Department is reminding the public to enjoy this Fourth of July without firing off guns in celebration of the holiday.
FORT MYERS Hot Dogs for Heroes benefits vets through odd American tradition Some things just go hand in hand, like a hot dog and the Fourth of July — so much so that hot dog-eating contests have become the norm on this American holiday.
SANIBEL Sanibel Police Chief: crews now in recovery mode for missing teen swimmer The search for a teenager who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sanibel has resumed on Thursday.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Heat exhaustion versus heat stroke; spotting the difference People aren’t the only ones who have problems dealing with excessive heat. The Weather Authority has advice for protecting your pets too.
WINK NEWS Fourth of July events across Southwest Florida The Fourth of July is celebrated Across Southwest Florida and nationwide with fireworks, barbecues, patriotic events and more.
HARLEM HEIGHTS Habitat for Humanity gets $2.5M to rebuild low-income areas of Lee County On Tuesday, Lee County commissioners approved $4 million in grant money from the state so that organizations can rebuild homes in low-income areas damaged by Hurricane Ian. One of the groups getting a large chunk of the money—$2.5 million— is Habitat for Humanity. WINK News spoke to one Harlem Heights homeowner, Henny Frederick, who could […]
FORT MYERS Lee County election officials urge people to vote early Lee County elections officials are urging people to vote early or by mail this year, as Hurricane Ian has affected many of the county’s voting precincts and long lines are expected on Election Day. Lee County Supervisor of Elections Tommy Doyle says there is no doubt that polling places will be packed on Nov. 8, […]
SANIBEL FGCU researchers study red tide blooming after Hurricane Ian Researchers from Florida Gulf Coast University are studying the red tide blooming after Hurricane Ian, as Southwest Floridians hope it doesn’t last as long as the bloom post-Irma. If the red tide bloom following Ian is anything like what Southwest Florida experienced after Irma—lasting for several months, during which millions of pounds of dead fish […]
FORT MYERS SWFL parents upset at being charged for service by closed daycare center Multiple Southwest Florida parents contacted WINK News about being charged by Wellington Academy, a daycare company with locations in Cape Coral and Fort Myers, for the period during which the centers were closed due to Hurricane Ian. Tawna Krug, director of Wellington Academy, confirmed that the owner charged parents for days the centers were closed […]
ENGLEWOOD Hurricane debris cleanup dragging on in Englewood Southwest Florida remains clogged with post-hurricane debris, and one woman feels her neighborhood in Englewood is one of many that have been forgotten and left to fill with refuse. Lee County alone has already hauled away more than 1 million cubic yards of debris since Hurricane Ian, and there remains a long way to go […]
PUNTA GORDA Early voting for 2022 midterms begins in Southwest Florida On Monday, people who live in Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, and DeSoto counties can cast early votes in the 2022 primary election. Voters from Collier and Glades counties will have to wait a few more days. The first early votes were cast in Charlotte County, where polls opened at 7 a.m. The latest poll released by […]
PUNTA GORDA Fire at Punta Gorda condo complex after neighbor hears explosion Two units at a condominium complex in Punta Gorda were engulfed in flames after an explosion was heard early Friday morning. The fire occurred at Emerald Pointe Condominiums, located at 25188 Marion Ave., where a neighbor says an explosion was heard around 6 a.m. The Charlotte County Fire Department and Punta Gorda Police Department arrived […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Man killed in rollover crash on I-75 in south Fort Myers A man was killed in a Thursday morning rollover crash on southbound I-75 between Colonial Boulevard and Daniels Parkway. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash involved only one vehicle. Troopers say a 64-year-old man from Temple Terrace died in the crash. He was the only person in the car, and troopers say he […]
FORT MYERS Frustrated SWFL residents still demanding answers from internet providers WINK News’ Tuesday story on internet difficulties three weeks post-Hurricane Ian struck a nerve, as emails and phone calls poured in from Southwest Florida residents still grappling with a lack of connection and few answers from service providers. In just one of an avalanche of emails to WINK, John Warren wrote: “Can you folks please […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Only workers allowed on Fort Myers Beach on Mondays, Tuesdays Starting Monday, access to Fort Myers Beach will be restricted to workers at the beginning of each workweek, and it does not matter if residents with hurricane passes want to come and go. The leaders of Fort Myers Beach are determined to restore the town to the tourism hub it was almost three weeks ago. […]