Black bear spotted in downtown Fort MyersHot and dry Monday afternoon before isolated storms pop up this evening
FORT MYERS Black bear spotted in downtown Fort Myers A Florida black bear had been spotted in downtown Fort Myers early Monday morning. FWC is responding to relocate the bear.
WINK NEWS Hot and dry Monday afternoon before isolated storms pop up this evening On Monday morning, the weather is starting mild and humid with temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCU San Carlos Park Fire District responded to a dumpster fire Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS FGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony Graduation is a right of passage from school to the real world, but for these students, reality hit them in 2020.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Charlotte County.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk Hurricane season starts on June 1st, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day, Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler will be highlighting ways to stay prepared ahead of this year’s hurricane season.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Stay alert – chance of showers and storms on Sunday Hot, humid, and more rain for parts of Southwest Florida on Sunday.
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.
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.
FORT MYERS Black bear spotted in downtown Fort Myers A Florida black bear had been spotted in downtown Fort Myers early Monday morning. FWC is responding to relocate the bear.
WINK NEWS Hot and dry Monday afternoon before isolated storms pop up this evening On Monday morning, the weather is starting mild and humid with temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCU San Carlos Park Fire District responded to a dumpster fire Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS FGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony Graduation is a right of passage from school to the real world, but for these students, reality hit them in 2020.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Charlotte County.
LEE COUNTY Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register WINK News Anchor Corey Lazar goes on patrol with Lee County Deputies in search of transient sex offenders who don’t register.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk Hurricane season starts on June 1st, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day, Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler will be highlighting ways to stay prepared ahead of this year’s hurricane season.
Southwest Florida The Weather Authority: Stay alert – chance of showers and storms on Sunday Hot, humid, and more rain for parts of Southwest Florida on Sunday.
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.
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.
FORT MYERS Cities of Fort Myers, Cape Coral say there are funds to stay afloat – for now The City of Sanibel has already furloughed more than 50 people, and Tuesday, the mayors of Cape Coral and Fort Myers say they might have to consider cuts. With many businesses across Southwest Florida shuttered, economic worries continue to grow with each passing day. We asked Cape Coral Mayor Joe Coviello what his biggest concern […]
WINK NEWS ‘Hero Fund’ would give frontline pandemic workers up to $25,000 Many call those first responders and health care workers on the front lines heroes. Now, they could get a bonus up to $25,000 for their work. New York stands as the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. And from that state comes a plan to reward those who are fighting coronavirus on […]
FORT MYERS Local non-profits step up to help community by providing food despite lack of donations During this time when many aren’t working, our local non-profits have stepped up to the plate to help. The greatest need in Southwest Florida? Food. It outweighs paying bills and even health care, according to a survey taken during this pandemic. We witnessed the need and the response first-hand. Basic necessities and a line around […]
LEE COUNTY Some areas of SWFL confirm FDOH is providing them with addresses of COVID-19 patients If you test positive for COVID-19, is someone keeping an eye on your whereabouts? Three emails from Fort Myers, Lee County and Collier County confirm that every day, the Department of Health provides addresses of coronavirus patients to law enforcement and first responders. When the governor declared a public health emergency, he gave Florida’s health […]
LEE COUNTY Nonprofits see increased demand, need help to meet it The number of people unable to pay bills or even put food on the table grows every day, and that increasing demand is putting a strain on the resources for organizations that help. “A lot of people are looking at assistance for rent, food, utilities,” said Jeannine Joy with United Way of Lee, Hendry, Glades, and […]
FORT MYERS Chief: Airport rental car fire was ‘recipe for disaster’ A fire chief who responded to the massive fire on Friday at Southwest Florida International Airport said it was one of the biggest in his 30-year career. The fire engulfed thousands of rental cars in a grassy lot near the airport, emitting thick smoke that could be seen dozens of miles away. But the chief […]
Pilot recounts flying through smoke from fire that engulfed rental cars at RSW The fire that burned thousands of rental cars at Southwest Florida International Airport on Friday captured everyone’s attention, its enormous plume of smoke visible from dozens of miles away. Now, imagine have to fly through it. WINK News report Dannielle Garcia was first on scene as the flames grew on Friday, and she spoke with […]
FORT MYERS Career Source stepping in to offer relief for those trying to apply for unemployment It’s becoming tougher and tougher for so many of you to make ends meet and the difficulty filing for unemployment benefits is only making matters worse. One huge problem: those PIN numbers you need to finalize your application. However, effective Friday, there’s new hope thanks to an old friend. Natalie Griffin is one of a […]
Jobs being filled even as unemployment soars; CareerSource can help Ten million Americans have filed for unemployment in the last two weeks, with 6.6 million filing in one week, having lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. While those numbers are high, a lot of you reached out to tell us about companies that are hiring – and some people are finding work. Victoria […]
WINK NEWS What’s being done to help small businesses and newly unemployed workers What started as frustration is now anger. Thousands of people in Southwest Florida who’ve lost their job can’t go to the Fort Myers career center because it’s closed. And no one can get through on the phone for state unemployment benefits because the lines are jammed. And electronic filing can’t be completed because the website […]