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.
FORT MYERS State working to improve response for those applying for unemployment So many people who worked at Bell Tower, and other stores, restaurants and businesses, are trying to file for unemployment benefits and can’t due to trouble with the phone line and website. We talked with one woman who offered a bit of hope, as long as you’re willing to get up at all hours of […]
WINK NEWS What to do if you need to call a repairman to your home during the pandemic Broken refrigerators, plumbing and electrical issues are all things that require immediate attention. So what do you do when you need workers to come to the house during the coronavirus pandemic when social distancing and safety are imperative? WATCH the video about for the full story by WINK News Reporter Dannielle Garcia, who finds out […]
FORT MYERS Unemployment on the rise in Florida due to COVID-19 More than 130,000 Floridians filed for unemployment assistance this week. That’s up from just 6,400 two weeks ago. Many of you have been writing in frustrated and afraid because the website and phone lines keep crashing. For Susan Ronowski in Fort Myers, she claims she’s called more than 200 times in the last two days […]
(CBS News) Stimulus checks: How much money will you get, and when? The $2 trillion stimulus bill passed in the Senate includes help for American families who are hurting financially due to the economic impact of the coronavirus. Most adults will receive $1,200 checks, plus $500 for each of their children. The massive relief package will funnel $290 billion in direct payments to individuals and families. The measure isn’t over the line […]
Local companies hiring as thousands look for work A record number of Americans are finding themselves without a job. Last week alone, more than 3.3 million people applied for unemployment benefits. In Florida, that number stands at 70,000 – but there is some good news. Reporter Dannielle Garcia discovered dozens of companies in Southwest Florida are looking to hire right away. WATCH her […]
CAPE CORAL Coronavirus leads to change in how police do their jobs They serve and protect, but police officers are changing the way they do their jobs because of the coronavirus. The biggest change: less face-to-face contact. Cape Coral Master Cpl. Andrew Satterlee is one of those taking extra precautions, especially during traffic stops. “Be more cognizant of what they’re handing you, so for example, in this […]
FORT MYERS Sudden influx of people looking for work overwhelming unemployment system Right now, many businesses are closing or reducing their hours, which means many Americans are losing their jobs and worrying about making ends meet. People are being told to call or apply online, but neither are good options at the moment. With the sudden influx of people looking for work, that’s put a lot of […]
Naples business sews homemade masks for health care workers There’s a huge demand for masks to protect people from the coronavirus, especially in hospitals where doctors, nurses and staff are on the frontlines to help people who are sick. Now, people are stepping up to sew masks and help stop the spread. Lauren Johnston of Sew Easy has gone from teaching people how to […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers doctor opens mobile clinic to help those who can’t afford checkups Using her dream to help others. The Fort Myers doctor who opened up Premier Mobile Health Services says she wants to help those who cannot afford simple checkups. Patients told WINK News’ Dannielle Garcia during uncertain times like this, her service is important. You can watch the full story in the video player above. The […]
NEW YORK Woman claims boyfriend told to quarantine but doctor would not order a COVID-19 test The coronavirus is testing so many people in so many different ways. A lot of you are stressed out, feeling a lot of anxiety. We see your emails and Facebook post and take your calls about where it is safe to travel, if any cities in the U.S. are off-limits and who can and who […]