Chaotic lake getting fence and securityWhat we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along
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.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
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.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
SARASOTA COUNTY Gov DeSantis says Florida had record number of test results back in one day Governor Ron DeSantis was in Sarasota County on Tuesday holding a briefing regarding COVID-19. DeSantis said the state got the highest number of test results back on Monday, with a total of 24,000. And of those 24,000 results returned, only about 500 came back positive. Jared Moskowitz, the director, of the Florida Division of Emergency […]
PORT CHARLOTTE As Phase I reopening rolls out, restaurants find creative ways to serve while keeping you safe As Phase I of reopening Florida gets underway, restaurants are allowed to seat up to 25% of capacity, and outdoor seating is allowed as long as people are at least six feet apart. On Monday in Port Charlotte, more people could be seen out and about compared one week ago – with more people are […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Charlotte County nurse who contracted COVID-19 claims hospital failed to protect You can hear the frustration, sadness, and fear in their voices because they say a lack of personal protective equipment for health care workers could be the difference between life and death. Working in health care is more than just a career, especially for Gary Mousseau, who has been a registered nurse for nearly four […]
DEEP CREEK Man with brain tumor first to get married virtually in Charlotte County To Michelle Kalanja and Robert Dechert, love knows no bounds, with Robert adding, “There’s nothing that I don’t love about her.” But in 2019, just one year into their relationship, doctors diagnosed Robert with glioblastoma – a potentially fatal brain tumor. A 2019 study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings finds that only 5.5% of […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Servers, bartenders feed fellow foodservice workers in Port Charlotte Southwest Florida servers and bartenders dealing with furloughs and layoffs are helping their fellow foodservice workers by providing their next meal. The sun was out and the palm trees were swaying in Charlotte County on Wednesday, but Leanne Schwartz, a longtime employee of Hurricane Charley’s Bar and Grill, is facing a different storm. “I have […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County to reopen fishing piers and disc golf courses Thursday As municipalities loosen restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, more and more people are starting to get out to enjoy the great outdoors again. Marion Irwin of Punta Gorda was herself enjoying the sun in picturesque Southwest Florida Tuesday, exclaiming, “Oh my God. What wouldn’t you like? This is the place, this is paradise.” Soon, people […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County begins safely reopening, starting with select park amenities Playgrounds and athletic courts are still off-limits, but now, people can take advantage of dog parks and open sports fields. “As soon as the rain stopped we were on the way,” said Rick Sarkisian of Punta Gorda, with his 4-month old puppy named Gator. “Gator has been in the yard, but today, he had an […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Mosquitoes come early to some Southwest Florida areas Southwest Florida isn’t quite into the rainy season yet, but Charlotte County and other areas are already dealing with an influx of mosquitoes, mostly near waterfront properties. Charlotte County Mosquito Control blames the recent super moon for the uptick in saltmarsh mosquitoes, especially in Gulf Cove, South Gulf Cove, El Jobean and the Burnt Store […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County beaches to reopen Monday in coordination with Sarasota County The last beach in Southwest Florida to close will now be the first to reopen. Charlotte County announced Tuesday it would reopen beaches starting Monday. Restrooms will remain closed, and parking will be free. They said the decision is in coordination with Sarasota County to the north. Brian Gleason, the communications manager for Charlotte County […]
FORT MYERS SWFL developer on reopen Florida task force exec. committee seeks measured approach It’s going to take time to get restaurants, hotels, and the rest of Florida’s economy back on its feet. Governor Ron DeSantis is taking input from industry and business experts and one of them is right here in Southwest Florida. Dana Young, CEO of Visit Florida, the state’s official tourism marketing corporation, says this crisis […]