Hot and dry Monday afternoon before isolated storms pop up this eveningCaught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCU
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.
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.
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.
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.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County businesses hope fewer red tide conditions persist Some businesses are back after their customers were scared off by weeks of toxic red tide in parts of Southwest Florida. We were in Englewood Monday, where the water was free of dead fish, bad odor and respiratory irritation. It was the first time in weeks there was no sign of red tide. Mother nature […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County Public Schools student dies from COVID-19 complications At least one Charlotte County Public Schools student has died from COVID-19. Charlotte County School Chair Wendy Atkinson told WINK News a student died due to COVID-19 complications. The date of death and the school where the student attended were not released by the Florida Department of Health-Charlotte County or by the school district. Florida […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County Public Schools: Mask debate is over, will remain optional The Charlotte County school board has said they’re done talking about masks. A mandate to require masks will no longer be discussed or even debated, the board says. The board initially considered requiring school and district staff to get the vaccine, but ultimately decided not to do that either. Instead, they will draft a letter […]
Sunseeker Resort construction swings back into action in Charlotte Harbor Construction on the Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, owned by Allegiant Air, is underway once again after being at a standstill. Ed Tucker of Venice won’t let Mother Nature rain on his parade. He loves to soak up the view at Live Oak Park and watch the progress. “I’ve watched and it was amazing that they […]
ENGLEWOOD Effects of red tide cause Englewood restaurant to close A popular waterfront restaurant in Englewood is being forced to close its doors. With the impacts of red tide being so close by and potent, it has caused the business to lose thousands of dollars per day. The picturesque views and atmosphere are what draw customers to the Beach Road Wine Bar and Bistro. But […]
MANASOTA KEY Birds in Charlotte County falling ill from red tide toxins First you smell it, then you see it – red tide. It’s plaguing the beaches on Manasota Key in Charlotte County. The toxins from the red tide have been killing sea life but now it’s killing birds. Pamela DeFouw, is the executive director of the Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida. She said, “We’ve definitely seen […]
CAPE CORAL Board passes mask mandate for Oasis Charter Schools in Cape Coral, will honor doctor’s notes Cape Coral Charter School Governing Board passed a 90-day mask mandate for Oasis Charter Schools students and staff during a special meeting at Cape Coral City Hall Friday to address the COVID-19 surge within its school system. The mandate will begin Tuesday. Students and staff are required to wear masks indoors on school campuses when […]
ENGLEWOOD Low dead fish count doesn’t mean red tide is gone Dead fish have been washing up along Charlotte County beaches for weeks, but there are days no fish can been seen at all. We took a voyage Thursday with a boat captain to get a look out on the water, since red tide can often be a hidden danger. Boating is captain Ryan Riegsecker’s passion. […]
PUNTA GORDA Neighbors are pushing for removal of sinking boat in Charlotte Harbor Neighbors are pushing for a derelict sailboat to be removed from Charlotte Harbor. Dozens of boats float atop of Charlotte Harbor, but the sailboat, which is close to shore, is sinking. “A couple weeks ago it was tied to the dock and suddenly someone must’ve let it go,” said Robert Hallberg, who lives in Deep […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Red tide noticeable at some Charlotte County beaches Fish kills at a Southwest Florida beach are a sign red tide is worsening in the area. Poor beach conditions in Charlotte County Monday are keeping people away from the water. We were at the beach on Manasota Key, where not too many beachgoers were seen. “It’s not penetrating my throat, but I do smell […]