The Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest FloridaLee Health Touch-A-Truck event educates families on Trauma Awareness
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.
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.
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.
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.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Large invasive lizard running rampant in Charlotte County Right now, we have a huge invasive lizard problem. South American Tegus are running rampant in Charlotte County. Wildlife officials caught 60 in a three-mile stretch! Our area is in such a high alert, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission held a press conference. Biologists come out every day to check on a trap, […]
ESTERO Environmental impact of the new toll road measure Gov. Ron DeSantis has made it clear that our state’s environment is a priority for him. But after passing a toll road bill last week, critics said it would hurt the environment. The new toll road will make it easier and faster to get to the center of the state. The question is, at what […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County commissioner weighs in on U.S. immigration policy We now know border patrol will send hundreds of migrants to our state. The president is pushing to increase border security and remold the American immigration system. “We are proposing an immigration plan that puts the jobs, wages and safety of American workers first,” President Donald Trump said. “Our plan includes a sweeping modernization of […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda City Council plans to keep noise ordinance the same How loud is too loud? Some want to fight what they perceive as excessively loud sounds while others said they do not mind. WINK News Reporter Erika Jackson heard the discussion at the Punta Gorda City Council meeting Wednesday.
FORT MYERS Birth father of missing Port Charlotte 15-year-old arrested in Louisiana Deputies are still searching for a teenager with autism in what began as a runaway juvenile case. Officers believe she is with a biological parent, who no longer has custody of her. Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is searching for 15-year-old Sage Cambron, who has autism and lives with a foster parent in Port Charlotte. According […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Three siblings with special needs face $165K reverse mortgage bill Pay up or move out. It is a harsh reality for three special needs adults as they still come to grips with the death of their mother. The amount that is owed is $165,000. While they struggle with what is next, the siblings know they have each other. Karryn Dixon’s Port Charlotte home holds a special […]
SOLANA Charlotte County homeless shelter not up to code, needs funding Inspectors have been at a homeless shelter in Charlotte County six times since 2012. It continues to be in code violation with the county. And its president says it does not have the funds it needs to get it back into shape. On Thursday, Charlotte County Code Compliance found several violations on the property of […]
PORT CHARLOTTE Park undergoing renovations pays tribute to veterans, first responders An old park in Charlotte County is getting a new look and a new name to honor our area’s heroes. Formerly known as Sunrise Park, it is now named after a local marine, William R. Gaines Jr., killed in the line of duty. The park will pay tribute to veterans and first responders. Navy veteran […]
LEMON BAY Different type of blue-green algae reeks along Lemon Bay shore Disgusting brown gunk lining the shore at a popular spot in Charlotte County as it is driving people away from the water. State environmental officials tested the weird goop over the weekend. You can smell it before you see it. Kim Preedom caught wind of rotten-like stench, stretching several miles along the Lemon Bay shore. […]
PORT CHARLOTTE 41 kids taken to hospital as a precaution after acid spill at Port Charlotte Adventist School A hydrochloric acid spill at the Port Charlotte Adventist School caused a HAZMAT response Wednesday afternoon. Charlotte County Fire and EMS said there were no injuries, but all 41 kids were transported to either Fawcett Memorial Hospital or Bayfront Hospital to be checked out as a precaution. Bevin Gallo with Bayfront confirmed, of the 21 […]