Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to registerThe Weather Authority: Stay alert – chance of showers and storms on Sunday
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michael Dell donating $36M for Harvey relief HOUSTON (CBS) A foundation established by Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and his wife has pledged $36 million for Harvey relief efforts in his hometown of Houston. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation said Friday it will donate half the amount to launch the Rebuild Texas Fund with Gov. Greg Abbott, and is running a […]
Survey to help determine new Fort Myers Cemetery hours FORT MYERS, Fla. City leaders are asking the public to partake in a survey that could change the opening and closing hours of a local cemetery. The Fort Myers Cemetery on 3200 Michigan Avenue is currently open 24/7. It’s unclear why the city is considering a change to the visiting hours. To take the survey, click here.
Neighbors seek answers in deadly Englewood home invasion ENGLEWOOD, Fla. Neighbors are searching for answers after the suspect involved in a deadly August home invasion remains at large. Anyone with information should call the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office at 941-639-2101 or the Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS. Tipsters are eligible for a cash reward.
SWFL residents deal with seawall damage expenses after flooding CAPE CORAL, Fla. Recent heavy rain and storms damaged seawalls along the canals of many properties in Southwest Florida and insurance won’t cover the repairs. Lee County resident George Miller’s seawall is collapsing into the canal and he estimates about $20,000 worth of damages. “I’m trying to refinance this house to be able to repair this […]
2 arrested after ramming into LCSO detective’s patrol car NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. At least one detective sustained minor injuries after a suspect struck a law enforcement vehicle, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office said. Detectives approached a wanted suspect at around 1:30 p.m. at a WalMart on 545 Pine Island Road sitting in the passenger side of a vehicle, deputies said. The driver of the […]
Lehigh Acres man found guilty of exploiting an elderly person LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. A jury found a 41-year-old man guilty Friday of exploiting an elderly person, the state attorney’s office said. Ryan Todd Powers, of Lehigh Acres, was an attorney for the victim and her husband in 2015, officials said. Powers was accused of opening a fraudulent checking account in the victim’s name without her knowledge. […]
Naples BBQ restaurant to benefit victims of Hurricane Harvey NAPLES, Fla. Texas Tony’s Rib & BrewHouse will be grilling for good during Labor Day weekend. The restaurant on 4519 Tamiami Trail East will donate 10 percent of sales from Friday to Monday to the Salvation Army to benefit those affected by Hurricane Harvey. “As native Texans, my family’s thoughts and prayers are with those who […]
Oregon court rules couple must surgically ‘debark’ dogs PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) An Oregon court has ruled a couple must have their dogs surgically “debarked” after causing their neighbors several years of disruption. KATU News confirmed the Oregon Court of Appeals determined Wednesday that the devocalization operations were necessary since the dogs’ owners had not done enough to quiet their pets. Neighbors Debra and […]
Naples woman turns estranged husbands laptop with child porn over to deputies NAPLES, Fla. A 59-year-old man was arrested Thursday in connection with child pornography, according to an arrest affidavit. Allen Cormier, of Silver Springs, was accused of possessing more than 1,000 images of child pornography including videos of voyeurism on his laptop, cellphone and flash drives, the report said. Cormier moved to Colorado between January and February […]
Sketch released of suspect accused of groping East Naples jogger EAST NAPLES, Fla. A suspect sketch has been released in the case of a woman who was inappropriately grabbed while jogging. The encounter took place around 4:20 p.m. Aug. 17 at Eagle Lakes Community Park on 11565 Tamiami Trail East, the woman told Collier County sheriff’s deputies. The suspect is described as 6 feet tall with a […]