2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travelClouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
WINK NEWS 2024 Thanksgiving may break records; around 4.5M Floridians expected to travel Thanksgiving travel is a stressful endeavor, as AAA predicts nearly 4.5 million Floridians are forecast to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
the weather authority Clouds and humidity increase throughout your Tuesday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking higher humidity along with more clouds throughout your Tuesday afternoon.
estero Upcoming Estero council meeting to discuss land development Estero leaders are set to meet and discuss the usage of nearly 200 acres of land located north and west of Williams Road and via Coconut Point.
Pedestrian killed in crash on Ortiz Ave in Fort Myers Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian Monday night in Fort Myers.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
ESTERO Hello Kitty Café truck coming to Estero Calling all Sanrio fans! The Hello Kitty Cafe truck will make its way to Estero in December.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral residents react as Tropicana Park construction starts Crews broke ground at Tropicana Park in Cape Coral on Monday, the first step toward the park’s future.
Body camera footage released of deputy involved crash A driver not paying attention to the road slams into several deputy patrol cars.
PUNTA GORDA Tow company denies access to boat owner after Hurricane Milton A woman’s boat sank during Hurricane Milton while she was in Michigan, but the company allegedly will not let her collect her belongings.
CAPE CORAL New billboard asks for help in solving Cape Coral cold case A new billboard towering over a busy Cape Coral intersection asks for your help in solving a 10 year old cold case.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA’s deadline forces tough choices for Fort Myers Beach businesses FEMA’s deadline is Monday for temporary structures like shipping containers or trailers to get off the island.
NAPLES Naples tops the U.S. News & World Report list for places to retire in 2025 at number 1 spot If you could pick a place to retire, what city would you choose?
What are the impacts to southwest Florida if the U.S. Department of Education gets eliminated? A lot of changes are in store when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. One of those changes is the possible dismantlement of the U.S. Department of Education.
Southwest Florida International Airport How is Spirit’s bankruptcy announcement affecting RSW travelers? Spirit Airlines is heading to bankruptcy court right as we head into the busy holiday travel season, so how would this impact Southwest Florida travelers?
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
FORT MYERS Foundation named after fallen Riverdale High athlete A mother is determined to educate others about heatstrokes after her 16-year-old son collapsed during football practice. Riverdale High School student Zachary Tyler Martin-Polsenberg suffered internal injuries and fell into a coma after he sustained a heatstroke in June. “When we realized that Zach was not going to make it through, I looked at my family and […]
Naples boy travels to D.C., pushes for diabetes research NAPLES, Fla. A 12-year-old ambassador with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation returned home to Naples on Thursday after sitting down with lawmakers in Washington D.C. to discuss type 1 diabetes research. Lucas Lye was one of 160 children selected from across the country to make the trip to Capitol Hill. He sat with Sen. Bill Nelson, […]
Family of bears trap woman inside North Naples home NORTH NAPLES, Fla. A woman was afraid to come out of her home near U.S. 41 and Livingston Road after a family of bears surrounded her property. If you see a bear on your property, call the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission at 863-648-3200. Homeowner Jennifer Benner shared photos:
Cape Coral man replaces pool cage, property tax increases CAPE CORAL, Fla. Some property owners across the county got a sneak peak at what their property tax bill could be like this year. Keery Payne owns a home on the 2000 block of Southwest 43rd St. and was concerned after his TRIM notice determined his property value had significantly increased since 2016. A Truth In […]
Ingredients for toxic algae bloom exist in SWFL water FORT MYERS, Fla. The water looks better than it did last year at many places in Southwest Florida. But a possible danger is hiding just below the surface, water tests commissioned by WINK News and reviewed by an environmental scientist show. “People have to remind themselves seeing is deceiving,” Florida Gulf Coast University environmental studies assistant […]
Legal dispute closes parking garages at Cape Harbour CAPE CORAL, Fla. A legal dispute between the owners of Cape Harbour and a real estate company led to the closure of public parking at the development, creating a mail delivery problem for residents there.
Tropical Storm Harvey heads toward eastern Caribbean BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (AP) Shops and government offices are closing early in Barbados and flights have been canceled as Tropical Storm Harvey approaches the eastern Caribbean. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Harvey had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph) on Thursday as it headed toward Barbados and St. Lucia. It was […]
FSW study determines more resources needed for early childhood education FORT MYERS, Fla. Researchers at Florida SouthWestern State College tracked down the cost of early childhood education and determined more resources are needed for kindergarten students to have a high-quality education.
Business 41 reopens following crash in North Fort Myers NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. A crash blocked a portion of Business 41 at Brooks Road Thursday, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The wreck took place around 3:30 p.m., the FHP said, and left a blue SUV with heavy damage, and a tanker truck was clipped. The northbound and southbound lanes of Business 41 reopened shortly […]
Two-headed loggerhead turtle found by UCF interns ORLANDO (WKMG) Interns at the UCF Turtle Lab made a rare discovery Tuesday while out on the job: a two-headed loggerhead hatchling. The tiny turtle was tweeted out by Kate Mansfield at the UCF Turtle Lab, who says the turtle was “alive and energetic” when it was found. The UCF Marine Turtle Research Group (MTRG) […]