FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancerCommunity Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
ARCADIA Arcadia man arrested after allegedly going on perversion spree A man in Arcadia has been arrested after police say he exposed himself to a minor and took photos of a woman wearing a skirt as she shopped.
FORT MYERS Hear from the candidates running for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools For the first time since the 1970s, Lee County voters will vote for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools. When you cast your ballot on November 5, either Victor Arias or Denise Carlin will become the elected superintendent of Lee County Schools to serve a 4-year term ending in 2028.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
ALVA Neal Communities faces local opposition over Alva development On Tuesday, Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc. held a public meeting to discuss their application for the Owl Creek Community.
FL researchers testing Zika virus to fight childhood brain cancer Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers. Now, a team of researchers out of Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando are taking a novel approach to wipe out disease. Their studies involve the use of the Zika virus.
FORT MYERS Community Redevelopment Agency seeks public input for Cleveland Avenue project Mayor Kevin Anderson said Tuesday was an opportunity for the Community Redevelopment Agency and leaders to hear what the public thinks this redevelopment should look like.
FGCU professor agrees with US Surgeon General: gun violence is a public health crisis Gun violence: We’ve seen it here firsthand in southwest Florida. Many agree gun violence is a growing problem in the United States. Now, the U.S. Surgeon General is calling it a crisis.
Charlotte County Charlotte County now requiring condo and co-op inspections for building 25-years or older On the 3-year anniversary of the Champlain Towers South building collapse in Surfside, FL, many look to remember those lost and continue to learn from the tragedy.
FORT MYERS A third diamond interchange on its way to Southwest Florida The third iteration of a construction project that strikes fear into some drivers could be a tell-tell sign about the trends of Southwest Florida.
NAPLES Naples practice comes under fire from a former employee A Naples dermatology practice acknowledges it had issues when it first opened two years ago but says those issues are now behind them.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts more FEMA hearings Red tags are rearing their ugly head. Cape Coral homeowners who were slapped with these tags and found non-compliant with city code permits are back to defend themselves.
4 local music shows to choose from in one day If you’re an indecisive local music fan, Friday will be a tough day for you.
FORT MYERS Walt Wesley Way unveiled in honor of local legend Take a drive down Lincoln Blvd. in Fort Myers and you will notice above the street sign is another that reads ‘Honorary Walt Wesley Way.’
LABELLE Man reunited with dog after she appears in LaBelle 2 years after disappearing in Maryland A man has been reunited with his dog after she went missing for two years and many states away.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Several brands of ice cream, a variety of products, recalled for possible Listeria contamination Several brands of ice cream sold at Southwest Florida grocery stores are part of a massive nationwide recall involving 14 brands.
ARCADIA Arcadia man arrested after allegedly going on perversion spree A man in Arcadia has been arrested after police say he exposed himself to a minor and took photos of a woman wearing a skirt as she shopped.
FORT MYERS Hear from the candidates running for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools For the first time since the 1970s, Lee County voters will vote for the next superintendent of Lee County Schools. When you cast your ballot on November 5, either Victor Arias or Denise Carlin will become the elected superintendent of Lee County Schools to serve a 4-year term ending in 2028.
Police report: witnesses say fatal Firestone tire explosion caused by overinflation The Cape Coral Police Department has released its report regarding a tire explosion that killed a man at a Firestone garage on Sunday.
ALVA Neal Communities faces local opposition over Alva development On Tuesday, Neal Communities of Southwest Florida, Inc. held a public meeting to discuss their application for the Owl Creek Community.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will hear Brady’s appeal FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) – NFL officials say Commissioner Roger Goodell will personally hear Tom Brady’s appeal of his four-game suspension over deflated footballs. League officials said Thursday night that Goodell chose to preside over the appeal as allowed under the current collective bargaining agreement. The players union that filed the appeal urged Goodell to appoint […]
Talks of first-ever Collier County dog beach COLLIER COUNTY, Fla.- A group in Collier County is getting together starting a petition to show support for a dog beach. The group has already reached out to leaders. There will be a meeting on May 20 to discuss the possibility. “I think there is a lot of research that needs to be done,” said […]
Police plan for substation in Fort Myers neighborhood FORT MYERS, Fla.- Police are hoping a substation will help one neighborhood riddled with crime. The substation would be just next door to the site of a deadly shooting that happened in September 2012 on Davis Court. “I don’t think they should be out here. Period,” said one neighbor who wished not to be identified. […]
Nearly 2,000 vendors working for Collier County not getting paid COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. – WINK News uncovered almost 2,000 vendors who did work for Collier County will not get paid. One woman tells WINK News this will devastate her small business. Christie Poling, owner of Golden Gate Trophy Center tells WINK News she received a letter from the Collier County Clerk of Courts, Dwight Brock, […]
Lee County sheriff’s captain prays with lightning victim’s brothers BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.- WINK News is hearing the desperate calls for help moments after lightning hit two men in Bonita Springs. Right now, one of those men is in critical condition. We’re hearing from a Lee County sheriff’s captain who took a private moment to comfort the victim’s brothers. The victim’s friend says his heart […]
Scammers still targeting SWFL claiming to be IRS People across Southwest Florida continue to receive calls claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service. About one month ago, our Call for Action team put out a warning about fake IRS calls. But scammers are still targeting our area, bombarding people with robocalls. One of the phone messages we listened to said in part, […]
10-foot gator traps woman inside home at Palms & Pines RV Park HENDRY COUNTY, Fla.- A 10 1/2 foot alligator was caught on camera, roaming through an RV park Wednesday afternoon. Stacy Gonzalez first spotted the gator just feet from her front door at the Palms and Pines RV Park off State Road 29. “Before I could even turn around and step back my dad’s calling me […]
16-year-old changes life around Oasis Youth Shelter in Fort Myers FORT MYERS, Fla.- “I never thought I’d make it this far. Thought I’d lose it along the line.” For the last two months, 16-year-old Noah Powers has been living at the Oasis Youth Shelter. It’s a temporary, emergency shelter, run by Lutheran Services, for kids 10 to 17 years old. “They are truant, they can […]