Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCUFGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony
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.
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 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.
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.
Pet Connection LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Dr. Whitney Whitford of of the Animal Medical Center Center of Lehigh Acres joins us with a lovable pet that could be yours. If you would like have more information about adding another member to your family, call the Gulf Coast Humane Society at 239-332-0364.
Japan weighs ransom in Islamic State threat to kill hostages CAIRO (AP) – The Islamic State group threatened Tuesday to kill two Japanese hostages within 72 hours, demanding a $200 million ransom for their lives from Japan’s prime minister as he visited the Middle East. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed to save captives Kenji Goto and Haruna Yukawa, telling journalists in Jerusalem: “Their lives are […]
Lee County school open enrollment begins LEE COUNTY, Fla.- Open enrollment for students in Lee County began on Tuesday. This is specifically for students who are new to the district, are entering kindergarten, sixth or ninth grade or have moved. It gives parents the opportunity to request what school their child will go to. School district leaders encourage parents to attend […]
Former VA worker stalked then fired, files lawsuit LEE COUNTY, Fla.- A Southwest Florida woman says a homeless veteran stalked her and she was fired because of it. Ann Spackman, the victim listed in the Federal lawsuit, is suing the Department of Veteran Affairs. Spackman was working at the former Fort Myers VA Clinic when she was stalked; it has since shut its […]
Naples runner collapses during half marathon, bystanders and paramedics save his life NAPLES, Fla.- A 59-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after going into cardiac arrest while running in a half marathon on Sunday. Paramedics said Greg Wolpert collapsed just before the finish line. “What was so critical here was the bystander CPR, people recognizing what was going on and getting involved,” said Bill Warren, an […]
FGCU to Retire Chris Sale’s Uniform FORT MYERS, Fla.- FGCU announced on Monday that they will retire former FGCU Ace and MLB All-Star Chris Sale’s jersey. Sale is the first athlete in FGCU history to have their uniform retired. His No. 41 uniform will be retired on January 31 during halftime of the FGCU men’s basketball game. “For me it’s kind […]
Port Charlotte food bank hit with large fee to get stolen trailer back PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla.- “We have to pay for someone to steal our trailer.” Reverend Alexander Scotland runs Discipleship Driven Ministries, a church and food bank in Port Charlotte. Scotland has been doing charitable work for eight years, but he says he finally found a challenge he couldn’t overcome. “We are the victims there, and we […]
Naples’ Jeff Smith Introduced as Miracle’s New Manager Fort Myers, Fla. — The Fort Myers Miracle officially introduced new manager Jeff Smith Monday afternoon at the Twins’ Minor League Player Development Facility. “This feels good,” said Smith. “Putting on this jersey feels very, very good.” Smith graduated from Naples and has a home there with his wife, Ronna, and two sons. “Naples is […]
The WINK Sports FGCU Basketball Show Women’s head coach Karl Smesko and men’s player Jamail Jones are the guests for the January 19 edition of the FGCU Basketball Show.