The Weather Authority: Sun, clouds, humidity, rain – it’s all in your weekend forecastChaotic lake getting fence and security
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.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
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.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral man arrested for sex act with a minor A former Lee County Public Schools employee was arrested after a minor accused him of committing a sex act. On Friday, Cape Coral Police Department arrested Alfredo Escalera, 24, for committing a sex act on a victim 12 to 16 years old. According to the Cape PD press release, Escalera came to the police department […]
WINK NEWS Lake Okeechobee, for this time of year, is at its lowest level in 8 years People in Southwest Florida have their fingers crossed that blue-green algae doesn’t return to local canals. Low lake levels are positive for the area, but a scientist with Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation told WINK News there is a weather maker that might change that. Lake Okeechobee is at its lowest level in eight years, for this […]
PUNTA GORDA ‘School of Rock’ actor charged with stealing guitars The actor best known for portraying Jack Black’s guitar playing prodigy in the 2003 movie “School of Rock” was arrested for stealing several guitars and amplifiers, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph “Joey” Gaydos Jr., 27, has open theft and shoplifting cases in Sarasota, Venice and North Port, police and arrest records showed. At […]
WINK NEWS FDA warns robotic surgeries for cancer-related procedures not approved A surgery that is supposed to cut down on patient recovery time could be causing more pain in the long run. WINK News looked at why the U.S. Food & Drug Administration is warning the public about robotic surgery regarding cancer-related issues. Lora McCann has been breast cancer free for eight years now, but her […]
SANIBEL Iguanas and other exotic lizards a growing problem for Sanibel If you live on Sanibel, you’re bound to run into one of the giant iguanas that live on the island. But don’t worry, the city is paying one man to catch these lizards, and they’re renewing his contract. Experts say iguanas can carry diseases and eat native vegetation. On rare occasion, their sharp nails have […]
CBS NEWS Horrified mom discovers suicide instructions in video on YouTube and YouTube Kids Warning: This article features disturbing content and mentions of suicide. Video promoting self-harm tips — spliced between clips of a popular video game — has surfaced at least twice on YouTube and YouTube Kids since July, according to a pediatrician and mom who discovered the video. The suicide instructions are sandwiched between clips from the […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Lake O releases now could benefit Southwest Florida’s coast Could lake releases flowing into local waters benefit places like Fort Myers Beach? A lot more water is being released from Lake Okeechobee and heading toward Southwest Florida beginning Saturday. Scientist Dr. Richard Bartleson with Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation said water the state’s army corps of engineers will be releasing over the next 21 days could […]
NAPLES New study shows SWFL more needs to be done on climate change A majority of people in Southwest Florida don’t think enough is being done to stop climate change, according to a new study by The Conservancy of Southwest Florida. “One of the biggest impacts of climate change is increased storminess, increased extreme weather events and certainly Hurricane Irma was one of those,” said The Conservancy of […]
ESTERO Ambitious developer encounters pushback from local residents An ambitious developer faces push back from nearby neighbors as a series of projects will bring more traffic to an already busy area. Neighbors are angry as they fight the project in an effort to keep their community quiet. Bill Savage lives in a neighborhood off Corkscrew Road near I-75 in Estero. Savage and others […]
DUNBAR Dunbar sludge cleanup nears completion CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the total budget estimate as the cost over budget. Sludge has been buried in Dunbar land for decades, but now it is just weeks from being completely removed. It is welcoming news for residents living near the former Dunbar dumping site. The city dumped lime residue […]