Black bear spotted in downtown Fort MyersHot and dry Monday afternoon before isolated storms pop up this evening
FORT MYERS Black bear spotted in downtown Fort Myers A Florida black bear had been spotted in downtown Fort Myers early Monday morning. FWC is responding to relocate the bear.
WINK NEWS Hot and dry Monday afternoon before isolated storms pop up this evening On Monday morning, the weather is starting mild and humid with temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
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.
FORT MYERS Black bear spotted in downtown Fort Myers A Florida black bear had been spotted in downtown Fort Myers early Monday morning. FWC is responding to relocate the bear.
WINK NEWS Hot and dry Monday afternoon before isolated storms pop up this evening On Monday morning, the weather is starting mild and humid with temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s.
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.
COLLIER COUNTY Travelling WWII boxcar in Collier County teaches history of the Holocaust The railroad boxcar parked in Collier County at the public library in The Estates this month is a painful reminder of a tragic time in recent western history. “We’re trying to fill our mission which is to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to inspire action against bigotry hatred and violence,” said Cody Rademacher the […]
TALLAHASSEE Rep. Charlie Crist introduces new proposal to help lower property insurance costs There is a new effort to get homeowners insurance costs down. Democratic Representative Charlie Crist is proposing a new bill called the FAITH Act, or the Fueling Affordable Insurance for Homeowners Act. “The reason for it is the horrible property insurance situation Floridians are dealing with right now,” said Crist. We’ve seen it here in […]
COLLIER COUNTY Stray bullet strikes family’s window in Golden Gate Estates A shooter is on the run after a stray bullet flew into a family’s home in Collier County going through a window and landing in an 18-year-old’s bed. Luckily nobody was hurt at the Golden Gate Estates house. Sara Kilduff, the family’s mother, found the bullet in her son’s bedroom. “Thank God my son wasn’t […]
COLLIER COUNTY Rental assistance available for residents of Collier County If you are behind on rent or utilities and it’s related to the pandemic, there’s money to help. A program is offering millions of dollars to renters in Collier County. “I’m hoping that they won’t look at this as a disgrace but more as an assistance,” said Penny Taylor, the District 4 County Commissioner. Collier […]
COLLIER COUNTY Alligator gives Collier County couple a birthday surprise A Collier County couple was met with quite the surprise when they found an alligator in their garage. Birthday surprises can be thrilling and fun, and in Florida, they can be wild. The Dobsons, who live in the Wyndemere community, got just that when they found a gator in their garage days ahead of a […]
COLLIER COUNTY National Infant Immunization Week: Childhood illnesses climb with recent rise in vaccine hesitancy The week of April 24 through April 30, is National Infant Immunization Week and health services around Southwest Florida are promoting the benefits of immunizations for children from birth to two years old. The Florida Department of Health says this annual focus on infant immunizations is an opportunity to educate parents, caregivers, and health care […]
NAPLES Project Help honors victims and survivors of violent crimes Tonight, the Southwest Florida community celebrated strides being made for victims’ rights but also reflected on what still needs to be done. After surviving violent crimes with strength and resilience. We spoke with two women, neither of whom has had justice. But what they do have is strength and resilience. One woman is a survivor […]
COLLIER COUNTY Jan. 6 suspect makes tearful plea to Collier County Commissioners A man accused of storming the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, stood in front of Collier County Commissioners and asked for their help. Christopher Worrell is calling on them to act after he says his rights were denied. He is currently being monitored by GPS after he was released from federal custody. Worrell was […]
‘Fiber cut’ causes major Southwest Florida Xfinity outage Many Comcast Xfinity customers are reporting outages across Southwest Florida Monday afternoon. According to downdetector.net Orlando, Tampa, and down through the Southwest Florida coast all indicated user-reported outages. Customers are receiving the standard message, “We’re aware that you may be experiencing a service interruption and are working to resolve the issue… We apologize for any […]
MARCO ISLAND Former youth pastor arrested for sexting underage girl A former youth pastor has been arrested for sexting an underage girl. The Marco Island Police department says he sent her nude pictures and attempted to meet up with her several times. And police believe there are more victims out there. Officers say Christopher Reyes used social media apps to access his victims. He was […]