CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral hosts annual Holiday Boat-a-Long Families, residents, and businesses came out to enjoy Cape Coral’s annual Holiday Boat-a-Long and Christmas movie on Saturday.
FORT MYERS FGCU head volleyball coach steps down to coach UCF FGCU coach Matt Botsford announced that he is stepping down as head volleyball coach to join the University of Central Florida Knights.
FORT MYERS Top rated prospects shine in City of Palms Classic Year-after-year some of the top high school teams featuring many of the top players in the country compete in the Fort Myers Tournament.
Meals for Hope brings Southwest Florida together to fight hunger On Saturday morning, Meals for Hope held its annual Holidays Without Hunger event, aiming to ensure no one in Southwest Florida goes hungry during the holidays.
1 dead, 2 injured in four-vehicle crash on I-75 in Collier County A collision involving four vehicles on northbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 108 resulted in one fatality, minor injuries to two others, and a large paint spill.
Lee County woman’s home transforms into Santa’s Workshop for families in need One Lee County woman’s home has looked like Santa’s workshop since June.
Chilly first day of winter with plenty of sunshine overhead The Weather Authority says Saturday is the first day of the winter solstice, and it feels like it across Southwest Florida.
FORT MYERS Kitten recovering after surviving horrific abuse At 12 pounds and 12 weeks old, this little kitty was snatched from her home and literally dragged through the unthinkable.
Losing loved ones in the line of duty; Community offers support to Diaz family Heartbreak over Sergeant Elio Diaz’s death consumed the Charlotte County community, after the fallen hero was laid to rest Friday.
CAPTIVA Impacts of hurricane season on fishing in SWFL Whipping winds and torrential downpours are all too common with hurricanes.
CAPE CORAL What to know before gifting pets this holiday season Gifting someone a pet for Christmas may sound like a good idea but not always. Animal experts remind us that owning an animal takes a big commitment.
NAPLES ‘Beverly’s Angels’ prepare holiday sacks for kids in need Beverly’s Angels in Naples is providing kids the essentials they need during the holiday season, and they got some help from high school students across Southwest Florida.
‘He was a phenomenal human being’: Woman says Elio Diaz inspired her to turn life around WINK News has shared stories about people greatly impacted by Deputy Sergeant Elio Diaz’s work. Now we hear from a woman whose life he affected for the better.
PUNTA GORDA ShorePoint Health in Punta Gorda to permanently close If people in Punta Gorda consider themselves patients of ShorePoint Hospital, they will have to look for an alternate place of healthcare.
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres Fire and Rescue District gives holiday candle safety tips Holiday celebrations are a few days away, and nothing sets the mood better than candles. This warning is best given before the holidays.
FORT MYERS HER2-positive breast cancer patient being treated with newly approved drugs HER2-positive breast cancer is an aggressive form of cancer, accounting for about 20% of all breast cancer cases. Now, doctors say two separate, newly FDA-approved treatments are available to patients with HER2-positive cancer that has spread. Joyce Gruss. who loves playing games with her Jack Russel Terrier, is battling an aggressive form of breast cancer. It’s […]
CONWAY, SC Making Strides: A group of longtime friends are making mammograms fun If you have ever had a mammogram, you know they are not on any woman’s favorite activity list. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. There is a group of women who never miss their yearly exams. In fact, they look forward to it. Every year Siena, Glenna, Mary, Sabra, Kelly, and Cindy get […]
FORT MYERS Remembering 9/11: Reporter recalls moment former President George W. Bush was informed of attacks It’s not every day an elementary school gets a presidential visit, but the historic day for that school soon became a historic day for the entire country. A fun reading day lesson at Emma Booker Elementary in Sarasota County, the president smiling, turned dire with one whisper. “I vividly remember the look on his face,” […]
WINK NEWS The toll the pandemic has taken on children’s mental health September is designated as National Suicide Prevention Month and 18 months into the pandemic, it is extremely important to acknowledge. Not only do kids already have to battle classic problems such as the nerves and hormones their bodies are experiencing and where and how they fit in, but now there’s a global pandemic. It has […]
WINK NEWS Cases of foodborne illness rise across the country Several states, including Florida, are experiencing a spike in Cyclospora, which is a foodborne illness. Cases of Cyclospora nearly doubled in a 14-day period. Amy Cornell lives in the Gainsville area but spends a fair amount in south Fort Myers. But, lately, she’s been spending a lot of time in the bathroom. “So in mid-June, […]
WINK NEWS Program works to expand math learning for young kids Studies suggest early math skills are a better predictor of academic success than early reading skills. But in a typical five-hour pre-school day, less than a minute is spent on math learning, so some programs are working to fix that for kids. School psychologist Ben Clarke says the key to math success is learning basic […]
WINK NEWS Hospitals see increase in respiratory virus that targets children and older people While much of Florida has been unmasked for some time, there’s one side effect that’s hitting older people and children. Hospitals have seen an increase in cases of RSV or respiratory syncytial virus. The pandemic hasn’t ended but people have certainly lowered their guard. “It’s a very tricky virus,” said Dr. Salomon Abitbol with Golisano […]
FORT MYERS Florida House passes bill aimed at helping human trafficking survivors The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill to empower and better protect victims of human trafficking. The trauma and scars for survivors of human trafficking are unimaginable. But now help is on the way for survivors like Savannah Parvu who WINK News first introduced you to in December. “I started being sexually abused by […]
WINK NEWS Harry Chapin Food Bank: Thank you for your donations While you think about what’s on the menu for dinner, many families wonder where their next meal will come from. Food insecurity is a challenge that exists in in Southwest Florida, and with your help, we’re responding to it. Community members have helped WINK Feeds Families March to a Million Meals reach its $400,000 goal, […]
FORT MYERS March to a Million Meals: 150 agencies partner with Harry Chapin Food Bank to fight food insecurity in SWFL The Harry Chapin Food Bank does its part to feed 250,000 people every month. But, they don’t do it alone. In fact, Harry Chapin partners with more than 150 agencies including churches and non-profits to get food to people in our community who so desperately need it. Part of the pandemic protocol at Community Cooperative […]