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.
LEHIGH ACRES Death investigation underway in Lehigh Acres A death investigation began on Easter morning. That’s what neighbors who live along Dale Avenue North in Lehigh Acres woke up to. Deputies were canvassing this neighborhood early Sunday morning. One neighbor, who didn’t want to speak on camera, told WINK News that he saw Lee County deputies pull a body out of a car. […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Easter egg hunt in North Fort Myers Your children could win big just by going on an Easter egg hunt in your own yard. The North Fort Myers Civic Association finished hiding about 1,000 eggs on lawns across town. They say their inspiration for this hunt comes from a love for their community. Usually, having someone egg your house isn’t a good […]
FORT MYERS California considering 32-hour workweek A big change could soon be coming to the way people live their lives: a 4-day workweek. California is debating a plan for companies with more than 500 employees to define the workweek as only 32 hours. The hope is to reduce stress without reducing productivity. “I think it’s a great idea,” said Jeanette Stevens. […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Mighty Mussels back for first home game The Mighty Mussels are back at Hammond Stadium. Fans filled their seats for the teams’ first home game of the regular season. The Mighty Mussels took on the Jupiter Hammerheads. Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno was on hand to throw out the first pitch and get the crowd going. WINK News reporter Marcello Cuadra caught […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Fire at MW Horticulture in south Fort Myers burning for more than 24 hours Crews are still battling a fire at a recycling facility in south Fort Myers. This fire is expected to last at least another 24 hours. Old 41 has reopened, but Thomas Road is still closed. The power has been turned back on though. Since Sunday morning, the fire has been burning at the MW Horticulture […]
LEE COUNTY Mulch fire breaks out at MW Horticulture A mulch fire sparked at MW Horticulture along Thomas Road in Lee County. And smoke from that fire filled the air, and fire crews said it then started a brush fire. This is just off of Michael G. Rippe Parkway. WINK News viewers sent us plenty of pictures and videos of the fire, along with […]
FORT MYERS Dogs tossed out of car at Gulf Coast Humane Society Two dogs are now being cared for after being tossed out of a parked car. Gulf Coast Humane Society says this is one of the most dangerous ways to get rid of a pet. Now we’re learning that a 12-year-old lab and terrier mix and a 2-year-old german shepherd mix are seeing what compassion and […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS String of catalytic converter thefts in Southwest Florida There have been a string of catalytic converter thefts in Southwest Florida. The most recent target was a nonprofit. Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore discovered it was the victim of a theft on Friday morning. Apparently, the type of vehicle made it an easy target. Officials say trucks are easy targets because they offer anyone enough […]
LEE COUNTY Fire sparks on RSW property A brush fire that sparked near Southwest Florida International Airport is now 100% contained. Officials suspect it ignited after a lightning strike. While fire crews have since left the scene, on Monday afternoon, several emergency vehicles lined a road, and a cloud of smoke billowed into the air. This was near Airport Haul Road. San […]
LEE COUNTY 3-year-old girl celebrates end of her chemo treatment A fighter makes it to her finish line. Three-year-old Libbi is finally finished with chemotherapy after she was diagnosed with cancer two years ago. Now, she’s getting to celebrate this important milestone with her family. Chris LeDuff is Libbi’s dad. “I know I’ve laid in bed plenty of nights in the middle of treatment, wondering […]