Motorcycle crash leaves 1 deadLee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register
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 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.
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 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.
TICE Driver who injured child after causing crash into building arrested A driver who slammed into a car, sending it through a building and injuring a child inside is now facing charges. Jhoana Jimenez Lopez, 38, was arrested by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. They accused her of driving recklessly and without a license. The crash happened last month at Star Professional on Palm Beach Boulevard […]
LEE COUNTY Scaled-back graduation continues as FGCU plans to host another Grad Walk Unconventional graduation is leading to mixed reactions at Florida Gulf Coast University. FGCU plans to host a Grad Walk at Alico Arena. This is something the university started doing during the pandemic. This is more of an intimate ceremony where graduates can reserve a time to walk across the stage and receive their diploma in […]
CAPE CORAL Neighbors speaking out over 2-year construction closure of Cape Coral Yacht Club Cape Coral neighbors are speaking out against a massive project at the Cape Coral Yacht Club. For now, that project is being delayed. But, people in Cape Coral say they are worried about the two-year closure needed for construction. The length of time is only one of their concerns, as others include being charged for […]
COLLIER COUNTY Black history celebration in Collier County returns after 4 years, aims to push Collier into the future After four years, an event in Collier County is making a comeback. And one group is building a place to tell Black stories not just during Black History Month but for every month of the year. The event is called “Know The Past, Shape The Future,” and Collier County’s NAACP president says it’s an opportunity […]
COLLIER COUNTY March to a Million Meals: Teen volunteers at Grace Place Food Pantry that helps his family Not many teenagers would choose to spend their Friday afternoon working. But 17-year-old Wood Bien-Aime is no ordinary teen. He knows he makes a difference when he shows up at the Grace Place Food Pantry in Golden Gate. “Not a lot of people like got jobs right now, and they don’t have money. So we […]
GOLDEN GATE ESTATES Deputies say Golden Gate Estates man severely beat his dog A Golden Gate Estates man has been arrested and accused of severely beating his dog named Diesel. David Grant Harper, 29, faces a charge of cruelty to animals. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two people contacted authorities on Feb. 15 after witnessing Harper beat his pit bull mix in the bathroom of his […]
LEE COUNTY Pickleball courts planned for Rutenberg Park bring excitement, frustration to nearby residents A building in Rutenberg Park is coming down, and in its place will be new pickleball courts. Lee County plans to put eight pickleball courts where the building stands now. Lee County plans to remove the building in the northeast corner of the park near the pond. “It’s a little more like ping pong for […]
LEE COUNTY STEMLab: New learning opportunity opens at Miromar Outlet Shops A new way to get children interested in STEM has arrived to Southwest Florida. The STEMLab is opening at the Miromar Outlet Shops. The STEMLab is inspired by the IMAG History & Science Center. It offers programs for children and adults and will host camps during the summer. “There’s science, there’s technology, there’s engineering, there’s […]
NAPLES ‘The Toy Scout’ comes to SWFL and want’s to value your toys from the 80’s and beyond Rare and vintage toys are on display right now. Hundreds of the valuable collectibles are up for grabs over the next few days at shows across Southwest Florida. You know the expression; “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” Is there a treasure in your home you don’t even know you have? America’s Toy Scout […]
LEE COUNTY Lee Health says not enough people getting COVID shots and boosters Lee Health says that low vaccination rates and even lower rates of getting a booster are why COVID-19 is continuing to spread and patients are still filling its hospitals. They say not enough people in Lee County are rolling up their sleeves. According to Lee Health, only 64% of people who are eligible for the […]