The Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest FloridaLee Health Touch-A-Truck event educates families on Trauma Awareness
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.
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.
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.
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.
COLLIER COUNTY Georgia man deemed dangerous sexual offender by Collier County court A Georgia man has been found guilty of lewd or lascivious molestation and lewd or lascivious battery by a Collier County court. Paul Faherty, 50, from Milton, Georgia, was found guilty of two counts of lewd or lascivious molestation and one count of lewd and lascivious battery on Friday after a four-day trial in Collier […]
LEHIGH ACRES Car catches fire in Lehigh Acres A car was engulfed in flames in Lehigh Acres on Gunnery Boulevard on Saturday night. The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District says no one was injured as a result of the blaze. They said they are still investigating the cause. 🔥 Vehicle Fire • Gunnery Blvd Saturday evening our crews responded to this […]
COLLIER COUNTY SWFL doctor headed to Ukraine to help provide medical care A Southwest Florida doctor is headed to Ukraine to help people impacted by the war with Russia. On Wednesday, emergency room physician Doctor Scott Dunavant met with Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk. The sheriff thanked the doctor and wished him well before he leaves for Ukraine with his team from Global Response Management. To help […]
LEHIGH ACRES Lehigh Acres man sentenced to life for 2019 murder, arson A Lehigh Acres man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in killing and burning a 25-year-old from Lehigh Acres. Neville George Anthony Bethune, 50, was sentenced to life in prison for First Degree Murder with a Firearm and 15 years in prison for Arson in the Second Degree. A jury found […]
FORT MYERS FMPD asking for help locating truck involved in hit-and-run The Fort Myers Police Department is seeking your help locating a truck that was involved in a hit-and-run on Monday night. Police say the driver of a white 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT with a topper on the bed hit a bicyclist near the intersection of Fowler and Lafayette Streets in Fort Myers around […]
CAPE CORAL You can honor a high school graduate in Cape Coral with a street-side banner The South Cape Hospitality & Entertainment Association is giving you the opportunity to honor a soon-to-be high school graduate with a street-side banner. The banners will be hung on SE 47th Terrace & Cape Coral Parkway during May and June. The exact dates they will be displayed have not been announced. South Cape Hospitality & […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers man sentenced to life for crimes against a child A Fort Myers man has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of having inappropriate interactions with a minor. Andre Eugene Perryman, 46, was sentenced to life on charges of Lewd or Lascivious Molestation, Lewd or Lascivious Conduct, and Engaging in an Act Which Constitutes Sexual Battery Upon or With a Child […]
WINK NEWS Charlotte, Lee counties issue burn bans Charlotte and Lee counties have issued burn bans on Tuesday amid a continued fire risk. The burn ban in Charlotte County is for all outdoor burns including yard waste, recreational fires, and fireworks. Charlotte County says the burn ban does not apply to outdoor barbecue or cooking equipment as long as it is attended. the […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police searching for bank robbery suspect The Fort Myers Police Department is searching for a suspect after the Bank of America on Matthew Drive in Fort Myers was robbed on Monday. Police say the suspect displayed a note to a teller around 12:15 p.m. They say no weapons were seen or referred to during the robbery. Police say the suspect is […]
WINK NEWS NYC mayor denounces ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law with Florida billboard campaign New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a billboard campaign opposing the recent passage of the Parental Rights in Education law that has been dubbed the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law by LGBTQ+ advocates. The billboard campaign will take place in five Florida cities: Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, and West Palm Beach. The images from […]