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.
WINK NEWS SWFL ranchers could get paid to help protect panther habitat Ranchers, farmers and landowners in Southwest Florida have the opportunity to get paid for helping conserve panther habitat in the state. The incentives are part of several programs run by the Natural Resources Conservation Service of Florida. The Regional Conservation Partnership Program is led by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. It will help […]
WINK NEWS Some Tropical Punch Kool-Aid containers recalled for containing glass, metal The KraftHeinz company and the FDA have recalled certain Kool-Aid containers for containing small pieces of metal or glass. The recall, as listed in a notice to Costco customers, applies to 82.5 oz Tropical Punch Mix Kool-Aid with best when used by dates of Aug. 31, 2023, or Sep. 1, 2023. The Costco notice says […]
LEE COUNTY FHP trooper injured in motorcycle crash on I-75 in south Fort Myers Florida Highway Patrol says a trooper on a motorcycle was hurt in a crash on I-75 southbound just north of the Daniels Parkway exit on Tuesday morning. FHP says the trooper was taken to a local hospital but is expected to be OK. Photos from the scene show an FHP motorcycle laying on its side […]
SAN CARLOS ISLAND Precautionary boil water notice issued for San Carlos Island Lee County Utilities have issued a precautionary boil water notice for more than 700 homes and 35 businesses after discovering damage to a water main near Prescott Street and San Carlos Boulevard. The notice applies to all of the homes and businesses in the area outlined in the photo above. Lee County Utilities says the […]
LEE COUNTY Reports of mail theft lead to LCSO recommendations to protect against it The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is warning of an increase in mail theft and wants to help make sure you know how to protect yourself. In a fraud alert released by the sheriff’s office, they said that both residential and commercial mailboxes have been victims of theft. They are basing the information calls for service […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Woman killed in overnight crash in North Fort Myers Florida Highway Patrol says a woman has died after crashing on US-41 near Pineapple Lane in North Fort Myers. Troopers say a 50-year-old woman was traveling south on US-41 around 3:20 a.m. Sunday morning when she made a left turn and left the road and hit a tree. Troopers say her injuries from the crash […]
CLEARWATER Dolphin Tale star Winter dies at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium following days of sickness Winter the Dolphin died on Thursday night at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium after battling what experts say was a gastrointestinal abnormality. The aquarium said Winter died while being held by her caregivers after they made several attempts to save her life. She was 16-years-old. Winter was the star of the 2011 movie Dolphin Tale and […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County Sheriff’s conducting death investigating along Golden Gate Parkway The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a death investigating near a canal on Golden Gate Pkwy., east of I-75 in Collier County. Deputies were seen investigating the area under a walking bridge. Deputies have not said what prompted the investigation. This is an ongoing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
LEE COUNTY Lee County Sheriff’s deputies investigating a shooting on Heiman Ave. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating a shooting on Heiman Ave. Investigators were walking along the side of the road with flashlights, appearing to look for evidence. The sheriff’s office has not said if anyone was hurt or if anyone is in custody. This is an ongoing story and will be updated […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health collecting your extra Halloween candy for troops overseas The Lee Health Military Support Program wants your leftover or unwanted Halloween candy. They will be collecting it and boxing it up for troops overseas. So far they say they have collected about 100 pounds of candy. Your extra candy can be dropped off at a number of different locations: Cape Coral Hospital – 636 […]