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.
FORT MYERS Man arrested for January hit and run that left 2 people seriously hurt in Fort Myers DeSoto County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested the man Fort Myers police say is responsible for a hit and run that took place in Fort Myers in January leaving two people with serious injuries. Fort Myers police say Roberto Silva, 29, was arrested on a felony warrant for the hit and run by the DeSoto County […]
WASHINGTON (AP) 150 people arrested in US-Europe darknet drug probe Law enforcement officials in the U.S. and Europe have arrested 150 people and seized more than $31 million in an international drug trafficking investigation stemming from sales on the darknet, the Justice Department said Tuesday. The arrests are connected to a 10-month investigation between federal law enforcement officials in the U.S. and Europol in Europe. […]
LEE COUNTY Operation uncovers conspiracy to smuggle meth soaked letters into Lee County Jail “Operation: Return to Sender” uncovered an elaborate operation to smuggle illegal contraband into the Lee County Jail. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says drugs were entering the jail in the form of postcards. The Sheriff’s office says they found 24 postcards mailed to the jail that had the presence of methamphetamine on them, making it […]
FORT MYERS Report details what led to arrest in months old hit and run An arrest report sheds light on details regarding a hit and run that took place in April. Police arrested Gloria King, 30, on Oct. 18. They say one of King’s friends helped them solve the case. On April 8, 2021, Fort Myers police responded to a hit and run in the area of Fowler and […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral police advocating ride-sharing for Oktoberfest The Cape Coral Police Department is reminding people to stay safe if they are planning on attending the Oktoberfest event. Oktoberfest is being held on Oct. 22-24 and Oct. 29-31 at 2101 SW Pine Island Rd. The event is hosted by the German American Social Club. The event does have free parking, but organizers are […]
COLLIER COUNTY FOUND: Law enforcement looking for 12-year-old girl missing from Collier County A missing person alert was issued for a 12-year-old girl from Collier County. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said she was last seen in the area of the 600 block of 110th Avenue North in Naples. The Collier County Sheriff said she has been found and is safe.
SOUTH FORT MYERS 1 flown to hospital following crash in south Fort Myers One person is seriously hurt after two cars collide on Three Oaks Parkway at Pine Chase Road in south Fort Myers, just north of Estero. Lee Flight was dispatched to take the person with serious injuries to the hospital. The southbound lanes of Three Oaks Parkway have been closed to allow for Lee Flight to […]
FORT MYERS Woman accused of months old hit-and-run in Fort Myers arrested Fort Myers Police say a woman accused in a hit and run from April 2021 has been identified and arrested. FMPD says hit-and-run cases can take time to solve. 30-year-old Gloria King is facing one count of leaving the scene with serious bodily injury. Fort Myers Police say King is accused of hitting a pedestrian […]
SANIBEL SCCF to host 29th annual tennis tournament fundraiser The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is returning to the courts for its 29th annual tennis tournament in November. In an announcement on Facebook, SCCF said it will be partnering with Beachview Tennis and Gampy’s Charities for this year’s fundraising tournament. The presenting sponsor is Gampy’s Charities, which raises money to support children’s organizations and partners with […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Man arrested for tampering with Railroad tracks in North Fort Myers Lee County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested the man they say tampered with railroad safety equipment in North Fort Myers. Deputies arrested 67-year-old Jon Cassel on Saturday night. They said he has been released on $5,000 bail. He is facing a public order crime charge for tampering with the tracks. Cassel is accused of tampering with […]