Lee Health Touch-A-Truck event educates families on Trauma AwarenessCDC says bird flu viruses “pose pandemic potential,” cites major knowledge gaps
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.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
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.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
FORT MYERS Recall announced for Mars Wrigley Confectionary gummies Mars Wrigley Confectionary has announced a recall of Skittles Gummies, Starburst Gummies and Life Savers Gummies. The recall is due to the potential presence of a very thin metal strand embedded in the gummies or loose in the bag. The company said it received reports from consumers but the company is not aware of any […]
FORT MYERS Fort Myers police arrest felon suspected of possessing gun A 20-year-old convicted felon was arrested for possessing a firearm, Fort Myers police said. Christopher Salters, a convicted felon, faces a charge of possession of a firearm by a Florida convicted felon. According to FMPD, the department’s Group Violence Intervention Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 3500 block of Dale Street […]
PORT CHARLOTTE One person injured in crash on US-41 in Port Charlotte Troopers are investigating a crash on US-41 in Port Charlotte. The crash happened at around 11 a.m. near the intersection of US-41 and Veterans Boulevard. Troopers said one person was flown to a hospital for treatment after two vehicles collided. An investigation into the crash is underway. No other details have been released.
COLLIER COUNTY Cyclist injured in crash near Naples Airport on Saturday morning A 65-year-old Naples woman was injured Saturday morning as she rode her bike near the Naples airport in Collier County. The crash happened on Airport Road near Exchange Avenue at 6 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said a sedan driven by a 40-year-old Naples woman failed to stop in time and struck […]
COLLIER COUNTY Motorcyclist dies in Collier County in Friday night crash A 29-year-old Naples man died on Friday night as he was riding his motorcycle after an SUV collided with him on Immokalee Road in Collier County. The crash happened east of Randall Road just before 9 p.m., according to troopers. Florida Highway Patrol said the SUV, driven by a 50-year-old Naples man, drove directly into […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda police officers comes in contact with unknown substance during arrest of man A welfare check led to the arrest of a 43-year-old man after Punta Gorda police said they found drugs in his vehicle. An officer was also sent to the hospital after they came in contact with an unknown substance. Jeremy Allen Jones, of Punta Gorda, was asleep in his vehicle in the parking lot of […]
COLLIER COUNTY Golden Gate man arrested, suspected of trafficking fentanyl A 59-year-old man has been arrested by Collier deputies after they say they found drugs during a traffic stop. Edward Joseph Horn, a convicted felon, faces charges of fentanyl trafficking, possession of marijuana over 20 grams and possession of narcotic paraphernalia. Horn, of Golden Gate, was a passenger in a silver Honda that was pulled […]
COLLIER COUNTY Teen arrested, accused of crime spree in Collier County community A 16-year-old was arrested after Collier deputies say he went on a crime spree in the Glades community. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the teen, of East Naples, faces nine felony charges after detectives say he entered several homes through an unlocked rear sliding door and stole multiple items from sleeping victims. The […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY North Port sex offender sentenced to life A North Port sex offender will remain behind bars for life for molesting children at a Charlotte County public pool. Timothy Rice, 44, was found guilty in March of lewd or lascivious molestation and two counts of lewd or lascivious conduct following a trial. Rice went to a public pool in Charlotte County in 2019 […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Deputies identify body found at Babcock/Webb wildlife area The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says Richard Donovan, a 77-year-old man, suffered a cardiac episode in the Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area. A biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation made the grisly discovery, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrived and found Donovan’s vehicle was stuck in sugar sand over a mile […]