Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at largeUltrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for grand theft at North Fort Myers Dollar Tree SWFL Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for committing grand theft at a Dollar Tree in North Fort Myers last week.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from e-coli outbreak due to carrots sold in popular grocery stores The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of e-coli linked to tainted carrots.
FORT MYERS Lee County Library System announces annual Fandom Fest The Lee County Library System is inviting people of all ages to bring cosplay and pop culture fun to its annual Fandom Fest.
FORT MYERS Lee County opens Royal Palms Avenue parking lot for downtown Fort Myers workers Lee County has announced the opening of the Royal Palms Avenue parking lot, which will be used by downtown workers and become paid public parking on nights and weekends.
NAPLES Naples sculptor makes memorable busts for 9 locations You may notice some new, massive statues that have been placed in popular areas around Naples, like Waterside Shops and Maserati Naples.
the weather authority Seasonal Monday with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking seasonal temperatures with an approaching cold front that is expected to bring rain and cooler conditions during the middle of the week.
Volunteers gather for 20th annual Turkey Drop event in Collier County The 20th annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop event is set to begin as organizers seek to mark this milestone anniversary with the goal of over 7,000 turkeys donated.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
Victim in Collier house party shooting identified, killer still at large WINK News is learning the victim of a fatal house party shooting was a Collier County public school student.
Ultrasound technology shows promise for pain and depression treatment Chronic pain and treatment-resistant depression — both impact millions of people, both can be debilitating and both can leave people feeling hopeless.
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral Fire Department launches annual toy drive The Cape Coral Fire Department is collecting toys and gifts for children in need this holiday season.
Bruno’s of Brooklyn opens new downtown Fort Myers location The new Bruno’s of Brooklyn Italian Eatery opens the evening of Nov. 18 at 2149 First St. in Fort Myers.
FORT MYERS BEACH FEMA deadline looms for Lee County: flood insurance discounts at risk FEMA will soon announce whether homeowners in five different areas of Lee County will keep that 25% discount on their flood insurance policies long term.
NORTH FORT MYERS Man wanted for grand theft at North Fort Myers Dollar Tree SWFL Crime Stoppers is seeking information on a man wanted for committing grand theft at a Dollar Tree in North Fort Myers last week.
WINK NEWS 1 dead from e-coli outbreak due to carrots sold in popular grocery stores The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of e-coli linked to tainted carrots.
FORT MYERS Lee County Library System announces annual Fandom Fest The Lee County Library System is inviting people of all ages to bring cosplay and pop culture fun to its annual Fandom Fest.
FORT MYERS Lee County opens Royal Palms Avenue parking lot for downtown Fort Myers workers Lee County has announced the opening of the Royal Palms Avenue parking lot, which will be used by downtown workers and become paid public parking on nights and weekends.
NAPLES Naples sculptor makes memorable busts for 9 locations You may notice some new, massive statues that have been placed in popular areas around Naples, like Waterside Shops and Maserati Naples.
the weather authority Seasonal Monday with highs in the mid 80s The Weather Authority is tracking seasonal temperatures with an approaching cold front that is expected to bring rain and cooler conditions during the middle of the week.
Volunteers gather for 20th annual Turkey Drop event in Collier County The 20th annual Capital Wealth Advisors Turkey Drop event is set to begin as organizers seek to mark this milestone anniversary with the goal of over 7,000 turkeys donated.
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB residents raise concerns over removal of business trailers Residents and business owners on Fort Myers Beach are raising concerns after FEMA called for the removal of temporary structures off the island.
Driver arrested after failing to stop in Lehigh Acres According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver was arrested after he failed to stop for troopers on State Road 82 and Blackstone Drive in Lehigh Acres on Saturday Night.
WINK Neighborhood Watch: burglary, aggravated battery and cockfighting This week’s segment of WINK Neighborhood Watch features a burglary spree, aggravated battery with a vehicle and a man arrested for cockfighting.
WINK NEWS SWFL elections supervisors prepare for poll worker shortages Polling locations in Southwest Florida are expecting a shortage of workers because of COVID-19. More people are expected to mail in their vote, so we wanted to know what will happen when people want to vote in person. Southwest Florida election officials we spoke to are actively preparing for poll worker shortages, but they are […]
LEE COUNTY Lee County supervisor says delaying the election won’t happen President Donald Trump suggested delaying the presidential election in a tweet Thursday morning. He expressed concern mail-in voting will result in “the most inaccurate and fraudulent” election in history. However, federal law dating back to 1845 would prevent a delay of Election Day in November. Congress would have to change the date, and Senators Marco […]
WINK NEWS Executives in Florida sign letter encouraging effort to stop spread of COVID-19 From Coca-Cola, United Way to Florida Power & Light, 135 business and community leaders in Florida are sending a message that it’s time to do more to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. A letter spearheaded by the CEO of Florida Blue includes executives from an array of industries including nonprofits, businesses, health care systems, […]
LEE COUNTY Lee Health medical worker urge commissioners to approve mask mandate Staff at every Lee Health hospital say now is the time for Lee County leaders to step up during the coronavirus pandemic. Lee County Commissioner Brian Hamman shared his thoughts Tuesday by sharing a graphic on Twitter he says proves masks are unnecessary to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Dr. Elliot Goldner is […]
FORT MYERS Dissing DeSantis: Community reacts to Washington Post article critical of gov Florida received negative headlines this weekend as our total number of COVID-19 cases rose to second in the country. The Washington Post published an article critical of the governor. The headline: “Coronavirus ravaged Florida, as Ron DeSantis sidelined scientists and followed Trump.” The article essentially states that DeSantis stopped listening to medical experts and now […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Chabad in SWFL closes for second time during pandemic Shabbat is celebrated every weekend in the Jewish faith, similar to church on Sunday in Christianity. Friday marks the first Shabbat since the Chabad of Southwest Florida announced its doors were closing again. This is part of a trend taking place across Florida as cases rise. Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida in south Fort Myers […]
LEE COUNTY COVID-19 victim’s friends plead with everyone to take virus seriously Another day, another COVID-19 record – this time in deaths as the state of Florida recorded 173 in just 24 hours. That’s another 173 families dealing with loss, the highest ever single-day increase. One friend screamed in anger that people keep dying from a virus he believes we can beat. Another took the news like […]
FORT MYERS Lee Health hospitals at 99% staffed bed capacity Lee Health hospitals were at 99% staffed bed capacity on Wednesday. It was at 100% Tuesday as doctors are admitting our neighbors faster than we’ve ever seen. Although the hospitalizations graph shows the numbers dipped in early June, right now we’re at the highest point in the pandemic. As of Wednesday, 24% of beds were […]
WINK NEWS CDC updates COVID-19 self-isolation guidelines If you are recovering from COVID-19, there are some big changes that will allow you out of self-isolation faster. Most people can stop isolating after 10 days and if you haven’t had a fever in 24 hours, your symptoms improve and no test-based strategy needed. Tina Murphy is a textbook COVID-19 case. She became sick […]
WINK NEWS Major retailers follow through with mask mandates at stores Many major retailers are now enacting mandates requiring customers to wear masks inside their businesses. They want shoppers to wear personal protective equipment to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Masks continue to be a hot-button issue. It’s something everyone has an opinion about. Among big retail companies with this requirement, Walmart decided to […]