Lee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to registerThe Weather Authority: Stay alert – chance of showers and storms on Sunday
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
COLLIER COUNTY CDC credits Narcan for reversing 30 year opioid death trend For the first time in 30 years, opioid overdose deaths are down. Health officials and first responders say they know why as they point to one critical tool saving more lives. Benjamin Rohde remembers one of his first calls as a first responder. He said when his crew entered the home, drug paraphernalia was on […]
CAPE CORAL Home health aide steals from 97-year-old woman, police says Miss Bettie Reinsmith says it was hard for her to believe the woman who treated her so well would be stealing money from her. It took a neighbor to finally convince her to call the police. Now she want to make sure it doesn’t happen to anyone else. Bettie Reinsmith would tell you she’s not […]
FORT MYERS Calusa Waterkeeper premiers ‘Troubled Waters’ at its water crisis summit Experts say it is only a matter of time before blue-green algae comes creeping back into our waterways. On Monday, the Calusa Waterkeeper is holding its second summit of the summer to focus on the public health aspect. For Tom Hafer, the height of the water crisis last year remains on his mind. “Friends would […]
MARCO ISLAND Marco Island fire training chief arrested for domestic violence Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested Training Chief Grady Harrison, 33, of City of Marco Island Fire-Rescue Department Saturday morning for charges related to domestic violence, the fire department says. According to the CCSO arrest report, Collier deputies responded after dispatch received a call from a woman who was screaming “help me” over the phone. And […]
CAPE CORAL Man spies into the windows of unsuspecting Cape Coral teens Your child could be next. That is the warning from two Cape Coral families. A 15-year-old hopped in the shower early Monday morning and had an eerie feeling someone was watching through the window. She was right. “During the shower, I guess she saw like part of a hand and maybe part of a face,” […]
CAPE CORAL Neighbor shoots dog after it attacks his wife in Cape Coral Homeowners told investigators they were forced to shoot a dog after it attacked them. The dog’s owner said their pet is not normally aggressive. Luckily, the dog will make a full recovery. Cape Coral Police Department responded to the report of a dog attack and shooting at a home off 36th Street north of Del […]
FORT MYERS Adam Jobbers-Miller ceremony remembers the fallen officer 1 year later July 28, 2019 marks one year since Fort Myers Police Officer Adam Jobbers-Miller died from injuries he endured in the line of duty. MORE: FMPD Officer Jobbers-Miller dies from his injuries … leaves legacy Family members, brothers and sisters in blue and community members gathered to honor and remember Jobber-Miller Sunday. The community gathered at […]
NAPLES 6 injured in boat fire on Naples Bay Naples Police Department confirmed six people were injured in a boat fire on Naples Bay Saturday morning. According to Naples PD, a boat caught fire near marker 40 in the bay around 10:30 a.m. The passengers on the boat had just finished fueling at a pump that was not at a city dock, and the […]
SOUTH FORT MYERS Should SWFL taxpayers cover the student loans of other people? The federal government is making it easier for students to pay back their school debt. It includes incentives for them to work in the government after graduation. But, it could mean taxpayers are helping to cover the student loans of other people. Deborah Cadet knows the struggle is real of balancing work and school. She […]
CAPE CORAL Neighbors help couple after car goes into Cape Coral canal A husband and wife were able to escape from drowning in a car after it ended up in a canal. Their own quick actions and the virtue of good neighbors saved them from what could have ended in tragedy. Sunday, Cape Coral Fire Department responded to the report of a car in a canal in […]