CDC says bird flu viruses “pose pandemic potential,” cites major knowledge gapsBay Street Yard set to open in late May
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.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
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.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
SARASOTA Authorities discover human remains of a Sarasota missing teenager Investigators just recovered the remains of a teen nearly a year-and-half after he vanished. The 14-year-old disappeared from his family’s Labor Day party in Sarasota. The Sarasota police chief said while this closes one chapter of a missing person case, it is now opening up another one, turning it to a death investigation. Authorities are trying […]
ESTERO California man arrested with 10 pounds of marijuana in Estero A California man was arrested in Estero after his Uber driver demanded he leave the car on suspicion of possessing marijuana. On Saturday, Florida Highway Patrol arrested Branden Anthony Charles, 38, after he was found in possession of 10 pounds of marijuana in the parking lot of the Embassy Suites hotel on Corkscrew Road in Estero. […]
FORT MYERS Suspect in fentanyl drug bust at Lehigh Senior called a ‘middle man’ to a bigger problem An 18-year-old student at Lehigh Senior High School is being called a ‘middle man’ after arresting and accusing her of having 18 bags of fentanyl on school campus. Authorities say the problem with an arrest like this is that it’s now going to be extremely difficult to find the source. Parents of students at the […]
FORT MYERS Mother of teen beaten at bus stop seeks justice A teenager was bloodied and beaten moments after getting off a school bus in Fort Myers. A recording of the incident shows other people punching a girl in the face and kicking her in the head. She is also seen being dragged by her hair down a sidewalk. The Lee County school district said the […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda woman records bobcat chasing squirrel at home A video of a bobcat chasing the squirrel across a lanai screen in Southwest Florida is gaining viral recognition on social media. Michelle Kloese captured the video at her home in Punta Gorda Sunday. “So, this morning I woke up, and I opened up the sliders,” Kloese said. “And I heard a lot of commotion […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY Charlotte County woman sues maker of Roundup, retailers, and county over health issues A new lawsuit is filed surrounding Roundup, the weed killer and pesticide. A woman is suing the company that makes it and the stores that sell it, claiming it ruined her and her neighbors’ health. More and more people in Charlotte County are speaking up about their symptoms they say are related to Roundup. Not only is […]
CHARLOTTE HARBOR Derelict boats abandoned in Charlotte Harbor, but who’s responsible? Not one, not two, not three, but four sunken and derelict boats are in the water along Bayshore Live Oak Park in Charlotte Harbor, and people are worried they can be a safety hazard. “I think it’s a distraction to this area here,” said Glen Price, a part-time resident. “It’s a nice park and with that boat […]
DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS Northerners increasingly search online for homes in Southwest Florida As cold temperatures complicate life in most northern areas of the country, many there are searching for a tropical refuge to escape the brutal weather. There are zero complaints about living in the Sunshine State while record-breaking low temperatures slam our northern friends and family. “People go, ‘you’re going to live down here in Florida?’” […]
CAPE CORAL Neighbors express concern over seven unleashed dogs Neighbors said for over a year now dogs have been wreaking havoc in a Cape Coral neighborhood. “If you’re not careful,” Joel Perez said, “the dog can definitely bite you.” Neighbors like Perez claim the seven dogs across the street are constantly left out alone for days at a time. When the owner is home, […]
FORT MYERS BEACH FMB Public Library board appoints interim director A silent room quickly turned emotional as people stood up to memorialize Dr. Leroy Hommerding. It was supposed to be a routine board meeting. But the brutal murder of the Fort Myers Beach Public Library director at a book sale Sunday altered plans. Cletus Posner, the reference librarian, was appointed the interim director at the […]