CAPE CORAL Trend of phasing out shingled roofs for metal In Florida, the trend of replacing shingle roofs with metal roofs is gaining attention.
CAPTIVA Red tide warning near Turner Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Turner Beach.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Beach Town Council facing threats over development projects Tensions have risen in Fort Myers Beach, with local council member Karen Woodson facing verbal threats and abuse.
NAPLES Attendees arrive ahead of 2025 Naples Winter Wine Festival The Naples Winter Wine Festival is set to begin on Friday night, marking its silver anniversary.
COVID-19’s hidden dangers Researchers have discovered that the neurological effects of long COVID extend beyond common symptoms like coughing and sneezing.
Locals react to Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to end the nation’s birthright citizenship policy.
Watering schedule to begin for unincorporated Lee County residents A once-a-week watering schedule is being issued for unincorporated Lee County, which is intended to conserve water and protect the aquifer.
ESTERO Upcoming election for Village of Estero canceled According to Tommy Doyle, the Lee County Supervisor of Elections, the scheduled election for the Village of Estero has been canceled.
LEHIGH ACRES Quan Martin representing SWFL on NFL Championship Sunday Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin, who went to Lehigh Senior High, is representing Southwest Florida on NFL Championship Sunday.
8-story Naples hotel passes first hurdle in approval process An eight-story, dual-brand luxury hotel received unanimous preliminary approval from the Naples Design Review Board, the first hurdle in a yearlong planning process.
Jacksonville Gov. Ron DeSantis to reinforce immigration policies Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is looking to enhance law enforcement’s role in helping the federal government with immigration policies.
Man accused of stealing ATV from DeSoto County campground A man has been arrested after allegedly driving an ATV that was reported stolen last year in DeSoto County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers hospital offers free autism screening for young children Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is offering free monthly autism spectrum disorder screenings for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years.
FWC rescues 30 sea turtles from cold waters amid freezing temperatures Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers recently braved icy waters to rescue around 30 sea turtles.
Clarifying our style referencing the president’s name in stories WINK News has received multiple emails from viewers concerned about our approach to referring to President Donald Trump, both on-air and online, only by his last name on second reference.
CAPE CORAL Trend of phasing out shingled roofs for metal In Florida, the trend of replacing shingle roofs with metal roofs is gaining attention.
CAPTIVA Red tide warning near Turner Beach The Florida Department of Health in Lee County has issued a health alert for the presence of red tide near Turner Beach.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers Beach Town Council facing threats over development projects Tensions have risen in Fort Myers Beach, with local council member Karen Woodson facing verbal threats and abuse.
NAPLES Attendees arrive ahead of 2025 Naples Winter Wine Festival The Naples Winter Wine Festival is set to begin on Friday night, marking its silver anniversary.
COVID-19’s hidden dangers Researchers have discovered that the neurological effects of long COVID extend beyond common symptoms like coughing and sneezing.
Locals react to Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to end the nation’s birthright citizenship policy.
Watering schedule to begin for unincorporated Lee County residents A once-a-week watering schedule is being issued for unincorporated Lee County, which is intended to conserve water and protect the aquifer.
ESTERO Upcoming election for Village of Estero canceled According to Tommy Doyle, the Lee County Supervisor of Elections, the scheduled election for the Village of Estero has been canceled.
LEHIGH ACRES Quan Martin representing SWFL on NFL Championship Sunday Washington Commanders safety Quan Martin, who went to Lehigh Senior High, is representing Southwest Florida on NFL Championship Sunday.
8-story Naples hotel passes first hurdle in approval process An eight-story, dual-brand luxury hotel received unanimous preliminary approval from the Naples Design Review Board, the first hurdle in a yearlong planning process.
Jacksonville Gov. Ron DeSantis to reinforce immigration policies Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is looking to enhance law enforcement’s role in helping the federal government with immigration policies.
Man accused of stealing ATV from DeSoto County campground A man has been arrested after allegedly driving an ATV that was reported stolen last year in DeSoto County.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers hospital offers free autism screening for young children Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida is offering free monthly autism spectrum disorder screenings for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years.
FWC rescues 30 sea turtles from cold waters amid freezing temperatures Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers recently braved icy waters to rescue around 30 sea turtles.
Clarifying our style referencing the president’s name in stories WINK News has received multiple emails from viewers concerned about our approach to referring to President Donald Trump, both on-air and online, only by his last name on second reference.
FORT MYERS When going back out in public is considered safe after testing positive for COVID-19 On Friday, A new walk-up testing site is opening up in Fort Myers at Yawkey Park. If you think the only thing you have to do is quarantine for two weeks after testing positive for coronavirus, you might want to think again. There are several other boxes you need to check before you go back […]
FORT MYERS Medical director says convalescent plasma treatments are helping COVID-19 patients turn the corner Florida hit an all-time high for coronavirus deaths in a day on Thursday and there are limited ways to treat those COVID-19 patients. One way that is proving hopeful is by giving them convalescent plasma. The medical director of the COVID response team says the results are promising. Right now they are still studying plasma […]
CHARLOTTE COUNTY New COVID-19 testing site opens at the Charlotte County Sports Park Tuesday, a new COVID-19 testing site opens at the Charlotte County Sports Park. It will provide tests on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. You must be at least 18 to get a test and it is a drive-thru service. Appointments are not required at that testing facility but healthcare officials say […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Masks required on Fort Myers Beach as heavy crowds expected over the holiday weekend Officials are reacting to staggering new numbers of coronavirus cases as Florida set a new record with more than 10,000 new cases in one day compared to one month ago when we had just over 600. Now, Governor Desantis is warning people to do what it takes to protect yourself as we head into this […]
FORT MYERS How you can submit a complaint for businesses not abiding by CDC guidelines State inspectors are stepping up patrols to make sure you’re safe when you go out to eat. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation is the state agency that regulates a restaurant’s license. Inspectors are now doing daily routine checks across the state and following up on complaints. They sent us the complaints they received […]
FORT MYERS Where you can get a COVID-19 test without having to wait in long lines People are lining up for hours to get tested for the coronavirus outside CenturyLink sports complex, but instead of waiting in those long lines, there are much quicker ways to get it done. Here are the locations where you don’t need a referral from your doctor. -Walmart on Colonial in Fort Myers -Walmart on Pine […]
NAPLES Naples Fire Department tests all first responders for antibodies and all came back negative NCH Healthcare System just opened up antibody testing to anyone when previously only hospital employees could be tested. The process must’ve been fast-tracked to include not just first responders but also the public. The Naples Fire Department didn’t want to wait to take part in the study so they did their own testing, which returned […]
FORT MYERS Law enforcement still searching for woman responsible for deadly hit-and-run on McGregor Blvd. Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers needs help tracking down 52-year-old Rosalia Tejeda Diaz, who is wanted for a deadly hit-and-run crash in south Fort Myers earlier this year. Diaz is accused of killing 63-year-old Kate Johnson and her dog Diva as they walked along McGregor Boulevard. For six months, Diaz has been on the run and […]
LEE COUNTY Small business owners in Lee County can apply for one-time $5,000 grant through LeeCares On Monday business owners have another chance to get help as you try to come back from the pandemic. Lee county is opening up the application process to get free money. The county website shows they’ve already handed out $4.6 million. As of Monday morning, over 2,300 applications have been approved. This is a one-time […]
FORT MYERS Celebrating Juneteenth, the day slavery was ended in the United States “June 19th is a commemoration of freedom for African-Americans throughout America,” explained Lee County NAACP President James Muwakkil. June 19, 1865 — Juneteenth. Two and a half years after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, and finally, the slaves were free. “The Emancipation Proclamation was greatly ignored by the southern government officials and also by slaveowners,” Muwakkil said. […]