Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medicationsPlans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is set to hold a news conference regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road.
Plans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples A proposed 18-unit boutique hotel with a restaurant received unanimous final design approval Jan. 22 by the Naples Design Review Board.
What you need to know for FEMA transitional sheltering assistance Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
FORT MYERS BEACH Suspect wanted for stealing electric bike in Fort Myers Beach Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an electric bike in Fort Myers Beach.
Kelly’s Roast Beef, Oar & Iron continue SWFL expansion A Massachusetts-based restaurant company is bringing a taste of its home state to Southwest Florida, plus a new surf and turf concept aimed at people who call the region home.
GOLDEN GATE Investigation at Golden Gate Middle School after overnight burglary An overnight burglary at a middle school had deputies rushing to the scene, causing parents to have to wait to drop their children off.
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann court date rescheduled Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is set to appear in court after pleading not guilty to her drunk driving charge.
Bonita springs “Cold stunned” evening bat rescued by CROW amid frigid Florida weather The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife rescued an evening bat in Bonita Springs suspected of being “cold-stunned.”
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Morning showers move out for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking Wednesday morning showers, then chillier conditions remain throughout the afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the city of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
2 Southwest Floridians involved in Jan. 6 attack pardoned and commuted by President Trump Two men involved in the January 6th attack are now back in southwest Florida, thanks to a series of pardons from President Trump.
ESTERO Local teen golfer to play at Augusta National One drive at a time, 14-year-old Jesus Bethencourt is doing something most only dream of: playing at Augusta National.
Charlotte County sheriff: deputy-involved shooting suspect was on 68 medications Charlotte County Sheriff Bill Prummell is set to hold a news conference regarding a deputy-involved shooting on Eager Road.
Plans for Aquarius Hotel receive final design approval in Naples A proposed 18-unit boutique hotel with a restaurant received unanimous final design approval Jan. 22 by the Naples Design Review Board.
What you need to know for FEMA transitional sheltering assistance Many in Southwest Florida are dealing with unlivable conditions after a series of hurricanes hit the area last fall.
FORT MYERS BEACH Suspect wanted for stealing electric bike in Fort Myers Beach Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who stole an electric bike in Fort Myers Beach.
Kelly’s Roast Beef, Oar & Iron continue SWFL expansion A Massachusetts-based restaurant company is bringing a taste of its home state to Southwest Florida, plus a new surf and turf concept aimed at people who call the region home.
GOLDEN GATE Investigation at Golden Gate Middle School after overnight burglary An overnight burglary at a middle school had deputies rushing to the scene, causing parents to have to wait to drop their children off.
Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann court date rescheduled Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann is set to appear in court after pleading not guilty to her drunk driving charge.
Bonita springs “Cold stunned” evening bat rescued by CROW amid frigid Florida weather The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife rescued an evening bat in Bonita Springs suspected of being “cold-stunned.”
THE WEATHER AUTHORITY Morning showers move out for your Wednesday afternoon plans The Weather Authority is tracking Wednesday morning showers, then chillier conditions remain throughout the afternoon.
CAPE CORAL Demolition begins on Bimini East properties Demolition has begun on the Bimini East properties that are part of the city of Cape Coral’s revitalization development.
Web Exclusive: Rachel Cox-Rosen’s Construction Heads Up As construction may dampen your commute, WINK News traffic anchor Rachel Cox Rosen knows the best way to traverse the roadways in this web-exclusive feature.
LEHIGH ACRES Lee County cousins arrested for street racing at 90 mph in Lehigh Acres Lee County deputies arrested two men after witnessing them racing down Lee Boulevard at nearly 90 mph.
FORT MYERS Fort Myers activist reacts to shutdown of government reproductive rights website The website ReproductiveRights.gov, which offered resources on abortion and reproductive rights, is no longer accessible.
2 Southwest Floridians involved in Jan. 6 attack pardoned and commuted by President Trump Two men involved in the January 6th attack are now back in southwest Florida, thanks to a series of pardons from President Trump.
ESTERO Local teen golfer to play at Augusta National One drive at a time, 14-year-old Jesus Bethencourt is doing something most only dream of: playing at Augusta National.
NAPLES Students at The Village School of Naples aim to boost humane society adoptions Since the pandemic, humane societies have struggled to get families in the doors and adopt pets, so a group of students is getting creative to boost dog adoptions. Meet Giuseppe. He moved to Southwest Florida from Puerto Rico. He likes short walks, water, and he loves his treats. He’s has a lot of friends at the […]
Fort Myers Why your second COVID-19 vaccine dose is crucial If you are still waiting on your call back for your booster shot in Lee County, don’t worry: calls are still going out. And you need to get that second dose. The first dose of both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are both around just 50% effective, which means you still have the potential to […]
Estero SWFL assisted living residents getting first COVID-19 vaccine doses Many Southwest Florida nursing homes have already received the COVID-19 vaccine. This week, assisted living residents will get their first shot. Staff and residents at the Life Care Center of Estero, for instance, got vaccinated back in December, along with hundreds of other nursing homes. Now it’s time for the second dose, and that clinic […]
Cape Coral Survey asks Cape Coral residents about their city Cape Coral wants you to fill out a survey on the pros and cons of living there. Residents told WINK News about some of the concerns they expressed in their responses. “We don’t have affordable housing in this town for people that are low-income,” said Julie Lombardi. “You’re paying $1,500 for rent… you have nothing […]
Lee County Lee County residents still waiting for vaccine appointment callbacks The next round of COVID-19 vaccinations began in Lee County Tuesday, but many of you still don’t have an appointment. About 11,000 Lee residents have already been vaccinated, and an additional 9,000 doses will be available to those who are eligible this week. The county expects to administer the same amount of shots per day […]
Lee County Lee County School District limiting elementary school options Starting Monday, you have the chance to learn about The School District of Lee County’s plan to keep your child learning closer to home. As of August 2022, elementary school students will no longer be able to go to any school they want. The District says the biggest differences will be noticed down the Fort […]
Lee County Future vaccine appointments dependent on supply of doses An average of 50,000 of you flooded phone lines in just one minute to try getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Lee County. We know the demand is high, and many of you still have a lot of questions. The most frequently asked question: Where and when will I get my second dose? You’ll have a […]
Southwest Florida Lines vs appointments for SWFL COVID-19 vaccinations The counties of Southwest Florida have used different plans for their vaccine rollouts. So far, Lee County has instituted a first come, first served setup, Charlotte County an appointment-based system. Charlotte’s website had issues with crashing, while Lee’s lack of appointments led to long lines and overnight arrivals. The majority of people spoken to by […]
Charlotte County Charlotte County begins vaccinations Wednesday This week’s rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Lee County has seen long lines and many sitting out in the cold overnight just to try to get a dose. Charlotte County offered vaccines with a different approach. Outside Charlotte’s vaccination sites Wednesday morning was a sight starkly different from Tuesday in Lee: no lines, as […]
Bonita Springs Waiting in line for vaccine not realistic for many SWFL seniors Alan Boyd Sr., a Cape Coral veteran, said he and his wife were taken to get vaccinated at Lee County’s first site for seniors on Monday but were turned around and sent home. They were already at their limits, Boyd said. “Too bad, sorry,” he added. The same thing happened on Tuesday. Frontline health care […]