The Weather Authority: A wet Saturday evening as storms move through Southwest FloridaLee Health Touch-A-Truck event educates families on Trauma Awareness
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.
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.
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.
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.
WINK NEWS Body cameras give public glimpse into realities of law enforcement Body cameras worn by law enforcement help to hold officers accountable, and they also give us a glimpse into the reality the officers face every day. Every law enforcement officer has the same goal for every interaction: That is everyone goes home safe after each shift or tour. Deputies routinely engage in a dangerous situation. […]
FORT MYERS Resources: Online safety is important, especially for your kids As children grow older, head back to school, and become more self-reliant, there are a multiple apps that parents should know about when deciding what to allow a child to install on their devices. Parents need to pay attention to who their children are chatting with. The FBI has developed age-appropriate games for kids that […]
FORT MYERS FBI sees rise in online shopping scams; Tips to check out sellers first An increasing number of victims are being directed to fraudulent websites via social media platforms and popular online search engines. Cashing in on that online deal could cost you more than the bargain itself. The FBI has seen an increase in complaints related to online shopping. In these scams, oftentimes the product is listed for […]
FEMA prepares for hurricane season during pandemic FEMA is standing by, ready to mobilize command vehicles to help wherever needed and to guide communities during hurricane season. “Whether it’s what to have in preparation, three days of meals, water, food, medical whatever, it is that local and county and state authorities are passing please pay attention to that,” said Glen Sachtleben, FEMA […]
COLLIER COUNTY Copper thefts continue across SWFL, this time from an LCEC vehicle Copper thieves hit another business in Southwest Florida. This time in Collier County, about 500 feet of copper wire was stolen on August 3, along Collier Boulevard from an LCEC utility truck. That copper is valued at $5,000 dollars, and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office believes the vehicle involved is an older model Dodge Dakota […]
FORT MYERS Investigators likely to look into unsolicited text claiming Byron Donalds dropped out of race An attack aimed at a candidate, but also targeting your vote. “You have false information specifically spread by someone that doesn’t want you to vote for this candidate, so it’s about as serious as it gets.” Former federal prosecutor Doug Molloy says not only is it bad, but it’s also criminal. “I think it’s one […]
FORT MYERS Most Wanted Wednesday: We feature three of SWFL’s most wanted suspects; Aug. 19 This weekly WINK News segment features fugitives from justice right here in Southwest Florida. This is your chance to help out the community and give the tip that gets these people off the street. These suspects need to be found – and you can help. If you have seen them, reach out to Crime Stoppers […]
WINK NEWS FBI continuously works to protect the American vote from outside influences As we close in on the Florida primary and the general election, foreign influence remains a concern. Our Safety & Security Specialist spoke to the FBI about how it’s working to protect your vote Monday. Everyone wants their vote to count, whether by mail or in person. But the FBI warns there are forces out […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda police chief speaks on George Floyd, importance of community In the wake of the George Floyd killing, the City of Austin, Texas is slashing its police budget by one third so city council can spend that $150 million to increase social services. The police chief’s reaction Friday? It’s going to make doing the job so much tougher. WINK News Safety and Security Specialist Rich […]
PUNTA GORDA Punta Gorda police chief speaks on public’s confidence in police, gender discrimination A new Gallup poll out Thursday shows confidence in police has hit a new low. Only 48% of Americans say they have a great deal or quite a lot of confidence. That’s down from 53% in the last year. Is that true locally? Chief Pam Davis is one of just two women who run a […]