Motorcycle crash leaves 1 deadLee Deputies work to track down transient sex offenders who fail to register
PUNTA GORDA Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Charlotte County.
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.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk Hurricane season starts on June 1st, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day, Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler will be highlighting ways to stay prepared ahead of this year’s hurricane season.
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.
PUNTA GORDA Motorcycle crash leaves 1 dead One person has died after a motorcycle crash in Charlotte County.
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.
National Hurricane Preparedness Week: Know your risk Hurricane season starts on June 1st, but the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has designated the week of May 5 through May 11 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day, Meteorologist Lauren Kreidler will be highlighting ways to stay prepared ahead of this year’s hurricane season.
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.
COLLIER COUNTY Southwest Florida represented during global climate change meeting Leaders around the world are currently in Glasgow, Scotland to tackle climate change. Even Southwest Florida is being represented at this meeting. The Collier County Waterkeeper has made climate change one of his top priorities and now he’s speaking out about how to protect Florida. KC Schulberg is the Collier County Waterkeeper. “Whether you want […]
FORT MYERS Florida bill wants signs posted by creeks, waters contaminated by fecal bacteria A new bill is calling for warning signs about what’s lurking underneath the surface of Florida’s waterways. If the Safe Waterways Act becomes law, signs would warn people of fecal bacteria present in any body of water. Those behind the bill believe it can turn the tide for public health as thousands of miles and […]
WINK NEWS LOSOM discussions underway to outline future for Lake Okeechobee The future of Lake Okeechobee hangs in the balance as the Army Corps of Engineers works toward finishing a road map for lake management. There are several goals the Army Corps of Engineers hope to meet with the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM), including reducing the risk of harmful algal blooms and protecting Lake […]
FORT MYERS Report shines spotlight on Southwest Florida’s water issues A state report shows trouble in Southwest Florida’s water. Scientists warn that areas of our water are polluted with nutrients and bacteria. While the findings are no surprise to those who sample and study our waterways, the unwanted attention could be a much-needed wake-up call. Along the Caloosahatchee River, some creeks and canals that flow […]
WINK NEWS Climate change report: Lee, Charlotte counties at ‘extreme’ risk over next 30 years Climate change is making communities in Southwest Florida think more about flooding risks and how to prepare for the consequences. Louisiana, North Carolina, and Florida. What do these states have in common? They’re home to communities at risk of flooding because of climate change. That’s according to a report from the First Street Foundation. It’s […]
LEE COUNTY Researchers using their ears to monitor the health of the Caloosahatchee When scientists check on the health of our marine environments, they do more than just test the water quality. One group of researchers cares about what they hear underwater. When you’re enjoying a day out on the water, you use your senses. You can see what the water looks like, you can feel it if […]
FORT MYERS The dangers of cane toads and how to spot them Cane toads are invasive here in Southwest Florida and they can be lethal to pets. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is tracking and trapping toads with the help of overseas tech. They use traps manufactured in Australia and while researchers say the traps are successful, they’re not the final solution to the cane toad problem. […]
BOKEELIA Red tide reemerges in Southwest Florida Red tide is reappearing in Southwest Florida. Some beaches have even seen dead fish lining the shores. While red tide conditions look better than they have in previous years, those who work on the water say they’re keeping a watchful eye. Captain John Landry is a full-time charter captain based out of Fort Myers Beach. […]
CAPE CORAL Crews finish phase one of algae removal in Cape Coral canal but more work expected For at least a month, Cathy Corey’s views have been obscured by a thick mat of algae. The southeast Cape Coral canal she lives near is covered in it. And while there is movement to remove the green gunk, it keeps returning. The algae mats move with the tide and winds. It’s a type of […]
COLLIER COUNTY Image captured in Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary gets international recognition The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a paradise for wildlife and for Mac Stone’s camera. “I just fell in love with it,” said Stone, a National Geographic Explorer and photographer. Now, Stone’s work is garnering international attention as the Natural History Museum in London selected one of his photographs for its annual wildlife photographer of the […]