Lee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlementIsrael says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered
FORT MYERS Lee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlement The Lee County School District has received over $2 million in a settlement with Juul, and now, it’s putting that money to use.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but the U.N. said no humanitarian aid has yet entered and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel’s military incursion in the area.
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor’s hearing is canceled Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University early Wednesday and arrested demonstrators.
2 Collier County men arrested for street racing Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested two men after catching them street racing.
CLEWISTON Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston closed after semi-trailer carrying palm trees loses load Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston from U.S. 27 to 13th Street is closed this morning while crews remove trees from the roadway.
ARCADIA Juvenile and 18-year-old arrested for stealing, burglarizing multiple cars in DeSoto County A juvenile and an 18-year-old have been arrested after allegedly stealing several cars and burglarizing them in DeSoto County.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man arrested for child porn possession An Immokalee man has been arrested and charged on ten felony counts after allegedly being in possession of child pornography.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Alligator chases after teen’s catch while fishing in Estero A 15-year-old teenager from Estero bit off more than he could chew while fishing for Peacock Bass as a hungry alligator chased after the fish and him.
Gainsville Gov. DeSantis responds to Pro-Palestinian protest held at University of Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about the dispersal of pro-Palestinian protestors at the University of Florida.
The Weather Authority Hotter and drier Wednesday with a few inland storms this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and drier Wednesday morning with rain expected inland this afternoon.
Cape Coral City Council to discuss repairs for yacht club pier The Cape Coral City Council will discuss and possibly decide upon three options to repair the damaged yacht club pier.
LEHIGH ACRES Kitchen fire causes substantial damage to a home in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue responded to a kitchen fire at a Sunset Boulevard home on Tuesday night.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
NAPLES Naples man gets original Bob Ross paintings appraised Bob Ross took this blank canvas in a small studio in Muncie, Indiana, and transformed it into a beautiful masterpiece.
FORT MYERS Lee County Schools receives over $2M in Juul settlement The Lee County School District has received over $2 million in a settlement with Juul, and now, it’s putting that money to use.
JERUSALEM (AP) Israel says it reopened a key Gaza crossing after a rocket attack but the UN says no aid has entered The Israeli military said Wednesday that it has reopened its Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza after days of closure, but the U.N. said no humanitarian aid has yet entered and there is no one to receive it on the Palestinian side after workers fled during Israel’s military incursion in the area.
ATLANTA (AP) Georgia appeals court agrees to review ruling allowing Fani Willis to stay on Trump election case A Georgia appeals court on Wednesday agreed to review a lower court ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue to prosecute the election interference case she brought against former President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) Police clear pro-Palestinian protest camp and arrest 33 at DC campus as mayor’s hearing is canceled Police cleared a pro-Palestinian tent encampment at George Washington University early Wednesday and arrested demonstrators.
2 Collier County men arrested for street racing Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested two men after catching them street racing.
CLEWISTON Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston closed after semi-trailer carrying palm trees loses load Lewis Boulevard in Clewiston from U.S. 27 to 13th Street is closed this morning while crews remove trees from the roadway.
ARCADIA Juvenile and 18-year-old arrested for stealing, burglarizing multiple cars in DeSoto County A juvenile and an 18-year-old have been arrested after allegedly stealing several cars and burglarizing them in DeSoto County.
IMMOKALEE Immokalee man arrested for child porn possession An Immokalee man has been arrested and charged on ten felony counts after allegedly being in possession of child pornography.
ESTERO Caught on Camera: Alligator chases after teen’s catch while fishing in Estero A 15-year-old teenager from Estero bit off more than he could chew while fishing for Peacock Bass as a hungry alligator chased after the fish and him.
Gainsville Gov. DeSantis responds to Pro-Palestinian protest held at University of Florida Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke about the dispersal of pro-Palestinian protestors at the University of Florida.
The Weather Authority Hotter and drier Wednesday with a few inland storms this afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild and drier Wednesday morning with rain expected inland this afternoon.
Cape Coral City Council to discuss repairs for yacht club pier The Cape Coral City Council will discuss and possibly decide upon three options to repair the damaged yacht club pier.
LEHIGH ACRES Kitchen fire causes substantial damage to a home in Lehigh Acres The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue responded to a kitchen fire at a Sunset Boulevard home on Tuesday night.
FORT MYERS Lee County making changes to fix bus issues In the past, the Lee County School District struggled to find enough bus drivers.
NAPLES Naples man gets original Bob Ross paintings appraised Bob Ross took this blank canvas in a small studio in Muncie, Indiana, and transformed it into a beautiful masterpiece.
WINK NEWS DeSantis wants legislature to use federal CARES money for civics lessons in schools barring ‘critical race theory’ Teachers could face new mandates after Gov. Ron DeSantis said he is proposing legislation that could use millions of federal CARES Act dollars for civics lessons in Florida classrooms. DeSantis made the announcement on Wednesday from North Collier Regional Park in Naples. He outlined what he thought were acceptable topics to be taught in civics […]
WINK NEWS Controversial changes to Bright Futures being put through legislative process Students are worried and frustrated because Florida lawmakers are approving the first steps to change the Bright Futures scholarships. Proposed changes to Bright Futures would affect students who might not have a clear path to their future. Florida Senate Republicans want to update Bright Futures by granting scholarship money to students who get college credit […]
A bill to cut scholarships for ‘Bright Futures’ students is back on the table A controversial bill that could change your child’s future is back on the table. The bill that would cut scholarship money for “Bright Futures” students will be discussed on Tuesday. This means that students who don’t enroll in college majors that “lead directly to employment” would not receive scholarship money. But some students and parents […]
WINK NEWS Chief Meteorologist Jim Farrell retires, cements legacy in SWFL It’s hard to pinpoint one honor that encompasses more than 30 years serving Southwest Florida. WINK News and Southwest Florida say goodbye to Jim Farrell as chief meteorologist Friday, but we know his name will live on in other ways throughout his retirement. We hit the street to ask members of the public about what […]
FORT MYERS FGCU students, 1st graders learn together about kindness Students at Florida Gulf Coast University are teaching a younger generation about kindness, compassion and empathy. You probably wouldn’t think there’s any subject college students and first graders could learn together, but it turns out, there is, and WINK News got to witness it. “We’re spreading kindness and compassion and empathy,” said Julianna Griffin, who […]
CAPE CORAL Working mom says she lost her job due to need to care for her sick children A working mother is fighting back after she says she was fired for taking care of her kids. Lauren Martinez of Cape Coral filed a lawsuit against her former employer. She claims her company laid her off because she needed to miss work to care for her sick kids at the height of the pandemic. […]
LEHIGH ACRES More CVS stores to carry vaccine, DeSantis announces during news conference in Lehigh Acres The governor announced the expansion of vaccine availability at CVS pharmacies across the state, including here in Southwest Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Tuesday afternoon at a CVS in Lehigh Acres. 76 more CVS pharmacies will begin vaccinating Floridians. Signups will begin on Thursday for appointments starting Friday. Visit cvs.com to register […]
FORT MYERS New ‘grandparents’ bill could create uptick in out-of-state students at Florida’s colleges and universities Your college tuition bill could be slashed to a third of the price for attending college in your home state. That same discount could be extended to out-of-state students but, there is a catch. That student must have grandparents that live in Florida full time. Plus, they’ll have to have top-notch test scores. The grandparents […]
FORT MYERS ‘He loved his community’: Friends mourn Sam Galloway Jr. Many know Sam Galloway Jr. because of his mega-car dealership in Southwest Florida, but he was much more than a businessman. Galloway died this week at the age of 76. He leaves behind a legacy of helping people. His passion? Feeding the hungry. “Our generation was blessed to have Sam Galloway,” said Lee County Commissioner […]
WINK NEWS DeSantis says Florida pharmacies will administer vaccines to teachers of all ages Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday morning in Crystal River on the vaccine rollout. DeSantis announced the vaccine rollout will move along past seniors at pharmacies, giving thousands of others a chance at their shot. Doses have been expanded across pharmacy locations, with more people eligible than ever before in our state. The […]