Chaotic lake getting fence and securityWhat we learned about Cape Coral’s water crisis after a ride along
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.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
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.
FORT MYERS Could a Ferris wheel in downtown Fort Myers work? Right now, there are talks to bring a Ferris wheel to downtown Fort Myers, but several things are still up in the air.
LITTLE HICKORY BAY Improving ‘Hell’s Gate’ safety, a notoriously dangerous waterway for boaters A push to make an area known as “Hell’s Gate” safer since it’s a dangerous stretch of water with several blind corners within Little Hickory Bay.
Fixing failed back surgeries More than a million and a half people in the U.S. undergo back surgery each year. However, classic back surgery has one of the highest failure rates of any surgery.
WINK NEWS Getting an inside look at the FEMA discount controversy Picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian has been difficult for many and moving on can impact our wallets.
FGCU FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff playing for hometown team after labrum injury FGCU pitcher Dylan Wolff is living the dream playing for the hometown team after he overcame a labrum injury.
LEHIGH ACRES Frustrated Lehigh parents want action after violent school fights go viral online Violence at a Lehigh Acres Middle school was captured and posted online.
Turtle Club beachfront restaurant relaunches in Naples After a series of private friends and family events this week, The Turtle Club will reopen May 5 and begin taking reservations again May 6.
WINK NEWS Statewide vaccination appointment site has issues for some A new statewide vaccine appointment booking system launched on Friday and with it came new issues for some people. Vaccines are supposed to be available for those that are 65 and older, but when some 65-year-olds attempted to register on Friday, the website said they didn’t meet the requirements. Many people who were born in […]
FORT MYERS January marks deadliest month of pandemic so far January is the deadliest month for the coronavirus pandemic so far, with more than 80,000 people having lost their lives, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. The number of people testing positive is still increasing as communities deal with loss and grief right here in Southwest Florida. Before Rev. Rickey Anderson became a pastor, […]
NORTH NAPLES SWFL survivors join virtual International Holocaust Remembrance Day event International Holocaust Remembrance Day was observed Wednesday. It’s a day every year the world acknowledges the horrors of the Holocaust during World War II. During the pandemic, education of the Holocaust has shifted to the internet. Holocaust survivors in Southwest Florida joined together for a virtual event hosted by Holocaust Museum & Cohen Education Center […]
IONA Shell Point residents get long-awaited vaccine shots Seniors living at Shell Point Retirement Community in Iona have been looking forward to getting their COVID-19 vaccines for months, proving how important it is to protect our most vulnerable who live in close quarters. Now, they’re feeling an overwhelming sense of relief. Church brings people together, but COVID-19 has made that a little tough. […]
WINK NEWS Two Tales: Neighbors experience different results trying to get the vaccine There are two tales of the coronavirus vaccine: To some it’s like winning the lottery. For others, they have fallen hopeless. Watch the video above for the full story by WINK News Reporter Sydney Persing, who look at the difference in experiences between neighbors trying to get vaccinated during the pandemic.
COLLIER COUNTY Mother says she needs vaccine to be by daughter’s side during cancer treatment The pandemic is not only taking lives but taking comfort out of people’s lives. A mother feels helpless after not being able to get the vaccine, which means not being able to be with her daughter who is battling cancer. Marjorie Gregory is the primary caregiver for her daughter, Debbie, who is set to have […]
FORT MYERS Mental health suffering for those still trying to get COVID-19 vaccine The process of trying to get a COVID-19 vaccine is taking a toll, whether it’s from waiting in line on the phone or online. The obstacles people are facing to make an appointment and being let down multiple times are affecting mental health. “The longer we sit at the computer with the frustration, the anxiety, […]
WINK NEWS Southwest Florida pastors reflect on legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were alive today, the venerable Civil Rights era leader would be appalled at the state of the country. That’s what Reverend Rickey Anderson, of Followers of Chris Fellowship Ministries, believes. Anderson and other local pastors discussed King’s legacy and what it means to them. If King, who was assassinated […]
WINK NEWS Biden uses Florida in his bid to push for $15 minimum wage hike Raising the minimum wage is one of President-elect Joe Biden’s top priorities. Biden recently used Florida as an example that the nation should raise the minimum wage. In November Florida voters passed amendment two which calls for our state to raise the minimum wage to $15 dollars by 2026, starting with a hike to $10 […]
WINK NEWS FGCU students honor MLK’s past leadership, say ‘next person is you’ We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a nation Monday, but students at FGCU decided not to wait. A group of FGCU students rallied, marched and discussed Thursday how they could all follow King’s example and make a difference in the world. “If Dr. Martin Luther King was here, one thing I think he […]