Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCUFGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony
FORT MYERS Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCU San Carlos Park Fire District responded to a dumpster fire Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS FGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony Graduation is a right of passage from school to the real world, but for these students, reality hit them in 2020.
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 Caught on Camera: Firefighters respond to dumpster fire at FGCU San Carlos Park Fire District responded to a dumpster fire Sunday afternoon.
FORT MYERS FGCU students affected by Covid celebrate first commencement ceremony Graduation is a right of passage from school to the real world, but for these students, reality hit them in 2020.
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 Internal investigation launched after student brings gun to Harns Marsh A student arrested for bringing a gun to campus at Harns Marsh Middle School in Buckingham had additional charges added to his case. Amid learning the student revealed a gun to students multiple times prior to his arrest has spurred an internal investigation by the School District of Lee County. Parents say they have not […]
CAPE CORAL Two council members consider revisiting Cape Coral noise ordinance The fight over loud noise at night continues in Cape Coral. Among the numerous items on the Cape Coral City Council meeting agenda Monday was the discussion of the recently passed noise ordinance in the city. Councilwoman Jennifer Nelson and Councilwoman Jessica Cosden said they would like to revisit the ordinance that limited nighttime noise […]
COLLIER COUNTY Collier County suspect steals Sonic safe, cash from other business Deputies in Collier County say surveillance cameras at businesses helped them investigate and catch a burglar suspect. And a witness saw suspects carrying out one of the crimes. Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrested Scot Frazier Hammond, 29, after deputies say he used his employer’s van to steal a money safe from a Sonic fast food […]
CAPE CORAL Rusty’s becomes first business fined under Cape Coral noise update A popular bar chain in Southwest Florida became the first business fined after a new rule was passed in the region’s largest city, cracking down on nighttime noise levels. Rusty’s Raw Bar & Grill was issued citation for noise at night by Cape Coral Police Department Friday, marking the first reported fine of a business […]
WINK NEWS Proposed Florida bill provides live-saving kits for firefighters Heavy gear protects firefighters from the roaring flames they face when saving lives. But, when the fire is out, the risks remain. Harmful gases and carcinogens can linger and can kill. Special devices are saving the lives of the men and women who lay their lives on the line for us during fires and other […]
WINK NEWS Golf carts on roadways included under Florida texting and driving law Since police will hand out tickets in 2020 instead of warnings for texting and driving, we wanted to know what that means for golf carts. They’re a popular way to get around parts of Southwest Florida. And it turns out, the new law does not overlook them entirely. MORE: CS/HB 107 – Wireless Communications While Driving […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral community remembers father who died in ‘freak accident’ A Southwest Florida father who was injured in a freak accident ahead of the holidays passed away from his injuries Sunday, according to family members. Eston Taylor was on a ladder at the family’s Cape Coral home power washing the house to prep it for a new coat of paint when he lost his balance […]
NORTH FORT MYERS Port Charlotte man’s beloved 1920s carousel running in North Fort Myers A 1920s carousel was all part of a man’s dying wish. Its owner asked it to be moved from St. Augustine to Southwest Florida. It took a crew nearly three months to restore the prized possession. Now that it’s up and running, people are lining up for a ride on the beautiful piece of history. […]
CAPE CORAL Cape Coral father arrested for abusing infant daughter Details about a child abuse case were released recently after a baby was rushed to the hospital in June. Dec. 20, Cape Coral Police Department arrested father Dominique Marquis Mitchell, 29, after his 38-day-old daughter was found diagnosed with injuries that included broken ribs and a brain bleed this past summer. It took months for […]
FORT MYERS BEACH Visitors say spirit of Christmas strong on Fort Myers Beach There are a lot of people celebrating the holidays right here in Southwest Florida in 2019. They are escaping the north for fun on the sand and in the water. We learned other reason from visitors who are enjoying the slice of paradise we call home. In other parts of the country, they have snowmen […]